Aston Villa and two ways to see it
Villa lose the Uefa Super Cup but Dave Woodhall is still impressed.
Special Editions at the Ivy
Holly Heywood enjoys an evening in a city centre highspot.
10cc legend to play Coventry
Graham Gouldman brings a Heart Full of Songs to Warwick Arts Centre.
Just my Imagination
Leee John, frontman of British jazz funk legends Imagination, returns to Birmingham.
Swans put to flight
Blues start their season proper with a Carabao Cup win at Swansea City.
Joe Lycett to celebrate Alexandra Theatre’s anniversary
Hometown comic announced for landmark birthday celebrations.
A day to remember
Andy Munro sees Blues’ pre-season boosted as they beat Barcelona.
Birmingham: Rooted in Talent
Dave Woodhall watches a new film and an old band with one thing in common.
International Day of Birmingham returns for third year
Annual celebration will take place to honour Birminghams across the globe.
Birmingham Weekender reveals full line-up
Mirror balls, DJs and world-class performances in the city centre.
CBSO In the City reveals 2026 programme
New report into Birmingham’s musical life also released.
Principal casting announced for Swan Lake
Birmingham Royal Ballet production returns to Hippodrome.
Graham Parker coming to Bromsgrove
Relaunched Artrix to welcome an old favourite.
Long-running festival begins this weekend
Top council and business leaders to launch Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival this Friday.
Lyndhurst Memories – “an important testimonial”
Jessica Harris sees a work in progress at Birmingham Rep.
Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street – “deliciously chilling”
This Birmingham Rep production excites Jessica Harris in more ways than one.
Sizzling performances, soulful sets and sunshine at Mostly Jazz
Jalen Ngonda, Jordan Rakei and Fabio & Grooverider wow audiences at long-running festival.
Town Hall and Symphony Hall season announced
Unveiling the August to October 2026 Season at B:Music.
Terriers tamed in training camp
Andy Munro sees Blues begin their pre-season friendlies with a win against Huddersfield Town.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – “there is magic in this production”
Jessica Harris watches a child-friendly RSC production.
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.
Community Days at Mary Arden’s Farm this summer
Visit the farm and historic property and participate in Tudor games plus much more.
One week until Mostly Jazz Festival
And the weather forecast promises blue skies all the way.
Giant Dragon Drone Show coming to Birmingham
Skies over Edgbaston to show fantasy spectacle.
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.
Balsall Heath Community Festival set to celebrate summer
Balsall Heath plans ‘Week of Wonder’ for 2026 Community Festival.