Highlights
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Gravity Show
Featuring 45,000+ enthusiasts, 1,000 of Europe's finest vehicles, 200+ leading automotive brands, and an action-packed weekend of live entertainment.
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Brandywine Festival
The UK’s first official hobbit festival will arrive in the Midlands.
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Anastacia
Large-lunged pop icon Anastacia returns, complete with a fistful of hits and happy to let her music do the talking. With a startlingly distinctive voice that could shatter glass through its sheer f...
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Gary Powndland
“Life was tough growing up,” says online sensation Gary Powndland, the alter-ego of Wolverhampton laughter merchant Jack Kirwan. “My mom and dad popped out for a loaf when I was younger, which is quit...
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The Last Laugh
“I’ve written a play that imagines Eric Morecambe, Tommy Cooper and Bob Monkhouse sitting in a dressing room discussing life, death, comedy, and what it means to be funny.”
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm
Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is an electrifying new dance phenomenon starring Britain’s Got Talent finalist Tom Ball, whose powerhouse vocals captivated millions and shot him to national fa...
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The Haunting Of Blaine Manor
When Doctor Roy Earle - a renowned American parapsychologist famous for discrediting hauntings and exposing fake mediums - accepts an invitation to attend a seance at ‘the most haunted building in Eng...
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Peaky Blinders Nights
Step into the world of the Peaky Blinders this month as Black Country Living Museum hosts another of its popular nighttime events. From 7pm to 10.30pm, visitors to the venue can explore the historic...
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Summer Fun at Black Country Living Museum
Step into history this month at the award-winning Black Country Living Museum. Visitors can explore a recreated historic town, stroll along period high streets, follow a family discovery trail and mee...
Latest News
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The return of Heritage Open Days in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton
They're back this September...
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MakerFest returns to Walsall town centre this September
Taking over the town centre on Saturday 26 September.
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Discos for Grown Ups to bring retro party night to Wolverhampton
Discos for Grown Ups will take over Wulfrun Hall on Friday 2 October.
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Fringe Arts Wolverhampton set to return for 2026
Bringing a packed programme of art, performance and creativity to venues across the city centre.
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Funny Beeseness brings star-studded comedy nights to Walsall Arena
Two major stand-up nights featuring some of the biggest names on the UK comedy circuit.
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Tribute acts set to rock Dudley Borough Halls this October
Celebrating some of the biggest names in music history.
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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre seeks new volunteers at Recruitment Open Day
People interested in becoming part of the team at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre are invited to attend...
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Ghost hunters invited to explore Sandwell Valley after dark
Taking place on Saturday 27 September.
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Halloween House returns to Merry Hill
Europe’s largest Halloween store is back for an eighth year.
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The return of Heritage Open Days in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton
They're back this September...
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MakerFest returns to Walsall town centre this September
Taking over the town centre on Saturday 26 September.
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Discos for Grown Ups to bring retro party night to Wolverhampton
Discos for Grown Ups will take over Wulfrun Hall on Friday 2 October.
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Fringe Arts Wolverhampton set to return for 2026
Bringing a packed programme of art, performance and creativity to venues across the city centre.
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Funny Beeseness brings star-studded comedy nights to Walsall Arena
Two major stand-up nights featuring some of the biggest names on the UK comedy circuit.
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Tribute acts set to rock Dudley Borough Halls this October
Celebrating some of the biggest names in music history.
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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre seeks new volunteers at Recruitment Open Day
People interested in becoming part of the team at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre are invited to attend...
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Ghost hunters invited to explore Sandwell Valley after dark
Taking place on Saturday 27 September.
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Halloween House returns to Merry Hill
Europe’s largest Halloween store is back for an eighth year.
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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Havin' a laugh!
Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few 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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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Festivals
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Presteigne Festival
Line-up includes HearAndNow Collective & Fenella Humphreys.
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Bromyard Folk Festival
Line-up includes Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips & Fara
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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.
Latest reviews
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Review: Richard III at Stafford Gatehouse
"a bold, enjoyable production with some great performances and a flair for the dramatic"
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Review: The Choir of Man at Malvern Theatres
"this is definitely a night at the theatre well worth experiencing"
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Review: Sweeney Todd at The Rep
"a gripping and gruesome production - the audience were on their feet immediately"
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Review: Mean Girls at The Grand
"the perfect occasion to dust off your favourite pink fit..."
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: In The Pink
Legally Blonde: The Musical visits the Midlands.
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Feature: Feelgood Factor
Jonathan Maitland’s new play pays tribute to Dr Feelgood legend Wilko Johnson...
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Feature: Wherefore Art Thou Russell?
Comedian Russell Kane is making his debut in a Shakespeare play, starring as a middle-aged Romeo.
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Feature: Bostin' Tay Party
Jonny Cole chats about his spectacular rise to fame...
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Feature: Gloriously Graceful
Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s retelling of Swan Lake.
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Feature: Hobbits in the Shire
A brand-new Tolkien-inspired festival is taking place at Weston Park.
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Feature: A Curious Tale
Joe McFadden talks about starring in a new version of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-T...
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Feature: Sister Suffragette
Beverley Knight will star in acclaimed musical Sylvia when it visits Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Feature: Pop Party
A collection of works by the Pop Art icon will go on display in the city.
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Feature: Judy Craymer talks Mamma Mia!
A feelgood musical with a score of irresistible ABBA songs
What's On Theatres & Arts Centres
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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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Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
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Walsall Arena & Arts Centre
The Walsall Arena is one of the most technically advanced venues in the West Midlands and stages a v...
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Wolverhampton Arts Centre
Wolverhampton Arts Centre presents a wide range of entertainment across the year, including music, t...
Competitions
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Four tickets to Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic
Showing at bp Pulse LIVE from 28 October - 8 November.
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Two tickets to see The Choir Of Man
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 20 - 24 October.
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Two tickets to see The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Showing at The Rep from Sat 5 - Sat 19 September.
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Four tickets to see Treasure Island
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 28 November - 3 January.
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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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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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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Weston Park
Weston Park is a house set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown-landscaped parkland, making it the per...
What's On elsewhere...
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A Place In The Sun Live
The live version of long-running Channel Four television series A Place In The Sun returns to the NE...
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Raqib Shaw
Step into Shaw's fantastical and meticulously crafted world.
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Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
It’s Tudor history with the nasty bits left in!
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Malvern Autumn Show
Harvesting the best of autumn...
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Romeo & Juliet
Widely regarded as Shakespeare’s fifth tragedy, Romeo & Juliet tells a tale of forbidden and secret...
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A Place In The Sun Live
The live version of long-running Channel Four television series A Place In The Sun returns to the NE...
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Raqib Shaw
Step into Shaw's fantastical and meticulously crafted world.
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Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
It’s Tudor history with the nasty bits left in!
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Malvern Autumn Show
Harvesting the best of autumn...
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Romeo & Juliet
Widely regarded as Shakespeare’s fifth tragedy, Romeo & Juliet tells a tale of forbidden and secret...
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