B:Music unveils its Winter programme

Legends, family fun and a touch of the unusual in iconic venues.

B:Music, the Birmingham music charity responsible for Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has announced its 2026/27 winter programme, bringing together live music, comedy, dance, and spoken word across its iconic venues.

November kicks off with a diverse line-up, including A Shameless Night: An Evening with the Cast of Shameless and British country duo The Shires. The musical highlights continue into December, with The Overtones and Joss Stone (pictured) taking to the stages of Symphony Hall and Town Hall. Looking ahead to January, audiences can enjoy the return of Magic of Motown, alongside The Classic Rock Show, which celebrates 30 years of the world’s greatest classic rock music.

Get into the festive spirit with Xmas on the Dancefloor, a spectacular celebration of music and dance for all ages. Featuring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Gorka Márquez, alongside a world-class cast of dancers, singers and the fabulous Xmas Dolls, this dazzling new production combines show-stopping choreography, powerhouse vocals and infectious energy at Symphony Hall (21st December).

B:Music is bringing a stellar line-up of comedy talent to Town Hall and Symphony Hall this winter, with some of the biggest names on the circuit.

Catch Thomas Green (14th November), Dylan Moran: Looking for Trouble (17th November), Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special (26th November) and Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound (29th November) for an evening of top-class stand-up.

Then, on 21st December, Comedy Crackers serves up five comedians for the price of one, with household names including Tom Davis and Suzi Ruffell joining the bill for a festive night of comedy guaranteed to bring seasonal cheer.

From legendary performers to innovative concert experiences, B:Music’s winter season brings an outstanding line-up of live music to Town Hall and Symphony Hall. Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return for an evening of hits spanning his illustrious career (20th-21st November). Expect timeless classics, irresistible rhythms and plenty to get audiences on their feet, alongside the sensational Queen of Boogie Woogie Ruby Turner and powerhouse vocalists Louise Marshall, Roachford, and Sumudu Jayatilaka.

Celebrating the centenary of iconic saxophonist John Coltrane’s birth, Coltrane 100: Both Directions at Once (6th November) brings together an all-star line-up of musicians from diverse backgrounds to honour one of jazz’s most influential artists.

Tony Hadley brings The Christmas Big Band Tour to Symphony Hall (19th November), delivering an evening of timeless classics from the worlds of swing and crooning. The iconic voice of Spandau Ballet puts his own distinctive spin on songs made famous by legends including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Elvis Presley.

Rounding off the year, The Music of Zimmer vs. Williams (30th December) celebrates two of cinema’s greatest composers in an epic musical showdown. The London Concert Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Inglis, brings the legendary scores of Hans Zimmer and John Williams to life in a spectacular performance by a 70-piece orchestra.

Looking for family fun? Bring the whole family to Town Hall and Symphony Hall this winter for unforgettable adventures filled with music, magic and plenty of laughter. Little ones and their grown-ups can embark on an autumnal adventure with the B’Opera Interactive Concert: Pumpkin Parade in the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space at Symphony Hall (1st November).

B’Opera’s inclusive, immersive and relaxed performances invite children to enjoy the music in their own way, whether that means joining in, exploring, dancing or simply listening quietly. There’s no expectation to sit still, making it a wonderful first concert experience for the youngest music lovers.

For a very different kind of family adventure, get ready for a poop-tastic rock show as The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show stomps onto the Town Hall stage (8th November). Based on the number one bestselling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, this hilarious stage adaptation features brand-new songs by the duo, plenty of laughs and, of course, a whole lot of poo! A fun-filled theatrical treat guaranteed to delight dinosaur fans of all ages.

This winter, B:Music welcomes fascinating speakers to its stages, offering audiences a chance to hear extraordinary stories, gain fresh perspectives and explore the personalities behind the headlines. Michael Portillo takes to the Symphony Hall stage (18th November) to share funny, insightful and poignant stories from his remarkably varied life.

Acclaimed journalist John Simpson CBE brings The Leaders & Lunatics Tour to Town Hall, offering a bold and thought-provoking exploration of leadership and the fine line between inspiration and tyranny (22nd November). Drawing on nearly 60 years of unparalleled access to world leaders, Simpson examines the personalities who have shaped modern history.

Other highlights of B:Music’s Winter 2026/27 season include the Amy Winehouse Band (th6 November), pop legends Bay City Rollers (12th November) with original member Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood and Boyzlife (12th November), featuring Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden.

To see the full programme and to book tickets, visit bmusic.co.uk.