Sensory-Friendly Night returns to Warwick Castle

Relaxed and inclusive evening for seasonal highlight.

Smethwick Puppetry Festival returns in 2026

Biggest yet, with free and low-cost events.

Carl Donnelly has Another Round

Award-winning comic on how to enjoy life in middle age.

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.

Blackout dinners are back

Dine by candlelight at 24 Stories.

Ocean Colour Scene announce Moseley Shoals anniversary tour

Hometown homecoming for local legends celebrating thirty years since milestone release.

Black History Month celebrated on Birmingham’s canals

Marking the contribution made by black communities on the region’s waterways.

Record year for West Midlands tourism

101 million reasons to visit the West Midlands.

Griff Rhys Jones: The Cat’s Pyjamas

Veteran comic Griff Rhys Jones talks about his new show coming to Warwick Arts Centre.

Aston Villa and the easy way

Villa beat Burnley, as Dave Woodhall expected.

Ben Elton events with The Heath Bookshop

Legendary writer talks about his life, work and autobiography.

Blues draw the Dragons’ fire

Blues draw at Wrexham with Andy Munro happy enough.

Blues avoid an ‘owler – just

Andy Munro is unimpressed as Blues scramble a late draw at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

Stan’s Cafe Time Critical opens next week

Birmingham Rep to stage evocative look back.

Aston Villa and the rising sun

Dave Woodhall spends a pleasant afternoon watching Villa beat Fulham.

Blues get a dose of the Sky Blues

Blues’ defeat at Coventry leaves Andy Munro concerned.

One week until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025

Get ready for a plethora of comedic entertainment.

Aston Villa and another European night

Villa start their Europa League campaign by beating Bologna. Dave Woodhall reports.

Industrial heritage meets cutting-edge art

World premiere of Water Bots set to take over the region’s canals.

Measure for Measure: “brilliant political drama”

Modern Shakespearian drama, as seen by Jessica Harris.

Grease: “fast, funny and full of heart”

Pip Gorringe has a night out with the world’s favourite fifties musical.

Blues break recent duck against the Swans

Blues win at home to Swansea City. Andy Munro watches.

Black Sabbath – The Ballet: “passion, poise and pride”

Jessica Harris sees Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production at the Hippodrome.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup launched

Birmingham cricket fans invited to ‘Catch the Spirit’ with games at Edgbaston.

Celebrating the legacy of John Lennon

Imagine Lennon comes to Warwick Arts Centre.

Aston Villa and a shrug of the shoulders

Villa lose at Brentford in the League Cup as Dave Woodhall watches.

Feet of clay in the Potteries

Blues are beaten at Stoke, watched by Andy Munro.

Longest Johns headline first Moseley Folk All-Dayer

Birmingham festival celebrates 20 years with a series of special events.

BBC confirms West Midlands expansion

Biggest investment for a decade announced in collaboration with local government bodies.