International Day of Birmingham 2026 events announced
First wave of star-studded programme revealed.
Birmingham: Rooted in Talent
Dave Woodhall watches a new film and an old band with one thing in common.
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.
Long-running festival begins this weekend
Top council and business leaders to launch Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival this Friday.
Sizzling performances, soulful sets and sunshine at Mostly Jazz
Jalen Ngonda, Jordan Rakei and Fabio & Grooverider wow audiences at long-running festival.
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.
One week until Mostly Jazz Festival
And the weather forecast promises blue skies all the way.
Off Grid launches with blueprint for Midlands festivals
Groundbreaking electronic music festival Off Grid declares ‘No Signal Required’ for its first chapter.
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.
“UK’s finest ever female jazz singer” headlines Festival
Crowdfunder aims to bring more music to long-running Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival.
Countdown to Mostly Jazz
Set times and full line-ups released.
Birmingham International Piano Festival details announced
Public masterclasses and guest recitals feature national and international tutors.
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall announces literary arts festival
Two-day celebration of words, creativity and community coming to Sutton Coldfield this September.
Hello You! returns to Moseley Folk
Applications are now open for Hello You! The Janice Long Emerging Artist Award 2026.
Birmingham Unites
Music, culture and community come together for major festival launch.
Lichfield Festival 2026 – full details announced
A melting pot of stellar performers, inspiring new talent and local voices.
Warwickshire’s award-winning ideas festival returns this summer
Homegrown talent at the heart of Also 26.
Win tickets to Lakeside festival
Here’s your chance to see Madness, Bananarama, the Charlatans, EMF and more – absolutely free.
Kings Heath bookshop ready for take off
The countdown is on to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival.
Shiiine On Weekender announces biggest festival to date
Wonder Stuff, Happy Mondays, Feeder and Hard-Fi to headline.
Fi.Fest 2026 announces headliners
The Fratellis and Pixie Lotts named as main stage bill-toppers.
Landmark hotel to host long-running fstival
Plough & Harrow hotel to host musicians at Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival 2026.
Moseley Folk Festival Arts line-up revealed
Comedy, literature and special events plus main stage guests announced.
Twenty years of Moseley Folk
Long-running Birmingham festival looks back. Do you remember your first ‘Mo’Folk’?