What's On in Birmingham

Highlights

Theatre

Cats

A new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.
Visual Arts

British Art Show 10: A Chorus Of Strangers

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

Duran Duran

The legendary ‘Brummie’ boys are back on the road, heading for the city of their origin as part of their first full UK arena tour in three years.
Events

Grand Designs Live

Bringing together more than 150 brands, expert advice and the latest ideas for home renovation.
Theatre

Peter Pan

J M Barrie’s much loved children’s story is given a sprinkling of Rep magic.
Events

PYO Pumpkins at Lower Drayton Farm

Discounted tickets! Pull on your wellies, grab a wheelbarrow and pick your perfect pumpkin straight from the field where it grew.
Theatre

The Snowman

Based on Raymond Briggs’ cherished book, The Rep’s sparkling new production features Howard Blake’s iconic score.
Events

Birmingham Cocktail Weekend

40+ venues will be serving up a £6 signature cocktails.
Theatre

Burlesque The Musical

Life can change in the flick of a feather boa...
Events

Stratford Literary Festival

The festival features an array of authors and experts in their fields, covering topics as diverse as the rise of the right, a world post America, and the power of hormones.
Events

Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic

Join Mickey Mouse and friends as they embark an action-packed quest to rescue Tinker Bell after Captain Hook attempts to steal her magic.

Louise Dearman to play Grizabella in Cats at Birmingham Hippodrome

She's the only actor in the world to have played both Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked.
Debbie McGee to play Miss Lynch in the new UK tour of Grease The Musical

Playing Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham in 2027.
Sustainable Fashion Week launches across UK in resistance to fast fashion

Communities unite to repair, swap, upcycle and rethink their relationship with clothes.
Rod Stewart brings The Final Encore tour to Birmingham

He plays the city's Utilita Arena on Tuesday 4 May 2027.
Four new shows as Birmingham hosts a season of dance

The autumn programme is part of the THIS IS DANCE initiative.
Andrea Bocelli brings Romanza 30th Anniversary Tour to Birmingham

He plays the city's Utilita Arena on Wednesday 29 September 2027.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announce new in-house production for 2027

The theatre has also launched a 10-year strategy which centres the people of the city.
Erasure bring new UK tour Birmingham in 2027

The band play Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday 30 April.
Strictly Come Dancing Live bring spectacular new UK tour to Birmingham

It comes to the city's Utilita Arena from 22 – 24 January 2027.

Louise Dearman to play Grizabella in Cats at Birmingham Hippodrome

She's the only actor in the world to have played both Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked.
Debbie McGee to play Miss Lynch in the new UK tour of Grease The Musical

Playing Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham in 2027.
Sustainable Fashion Week launches across UK in resistance to fast fashion

Communities unite to repair, swap, upcycle and rethink their relationship with clothes.
Rod Stewart brings The Final Encore tour to Birmingham

He plays the city's Utilita Arena on Tuesday 4 May 2027.
Four new shows as Birmingham hosts a season of dance

The autumn programme is part of the THIS IS DANCE initiative.
Andrea Bocelli brings Romanza 30th Anniversary Tour to Birmingham

He plays the city's Utilita Arena on Wednesday 29 September 2027.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announce new in-house production for 2027

The theatre has also launched a 10-year strategy which centres the people of the city.
Erasure bring new UK tour Birmingham in 2027

The band play Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday 30 April.
Strictly Come Dancing Live bring spectacular new UK tour to Birmingham

It comes to the city's Utilita Arena from 22 – 24 January 2027.

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Check out our selection of shows coming to venues across the region during the next few weeks...
Let's get classical

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

Feature: Welcome To Burlesque

Faye Brookes is the boss of a club like no other when Burlesque The Musical comes to Birmingham…
Feature: Trading Places

Award-winning play Once Upon A Time In Sokoto visits Coventry’s Warwick Arts Centre next month...
Feature: Dread Naught

Leading sculptor Permindar Kaur is showcasing her biggest-ever exhibition of new work.
Feature: Snow Business

A sparkling new production of festive favourite The Snowman launches at Birmingham Rep…
Feature: Scare-Raising

Paranormal Activity haunts the Alex this Halloween…
Feature: Cooking Up A Laugh

Birmingham comic James Cook has been at the heart of the region’s comedy scene for over 20 years.
Feature: Pop Master

Trevor Horn & His Band play the Midlands this winter.

Sandwich Sandwich to open in Birmingham

Best known for its oversized sandwiches, house classics and sweet treats.
Flat Iron Birmingham announce opening date

Opening on Temple Street on Saturday 10 October.
Alfred Works crowned Best Food Hall in the UK at British Street Food Awards

It won after just six months after opening its doors in Digbeth.
KIBOU to give away 100 free sushi platters and announce opening date

Enjoy beautifully presented sushi and sashimi and more.

Review: Twelve Angry Men at Birmingham Rep

"riveting performances and an astonishingly atmospheric set"
Review: Sea Change at The Patrick Studio

"the talented young performers of British Youth Music Theatre are ready to wow their audiences"
Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at The Rep

"this joyous and creative production is a must-see"
Review: Mrs Doubtfire at Birmingham Hippodrome

"a vibrant family-friendly musical"

Four tickets to Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic

Showing at bp Pulse LIVE from 28 October - 8 November.
Four tickets to see The Snowman

At Birmingham Rep from Tuesday 20 October – Sunday 1 November.
Four tickets to see Peter Pan

Showing at The Rep from Wed 18 November – Sun 17 January.
Four tickets to see Treasure Island

Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 28 November - 3 January.

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...

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...
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...