UB40: “biting, emotions-stirring music”

Dave Woodhall sees UB40 return home once again.

Birmingham Hippodrome new season tickets go on sale

New shows on sale include Savage, Singin’ in the Rain, It’s a Sin and Chicago.

City-wide initiative explores arts in the community

B:Music to host opening ceremony of landmark Healing Arts Birmingham festival.

Elvis Costello: – “sharper than a knife”

Dave Woodhall sees a gig of three thirds at Symphony Hall.

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire brings opera to commuters

Operatic fairytales characters take over Birmingham New Street station.

“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.

Nortons Digbeth hits out at business obstacles

Birmingham business demands answers as Metro construction project misses deadline.

Birmingham International Piano Festival details announced

Public masterclasses and guest recitals feature national and international tutors.

1000 Trades celebrates tenth anniversary

Two-site venue to host special birthday party.

Hello You! returns to Moseley Folk

Applications are now open for Hello You! The Janice Long Emerging Artist Award 2026.

CBSO announces 2026-27 season

An innovative season that embraces scale, risk and joy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – “subtle it ain’t”

Jessica Harris enjoys a new Shakespearean interpretation at Birmingham Rep.

Big hair, big anthems and wide shoulders

Nik Kershaw talks about his upcoming tour and eighties fashion.

Birmingham Unites

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

Back to the eighties with Gary Davies

Discos For Grown Up 80s party comes to Birmingham.

Review: Puccini in Rome – “wonderful”

Simon Hale enjoys an Italian job from the CBSO at Symphony Hall.

Unveiling B:Music’s Summer 2026 Season

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

Knowle record shop joins international showcase

Music and community at the heart of Slow Century debut Record Store Day offer.

Classically eighties

80s pop hitmakers set to play Birmingham with full orchestra this summer.

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.

Iconic ELO instrument finds home in new collection

ELO’s silver electric cello donated to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Shiiine On Weekender announces biggest festival to date

Wonder Stuff, Happy Mondays, Feeder and Hard-Fi to headline.

Birmingham to host DroneArt Show

An innovative spectacle blending music and large-scale aerial light show transforms the night sky.

Birmingham – City of Music

Black Sabbath’s original manager backs Birmingham’s ‘City of Music’ bid.

Fi.Fest 2026 announces headliners

The Fratellis and Pixie Lotts named as main stage bill-toppers.

Swinging into Solihull

From the Rat Pack to Michael Buble, a musical journey.

Landmark hotel to host long-running fstival

Plough & Harrow hotel to host musicians at Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival 2026.