Birmingham Weekender reveals full line-up

Mirror balls, DJs and world-class performances in the city centre.

CBSO In the City reveals 2026 programme

New report into Birmingham’s musical life also released.

Principal casting announced for Swan Lake

Birmingham Royal Ballet production returns to Hippodrome.

Graham Parker coming to Bromsgrove

Relaunched Artrix to welcome an old favourite.

The Cherry Orchard: “Comedy and irony brilliantly played”

A twentieth century classic at the RSC, seen by Jessica Harris.

Long-running festival begins this weekend

Top council and business leaders to launch Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival this Friday.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust awarded funding for family home

Pilgrim Trust to support the conservation of Hall’s Croft.

Lyndhurst Memories – “an important testimonial”

Jessica Harris sees a work in progress at Birmingham Rep.

Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street – “deliciously chilling”

This Birmingham Rep production excites Jessica Harris in more ways than one.

Sizzling performances, soulful sets and sunshine at Mostly Jazz

Jalen Ngonda, Jordan Rakei and Fabio & Grooverider wow audiences at long-running festival.

Town Hall and Symphony Hall season announced

Unveiling the August to October 2026 Season at B:Music.

Terriers tamed in training camp

Andy Munro sees Blues begin their pre-season friendlies with a win against Huddersfield Town.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – “there is magic in this production”

Jessica Harris watches a child-friendly RSC production.

Example to headline Off Grid 2026

Example joins Birmingham house star Hannah Wants, Grammy award-winner Todd Edwards and Ibiza favourite Sam Divine.

Rockefellas International

US TV network to open new studio in Birmingham UK.

Birmingham Weekender announces return for 2026

Incredible performances and creative installations in the city centre – all for free.

Community Days at Mary Arden’s Farm this summer

Visit the farm and historic property and participate in Tudor games plus much more.

One week until Mostly Jazz Festival

And the weather forecast promises blue skies all the way.

Giant Dragon Drone Show coming to Birmingham

Skies over Edgbaston to show fantasy spectacle.

Off Grid launches with blueprint for Midlands festivals

Groundbreaking electronic music festival Off Grid declares ‘No Signal Required’ for its first chapter.

Birmingham date for Aboriginal Desert blues singer

80 year old singer Kankawa Nagarra set for Kitchen Garden Cafe.

Rock and wrestling at Drayton Manor

Join Drayton Manor for their epic Rock’n’Rumble event this summer.

Balsall Heath Community Festival set to celebrate summer

Balsall Heath plans ‘Week of Wonder’ for 2026 Community Festival.

Festival promoter appeals for help

Urgent call for more funding for Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival.

Birmingham Indian Film Festival is back for 2026

Expect cutting-edge new cinema, restored classics and a look back at British Asian history.

Rep Rising 26 Festival programme announced

The best of young theatrical talent to appear at Birmingham Rep in July.

UB40: “biting, emotions-stirring music”

Dave Woodhall sees UB40 return home once again.

Sir Peter Wright centenary: “an inspiration to dancers and audiences worldwide”

Simon Hale watches a very special birthday party at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Birmingham Hippodrome new season tickets go on sale

New shows on sale include Savage, Singin’ in the Rain, It’s a Sin and Chicago.

Human Appeal announces return of Summer Comedy Tour

Line-up unveiled for national fundraising tour.