Highlights
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Robin Hood
The ultimate sheriff-busting pantomime extravaganza.
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26 Musicals coming to the Midlands in 2026
Smash hits and new productions heading to a theatre near you!
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Ocean In Concert
A live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough.
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Creative Craft Show
Three inspiring events for the price of one!
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Tractor World Show
Join the ultimate celebration of vintage and classic machinery...
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Countrytastic
Popular family day out packed with farmyard fun.
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The Guitar Show & The Bass Show
An event filled with all things guitar and bass.
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Birmingham International Tattoo
Birmingham International Tattoo will return with ‘three hours of pomp, pageantry and spectacle’ in the new year.
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Kaia Kater
Kaia's lush songwriting sees her draw on influences rooted in Quebec, Appalachia and the Caribbean.
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The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel.
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Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas
A Birmingham Rep production, the brand-new comedy whodunnit finds Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating a series of murders most foul in Victorian London’s theatreland...
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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Enjoy an evening of world-class dance, stunning choreography and glamorous costumes.
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Derren Brown: Only Human Live
The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion comes to the Midlands with his brand new live show, Only Human.
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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea
Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea.
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Strictly Come Dancing Live
Get your score cards ready and your dancing shoes on!
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Dear England
The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit comes to Birmingham in a highly anticipated tour.
Latest...
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Major photographic exhibition of comedy legends to open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
I photograph comedians! opens on Wednesday 18 February 2026.
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Dirty Dancing returns to Birmingham in 2027
It plays The Alexandra from Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 January.
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Half-season tickets now on sale for Aston Villa Women
Six games. Six events. One unmatched half-season ticket.
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Full cast announced for Legally Blonde the Musical
Tik Tok star Hannah Lowther will play Margot and Alternate Elle Woods.
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Chaka Khan musical stops off at The Belgrade next spring
Starring musical theatre favourite Alexandra Burke.
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Flying Scotsman comes to Birmingham this February
The world’s most famous steam locomotive visits Birmingham.
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Mostly Jazz 2026 first wave of artists announced
Running from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026 at Moseley Park.
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Final couples announced for Strictly Come Dancing Live 2026
At Utilita Arena Birmingham from 23 - 25 January 2026.
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Meet Paddington at Severn Valley Railway this half term
See Paddington and explore interactive exhibits and outdoor play area.
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Major photographic exhibition of comedy legends to open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
I photograph comedians! opens on Wednesday 18 February 2026.
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Dirty Dancing returns to Birmingham in 2027
It plays The Alexandra from Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 January.
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Half-season tickets now on sale for Aston Villa Women
Six games. Six events. One unmatched half-season ticket.
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Full cast announced for Legally Blonde the Musical
Tik Tok star Hannah Lowther will play Margot and Alternate Elle Woods.
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Chaka Khan musical stops off at The Belgrade next spring
Starring musical theatre favourite Alexandra Burke.
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Flying Scotsman comes to Birmingham this February
The world’s most famous steam locomotive visits Birmingham.
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Mostly Jazz 2026 first wave of artists announced
Running from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026 at Moseley Park.
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Final couples announced for Strictly Come Dancing Live 2026
At Utilita Arena Birmingham from 23 - 25 January 2026.
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Meet Paddington at Severn Valley Railway this half term
See Paddington and explore interactive exhibits and outdoor play area.
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...
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Family Ties
New exhibition illuminates the life of a South Asian family.
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Catch The Thief
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical visits Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Viva España
Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote.
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Chart Attack
A new musical tells the story of the battle of Britpop.
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Wind of Change
The RSC is set to stage the world premiere of a bold new musical.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Robin Hood at Birmingham Hippodrome
'enchanting, entertaining and full of festive fun'
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Review: Sleeping Beauty at the Wolverhampton Grand
"stunning spectacle and healthy dose of holiday hilarity"
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Review: Fiddler On The Roof at The Alexandra
"surely the ‘must see’ of the season"
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Review: The BFG at the Royal Shakespeare Company
"superb, supersized puppetry, immersive projection and a cinematic score"
What's On theatres
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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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The Alexandra
The Alexandra is situated in the heart of Birmingham and originally opened in 1901. The theatre host...
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The Old Rep Theatre
The Old Rep is a young people driven theatre situated on Station Street in the centre of Birmingham,...
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Old Joint Stock Theatre
Originally a library, then the Birmingham Joint Stock Bank, the Old Joint Stock was purchased in 188...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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Glynn Purnell and Phil Innes' new restaurant Trillium is now open
Combining bold, seasonal cuisine with a carefully curated wine list.
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Indian Brewery to open at Birmingham Airport
Showcasing its fresh range of craft beers, Indian pizzas and breakfast naan sandwiches.
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New venue Alfred Works announces first wave of food partners
All three are making their Birmingham debut.
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Deathrow Pizza teams up with Attic Brew Co. to open in Stirchley
The team will be firing out pizzas six nights a week.
Competitions
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Two weekend tickets to Bearded Theory
Returning to Catton Park, Derbyshire from 20 - 24 May.
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Two tickets to Strictly Come Dancing Live
Showing at Utilita Arena Birmingham from 23 - 25 January.
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A pair of tickets to see Don Quixote
BRB's production returns to the Hippodrome this February.
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An overnight stay at The Belfry
A one night stay in a Deluxe Room at the hotel.
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Four tickets to Birmingham International Tattoo
At bp Pulse LIVE on 14 & 15 February.
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Four tickets to see The BFG
Showing at Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 7 February.
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Freedom of the Line ticket to Severn Valley Railway
Running through 16-miles of beautiful countryside.
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Two tickets to see Legally Blonde
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from 31 March - 4 April.
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Two weekend camping tickets to Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Returning from 28 - 31 August 2026.
Places To Visit
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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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The Roundhouse
The Roundhouse was built in 1874 and was originally stables and stores for the Birmingham Corporatio...
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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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Cotswold Farm Park
An award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Cotsw...
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British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Take a...
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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....
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
What's On elsewhere...
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Bluey's Big Play
Featuring brilliantly created puppets.
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Coventry Biennial 2025: Obsessions, Possessions
An exploration of the roles and functions of collecting.
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Diversity - Soul
Based around the technological advancements of AI.
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O Brien’s scantily clad and seductive cult musical
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Bluey's Big Play
Featuring brilliantly created puppets.
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Coventry Biennial 2025: Obsessions, Possessions
An exploration of the roles and functions of collecting.
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Diversity - Soul
Based around the technological advancements of AI.
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O Brien’s scantily clad and seductive cult musical
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