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.
Classical

Flanders Symphony Orchestra

Belgium’s highly regarded Flanders Symphony Orchestra here get their teeth into much-loved works by four composers.
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

Cats

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

Latest News...

Social gaming experience First Roll comes to Birmingham

Inspired by classic casino games but reinvented for social play.
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.
B:Music’s unveil 2026/27 winter season

Featuring an exciting mix of live music, comedy, dance, and spoken word.
Blue Planet III Live in Concert comes to Birmingham

Showing at bp pulse LIVE on Saturday 22 May 2027.
Festive Good Food Show brings Christmas flavour to Birmingham

Returning to NEC from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 November.
Texas bring new UK tour to Birmingham

They play the city's Utilita Arena on Saturday 30 October 2027.
Birmingham Rep's Sweeney Todd wins Best Musical at UK Theatre Awards

It is The Rep’s most successful musical production ever.
Full casting announced for dinnerladies in the Midlands

Showing in Birmingham and Wolverhampton in 2027.

Social gaming experience First Roll comes to Birmingham

Inspired by classic casino games but reinvented for social play.
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.
B:Music’s unveil 2026/27 winter season

Featuring an exciting mix of live music, comedy, dance, and spoken word.
Blue Planet III Live in Concert comes to Birmingham

Showing at bp pulse LIVE on Saturday 22 May 2027.
Festive Good Food Show brings Christmas flavour to Birmingham

Returning to NEC from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 November.
Texas bring new UK tour to Birmingham

They play the city's Utilita Arena on Saturday 30 October 2027.
Birmingham Rep's Sweeney Todd wins Best Musical at UK Theatre Awards

It is The Rep’s most successful musical production ever.
Full casting announced for dinnerladies in the Midlands

Showing in Birmingham and Wolverhampton in 2027.

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Pantos & Festive Shows

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

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!

Eat & Drink in Birmingham

KIBOU Japanese kitchen and bar is now open in Birmingham

The new site seats just over 200 covers and is open seven days a week.
New cocktail bar Snake Oil opens in Birmingham

Opened by Matt Wilden, owner and chef of Mexican restaurant PERRO.
Bottomless Brunch has arrived at High Line in Birmingham

Enjoy a weekend experience packed with great food and free-flowing drinks.
UCB to open neighbourhood restaurant Brocks in Birmingham

Taking over the old Harborne Kitchen site.

Features, interviews & blogs...

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...
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...