Highlights
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Lily Allen
The Birmingham stop-off sees her performing West End Girl in its entirety.
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Birmingham Cocktail Weekend
40+ venues will be serving up a £6 signature cocktails.
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Peter Kay
Performing his final arena show.
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Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
Joe Murphy directs a new staging based on Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical masterpiece.
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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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Mrs. Doubtfire
The UK tour of Mrs. Doubtfire will star Gabriel Vick as Daniel Hillard following his acclaimed performances in the West End.
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Mean Girls
Heading to the Midlands direct from the West End.
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Titanic Exhibition
One of the UK's most celebrated touring exhibitions extends its run.
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Transporting visitors through six creatively designed galleries that delve into the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians.
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Miss Saigon
The soaring score features hit songs including; The Heat is On, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and The American Dream.
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Annie
The smash-hit West End production is back on tour.
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Mamma Mia!
Smash-hit musical based on the songs of ABBA.
Latest...
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Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic throne to go on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
A special addition to the free exhibition Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero.
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New UK tour of Jesus Christ Superstar comes to Birmingham in 2027
It visits Birmingham Hippodrome from Tuesday 18 May – Saturday 5 June.
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Ricky Gervais brings new Legend tour to Birmingham
He visits Utilita Arena Birmingham on Monday 9 November.
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New musical Savage comes to Birmingham Hippodrome
Part of a host of new shows coming to the main stage and Patrick Studio.
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Disney On Ice returns to Birmingham this winter
Discover The Magic will visit bp pulse Arena from 28 October - 8 November.
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First ever UK tour of Hadestown comes to the Midlands in 2027
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome and Wolverhampton Grand.
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Blossoms bring new UK tour to Birmingham
The indie rock band play Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday 4 December.
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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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Jewellery Quarter Festival is back
The 11th annual festival returns on Saturday 11 July.
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Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic throne to go on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
A special addition to the free exhibition Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero.
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New UK tour of Jesus Christ Superstar comes to Birmingham in 2027
It visits Birmingham Hippodrome from Tuesday 18 May – Saturday 5 June.
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Ricky Gervais brings new Legend tour to Birmingham
He visits Utilita Arena Birmingham on Monday 9 November.
-
New musical Savage comes to Birmingham Hippodrome
Part of a host of new shows coming to the main stage and Patrick Studio.
-
Disney On Ice returns to Birmingham this winter
Discover The Magic will visit bp pulse Arena from 28 October - 8 November.
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First ever UK tour of Hadestown comes to the Midlands in 2027
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome and Wolverhampton Grand.
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Blossoms bring new UK tour to Birmingham
The indie rock band play Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday 4 December.
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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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Jewellery Quarter Festival is back
The 11th annual festival returns on Saturday 11 July.
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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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.
Features, 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...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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60 restaurants to take part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival
Taking place across the city from 1 to 31 August.
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Award-winning Japanese Kitchen & Bar KIBOU opens in Birmingham
Located at 61-63 Temple Row in the old Riva Blu site.
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New Spanish restaurant Baresca Tapas opens in Birmingham
Set in the old 4,700 sq ft Pierre Bistro unit on Mere Green Road.
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Sticks’n’Sushi to open in Birmingham this autumn
Located at Three Chamberlain Square, in the heart of the city.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Without at MAC
"a deeply personal offering, a window into one man’s life and legacy"
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Review: Derren Brown at Birmingham Hippodrome
"you cannot fail to be entranced"
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Review: Planet Omar at The Rep
"a lighthearted, colourful and playful tale, with a serious message within, and a big heart"
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Review: Annie The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feelgood family musical"
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 Choir of Man
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 14 - Sat 18 July.
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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 Choir of Man
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 14 - Sat 18 July.
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...
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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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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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s tribute to Andy Warhol is an Artist Rooms exhibition created in partners...
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Doze under Dippy
Experience a truly unique, dino-tastic family experience
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s book brought to the stage
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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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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s tribute to Andy Warhol is an Artist Rooms exhibition created in partners...
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Doze under Dippy
Experience a truly unique, dino-tastic family experience
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s book brought to the stage
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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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