Highlights
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Exhibition
Now in its 61st year, the show features awe-inspiring images of the natural world.
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Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival
The confirmed acts for the Sunday night gala show at Theatre Severn are: Ignacio Lopez, Esther Manito, Scott Bennett (MC), Morgan Rees, Lou Sanders (pictured) and Frankie Monroe.
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Festival of Sport
Perfect for families who live for sport, and those yet to find their favourite, Festival of Sport is a high-energy, fun-packed weekend.
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Shrewsbury Food Festival
The event has been crowned ‘Festival of the Year’ at the West Midlands Tourism Awards for three consecutive years.
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Drivers Automotive
Das Society are returning to Shrewsbury in 2026 with more cars, more traders, more revs and more noise.
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Inspiral Carpets
A seriously important element of the infamous ‘Madchester’ movement of the early 1990s.
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Dr Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation.
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The Christians
Formed in 1986, The Christians became one of the UK’s biggest bands of the late 80s, achieving major chart success with classics such as Ideal World and Harvest For The World.
Latest
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UK's first official Brandywine hobbit festival comes to the Midlands
Weston Park is set to play host to the five-day event.
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Knife Angel visits Shrewsbury as part of UK National Youth Anti-Violence tour
The sculpture is made from over 100,000 seized blades.
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Telford Balloon Fiesta Night Glow tickets on sale now
A low-cost event, helping to keep the experience affordable for families.
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1940s weekends steam into view at Severn Valley Railway
Transforming the heritage railway into a vibrant celebration of wartime Britain.
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New playground opens at Stokesay Castle ahead of the summer
Constructed from highly durable, chemical-free Robinia logs and sawn timber.
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Ironbridge Gorge joins national trail celebrating the UK’s industrial heritage
It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
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Midsomer Murders: The Killings At Badger’s Drift comes to the Midlands
Visiting Birmingham, Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton in 2027.
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Live music and family entertainment to kick off Telford on Tour
Bringing high-quality arts and entertainment to local venues.
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Flying high along Shrewsbury's High Street
New flag installation on display in Shrewsbury town centre
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UK's first official Brandywine hobbit festival comes to the Midlands
Weston Park is set to play host to the five-day event.
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Knife Angel visits Shrewsbury as part of UK National Youth Anti-Violence tour
The sculpture is made from over 100,000 seized blades.
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Telford Balloon Fiesta Night Glow tickets on sale now
A low-cost event, helping to keep the experience affordable for families.
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1940s weekends steam into view at Severn Valley Railway
Transforming the heritage railway into a vibrant celebration of wartime Britain.
-
New playground opens at Stokesay Castle ahead of the summer
Constructed from highly durable, chemical-free Robinia logs and sawn timber.
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Ironbridge Gorge joins national trail celebrating the UK’s industrial heritage
It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
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Midsomer Murders: The Killings At Badger’s Drift comes to the Midlands
Visiting Birmingham, Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton in 2027.
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Live music and family entertainment to kick off Telford on Tour
Bringing high-quality arts and entertainment to local venues.
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Flying high along Shrewsbury's High Street
New flag installation on display in Shrewsbury town centre
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...
Festivals
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Warwick Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Eddie Reader and Fisherman's Friends.
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Parklands
Line-up includes: Jeremy Healy, Phil Tangent and Malaky.
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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.
Interviews & Blogs
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Feature: A Grand Slam
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire host Birmingham International Piano Festival.
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Feature: Kid Stuff
The Karate Kid musical brings the legendary film to life on stage.
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Feature: Dream On
A new version of Shakespeare’s magical comedy is set to delight children this summer...
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Feature: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
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Feature: All The Classics
Nik Kershaw’s hits get the orchestral treatment when 80s Classical comes to Symphony Hall this month...
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Feature: Only Human
Derren Brown brings his new show to the Midlands.
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Feature: Take Notes
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra knows exactly who it’s playing for...
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Feature: Crocs Away
Roald Dahl’s Enormous Crocodile slides onto the stage.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome
"high-energy, lighthearted and brilliantly choreographed"
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Review: Ode to Joyce at Theatre Severn
An intimate, feel-good experience.
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Review: Annie The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feelgood family musical"
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Review: Derren Brown at Birmingham Hippodrome
"you cannot fail to be entranced"
Competitions
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Two tickets to see The Karate Kid The Musical
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 21 - Sat 25 July.
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A family ticket to The Great British Food Festival
Heading to Compton Verney on 4 & 5 July.
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A family ticket to Step Back to the 1940s Weekend
Returning to Severn Valley Railway this summer.
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Two tickets to see The Last Laugh
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 9 - 12 September.
What's On Theatres & Arts Centres
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Theatre Severn
Shrewsbury's best-known entertainment venue features a 650-seat main auditorium and offers an attrac...
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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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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
The Wolverhampton Grand is one of the Midlands’ best-established theatres. Opening in 1894, the venu...
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Regent Theatre
When the Regent first opened its doors, it wasn’t a theatre at all but a cinema, presenting its firs...
Places To Visit across the Midlands
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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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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Weston Park
Weston Park is a house set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown-landscaped parkland, making it the per...
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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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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the UK's largest collections of its kind....
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s book brought to the stage
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Doze under Dippy
Experience a truly unique, dino-tastic family experience
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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Bluey's Big Play
Featuring brilliantly created puppets.
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Titanic Exhibition
One of the UK's most celebrated touring exhibitions extends its run.
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s book brought to the stage
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Doze under Dippy
Experience a truly unique, dino-tastic family experience
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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Bluey's Big Play
Featuring brilliantly created puppets.
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Titanic Exhibition
One of the UK's most celebrated touring exhibitions extends its run.
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