Wet Leg: “enjoyable enough”
Joe Costello finds the music more attractive than the venue.
Forward Film & Television Fest coming to Digbeth
Birmingham’s newest Film & TV Festival brings the spotlight to local and global talent.
Kings Heath to stage comic con
Grab a selfie with a storm trooper or Vogue with Vader.
Digbeth Dining Club Summer Tour hits Blakesley Hall
Tudor landmark to host street food spectacular following new partnership.
More rock for the Castle
Bryan Adams announces huge outdoor show at Warwick Castle.
Aston Villa and it’s all over
Villa lose to Manchester United and Dave Woodhall is more than disappointed.
Daryl Hall – “warm, vibrant and powerful”
Dave Woodhall watches Daryl Hall and Glenn Tilbrook at Symphony Hall.
Sunday lunch at the Grand
Holly Heywood finds Isaac’s at the Grand Hotel putting out its Sunday best.
Pixies dust
Joe Costello sees the Pixies at the O2 Academy.
Little Women: “a story that still resonates”
Classic American drama at Birmingham Rep, seen by Jessica Harris.
Win tickets to BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer
The seasonal spectaculars are back – and you can be there for free.
University brings fashion to Brindleyplace
BCU brings the glam back to Birmingham with open-air summer fashion event.
Aston Villa and the grand finale
Villa beat Spurs to boost their Champions League hopes. Dave Woodhall’s fingernails are getting bitten.
Cuban Eclectico: “its dance is world class”
Jessica Harris watches a performance from Carlos Acosta’s new company.
Metal in the Midlands hits the Town Hall
Future of UK metal to play live at BBC celebration of Black Sabbath.
Breakin’ it down on the B-SIDE
B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival shares tenth anniversary programme.
Celebrated organist announces Christmas 2025 UK tour
Anna Lapwood, “the Taylor Swift of classical music” to play Birmingham.
Wolf Hall at Birmingham Town Hall
Music and readings from the acclaimed television drama.
Peter Grimes: “harrowingly brilliant”
Simon Hale witnesses a Welsh National Opera masterclass at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Coal miners and ‘disco’ fries
250 years of Midlands history to meet 21st century street food at special evening.
Aston Villa and two to go
Villa’s vital win at Bournemouth has Dave Woodhall smiling.
The Marriage of Figaro: “clear as a bell”
Welsh National Opera revisit Mozart at the Hippodrome with Jessica Harris a keen spectator.
The Holy Holy lands
Bowie tribute supergroup returns to Birmingham.
Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration, BRB2 at Birmingham Hippodrome
Jessica Harris reports back from watching the next generation of ballet stars.
New United States of Birmingham-inspired itinerary launches
Series on Sky Max sparks must-do check list for Birmingham’s tourists.
Big Country: “gloriously anthemic… irrepressibly memorable”
Dave Woodhall watches Scottish veterans Big Country, plus a few guests.
CBSO announces its 2025-26 season
Tradition meets innovation in new series.
Tired and weary?
Andy Munro sees Blues break another record in beating Cambridge United.
Aston Villa and back on track
Dave Woodhall sees Villa beat Fulham to keep their European hopes alive.
The Blues Tangerine Dream
Andy Munro sees Blues break another record with a win at Blackpool.