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.
Birmingham date for Aboriginal Desert blues singer
80 year old singer Kankawa Nagarra set for Kitchen Garden Cafe.
Rock and wrestling at Drayton Manor
Join Drayton Manor for their epic Rock’n’Rumble event this summer.
Festival promoter appeals for help
Urgent call for more funding for Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival.
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.