Highlights
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Robin Hood
The ultimate sheriff-busting pantomime extravaganza.
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Photography & Video Show
Get 20% off tickets with code WON26. FREE entry for professional photographers.
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Raye
the award-winning singer-songwriter & record producer is certainly hitting the ground running in 2026, stopping off in Birmingham for two nights as part of a four-month-long world tour.
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Brooke Combe
Brilliantly bringing a new edge to Northern Soul, the Scottish singer-songwriter is touring the UK having last year released debut album Dancing On The Edge Of The World to considerable acclaim.
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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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Countrytastic
Popular family day out packed with farmyard fun.
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Tractor World Show
Join the ultimate celebration of vintage and classic machinery...
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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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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Enjoy an evening of world-class dance, stunning choreography and glamorous costumes.
Latest...
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NE-YO and Akon bring Nights Like This tour to Birmingham
They visit the city's Utilita Arena on Monday 4 May 2026.
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Ex Cathedra announces James Burton as next Artistic Director
Founder Jeffrey Skidmore OBE will retire in Autumn 2027.
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Great Birmingham Run returns to city streets in May
A celebration of running for everyone, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities.
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John Bishop brings new UK tour to Birmingham in 2027
Let’s Go Round Again comes to the city's Utilita Arena on Saturday 1 May.
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Casting announced for smash hit musical comedy Waitress
Starring Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin and Evelyn Hoskins.
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Chinese New Year celebrations return to Birmingham
The main festival celebration takes place on 22 February, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse.
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Unveiling B:Music’s spring 2026 season
The season opens in February with a diverse line-up.
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Half-season tickets now on sale for Aston Villa Women
Matchdays at Villa Park have just got bigger and better.
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Photographic exhibition of comedy legends to open in Birmingham
I photograph comedians! opens on Wednesday 18 February 2026.
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NE-YO and Akon bring Nights Like This tour to Birmingham
They visit the city's Utilita Arena on Monday 4 May 2026.
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Ex Cathedra announces James Burton as next Artistic Director
Founder Jeffrey Skidmore OBE will retire in Autumn 2027.
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Great Birmingham Run returns to city streets in May
A celebration of running for everyone, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities.
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John Bishop brings new UK tour to Birmingham in 2027
Let’s Go Round Again comes to the city's Utilita Arena on Saturday 1 May.
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Casting announced for smash hit musical comedy Waitress
Starring Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin and Evelyn Hoskins.
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Chinese New Year celebrations return to Birmingham
The main festival celebration takes place on 22 February, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse.
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Unveiling B:Music’s spring 2026 season
The season opens in February with a diverse line-up.
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Half-season tickets now on sale for Aston Villa Women
Matchdays at Villa Park have just got bigger and better.
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Photographic exhibition of comedy legends to open in Birmingham
I photograph comedians! opens on Wednesday 18 February 2026.
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...
Festivals
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Bearded Theory
Line-up includes: Pixies, Garbage and Skunk Anansie.
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Glastonbudget
Line-up includes: Flash and Antarctic Monkeys.
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Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics
Line-up includes: Groove Armada, Roger Sanchez and Chicane.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Mythical Magic
Dance Consortium’s MÁM shows at Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Feature: All That Jazz
Eastside Jazz Festival makes its debut at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
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Feature: Tour De Force
Ellen Kent’s Farewell Tour brings opulent opera to the Midlands.
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Feature: Fred Alert
Hijinx Theatre bring a highly acclaimed and ‘unmissable comedy’ to the Midlands.
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Feature: Killer Thriller
Twisted comedy thriller Murder At Midnight visits Belgrade Theatre.
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Feature: Cheek to Cheek
Phillip Attmore and Amara Okereke face the music in classic comedy Top Hat.
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Feature: Crocs Away
Roald Dahl’s Enormous Crocodile slides onto the stage.
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Feature: A Towering Achievement
Fawlty Towers madness live on stage...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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New restaurant Vieni opens in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter
Dishes are designed to transport diners straight to Sicily.
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Wing Fest launches pop-up wing bar at Selfridges Birmingham
Highlights include fan-favourite sauces Bombay Bad Boy.
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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.
Latest Reviews
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Review: SIX The Musical at Wolverhampton Grand
'A joyous and uplifting spectacle"
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Review: The Woman in Black at The Alexandra
"a truly compelling production"
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Review: Robin Hood at Birmingham Hippodrome
'enchanting, entertaining and full of festive fun'
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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...
Competitions
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Two weekend tickets to Bearded Theory
Returning to Catton Park, Derbyshire from 20 - 24 May.
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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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Four tickets to Birmingham International Tattoo
At bp Pulse LIVE on 14 & 15 February.
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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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All Is But Fantasy
Featuring four of Shakespeare’s most famous characters
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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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All Is But Fantasy
Featuring four of Shakespeare’s most famous characters
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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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