What's On in Birmingham

Highlights

Dance

Strictly Come Dancing Live

Strictly Come Dancing Live returns in 2027 for a spectacular new UK arena tour, with Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood joining Janette Manrara on the road.
Theatre

Mean Girls

Heading to the Midlands direct from the West End.
Gigs

Jack Savoretti

His Birmingham stop-off comes in support of ninth studio album We Will Always Be The Way We Were, a record which marked a return to the raw storytelling that defined Jack’s earliest work.
Comedy

Sindhu Vee

Former bonds tradeswoman Sindhu Vee makes a welcome return to the Midlands this autumn with a brand-new show.
Events

Mind Body Spirit Festival

With talks, workshops and immersive activities.
Theatre

Dirty Dancing

See the hit film come to life.
Theatre

Jersey Boys

The boys are back for its 20th Anniversary Tour!
Gigs

Julia Wolf

Boasting a ‘gothic babe’ aesthetic, New York indie-pop singer-songwriter Julia Wolf blends ethereal vocals with honest lyrics to sing about self-doubt and suburban anxiety.
Events

Netball Aid

The event returns with a brand-new charity mission, raising money in aid of Shelter.
Visual Arts

British Art Show 10

Painting, sculpture, photography, film and installation all feature.

Latest News...

Casting announced for Chicago at Birmingham Hippodrome

Starring Adam Garcia, Mica Paris, Sam Bailey and more.
Bestselling phenomenon The Housemaid comes to the stage for first time

Showing in Birmingham and Shrewsbury in 2027 and 2028.
Social gaming experience First Roll comes to Birmingham

Inspired by classic casino games but reinvented for social play.
Birmingham's Christmas Reindeer Trail to thrill visitors to city centre

Families can track down Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen and more.
Paw Patrol Live returns to Birmingham

Coming to Utilita Arena on Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 January 2027.
New exhibition at Birmingham Museum reflects nearly 100 years of the city

Featuring the work of father and son artists.
Fat Freddy's Drop and DJ Shadow announced for Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul 2027

The Birmingham-based festival runs from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 July.
S Club bring new UK tour to Birmingham in 2027

They play the city's Utilita Arena on Thursday 21 October.
Sister Act The Musical comes to Birmingham in 2027

Paul Chuckle and Zoe Birkett star.

Casting announced for Chicago at Birmingham Hippodrome

Starring Adam Garcia, Mica Paris, Sam Bailey and more.
Bestselling phenomenon The Housemaid comes to the stage for first time

Showing in Birmingham and Shrewsbury in 2027 and 2028.
Social gaming experience First Roll comes to Birmingham

Inspired by classic casino games but reinvented for social play.
Birmingham's Christmas Reindeer Trail to thrill visitors to city centre

Families can track down Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen and more.
Paw Patrol Live returns to Birmingham

Coming to Utilita Arena on Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 January 2027.
New exhibition at Birmingham Museum reflects nearly 100 years of the city

Featuring the work of father and son artists.
Fat Freddy's Drop and DJ Shadow announced for Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul 2027

The Birmingham-based festival runs from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 July.
S Club bring new UK tour to Birmingham in 2027

They play the city's Utilita Arena on Thursday 21 October.
Sister Act The Musical comes to Birmingham in 2027

Paul Chuckle and Zoe Birkett star.

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Pantos & Festive Shows

BRB: The Nutcracker

Spectacular Christmas show
Peter Pan

A brand new swashbuckling panto sets sail for Solihull!
One Tiny Penguin

Fun-filled, musical adventure for everyone aged 3 and over!
Sleeping Beauty

Spells aplenty at Birmingham Hippodrome this Christmas.
The Three Musketeers

A wild new adaptation of the thrilling novel, for all ages.
Beauty and the Beast

Things are looking bleak for beautiful Belle at the panto!
Beauty and the Beast

A Tale as Old as Time Comes to The Old Rep!
A Christmas Carol

A playful twist to a classic tale.
Step Into Christmas

This warm-hearted family spectacular is the ideal show for anybody who fancies spending a relaxing e...
Peter Pan

J M Barrie’s much loved children’s story.
Christmas in Ireland

Timeless Irish classics and powerful ballads.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

An interesting spin on Dickens’ festive-season story.
Treasure Island

It’s time to set sail for a brand new pantomime adventure!

