Highlights
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Summer Fiesta
Weston Park’s Summer Fiesta returns for its fourth year, bringing with it a line-up of local artisan food & drink producers, unique crafts, street food, fairground rides, and live music.
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Telford Balloon Fiesta & Night Glow
Annual balloon extravaganza featuring a programme of activities, workshops, music and entertainment.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
A highlight of any folk fan’s calendar, this four-day fest brings together centuries of musical tradition in one picturesque setting.
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Evolution
Evolution, an epic drone light show that promises to take audiences on a mesmerising journey through time and space, comes to Edgbaston Stadium this October.
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Camp Bestival
2024 line-up includes: Rick Astley, Orbital, Paloma Faith, The Darkness, Jake Shears, Faithless McFly and more.
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A Place In The Sun Live
For those dreaming of owning a property overseas or relocating, A Place In The Sun Live Birmingham is the perfect opportunity to turn that dream into reality.
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Beyond Van Gogh
The story of one of history's most influential artists.
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Cluedo 2
Inspired by the success of the original Cluedo play, this brand-new comedy whodunnit is based on the famous detective boardgame of the same name.
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Shrewsbury Flower Show
As well as its abundance of glorious blooms, the show also features talks, demonstrations, performances and plenty more.
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Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham
The display features brand-new interactive exhibits, footage of the wreckage and more.
Latest
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Theatre Severn unveil cast for this year's pantomime Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty opens on Wednesday 27 November.
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Black Country Touring provide free-to-attend theatre for holidays
Featuring family-friendly entertainment, film events, workshops, performances for adults and more.
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Attingham Park to host new play by former Birmingham Poet Laureate
Please Do Not Touch will be performed on Tuesday 24 September.
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Shropshire venue The Buttermarket to host five roof garden shows
Including Abba Terrace Party, Summer Pop Fest, Harry Styles Rooftop Party and more.
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza comes to Severn Valley Railway
An array of traction engines, steamrollers, vintage cars, motorcycles and more will be on display.
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World Heritage Festival back at Ironbridge Gorge
The popular festival celebrates the history and culture of the town.
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RAF Museum Midlands and Highly Sprung team up for new family show
Bravo, Bravo is an immersive experience based on the Chinook helicopter.
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Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra return to Shrewsbury Castle
The popular family picnic concert takes place on 17 July.
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Epic drone light show takes place in Birmingham this autumn
The family-friendly light show is built around a narrated story which starts with the Big Bang.
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Theatre Severn unveil cast for this year's pantomime Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty opens on Wednesday 27 November.
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Black Country Touring provide free-to-attend theatre for holidays
Featuring family-friendly entertainment, film events, workshops, performances for adults and more.
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Attingham Park to host new play by former Birmingham Poet Laureate
Please Do Not Touch will be performed on Tuesday 24 September.
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Shropshire venue The Buttermarket to host five roof garden shows
Including Abba Terrace Party, Summer Pop Fest, Harry Styles Rooftop Party and more.
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza comes to Severn Valley Railway
An array of traction engines, steamrollers, vintage cars, motorcycles and more will be on display.
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World Heritage Festival back at Ironbridge Gorge
The popular festival celebrates the history and culture of the town.
-
RAF Museum Midlands and Highly Sprung team up for new family show
Bravo, Bravo is an immersive experience based on the Chinook helicopter.
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Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra return to Shrewsbury Castle
The popular family picnic concert takes place on 17 July.
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Epic drone light show takes place in Birmingham this autumn
The family-friendly light show is built around a narrated story which starts with the Big Bang.
Interviews & Blogs
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Queen Of The Blues
Elkie Brooks talks to What’s On ahead of her Shrewsbury Folk Festival debut...
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Making An Entrance
Tamara Harvey talks about leadership, collaboration, and directing a new production of Pericles...
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Jump For Joy
Talawa Theatre Company present a retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
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A World Of Glass
International Glass Festival returns to the historic Stourbridge Glass Quarter this month...
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A singular sensation
Hit musical A Chorus Line dances into Birmingham Hippodrome
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Poet Of The People
mac is set to host a celebration of Birmingham-born writer & dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
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All Aboard!
It’s full steam ahead this summer at the Severn Valley Railway...
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The Room Where It Happens...
Birmingham Hippodrome is this month welcoming blockbuster musical Hamilton for the summer season...
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From Stand-Up To Shakespeare
Seann Walsh talks about starring in a Cornish-themed version of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night...
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Merry Happy Returns
Richard Goulding explains why he’s delighted to be back in Stratford-upon-Avon this summer
Latest Reviews
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Review: The School For Scandal at the RSC
A camp, lighthearted and mischievous romp that's definitely worth a watch.
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Review: Hamilton
The smash-hit musical phenomenon tours to Birmingham Hippodrome
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Review: The Mousetrap at Wolves Grand
Michael Ayiotis gives the stand-out performance as the dogged detective sergeant.
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Review: The Wizard Of Oz
A refreshingly modern and very funny show.
Competitions
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A family ticket to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
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A family ticket to the British Motor Museum
Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
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Two adult weekend camping tickets to Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Taking place from 23-26 August.
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A family ticket to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
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A family ticket to the British Motor Museum
Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
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Two adult weekend camping tickets to Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Taking place from 23-26 August.
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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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 Beach
The seaside comes to Lichfield Cathedral.
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Summer at Compton Verney
A jam-packed weekend of family fun.
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Three Counties Food & Drink Festival
Over 160 local traders offering shopping, food and drink.
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham
Featuring new interactive exhibits, footage of the wreckage and more.
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The Beach
The seaside comes to Lichfield Cathedral.
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Summer at Compton Verney
A jam-packed weekend of family fun.
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Three Counties Food & Drink Festival
Over 160 local traders offering shopping, food and drink.
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham
Featuring new interactive exhibits, footage of the wreckage and more.
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