Highlights
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Lunt Roman Festival 2026
A unique annual event promising something for all ages as the unique Lunt Roman Fort is brought to life.
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Beneath The Waves
A sensory world inspired by the wonders of ocean life...
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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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The Game Fair
Spanning over 450 acres of Warwickshire parkland, The Game Fair is set to welcome over 120,000 visitors for a three-day immersion into rural life, sporting excellence, and field-to-fork gastronomy.
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The Great British Food Festival
Expect a lively mix of live stage entertainment, exciting challenges, craft and gift stalls, live music and more.
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Peter Kay
Performing his final arena show.
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Lily Allen
The Birmingham stop-off sees her performing West End Girl in its entirety.
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Classic Ibiza
An open-air celebration of house music with live orchestra
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Romeo And Juliet
Zany funsters Oddsocks make a welcome return to the region, this time with their sure-to-be-entertaining take on Shakespeare’s famous story of star-crossed lovers. “Our inclusive approach means that...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
A fresh family retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy
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Troublemakers And Prophets
An exploration of ‘art, isolation and extraordinary vision’
Latest...
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A festival to celebrate Windrush takes place in Coventry
The 5 day Council-led festival will tell stories of courage and creativity, from Thursday 18th June
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Major city-wide collaboration to drive new era for arts and culture in Coventry
Coventry University leads the initiative which aims to boost access to creative sector opportunities...
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Coventry's Belgrade Theatre presents a summer programme of community engagement
The theatre marks Refugee Week, showcases work by young people, and celebrates emerging talent
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Take That shows at Coventry Building Society Arena generated estimated £6.2 million economic boost
The iconic pop group delivered one of the biggest live music weekends in the venue’s 20-year history...
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Godiva in the City announce 2026 line-up
The festival brings together the city's most exciting emerging talent and nationally recognised arti...
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Dads go free this Father’s Day at Coughton Court
Families can enjoy a day out together exploring the historic Tudor house and gardens
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A UK tour of Dial M for Murder visits the Belgrade
The play marks the beginning of a major long-term collaboration between Phil&Ben and PW Productions
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Golf, glamour and giving back...
The Belfry Classic Golf Day returns to raise £100,000 for charity
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Coventry’s Canley Parade and The Big Lunch return
Enjoy a packed day of entertainment, food and activities for all
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A festival to celebrate Windrush takes place in Coventry
The 5 day Council-led festival will tell stories of courage and creativity, from Thursday 18th June
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Major city-wide collaboration to drive new era for arts and culture in Coventry
Coventry University leads the initiative which aims to boost access to creative sector opportunities...
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Coventry's Belgrade Theatre presents a summer programme of community engagement
The theatre marks Refugee Week, showcases work by young people, and celebrates emerging talent
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Take That shows at Coventry Building Society Arena generated estimated £6.2 million economic boost
The iconic pop group delivered one of the biggest live music weekends in the venue’s 20-year history...
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Godiva in the City announce 2026 line-up
The festival brings together the city's most exciting emerging talent and nationally recognised arti...
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Dads go free this Father’s Day at Coughton Court
Families can enjoy a day out together exploring the historic Tudor house and gardens
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A UK tour of Dial M for Murder visits the Belgrade
The play marks the beginning of a major long-term collaboration between Phil&Ben and PW Productions
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Golf, glamour and giving back...
The Belfry Classic Golf Day returns to raise £100,000 for charity
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Coventry’s Canley Parade and The Big Lunch return
Enjoy a packed day of entertainment, food and activities for all
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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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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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.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Annie The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feelgood family musical"
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Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Other Place
"the perfect summer treat, and a wonderful introduction to the world of Shakespeare"
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Review: Glorious! at the Belgrade
"Glorious! is aptly named - it’s a gem of a production"
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome
"high-energy, lighthearted and brilliantly choreographed"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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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: Only Human
Derren Brown brings his new show to the Midlands.
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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: Take Notes
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra knows exactly who it’s playing for...
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Feature: Riding on a Wave
A new production of The Tempest opens at the RSC.
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Feature: Pop Party
A collection of works by the Pop Art icon will go on display in the city.
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Feature: Clare Hewitt's Everything In The Forest on show at MAC
Exhibition of sustainable photography.
What's On Arts Venues
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
The home of the Royal Shakespeare Company was originally opened in 1932 as the Shakespeare Memorial...
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Belgrade Theatre
The Belgrade was built in 1958 as part of the city’s reconstruction after the Second World War. The...
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Albany Theatre
The Albany is a beautiful Art Deco theatre in the heart of Coventry which stages in-house and profes...
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Warwick Arts Centre
One of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, Warwick Arts Centre first opened its doors in 197...
Places To Visit
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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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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West Midlands Police Museum
Discover stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals, including the real Peaky Blind...
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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Two tickets to see The Last Laugh
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 9 - 12 September.
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Two tickets to see Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
Showing at The Rep from Sat 4 July - Sat 15 August.
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Two tickets to see The Choir of Man
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 14 - Sat 18 July.
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Explore the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians
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The Christians
The Liverpool-formed band bring a timeless catalogue of hits
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Derren Brown: Only Human Live
Promising a mind-blowing experience to take your breath away
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Step through the looking glass where nothing is as it seems.
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Wild Bricks!
Follow a trail of amazing brick animal sculptures...
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Explore the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians
-
The Christians
The Liverpool-formed band bring a timeless catalogue of hits
-
Derren Brown: Only Human Live
Promising a mind-blowing experience to take your breath away
-
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Step through the looking glass where nothing is as it seems.
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Wild Bricks!
Follow a trail of amazing brick animal sculptures...
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