Monsters and Magic at Drayton Manor
Helen Annetts and family have a trick and treat.
Now, by Jasmin Vardimon Company: “remarkably creative”
Part of the This Is Dance season, Jessica Harris watches an evocative performance at the MAC.
Starter for Ten: “playful and packed with silliness”
Jessica Harris is Challenged to enjoy a Birmingham Rep production.
Aston Villa and the ruined day out
Dave Woodhall sees Villa lose at Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League.
Lillywhites get the Blues
A Blues win at Preston leaves Andy Munro feeling upbeat.
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.
Aston Villa and playing the game
Villa win at Spurs. Dave Woodhall is happy.
Still feeling Blue
As Blues are beaten at home by Hull City, Andy Munro starts to get concerned.
Black is the Colour of My Voice
Jessica Harris is moved by Birmingham Rep’s adaptation of the life of Nina Simone.
Edgbaston set for landmark summer of international cricket
Final 2026 Major Matches ticket sale announced.
Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony: “extraordinarily intense and evocative”
Simon Hale watches the CBSO delivering an evening of inspiration.
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.