What's On in Birmingham

Highlights

Event

A Place In The Sun Live

For those dreaming of owning a property overseas or relocating, A Place In The Sun Live Birmingham is the perfect opportunity to turn that dream into reality.
Events

Evolution

Evolution, an epic drone light show that promises to take audiences on a mesmerising journey through time and space, comes to Edgbaston Stadium this October.
Talks

Benjamin Zephaniah: A Celebration

In tribute to the much-loved Birmingham poet, activist and actor.
Theatre

Hairspray

The joyous, uplifting and hilarious musical is back!
Gigs

Texas

The band will play a set of classic hits from their recently released The Very Best Of 1989 - 2023.
Events

Summer at Compton Verney

Attractions include an outdoor giant bubble party, storyteller Kate spinning captivating yarns inspired by the venue’s art exhibition and more.
Event

Beyond Van Gogh

The story of one of history's most influential artists.
Gigs

McFly

Outdoor concert at Warwick Castle, supported by The Hooziers and Elvana.
Events

Shrewsbury Flower Show

As well as its abundance of glorious blooms, the show also features talks, demonstrations, performances and plenty more.
Events

Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham

The display features brand-new interactive exhibits, footage of the wreckage and more.

Latest...

Full cast announced for War Horse in the Midlands

The acclaimed production, based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, visits the region in 2025.
Birmingham Weekender is back this summer

The event features free amazing performances, fantastical installations and more.
Children’s classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sculpture trail hits Birmingham

Ten beautifully designed bears are on display across the city centre.
Benjamin Zephaniah – The Brighter Flame outdoor exhibition now on display

It can be seen between 5-31 July in Victoria Square and Colmore Row.
Kasabian bring new UK tour to Birmingham

The Streets support on Friday 8 November.
Jewellery Quarter Festival full programme announced

The free event is now back for its 9th year.
Elton John By Candlelight comes to Birmingham this winter

Experience the hits of the rock legend as you have never heard them before.
Epic drone light show takes place in Birmingham this autumn

The family-friendly light show is built around a narrated story which starts with the Big Bang.
Four summer concerts take place at Warwick Castle this summer

See Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, McFly and London Concert Orchestra.

Full cast announced for War Horse in the Midlands

The acclaimed production, based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, visits the region in 2025.
Birmingham Weekender is back this summer

The event features free amazing performances, fantastical installations and more.
Children’s classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sculpture trail hits Birmingham

Ten beautifully designed bears are on display across the city centre.
Benjamin Zephaniah – The Brighter Flame outdoor exhibition now on display

It can be seen between 5-31 July in Victoria Square and Colmore Row.
Kasabian bring new UK tour to Birmingham

The Streets support on Friday 8 November.
Jewellery Quarter Festival full programme announced

The free event is now back for its 9th year.
Elton John By Candlelight comes to Birmingham this winter

Experience the hits of the rock legend as you have never heard them before.
Epic drone light show takes place in Birmingham this autumn

The family-friendly light show is built around a narrated story which starts with the Big Bang.
Four summer concerts take place at Warwick Castle this summer

See Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, McFly and London Concert Orchestra.

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Latest Reviews

Review: The Flying Dutchman

A lively production of a great opera classic.
Review: The School For Scandal at the RSC

A camp, lighthearted and mischievous romp that's definitely worth a watch.
Review: Hamilton

The smash-hit musical phenomenon tours to Birmingham Hippodrome
Review: 101 Dalmatians The Musical

First staged at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London in 2022, the touring production of 101 Dalm...

Coming soon to the Midlands

News

Things to do in the Midlands

Check out our selection of things to do in the Midlands during the next few weeks.
Let's go to the theatre…

Check out our selection of shows coming to venues across the region during the next few weeks...
Great gigs coming soon

A selection of gigs worth grabbing a ticket for in the coming weeks...
Havin' a laugh!

Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few weeks...
Get looking! Visual arts across the Midlands

Check out some of the fantastic exhibitions showing across the region this month.
Let's get classical

concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...

Features, interviews & blogs...

This Is What They Do

Neil Barnes talks all things Leftfield ahead of this year’s Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival.
Poet Of The People

mac is set to host a celebration of Birmingham-born writer & dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
Another Concert For Strings

Thunderbirds Are Go at Symphony Hall!
All Aboard!

It’s full steam ahead this summer at the Severn Valley Railway...
Down To A Fine Art

Birmingham’s Barber Institute reopens its doors this month...
Latest

Merry Happy Returns

Richard Goulding explains why he’s delighted to be back in Stratford-upon-Avon this summer
The Room Where It Happens...

Birmingham Hippodrome is this month welcoming blockbuster musical Hamilton for the summer season...
Rocking out in Brum

Brum Rocks Live takes place on 14 July at Forum Birmingham.
From Stand-Up To Shakespeare

Seann Walsh talks about starring in a Cornish-themed version of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night...

What's On theatres

Birmingham Hippodrome

Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
The Alexandra

The Alexandra is situated in the heart of Birmingham and originally opened in 1901. The theatre host...
The Old Rep Theatre

The Old Rep is a young people driven theatre situated on Station Street in the centre of Birmingham,...
Old Joint Stock Theatre

Originally a library, then the Birmingham Joint Stock Bank, the Old Joint Stock was purchased in 188...

Competitions

WIN!

A family ticket to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
WIN!

Two tickets to the cricket at Edgbaston

The Hundred is heading back to the world-renowned Edgbaston cricket ground this summer.
WIN!

A family ticket to the British Motor Museum

Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.

WIN!

A family ticket to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
WIN!

Two tickets to the cricket at Edgbaston

The Hundred is heading back to the world-renowned Edgbaston cricket ground this summer.
WIN!

A family ticket to the British Motor Museum

Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.

Eat & Drink in Birmingham

New restaurant Albatross Death Cult opens in Birmingham

Chefs serve a rapid-fire sequence of twelve (or more) dishes, in an omakase-style service.
Menus revealed for Birmingham Restaurant Festival 2024

Restaurants include: 670 Grams, Purnell's Restaurant, Issac's and more.
BBQ Fest comes to Birmingham this summer

Enjoy savoury ribs to juicy burgers and everything in between.
Birmingham Cocktail Weekend returns for 2024

Signature cocktails will be priced at £5, and wristbands are on sale now.

Places To Visit

Thinktank Science Museum

Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages....
The Roundhouse

The Roundhouse was built in 1874 and was originally stables and stores for the Birmingham Corporatio...
West Midlands Police Museum

Discover stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals, including the real Peaky Blind...
Cotswold Farm Park

An award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Cotsw...
British Motor Museum

The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Take a...
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the UK's largest collections of its kind....
Severn Valley Railway

Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...