Starter for Ten: “playful and packed with silliness”
Jessica Harris is Challenged to enjoy a Birmingham Rep production.
Sunny Afternoon: “the songs are the stars”
Simon Hale has a Kinks-tastic night at the Alexandra Theatre .
The Brit Fest 2026 line-up revealed
Another record-breaking year for one of the country’s most exciting and fast-growing festivals.
Black is the Colour of My Voice
Jessica Harris is moved by Birmingham Rep’s adaptation of the life of Nina Simone.
Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony: “extraordinarily intense and evocative”
Simon Hale watches the CBSO delivering an evening of inspiration.
Peter Hook lights up Coventry
Eighties icon to perform classic New Order album.
Mediaeval Baebes celebrate Christmas
Illuminate the Night with a magical torchlit procession at St Martin in the Bull Ring.
Ocean Colour Scene announce Moseley Shoals anniversary tour
Hometown homecoming for local legends celebrating thirty years since milestone release.
Grease: “fast, funny and full of heart”
Pip Gorringe has a night out with the world’s favourite fifties musical.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet: “passion, poise and pride”
Jessica Harris sees Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production at the Hippodrome.
Celebrating the legacy of John Lennon
Imagine Lennon comes to Warwick Arts Centre.
Longest Johns headline first Moseley Folk All-Dayer
Birmingham festival celebrates 20 years with a series of special events.
Laura Mvula returns to Birmingham
Singer to perform with the CBSO in celebration.
Blues, jazz and paranoid
Worldwide media focus on Birmingham as UK’s home of blues music.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet; the return
Hippodrome to stage the return of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s masterwork.
Moseley Folk 2025 ends on another high
Famed Birmingham festival welcomed stunning sets from Father John Misty, The Waterboys, Doves and more.
Hockley Social Club unveils packed final autumn programme
Influential UK street food and events space announces huge autumn 2025 programme.
Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival confirmed for 2026
Promoter praises “overwhelming support” from public, business and artists.
Music icons coming to Warwick Castle
Bryan Adams, Pet Shop Boys and Texas, plus Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert.
Rising to the occasion
How Birmingham’s tribute to Ozzy Osbourne was organised.
Final programme additions for Moseley Folk Festival 2025
Chris Hawkins, Circus Raj, Family Workshops, Mrs Barbara Nice and more.
Birmingham – so much to offer
Dave Woodhall has a walk round a city centre that’s absolutely buzzing.
Ozzy and the new beginning
Dave Woodhall on Ozzy Osbourne and what his legacy should be.
CBSO in the city launches this week
Free concerts for tens of thousands of Birmingham residents.
Supersonic festival continues Birmingham’s heavy legacy
Supersonic Festival celebrates 22 years of experimental sound.
Mostly Jazz 2025 ends on a high
Ezra Collective, Maribou State and more wow audiences at Birmingham music festival.
Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival continues
Black Sabbath’s first manager triumphs over adversity with 41st festival.
Back to the Beginning – the circle is complete
Ozzy & co return to Aston. Chris Winter is won over.
Four Stranglers walk into a park
Dave Woodhall sees new wave night at Warwick Sessions start badly and get better.
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