Highlights
Latest...
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Ice Skate Birmingham returns to the city for 2024
Taking place from 1 November 2024 - 5 January 2025 at Centenary Square.
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Get FREE tickets to The Baby & Toddler Show
Enter code NAEC25 at the check out for two tickets to the popular event.
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Bedlam Showcase returns to Birmingham this winter
Bedlam 2024 presents a varied Arts and Mental Health programme.
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Cliff Richard brings Can't Stop Me Now tour to Birmingham
Fans will be treated to a setlist packed with timeless classics.
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Love Unlimited returns to Hockley Social Club for round two
A meeting of minds between Miss Moneypenny’s music director and Black Voices.
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Danny Mac stars in Birmingham Hippodrome's Peter Pan
He returns to the theatre to play Captain Hook.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker returns to Birmingham Hippodrome
Sir Peter Wright’s annual festive treat shows from 22 November - 14 December.
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First ever world tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical comes to Birmingham
It'll show at Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 15 October - Saturday 15 November 2025.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year comes to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
The world-renowned exhibition is on display until 20 April 2025.
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Ice Skate Birmingham returns to the city for 2024
Taking place from 1 November 2024 - 5 January 2025 at Centenary Square.
-
Get FREE tickets to The Baby & Toddler Show
Enter code NAEC25 at the check out for two tickets to the popular event.
-
Bedlam Showcase returns to Birmingham this winter
Bedlam 2024 presents a varied Arts and Mental Health programme.
-
Cliff Richard brings Can't Stop Me Now tour to Birmingham
Fans will be treated to a setlist packed with timeless classics.
-
Love Unlimited returns to Hockley Social Club for round two
A meeting of minds between Miss Moneypenny’s music director and Black Voices.
-
Danny Mac stars in Birmingham Hippodrome's Peter Pan
He returns to the theatre to play Captain Hook.
-
Birmingham Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker returns to Birmingham Hippodrome
Sir Peter Wright’s annual festive treat shows from 22 November - 14 December.
-
First ever world tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical comes to Birmingham
It'll show at Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 15 October - Saturday 15 November 2025.
-
Wildlife Photographer of the Year comes to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
The world-renowned exhibition is on display until 20 April 2025.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit, Warwick Arts Centre
a comedy show with heart and soul as well as belly-laughing humour
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Review: Crowded House at Utilita Arena Birmingham
"it looks like the revitalised act will be continuing into a fifth decade"
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Five stars for Aladdin at Birmingham Hippodrome
Grab a carpet and ride to Agrabah, where there’s a genie in every jar.
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Review: Becoming Nancy at Birmingham Rep
A UK premiere with an uplifting, heartwarming story, and a joyful soundtrack...
Coming soon to the Midlands
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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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Havin' a laugh!
Get your ribs well and truly tickled over 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.
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Theatrical dinner event with a difference
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience comes to Brum
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Aiming high
New drone light show set to wow audiences at Edgbaston Stadium
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Stepping out...
Steps’ brand-new musical, Here & Now, to debut at Birmingham theatre The Alexandra next month
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Celebrating the small screen
What’s On chats to Red Dwarf star Chris Barrie ahead of this year’s Square Eyes TV Festival...
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On the road...
Comedian Maisie Adam chats about her new hair-do, football and plenty more...
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Disney Magic
What’s On recently caught up with two of Aladdin’s cast - Adam Strong and Desmonda Cathabel
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Warwick Arts Centre is 50!
Director Doreen Foster chats to What's On about WAC’s past, present and future...
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Children of the revelation
New family drama at the Coventry Belgrade...
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From dance floors to earthquakes
Black Country Touring returns with a show to go wild about.
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Taking on the Bard
Matt Cardle talks about starring as the world’s most famous playwright...
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Finding love in the 1970s
Brand-new musical Becoming Nancy is set to make its UK debut at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
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To the Moon and back...
BRB's brand-new production, Luna, champions women as creators, innovators and activists...
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...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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Iconic Michelin-starred restaurant Purnell's closes its doors
After opening in 2007, Purnell's quickly became the most iconic restaurant in Birmingham.
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B:Eats launches new autumn winter menu
New to the brunch menu are Burgerdict and Chorizo Harissa Benedict.
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The Great British Beer Festival comes to NEC Birmingham
For the first time since 1983, The Great British Beer Festival will be hosted in the West Midlands.
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BOXPARK plans given green light by council
It will be an exciting and vibrant addition to the city’s buzzing food and drink scene.
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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The Roundhouse
The Roundhouse was built in 1874 and was originally stables and stores for the Birmingham Corporatio...
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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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Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series.
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Chila Kumari Singh Burman
Solo exhibition by one of the leading artists working in the UK
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War Horse
The acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour.
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Dracula
Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
Enjoy a 3-course meal and 5-star comedy.
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Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series.
-
Chila Kumari Singh Burman
Solo exhibition by one of the leading artists working in the UK
-
War Horse
The acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour.
-
Dracula
Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
Enjoy a 3-course meal and 5-star comedy.
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