Wet Leg: “enjoyable enough”
Joe Costello finds the music more attractive than the venue.
Forward Film & Television Fest coming to Digbeth
Birmingham’s newest Film & TV Festival brings the spotlight to local and global talent.
Kings Heath to stage comic con
Grab a selfie with a storm trooper or Vogue with Vader.
Digbeth Dining Club Summer Tour hits Blakesley Hall
Tudor landmark to host street food spectacular following new partnership.
More rock for the Castle
Bryan Adams announces huge outdoor show at Warwick Castle.
Daryl Hall – “warm, vibrant and powerful”
Dave Woodhall watches Daryl Hall and Glenn Tilbrook at Symphony Hall.
Sunday lunch at the Grand
Holly Heywood finds Isaac’s at the Grand Hotel putting out its Sunday best.
Little Women: “a story that still resonates”
Classic American drama at Birmingham Rep, seen by Jessica Harris.
Win tickets to BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer
The seasonal spectaculars are back – and you can be there for free.
Aston Villa and the grand finale
Villa beat Spurs to boost their Champions League hopes. Dave Woodhall’s fingernails are getting bitten.
Cuban Eclectico: “its dance is world class”
Jessica Harris watches a performance from Carlos Acosta’s new company.
Breakin’ it down on the B-SIDE
B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival shares tenth anniversary programme.
Celebrated organist announces Christmas 2025 UK tour
Anna Lapwood, “the Taylor Swift of classical music” to play Birmingham.
Wolf Hall at Birmingham Town Hall
Music and readings from the acclaimed television drama.
Peter Grimes: “harrowingly brilliant”
Simon Hale witnesses a Welsh National Opera masterclass at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Coal miners and ‘disco’ fries
250 years of Midlands history to meet 21st century street food at special evening.
Aston Villa and two to go
Villa’s vital win at Bournemouth has Dave Woodhall smiling.
The Marriage of Figaro: “clear as a bell”
Welsh National Opera revisit Mozart at the Hippodrome with Jessica Harris a keen spectator.
Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration, BRB2 at Birmingham Hippodrome
Jessica Harris reports back from watching the next generation of ballet stars.
New United States of Birmingham-inspired itinerary launches
Series on Sky Max sparks must-do check list for Birmingham’s tourists.
Big Country: “gloriously anthemic… irrepressibly memorable”
Dave Woodhall watches Scottish veterans Big Country, plus a few guests.
CBSO announces its 2025-26 season
Tradition meets innovation in new series.
Tired and weary?
Andy Munro sees Blues break another record in beating Cambridge United.
Aston Villa and back on track
Dave Woodhall sees Villa beat Fulham to keep their European hopes alive.
An Evening with Gary Megson at Hockley Social
West Bromwich Albion legend to meet fans at special event.
Titus Andronicus: “skilful directing and masterful performances”
Jessica Harris relishes blood and gore courtesy of the RSC.
Dance organisations share inclusivity research finding
Research aims to shed light on lack of opportunities for disabled people in dance sector.
Lady Samurai documentary and album released
Birmingham filmmaker releases award-winning documentary and soundtrack.
Blues maul the Stags
Andy Munro watches Blues beat Mansfield Town.
Aston Villa and what’s another year?
Villa lose to Crystal Palace at Wembley. This wasn’t Dave Woodhall’s only problem.