Birmingham Light Festival returns for 2026
Even more city spaces being brought to life with stunning illuminated artworks.
Monsters and Magic at Drayton Manor
Helen Annetts and family have a trick and treat.
Sensory-Friendly Night returns to Warwick Castle
Relaxed and inclusive evening for seasonal highlight.
Smethwick Puppetry Festival returns in 2026
Biggest yet, with free and low-cost events.
Black History Month celebrated on Birmingham’s canals
Marking the contribution made by black communities on the region’s waterways.
Industrial heritage meets cutting-edge art
World premiere of Water Bots set to take over the region’s canals.
In the Night Garden – Igglepiggle’s Busy Day: “characterful and charming”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by a Birmingham Rep summer production.
Supersonic festival continues Birmingham’s heavy legacy
Supersonic Festival celebrates 22 years of experimental sound.
Win tickets for the Hundred at Edgbaston
Your chance to win tickets to The Hundred opening match.
Days to go before Lichfield Festival
Family-friendly events at the forefront of annual spectacular.
Countdown to The Hundred
Live music line-up announced as The Hundred and Birmingham Phoenix return to Edgbaston.
UK’s biggest South Asian festival returns
Birmingham Mela 2025 unites music, food and community in a spirit of celebration.
Twycross Zoo – a family experience
Helen Annetts, together with Charlie & Joe Statham, explores endangered species and family favourites.
Kings Heath to stage comic con
Grab a selfie with a storm trooper or Vogue with Vader.
The Detective Dog: “a gem of a show”
The very adult Jessica Harris has a great time at MAC’s children’s production.
Cosford calling
Soar into Easter with Pilot Training at the RAF Museum Midlands.
The Volunteers Collective supports Birmingham Light Festival
City spectacular goes ahead with community support.
Etci Mehmet – spectacular and delicious
Helen Annetts, accompanied by Charlie & Joe Statham, vists Etci Mehmet at Star City.
The show must go on
Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations.
Enter the snake
Details of Chinese New Year celebrations in Birmingham revealed.
Finding Santa: “misses the mark”
Jessica Harris watches Little Angel Theatre production at the Midlands Arts Centre.
Smethwick Puppetry Festival to return in 2025
Free and low-cost events for all the family, in community venues.
Christmas at the Castle
Helen Annetts and family visit Warwick Castle’s festive spectacular.
Christmas Light Trail returns to Warwick Castle
Mile-long magical spectacular set to enchant visitors.
Light is coming
Dates for first Birmingham Light Festival revealed.
Magical lantern parade at Midlands Arts Centre
Autin Dance Theatre presents Light Up Fest.
Inclusive multi-sport festival for Nechells
Access Sport and Sport Birmingham to host free event.
Beyond Van Gogh now open at NEC
“Memorable” and “mesmerising” immersive experience the perfect summer holiday activity for families.
Family festival promises Bank Holiday fun
Birmingham Weekender’s got it all going on across the city.
Keep football at home
Campaigners look to Lions legacy to save playing fields.