Highlights
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National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
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Inside The T Rex
Combining documentary-level Jurassic science with large-scale staging, the production explores how the Tyrannosaurus rex is built for survival.
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Photography & Video Show
Get 20% off tickets with code WON26. FREE entry for professional photographers.
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Raye
the award-winning singer-songwriter & record producer is certainly hitting the ground running in 2026, stopping off in Birmingham for two nights as part of a four-month-long world tour.
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Legally Blonde The Musical
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production.
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Brooke Combe
Brilliantly bringing a new edge to Northern Soul, the Scottish singer-songwriter is touring the UK having last year released debut album Dancing On The Edge Of The World to considerable acclaim.
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AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
The Midlands’ biggest and most exciting mass-participation running event, returns this May.
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The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective
Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations.
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival
One of the first major flower shows of the year, RHS Malvern Spring Festival provides a plethora of plants and gardens to provide inspiration for new and established gardening enthusiasts alike.
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26 Musicals coming to the Midlands in 2026
Smash hits and new productions heading to a theatre near you!
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Ocean In Concert
A live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough.
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Creative Craft Show
Three inspiring events for the price of one!
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Countrytastic
Popular family day out packed with farmyard fun.
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The Guitar Show & The Bass Show
An event filled with all things guitar and bass.
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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Enjoy an evening of world-class dance, stunning choreography and glamorous costumes.
Latest...
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Paul Smith brings new Happy tour to the Midlands
He visits Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Stoke.
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Monthly Open Studio sessions to run at the Glass Quarter
Celebrate 400 years of glass making traditions.
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New UK tour of Paranormal Activity comes to the Midlands
Coming to Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
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Tickets now on sale for Vitality Blast 2026 at Edgbaston Stadium
Fans can expect to see big names, including England’s Chris Woakes.
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Jack Whitehall brings Bad Influence tour to Birmingham
He visits Utilita Arena Birmingham on Saturday 16 January 2027.
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Birmingham Rep announce Meow Meow to star as Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street comes to The Rep this summer.
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Amplify Town Hall exhibition opens in Victoria Square
It offers a first glimpse of key elements from the project’s archive installation.
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie returns to the Midlands in 2027
Coming to Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Birmingham.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet announce 2026-27 season
Featuring The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Don Quixote and more.
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Paul Smith brings new Happy tour to the Midlands
He visits Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Stoke.
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Monthly Open Studio sessions to run at the Glass Quarter
Celebrate 400 years of glass making traditions.
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New UK tour of Paranormal Activity comes to the Midlands
Coming to Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
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Tickets now on sale for Vitality Blast 2026 at Edgbaston Stadium
Fans can expect to see big names, including England’s Chris Woakes.
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Jack Whitehall brings Bad Influence tour to Birmingham
He visits Utilita Arena Birmingham on Saturday 16 January 2027.
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Birmingham Rep announce Meow Meow to star as Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street comes to The Rep this summer.
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Amplify Town Hall exhibition opens in Victoria Square
It offers a first glimpse of key elements from the project’s archive installation.
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie returns to the Midlands in 2027
Coming to Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Birmingham.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet announce 2026-27 season
Featuring The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Don Quixote and more.
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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Great gigs coming soon
A selection of gigs worth grabbing a ticket for in the coming 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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Havin' a laugh!
Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few weeks...
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Festivals
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Bearded Theory
Line-up includes: Pixies, Garbage and Skunk Anansie.
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Glastonbudget
Line-up includes: Flash and Antarctic Monkeys.
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Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics
Line-up includes: Groove Armada, Roger Sanchez and Chicane.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: From Harry to Henry
Alfred Enoch takes on his biggest stage role to date.
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Feature: Making Mincemeat
Hit musical Operation Mincemeat is set to cause a splash in the Midlands...
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Feature: If The Shoe Fits
Sir Matthew Bourne’s sumptuous adaptation of The Red Shoes visits Birmingham.
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Feature: Back of the Net
The Beautiful Game comes under the spotlight at Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Feature: Arts Alive in Kings Heath
The Heath Bookshop Literature & Music Festival promises events and entertainment for all...
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Feature: Crocs Away
Roald Dahl’s Enormous Crocodile slides onto the stage.
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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Date for Colmore Food Festival 2026 revealed
It will return ton Victoria Square on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July.
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Flat Iron to open restaurant in Birmingham this summer
The popular restaurant will open on 41-42 Temple Street.
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Birmingham Blacklock announces opening date
Opening at St Philip’s Place on Monday 20 April.
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Birmingham bar Couch named number one cocktail bar in UK
Crowned by Top 50 Cocktail Bars, sponsored by Franklin & Sons.
Latest Reviews
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Review: The Woman in Black at The Alexandra
"a truly compelling production"
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Review: The Battle at Birmingham Rep
"plenty of laughs courtesy of the Gallagher brothers"
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Review: BRB's Don Quixote at Birmingham Hippodrome
"BRB at its very best"
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Review: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind at the RSC
"when the company joins voices in effervescent harmony, the effect is truly magical"
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...
Competitions
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Two tickets to see Legally Blonde
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from 31 March - 4 April.
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Two weekend camping tickets to Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Returning from 28 - 31 August 2026.
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A pair of tickets to The Creative Craft Show
Returning to the NEC this March.
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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Bluey's Big Play
Featuring brilliantly created puppets.
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Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics
Line-up includes: Groove Armada, Roger Sanchez and Chicane.
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Diversity - Soul
Based around the technological advancements of AI.
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O Brien’s scantily clad and seductive cult musical
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Bluey's Big Play
Featuring brilliantly created puppets.
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Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics
Line-up includes: Groove Armada, Roger Sanchez and Chicane.
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Diversity - Soul
Based around the technological advancements of AI.
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O Brien’s scantily clad and seductive cult musical
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