Highlights
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Peter Kay
Performing his final arena show.
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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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1940s Weekend
The Black Country Living Museum is once again turning back the clock for its much-loved 1940s Weekend, inviting visitors to experience the sights, sounds and spirit of wartime Britain. The weekend s...
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The Flaming Lips
Drawing heavily on the 1960s/70s psychedelic tradition, Oklahoma rock band The Flaming Lips formed 43 years ago and, according to Q Magazine, are one of the ‘50 bands to see before you die’. Best kn...
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Endangered Crafts
What do cut crystal glass making, copper wheel glass engraving and stained glass window making all have in common? The answer, sadly, is that they are all on a list of ‘endangered glass crafts’ - ex...
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Comedy All Stars
The Comedy All Stars show returns to Dudley Town Hall late this month with another line-up of top comedians... The show will feature sets by Milton Jones, Nick Helm (pictured), Aurie Styla and Babatun...
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Bluey’s Big Play
Blue Heeler puppy Bluey has certainly had plenty to bark about since making her television debut eight years ago. The Australian animated pre-school series in which she stars has not only developed...
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Swamplesque
If you’ve never heard of Swamplesque, you won’t be alone - but there are plenty of theatre-goers around the world who would be only too happy to testify to its quality. Taking Australia by storm and...
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Jools Holland is often viewed - somewhat unfairly, it should be said - as little more than an arch-fan, albeit one with his finger firmly on the musical pulse. His well-established BBC TV show has l...
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The Selecter
Coventry-based 2 Tone ska revival band The Selecter formed back in 1979. Fronted by the iconic Pauline Black, they’re best known for their political and controversial lyrics. “It’s a way of being,” e...
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Rhythm Of The Dance
Inspiring dances augmented by flutes and flailing fiddles is the name of the game when popular touring show Rhythm Of The Dance stops off in the region this month. Taking its fans on a two-hour trip...
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Face Value: Contemporary Portraits from the Collections
Inspired by the strong focus on portraits in the Garman Ryan Collection, this temporary exhibition brings together a selection of artworks from the Gallery’s Permanent Collection. The artworks - whi...
Latest News
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Black Country Multicultural Day is back for 2026
Taking place in Halesowen and Oldbury this July.
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Yo! Summer holiday activities and food bookings go live
There are over 33,000 free places available across the city.
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Stourbridge Glass Museum announce plans for new attraction
The project would see the tunnels opened permanently to the public for the first time.
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Walsall Comic Con returns this November
Taking place at the WLV Gym in Walsall on Saturday 14 November.
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Wild Bug Trail comes to Wolverhampton this summer
Running from Saturday 25 July - Sunday 6 September.
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Casting announced for UK tour of Burlesque
Touring the Midlands' theatres in 2026/27.
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Top family shows coming to the Midlands
Explore new worlds, make memories and enjoy a great day out.
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Wolverhampton Organisations Receive £427,000 National Lottery Funding to Tackle Social Isolation
The three-year project will support people from inclusion health groups across Wolverhampton.
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Dunstall Park Greyhounds now taking Christmas bookings
Wolverhampton’s Dunstall Park Greyhounds is now taking bookings for its Christmas 2026 party-nights...
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Black Country Multicultural Day is back for 2026
Taking place in Halesowen and Oldbury this July.
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Yo! Summer holiday activities and food bookings go live
There are over 33,000 free places available across the city.
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Stourbridge Glass Museum announce plans for new attraction
The project would see the tunnels opened permanently to the public for the first time.
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Walsall Comic Con returns this November
Taking place at the WLV Gym in Walsall on Saturday 14 November.
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Wild Bug Trail comes to Wolverhampton this summer
Running from Saturday 25 July - Sunday 6 September.
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Casting announced for UK tour of Burlesque
Touring the Midlands' theatres in 2026/27.
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Top family shows coming to the Midlands
Explore new worlds, make memories and enjoy a great day out.
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Wolverhampton Organisations Receive £427,000 National Lottery Funding to Tackle Social Isolation
The three-year project will support people from inclusion health groups across Wolverhampton.
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Dunstall Park Greyhounds now taking Christmas bookings
Wolverhampton’s Dunstall Park Greyhounds is now taking bookings for its Christmas 2026 party-nights...
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...
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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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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
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: Richard III at Stafford Gatehouse
"a bold, enjoyable production with some great performances and a flair for the dramatic"
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome
"high-energy, lighthearted and brilliantly choreographed"
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Review: Mean Girls at The Grand
"the perfect occasion to dust off your favourite pink fit..."
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Review: Annie The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feelgood family musical"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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World Class Acts in Lichfield
Featuring internationally renowned performers, family favourites, fascinating spoken-word events and...
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Feature: Cutting It
Ramin Karimloo talks about taking the title role in a new production of Sweeney Todd...
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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: Summer of Content
Matthew Duckett talks about playing Richard III in this year’s Stafford Shakespeare production...
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Feature: Grown Up
Matilda The Musical returns to Birmingham.
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Feature: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
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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: Pop Party
A collection of works by the Pop Art icon will go on display in the city.
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Feature: Cherry on the Cake
Bill Pullman talks about making his RSC debut.
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Feature: Judy Craymer talks Mamma Mia!
A feelgood musical with a score of irresistible ABBA songs
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Feature: Comic Relief with The Last Laugh
Showing in Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
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Feature: Go Wild
Enjoy the summer at Dudley Zoo & Castle...
What's On Theatres & Arts Centres
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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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Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
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Walsall Arena & Arts Centre
The Walsall Arena is one of the most technically advanced venues in the West Midlands and stages a v...
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Wolverhampton Arts Centre
Wolverhampton Arts Centre presents a wide range of entertainment across the year, including music, t...
Competitions
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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 Last Laugh
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 9 - 12 September.
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Two tickets to see The Choir of Man
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 14 - Sat 18 July.
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Win tickets to a gig at University Of Wolverhampton at The Halls
Two tickets to The Flaming Lips or Fun Lovin' Criminals Live with The DiFontaine Orchestra.
Places To Visit
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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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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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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the UK's largest collections of its kind....
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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...
What's On elsewhere...
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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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Troublemakers And Prophets
An exploration of ‘art, isolation and extraordinary vision’
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza
The SVR’s vehicular spectacular bursts into life across a whole weekend, as the Vintage Transport Ex...
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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
The brand new show will visit four Midlands' venues.
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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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Troublemakers And Prophets
An exploration of ‘art, isolation and extraordinary vision’
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza
The SVR’s vehicular spectacular bursts into life across a whole weekend, as the Vintage Transport Ex...
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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
The brand new show will visit four Midlands' venues.
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