Highlights
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The Streets
Greatly admired for his stand-out lyrics and clever blending of musical styles, Midlands-raised singer-songwriter Mike Skinner visits the Midlands this summer.
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The Orb
Renowned for their groundbreaking fusion of ambient house, dub, and electronic soundscapes, The Orb have been at the forefront of electronic music for over three decades.
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Alistair McGowan
Alistair makes a return to the Midlands this month with a show in which he combines ‘classic comedy, poetry and beautiful piano music’.
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Shropshire Petal Fields
The spectacular flower field invites visitors to wander through different layers of colour with delphiniums, cornflowers, sunflowers, and wildflowers.
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Telford Balloon Fiesta
Telford Balloon Fiesta promises a packed weekend of colour, community spirit and affordable family fun.
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Hollywood Vampires
The American rock supergroup return to Birmingham.
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Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival
The confirmed acts for the Sunday night gala show at Theatre Severn are: Ignacio Lopez, Esther Manito, Scott Bennett (MC), Morgan Rees, Lou Sanders (pictured) and Frankie Monroe.
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Festival of Sport
Perfect for families who live for sport, and those yet to find their favourite, Festival of Sport is a high-energy, fun-packed weekend.
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Peter Kay
Performing his final arena show.
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The Christians
Formed in 1986, The Christians became one of the UK’s biggest bands of the late 80s, achieving major chart success with classics such as Ideal World and Harvest For The World.
Latest
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Severn Valley Railway launches special Free Return Visit offer
Families can enjoy twice the fun for the price of one this summer.
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Proms and pop events launch ahead of Shropshire Petal Fields
The Petal Fields are due to be open for 11 days in August.
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Tanners launch Wine Trail in Shrewsbury
Launched in celebration of Shrewsbury Food Festival.
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Top family shows coming to the Midlands
Explore new worlds, make memories and enjoy a great day out.
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RAF Museum named Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards winner for 2026
Recognised amongst Tripadvisor’s top 10% of attractions worldwide.
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UK's first official Brandywine hobbit festival comes to the Midlands
Weston Park is set to play host to the five-day event.
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Telford Balloon Fiesta Night Glow tickets on sale now
A low-cost event, helping to keep the experience affordable for families.
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Ironbridge Gorge joins national trail celebrating the UK’s industrial heritage
It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
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Live music and family entertainment to kick off Telford on Tour
Bringing high-quality arts and entertainment to local venues.
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Severn Valley Railway launches special Free Return Visit offer
Families can enjoy twice the fun for the price of one this summer.
-
Proms and pop events launch ahead of Shropshire Petal Fields
The Petal Fields are due to be open for 11 days in August.
-
Tanners launch Wine Trail in Shrewsbury
Launched in celebration of Shrewsbury Food Festival.
-
Top family shows coming to the Midlands
Explore new worlds, make memories and enjoy a great day out.
-
RAF Museum named Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards winner for 2026
Recognised amongst Tripadvisor’s top 10% of attractions worldwide.
-
UK's first official Brandywine hobbit festival comes to the Midlands
Weston Park is set to play host to the five-day event.
-
Telford Balloon Fiesta Night Glow tickets on sale now
A low-cost event, helping to keep the experience affordable for families.
-
Ironbridge Gorge joins national trail celebrating the UK’s industrial heritage
It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
-
Live music and family entertainment to kick off Telford on Tour
Bringing high-quality arts and entertainment to local venues.
Coming soon to the Midlands
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Things to do in the Midlands
Check out our selection of things to do in the Midlands during the next few weeks.
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Let's go to the theatre…
Check out our selection of shows coming to venues across the region during the next few weeks...
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Great gigs coming soon
A selection of gigs worth grabbing a ticket for in the coming weeks...
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Get looking! Visual arts across the Midlands
Check out some of the fantastic exhibitions showing across the region this month.
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Havin' a laugh!
Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few weeks...
Festivals
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Warwick Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Eddie Reader and Fisherman's Friends.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
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Warwick Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Eddie Reader and Fisherman's Friends.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
Interviews & Blogs
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Feature: Cherry on the Cake
Bill Pullman talks about making his RSC debut.
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Feature: Go Wild
Enjoy the summer at Dudley Zoo & Castle...
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Feature: Grown Up
Matilda The Musical returns to Birmingham.
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Feature: Cutting It
Ramin Karimloo talks about taking the title role in a new production of Sweeney Todd...
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World Class Acts in Lichfield
Featuring internationally renowned performers, family favourites, fascinating spoken-word events and...
Latest Reviews
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome
"high-energy, lighthearted and brilliantly choreographed"
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Review: Ode to Joyce at Theatre Severn
An intimate, feel-good experience.
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Review: Annie The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feelgood family musical"
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Review: Derren Brown at Birmingham Hippodrome
"you cannot fail to be entranced"
Competitions
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Two tickets to see The Karate Kid The Musical
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 21 - Sat 25 July.
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Two tickets to see Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
Showing at The Rep from Sat 4 July - Sat 15 August.
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Two tickets to see The Last Laugh
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 9 - 12 September.
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Two tickets to see The Karate Kid The Musical
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 21 - Sat 25 July.
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Two tickets to see Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
Showing at The Rep from Sat 4 July - Sat 15 August.
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Two tickets to see The Last Laugh
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 9 - 12 September.
What's On Theatres & Arts Centres
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Theatre Severn
Shrewsbury's best-known entertainment venue features a 650-seat main auditorium and offers an attrac...
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Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
The Wolverhampton Grand is one of the Midlands’ best-established theatres. Opening in 1894, the venu...
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Regent Theatre
When the Regent first opened its doors, it wasn’t a theatre at all but a cinema, presenting its firs...
Places To Visit across the Midlands
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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West Midlands Police Museum
Discover stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals, including the real Peaky Blind...
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Weston Park
Weston Park is a house set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown-landscaped parkland, making it the per...
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Thinktank Science Museum
Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages....
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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the UK's largest collections of its kind....
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s live on stage
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Doze under Dippy
Experience a truly unique, dino-tastic family experience
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Titanic Exhibition
One of the UK's most celebrated touring exhibitions extends its run.
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s live on stage
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Doze under Dippy
Experience a truly unique, dino-tastic family experience
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Titanic Exhibition
One of the UK's most celebrated touring exhibitions extends its run.
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