B:Music, the Birmingham music charity behind Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has announced its Spring 2026 programme, showcasing a dynamic mix of comedy, live music, dance, and spoken word across its iconic venues.

The season opens in February with a diverse line-up, from comedian Bridget Christie’s new show Jacket Potato Pizza to the UK’s most talked-about courtroom experience, Murder Trial Tonight 4: Death of a Landlord. The programme continues into March with highlights including Alex James’ Britpop Classical and The Gruffalo, The Witch & The Warthog with Julia Donaldson on the two famous stages. In April, audiences can look forward to the return of Imelda May, alongside Sunday Times bestselling horror writer Garth Marenghi, touring his latest book This Bursted Earth.

Dazzled by dance? Everyone’s favourite Strictly couple return to Symphony Hall with their brand-new show, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, on 26 April. Join Aljaž and Janette as they dance their way through music history, celebrating legendary hitmakers from Cole Porter and George Gershwin to Quincy Jones, David Foster and Hans Zimmer. Joined by a sensational ensemble of dancers- and, by popular demand, Tom Seals and his live band- this promises a thrilling night of music and dance.

Love to laugh? This spring, B:Music brings the comedy heavyweights to Town Hall and Symphony Hall. Audiences can enjoy stand-up from some of the biggest names around, including Bridget Christie: Jacket Potato Pizza (13 February), Vittorio Angelone: You Can’t Say Nothing Anymore (27 February), John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills (6 March) and Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities (19 March)- promising the ultimate feel-good night out.

Love live music? This spring, enjoy an unforgettable season at Town Hall and Symphony Hall, packed with iconic artists and exceptional performances.

Rock legend Suzi Quatro takes to the Symphony Hall stage on 19 April with a celebratory tour spanning her extraordinary career. Born in Michigan and discovered by legendary producer Mickie Most, Quatro shot to international fame in 1973 with Can the Can, an anthem that sold over two and a half million copies. Having sold more than 55 million records worldwide, and spending over 100 weeks in the UK charts during the 1970s alone, she continues to reinvent herself as a musician, actor, author and broadcaster. Decades on, her explosive live shows remain as powerful as ever.

Transatlantic Sessions returns to Symphony Hall on 5 February, once again celebrating the rich musical connections between Scotland, Ireland and the United States. Emerging from an award-winning TV series and a much-loved fixture of Celtic Connections, the show brings together an exclusive line-up of guest singers and a world-class house band. Featured artists include Grammy-winner Kathy Mattea, acclaimed Americana songwriter Darrell Scott, Scotland’s much-loved folk singer Karine Polwart, and Irish vocal powerhouse Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, alongside the seasoned house band led by Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas. Together, they weave original material with traditional songs, exploring shared roots and fresh collaborations across Celtic and Americana traditions.

Following a sell-out B:Music show in 2025 and their FATEA ‘Band of the Year 2024’ win, Birmingham favourites The Lost Notes return to Symphony Hall’s Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space on 4 February for a special ‘Live Album Recording’ gig. Joined by special guests The Rosellys, the award winning five-piece band bring their joyful, harmony-rich folk and UK Americana sound back to home audiences, inviting everyone to be part of the magic.

Rounding out the season, the Czech Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra performs at Symphony Hall on 12 February, renowned for its musical excellence and distinctive Czech sound. Under Chief Conductor designate Daniel Raiskin, the orchestra presents highlights from Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen, Bruch’s First Violin Concerto- performed by the spellbinding Jennifer Pike and Shostakovich’s powerful Tenth Symphony. Written in the shadow of Stalin’s death, the symphony delivers a gripping and monumental live experience that resonates long after the final note.

Looking for family fun? Head to Town Hall and Symphony Hall this spring for a brilliant programme of family-friendly events.

On 22 February, CBeebies megastar Justin Fletcher takes to the Town Hall stage with Justin Time to Rock- an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza packed with familiar songs, lively routines, laugh-out-loud moments and plenty of rocktastic fun. Perfect for the whole family, the show sees Justin and his friends forming a rock band- and they’ll need help from the audience to choose the songs to sing and dance along to.

Families can also head to Town Hall from 13–15 March for The Gruffalo, The Witch & The Warthog with Julia Donaldson. Fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Britain’s best-loved children’s author presents a magical show filled with music, puppetry and excitement. Joined by four  actors, Julia brings six of her much-loved stories to life, including Room on the Broom, The Ugly Five, The Cook and the King, The Magic Paintbrush, Superworm and The Gruffalo.

Looking to learn? This spring, B:Music welcomes world-class speakers to its stages, each with extraordinary stories to share.

Natural history filmmaker Gordon Buchanan brings his latest show to Town Hall on 18 February. In Lions and Tigers and Bears, Gordon reflects on a lifetime spent exploring some of the planet’s most remote and breathtaking environments- from China’s bamboo forests and Russia’s frozen wilderness to the Himalayas and the Amazon. Through thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more, he shares the heart-stopping moments, hard graft and deeply moving experiences that have defined his remarkable career.

On 25 March, Jason Fox returns to Town Hall with his brand-new 2026 show. Drawing on never-before told stories, he recounts close encounters with enemy gunmen, terrorist bomb makers and cartel leaders, alongside the survival strategies that helped him endure life-threatening environments from the Arctic Circle to the Afghan badlands. As audiences will soon discover, however, nothing quite compares to facing a rogue celebrity on SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Other highlights of the Spring 2026 season include Twilight in Concert: The Film with Live Band, where a 12-piece ensemble of exceptional rock and orchestral musicians performs the iconic score live at Symphony Hall, perfectly synchronised with the film screened in full on a giant cinema screen. With over a thousand twinkling candles lighting the stage, the music draws audiences into the heart of Twilight, re living the romance, passion and drama of Bella and Edward’s story (8 February). Also returning is the UK’s most talked-about courtroom experience, Murder Trial Tonight 4: Death of a Landlord, which comes to Symphony Hall on 14 February.

This gripping, immersive production places the audience at the centre of a real-life case, asking them to witness the evidence, deliberate together and deliver the final verdict- challenging ideas of truth, justice and bias along the way.

To see the full programme and to book tickets, visit bmusic.co.uk