Birmingham Unites

Music, culture and community come together for major festival launch.

Unveiling B:Music’s Summer 2026 Season

Music, comedy, family entertainment – it’s all at Town and Symphony Halls.

Birmingham Royal Ballet marks anniversary with gala performance

Sir Peter Wright centenary features highlights from the director and choreographer’s most beloved works.

Programme confirmed for Southside’s Chinese New Year celebrations

Hippodrome takes centre stage in celebrations.

Review: MÁM – “takes dance into another dimension”

Jessica Harris enjoys a Dance Consortium production at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival is back

Expect author events, music gigs and children’s activities in April 2026.

B:Festive this Christmas and New Year

Seasonal spectaculars at Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall.

Now, by Jasmin Vardimon Company: “remarkably creative”

Part of the This Is Dance season, Jessica Harris watches an evocative performance at the MAC.

Black Sabbath – The Ballet: “passion, poise and pride”

Jessica Harris sees Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production at the Hippodrome.

Last chance to see Peaky Blinders ballet

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns to Birmingham for final run.

Hip-hop on the Southside

Birmingham turns up the tempo for B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival’s tenth anniversary.

Cuban Eclectico: “its dance is world class”

Jessica Harris watches a performance from Carlos Acosta’s new company.

Breakin’ it down on the B-SIDE

B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival shares tenth anniversary programme.

Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration, BRB2 at Birmingham Hippodrome

Jessica Harris reports back from watching the next generation of ballet stars.

Dance organisations share inclusivity research finding

Research aims to shed light on lack of opportunities for disabled people in dance sector.

B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival marks tenth anniversary

Epic return for free festival showcasing the best hip-hop talent.

2025 Lichfield Festival – full details announced

World premieres, young artists showcased and big names set for summer spectacular.

Dance organisations form working group to assist disabled

Barriers to Progression and Employment in Dance for Disabled People.

Cinderella: “joyful, magical, dramatic”

Jessica Harris is at the Hippodrome watching the Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Ashton Classics: “a thrilling celebration”

Simon Hale joins in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s spirited commemoration.

Strictly Come Dancing stars to tour

Simon Button speaks to Strictly stars Amy Dowden MBE and Carlos Gu about their new show REBORN.

Unveiling Spring 2025 at B:Music

Music, dance, comedy and more hits the city centre stage.

Introducing: Club Colette

Birmingham is getting a new underground club.

Two weeks until BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Showcase

Expect dance, music, theatre, burlesque, spoken word and comedy.

BEDLAM Showcase 2024

Programme announced to coincide with World Mental Health Day.

Plans announced for ground-breaking theatrical partnership

West Midlands announce intention to be National Centre for Musical Theatre.

Symphonica to deliver at XOYO Birminghan

Unforgettable night of drum & bass nostalgia at top Birmingham venue.

Magical lantern parade at Midlands Arts Centre

Autin Dance Theatre presents Light Up Fest.

Autumn season at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Guest stars, a brand new organ, Shakespearean classics and music of every kind.

Countdown to Moseley

Only a week until Moseley Folk & Arts Festival returns to Birmingham’s picturesque Moseley Park.