Highlights
-
The Festival of Brilliant
The children's book festival returns to Biddulph Old Hall.
-
Balletboyz
The best of the Balletboyz - celebrating a quarter of a century on stage with brand-new production Still Pointless. 10 world-class dancers open with the world-premiere of a brand-new commission, taki...
-
Waitress
The five-star musical returns, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher.
-
Done To Death, By Jove
Paying spoof homage to ‘the great British detective’...
-
Around The World In 80 Days
It’s easy to forget that travelling across the globe used to be a very difficult and long-winded undertaking. Jules Verne’s classic adventure story, Around The World In 80 Days - here helmed by New Vi...
-
Forest Live
Line-up includes: Billy Ocean, Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill.
-
Weston Park Model Air Show
Back for its 29th year this June.
Latest...
-
Lymelight Festival returns this weekend
The festival is now in its 13th year.
-
Pale Waves to headline Sonic Boom Festival 2026
The free, open-air event returns to Burton upon Trent on Saturday 12 September.
-
New heritage trail markers launched to celebrate Stoke’s ceramics legacy
The 10 wayfinding markers are as part of the Living Heritage City Trail.
-
New Adventure Golf course opening in Beacon Park this May half term
The new course includes nine challenging holes with woodland-themed features.
-
Etruria Canals Festival returns this May
The festival will run on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May.
-
The Community Games are returning to Lichfield
Taking place in Beacon Park on Saturday 13 June.
-
Pretty Woman to visit the Midlands in new UK tour
Visiting two Midlands theatres in 2027.
-
Four Barbary macaques born at Trentham Monkey Forest
Barbary macaque are considered a highly endangered species.
-
Lichfield Cathedral's Tower Tours are back
Enjoy the climb and take in city views.
-
Lymelight Festival returns this weekend
The festival is now in its 13th year.
-
Pale Waves to headline Sonic Boom Festival 2026
The free, open-air event returns to Burton upon Trent on Saturday 12 September.
-
New heritage trail markers launched to celebrate Stoke’s ceramics legacy
The 10 wayfinding markers are as part of the Living Heritage City Trail.
-
New Adventure Golf course opening in Beacon Park this May half term
The new course includes nine challenging holes with woodland-themed features.
-
Etruria Canals Festival returns this May
The festival will run on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May.
-
The Community Games are returning to Lichfield
Taking place in Beacon Park on Saturday 13 June.
-
Pretty Woman to visit the Midlands in new UK tour
Visiting two Midlands theatres in 2027.
-
Four Barbary macaques born at Trentham Monkey Forest
Barbary macaque are considered a highly endangered species.
-
Lichfield Cathedral's Tower Tours are back
Enjoy the climb and take in city views.
Coming soon to the Midlands
-
Let's go to the theatre…
Check out our selection of shows coming to venues across the region during the next few weeks...
-
Things to do in the Midlands
Check out our selection of things to do in the Midlands during the next few weeks.
-
Great gigs coming soon
A selection of gigs worth grabbing a ticket for in the coming weeks...
-
Havin' a laugh!
Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few weeks...
-
Get looking! Visual arts across the Midlands
Check out some of the fantastic exhibitions showing across the region this month.
-
Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Festivals
-
Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
-
Warwick Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Eddie Reader and Fisherman's Friends.
-
Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
-
Bearded Theory
Line-up includes: Pixies, Garbage and Skunk Anansie.
-
Glastonbudget
Line-up includes: Flash and Antarctic Monkeys.
-
Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics
Line-up includes: Groove Armada, Roger Sanchez and Chicane.
-
House on the Hill
Bringing top DJs, fresh from the White Isle, to Warwickshire.
Latest Reviews
-
Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Rep
"a tangled web of love, madness and mischief, with a distinctly Brummie flavour"
-
Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome
"high-energy, lighthearted and brilliantly choreographed"
-
Review: Barnum at Birmingham Hippodrome
"dazzling theatrical extravaganza"
-
Review: The Constant Wife at Theatre Severn
An affable evening of well-honed comedy
Features, interviews & blogs...
-
Feature: Summer of Content
Matthew Duckett talks about playing Richard III in this year’s Stafford Shakespeare production...
-
Feature: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
-
Feature: Kid Stuff
The Karate Kid musical brings the legendary film to life on stage.
-
Feature: Dream On
A new version of Shakespeare’s magical comedy is set to delight children this summer...
-
Feature: Judy Craymer talks Mamma Mia!
A feelgood musical with a score of irresistible ABBA songs
-
Feature: Comic Relief with The Last Laugh
Showing in Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
-
Feature: Pop Party
A collection of works by the Pop Art icon will go on display in the city.
-
Feature: Riding on a Wave
A new production of The Tempest opens at the RSC.
-
Feature: Pots of Talk
Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth bring their Us, Pots And A Welsh Chapel show to the Midlands.
What's On Theatres
-
Regent Theatre
When the Regent first opened its doors, it wasn’t a theatre at all but a cinema, presenting its firs...
-
Lichfield Garrick
The purpose-built Lichfield Garrick Theatre opened in 2003 and has a main auditorium seating more th...
-
New Vic Theatre
Purpose-built as a theatre-in-the-round and opened in 1986, the New Vic is the regional producing th...
-
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Opening in 1982, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre programmes both professional and amateur shows, and thro...
-
Crown Wharf Theatre
The Crown Wharf Theatre is a brand new arts & community space located in the heart of Stone, Staffor...
-
Regent Theatre
When the Regent first opened its doors, it wasn’t a theatre at all but a cinema, presenting its firs...
-
Lichfield Garrick
The purpose-built Lichfield Garrick Theatre opened in 2003 and has a main auditorium seating more th...
-
New Vic Theatre
Purpose-built as a theatre-in-the-round and opened in 1986, the New Vic is the regional producing th...
-
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Opening in 1982, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre programmes both professional and amateur shows, and thro...
-
Crown Wharf Theatre
The Crown Wharf Theatre is a brand new arts & community space located in the heart of Stone, Staffor...
Competitions
-
Two tickets to see Richard III
Showing at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre from Tuesday 23 June - Saturday 4 July.
-
Two tickets to see The Karate Kid The Musical
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 21 - Sat 25 July.
-
Two tickets to see The Last Laugh
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 9 - 12 September.
-
A family ticket to Step Back to the 1940s Weekend
Returning to Severn Valley Railway this summer.
Places To Visit across the Midlands
-
Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral is one of the oldest places of Christian worship, the burial place of Anglo-Saxo...
-
Thinktank Science Museum
Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages....
-
West Midlands Police Museum
Discover stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals, including the real Peaky Blind...
-
Weston Park
Weston Park is a house set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown-landscaped parkland, making it the per...
What's On Elsewhere
-
Drivers Automotive
Das Society are returning to Shrewsbury in 2026 with more cars, more traders, more revs and more noi...
-
Waitress
The five-star musical returns, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher.
-
Royal Three Counties Show
This award-winning show celebrates the best of rural life, agriculture and community.
-
Miss Saigon
The legendary musical is reborn.
-
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A fresh family retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy
-
Drivers Automotive
Das Society are returning to Shrewsbury in 2026 with more cars, more traders, more revs and more noi...
-
Waitress
The five-star musical returns, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher.
-
Royal Three Counties Show
This award-winning show celebrates the best of rural life, agriculture and community.
-
Miss Saigon
The legendary musical is reborn.
-
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A fresh family retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy
You've landed on the Birmingham website.
If you'd prefer to explore one of our other regional sites instead, then please click from the list below:
