Highlights
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Burlesque The Musical
Life can change in the flick of a feather boa...
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Evanescence
Evanescence came to prominence back in the early years of the new millennium, grabbing music-industry attention with a fabulous fusion of gothic themes and heavy alternative and symphonic rock.
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Maisie Adam
Maisie Adam is back with her brand-new show Whatsherface.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Swan Lake
Birmingham Royal Ballet here presents its much-loved Sir Peter Wright & Galina Samsova version of a timeless favourite.
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Everything Must Go By Joe Lycett
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery here plays host to a first major solo exhibition of art by Brummie comedian Joe Lycett.
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A Place In The Sun Live
A Place In The Sun returns to the NEC mid-month, bringing together special guests, exclusive content and practical advice for anyone considering a new life or holiday home abroad.
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Brandywine Festival
The UK’s first official hobbit festival will arrive in the Midlands.
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Gravity Show
Featuring 45,000+ enthusiasts, 1,000 of Europe's finest vehicles, 200+ leading automotive brands, and an action-packed weekend of live entertainment.
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Stratford Literary Festival
The festival features an array of authors and experts in their fields, covering topics as diverse as the rise of the right, a world post America, and the power of hormones.
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The UK tour of Mrs. Doubtfire will star Gabriel Vick as Daniel Hillard following his acclaimed performances in the West End.
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Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic
Join Mickey Mouse and friends as they embark an action-packed quest to rescue Tinker Bell after Captain Hook attempts to steal her magic.
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Transporting visitors through six creatively designed galleries that delve into the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians.
Latest...
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Birmingham Rep's production of Sweeney Todd breaks box office records
It has become the theatre’s most successful musical production ever.
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Slow Century Records shortlisted for national music industry award
It's been nominated for Best Independent Record Shop.
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Bookings open for Birmingham Heritage Week 2026
See some of the city's most iconic and rarely-seen heritage sites.
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First wave of star-studded International Day of Birmingham 2026 events announced
Featuring Brummie figures including artists, astronauts, ballet dancers, chefs, comedians and more.
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An Evening with Tony Iommi MBE comes to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Tony is preparing to launch his new solo album.
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Birmingham Rep announces LGBTQ+ Comedy Festival and Sondheim Drag Revue
The theatre is offering members of the LGBTQ+ community the opportunity to take part.
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Birmingham Comedy Festival announces 2026 line-up
Featuring nearly 100 performances across 25 venues.
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Weezer bring new UK tour to Birmingham in 2027
They play the city's Utilita Arena on Friday 21 May.
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Megadeth bring new UK tour to Birmingham
The metal legends play bp pulse LIVE on Thursday 18 March 2027.
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Birmingham Rep's production of Sweeney Todd breaks box office records
It has become the theatre’s most successful musical production ever.
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Slow Century Records shortlisted for national music industry award
It's been nominated for Best Independent Record Shop.
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Bookings open for Birmingham Heritage Week 2026
See some of the city's most iconic and rarely-seen heritage sites.
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First wave of star-studded International Day of Birmingham 2026 events announced
Featuring Brummie figures including artists, astronauts, ballet dancers, chefs, comedians and more.
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An Evening with Tony Iommi MBE comes to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Tony is preparing to launch his new solo album.
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Birmingham Rep announces LGBTQ+ Comedy Festival and Sondheim Drag Revue
The theatre is offering members of the LGBTQ+ community the opportunity to take part.
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Birmingham Comedy Festival announces 2026 line-up
Featuring nearly 100 performances across 25 venues.
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Weezer bring new UK tour to Birmingham in 2027
They play the city's Utilita Arena on Friday 21 May.
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Megadeth bring new UK tour to Birmingham
The metal legends play bp pulse LIVE on Thursday 18 March 2027.
Coming soon to the Midlands
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Things to do in the Midlands
Check out our selection of things to do in the Midlands during the next few weeks.
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Let's go to the theatre…
Check out our selection of shows coming to venues across the region during the next few weeks...
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Get looking! Visual arts across the Midlands
Check out some of the fantastic exhibitions showing across the region this month.
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Festivals
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Presteigne Festival
Line-up includes HearAndNow Collective & Fenella Humphreys.
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Bromyard Folk Festival
Line-up includes Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips & Fara
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Sister Suffragette
Beverley Knight will star in acclaimed musical Sylvia when it visits Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Feature: A Curious Tale
Joe McFadden talks about starring in a new version of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-T...
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Feature: Hobbits in the Shire
A brand-new Tolkien-inspired festival is taking place at Weston Park.
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Feature: Gloriously Graceful
Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s retelling of Swan Lake.
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Feature: Bostin' Tay Party
Jonny Cole chats about his spectacular rise to fame...
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Feature: Feelgood Factor
Jonathan Maitland’s new play pays tribute to Dr Feelgood legend Wilko Johnson...
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The return of Heritage Open Days in Birmingham
They're back this September...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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55 restaurants to take part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival
Taking place across the city from 1 to 31 August.
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Award-winning Japanese Kitchen & Bar KIBOU opens in Birmingham
Located at 61-63 Temple Row in the old Riva Blu site.
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New Spanish restaurant Baresca Tapas opens in Birmingham
Set in the old 4,700 sq ft Pierre Bistro unit on Mere Green Road.
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Intimate Birmingham counter restaurant Sael opens this autumn
The much-anticipated restaurant from Chef Patron Jonny Mills.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Sweeney Todd at The Rep
"a gripping and gruesome production - the audience were on their feet immediately"
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Review: Karate Kid: The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feel-good show"
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Review: High Society at The Alexandra
"musically and visually impressive"
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Review: Mrs Doubtfire at Birmingham Hippodrome
"a vibrant family-friendly musical"
Competitions
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A family ticket to Dudley Zoo...
Home to hundreds of animals and one of the West Midlands’ most iconic landmarks, Dudley Zoo and Cast...
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Two tickets to see The Last La...
The Last Laugh is a smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain's all-time greatest com...
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A family ticket to Dudley Zoo...
Home to hundreds of animals and one of the West Midlands’ most iconic landmarks, Dudley Zoo and Cast...
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Two tickets to see The Last La...
The Last Laugh is a smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain's all-time greatest com...
What's On theatres
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Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
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The Alexandra
The Alexandra is situated in the heart of Birmingham and originally opened in 1901. The theatre host...
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The Old Rep Theatre
The Old Rep is a young people driven theatre situated on Station Street in the centre of Birmingham,...
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Old Joint Stock Theatre
Originally a library, then the Birmingham Joint Stock Bank, the Old Joint Stock was purchased in 188...
Places To Visit
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Thinktank Science Museum
Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages....
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West Midlands Police Museum
Discover stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals, including the real Peaky Blind...
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Cotswold Farm Park
An award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Cotsw...
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British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Take a...
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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the UK's largest collections of its kind....
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
What's On elsewhere...
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Luminarium
Step inside a spectacular world of light and colour
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s live on stage
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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The Orb
Renowned for their fusion of ambient house, dub, and more.
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Luminarium
Step inside a spectacular world of light and colour
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s live on stage
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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The Orb
Renowned for their fusion of ambient house, dub, and more.
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