Festive Events & Concerts

The Winter Light Experience

Explore more than 30 illuminated installations.
The Snowman: Film with Live Orchestra

This award-winning show features some of the UK’s finest musicians.
Love Actually Live in Concert

Coming to Symphony Hall on 14 December.
Winter Funland

Home to the UK’s largest indoor Christmas funfair.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

See the film theatrically recreated onboard.
Festive Good Food Show

Bringing together top chefs, food expert and more.
Santa’s Steam Specials

A Five-Star Christmas Experience at Severn Valley Railway!
Ex Cathedra: Christmas Music by Candlelight

An evening of favourite carols & readings.
Ex Cathedra: Christmas Music by Candlelight

An evening of favourite carols & readings.

Eat & Drink in Birmingham

BBQ Festival Sear & Smoke returns to the Midlands

Taking place at Tudor Grange Park in Solihull on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May.
Sticks’n’Sushi now open in Birmingham

Bringing its distinctive blend of Japanese culinary craftsmanship and Danish hospitality.
Bottomless Brunch has arrived at High Line in Birmingham

Enjoy a weekend experience packed with great food and free-flowing drinks.
Purity Bar & Kitchen reopens following refurbishment

Introducing a food partnership with independent Bad Boy Wings.

Features, interviews & blogs...

Feature: One Tiny Penguin at Birmingham Hippodrome

The Hippodrome’s My First Musical returns to the Patrick Studio with a brand-new snowy adventure...
Feature: Festive mishaps in the Midlands

Mischief Theatre brought us The Play That Goes Wrong nearly 25 years ago. With its blend of loveable...
Feature: Tall Tales

A Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler favourite gets a festive twist at MAC.
Amanda Root talks about her roles in the RSC's Middlemarch

Middlemarch shows at Swan Theatre until Saturday 16 January.
Feature: Fly Away To Neverland

A new production of Peter Pan opens at Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Feature: Flight of Fancy

Festive favourite The Nutcracker makes a welcome return to Birmingham Hippodrome.
Feature: One For All

The Three Musketeers are bringing swashbuckling fun to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Feature: Ned Talk

Ned’s Atomic Dustbin's Jonn Penney discusses new book.
Feature: Borrowers Time

There’s a family of tiny people at Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre this Christmas...
Feature: Comic Strip Tease

Square Eyes TV Festival takes place at mac.

Coming soon to the Midlands

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...
Get looking! Visual arts across the Midlands

Check out some of the fantastic exhibitions showing across the region this month.
Havin' a laugh!

Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few weeks...
Let's get classical

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

Latest Reviews

Review: Sylvia at Birmingham Hippodrome

"a high-energy, fizzy and tremendously entertaining show"
Review: The Choir of Man at the Grand

"raucously, foot-stompingly uplifting"
Review: Duran Duran at Utilita Arena Birmingham

"fun, excessive and happily angst free"
Review: The Snowman at Birmingham Rep

"a real treat, whatever your time of life"

Competitions

Four tickets to see Peter Pan

It only takes a dash of fairy dust and the happiest of thoughts to experience an unforgettable trip...
A family ticket to The Winter...

A new illuminated experience featuring over 30 installations, live characters and interactive moment...

Four tickets to see Peter Pan

It only takes a dash of fairy dust and the happiest of thoughts to experience an unforgettable trip...
A family ticket to The Winter...

A new illuminated experience featuring over 30 installations, live characters and interactive moment...

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...

Places To Visit

Thinktank Science Museum

Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages....
West Midlands Police Museum

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