Birmingham News and Events
Planning your Birmingham trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Birmingham such as events and attractions, to make your Birmingham visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Birmingham, you’ll find everything you need for your Birmingham holiday on Whats On in Birmingham.net. Our What’s On Birmingham guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Birmingham – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Birmingham by checking out our News and Events Calendar page.
See what's On in Birmingham. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats on in Birmingham Local News
Birmingham News 7th July 2022
An Evening With Adam Frost – Coming to Malvern September 2022
Fane Productions invite you to spend an evening with award-winning British garden designer and Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost. In ‘An Evening With Adam Frost’ you will get advice and hear…
Birmingham News 7th July 2022
Bat – The Official Meat Loaf Celebration – Coming to Birmingham May 2023!
Bat – The Official Meat Loaf Celebration featuring The Neverland Express plus American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson, have announced live dates for 2023. The tour starts on Sat 20th May…
Birmingham News 5th June 2022
Birmingham’s first ever roller disco to launch in June
Birmingham’s first ever designated roller disco and ‘nightclub on wheels’ is to launch in June. The public will get its first taste of Roller Jam at its Grand Opening on…
Birmingham News 4th March 2022
An evening with talkSPORT’s Alan Brazil and Ray Parlour
Alan Brazil and Ray Parlour are the most lethal strike force on British radio. Together on the talkSPORT breakfast show they’ve proven to be a hilarious double act and now…
Birmingham News 29th November 2021
“Performers” with a clear message
At the start of 2020, Laura McCann wouldn’t have called herself a photographer, yet in early December her first exhibition tour will spend its final week in Birmingham. Back…
Birmingham News 29th November 2021
A bright Christmas – popular festive event returns to Birmingham
A bright Christmas – popular festive event returns to Birmingham Edgbaston Village, within the heart of the Calthorpe Estate, has announced its plans to get the festive season started…
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Style Birmingham
- Review | Calamity Jane at Birmingham Hippodromeby Mia Deeming on 20th March 2025 at 6:53 pm
First produced over ten years ago, the Watermill Theatre’s production of Calamity Jane delivers a heartfelt rendition of the beloved 1953 classic Doris Day musical. As the production returns to... The post Review | Calamity Jane at Birmingham Hippodrome appeared first on Style Birmingham.
- Immerse Yourself In The Art Of Self-Care With Jo Maloneby Lisa Piddington on 19th March 2025 at 10:10 am
For centuries, the Romans understood the power of ritual. Their grand baths – an oasis of steam, warmth and cool plunges – were a sanctuary for restoration. Now, Jo Malone... The post Immerse Yourself In The Art Of Self-Care With Jo Malone appeared first on Style Birmingham.
- Mum’s The Word For A Stylish Mother’s Day Treatby Lisa Piddington on 18th March 2025 at 3:52 pm
It’s time to celebrate mums, motherhood and maternal bonds and we’ve done the hard work for you with these great ideas to show the influential women in your life just... The post Mum’s The Word For A Stylish Mother’s Day Treat appeared first on Style Birmingham.
- Clements+Church Unveils Its Sicily-Inspired Spring Collectionby Lisa Piddington on 18th March 2025 at 12:44 pm
Spring is a time of renewal, of shedding winter’s layers in favour of something lighter, brighter and effortlessly refined. For Spring 2025, Clements+Church finds inspiration in the sun-drenched beauty of... The post Clements+Church Unveils Its Sicily-Inspired Spring Collection appeared first on Style Birmingham.
- Mum & Me – Celebrate Mother’s Day at Selfridges Birminghamby Andrew Riley on 16th March 2025 at 1:21 pm
This Mother’s Day, show your appreciation for the mother figure in your life with an unforgettable experience at Selfridges Birmingham. From indulgent brunches to beauty masterclasses, surprise gifts to personalisation,... The post Mum & Me – Celebrate Mother’s Day at Selfridges Birmingham appeared first on Style Birmingham.
Independent Birmingham
- INDEPENDENT BIRMINGHAM’S ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2024by admin on 4th December 2024 at 11:12 am
EACH YEAR WE COMPILE THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO COMPLETING YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN BIRMINGHAM. We’ve curated a hugely extensive gift guide to show you that there is something for every single person on your list that can be bought from a local shop, artist, creative or small business. Birmingham is bursting at the seams with talent and personality, and your money is so much more valuable to these small businesses than it is to the big corporations who multiply their profits at this time of year. After a difficult couple of years, it is more important than ever to shop local and celebrate […]
- Independent Birmingham’s Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2023by admin on 27th November 2023 at 7:07 pm
EACH YEAR WE COMPILE THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO COMPLETING YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN BIRMINGHAM. We’ve curated a hugely extensive gift guide to show you that there is something for every single person on your list that can be bought from a local shop, artist, creative or small business. Birmingham is bursting at the seams with talent and personality, and your money is so much more valuable to these small businesses than it is to the big corporations who multiply their profits at this time of year. After a difficult couple of years, it is more important than ever to shop local and celebrate […]
- The Independent Birmingham Festival 2023 In Picturesby admin on 21st November 2023 at 5:12 pm
It’s safe to say that the Independent Birmingham Festival 2023 was a smash hit! We saw thousands of you descend on the stunning canal-side site at The Bond for this huge foodie event and it filled us with such joy to see so many of you enjoying yourselves across the weekend, eating and drinking amazing dishes and drinks from some of the city’s finest independents, shopping local in our artisan market, and rocking out to the awesome bands on our stage. Not to mention all the cute doggos who turned up to join in the fun too! On behalf of ourselves and Seasonal Markets we want to thank each […]
- 19 Mouth-Watering Dishes And Drinks You Can Devour At This November’s Independent Birmingham Festivalby admin on 31st October 2023 at 3:45 pm
It’s time to plan your feasting! With just over a week to go until the hotly anticipated Independent Birmingham Festival (taking place at The Bond on 11-12 November), we decided it was time to showcase some of the utterly mouth-watering dishes and drinks you can enjoy at Brum’s best foodie festival. SATURDAY IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT – WITH ONLY A SMALL HANDFUL OF SUNDAY DAYTIME TICKETS LEFT – GRAB YOUR TICKETS FAST HERE TO AVOID MISSING OUT, THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT To help you plan your feasting, here are 19 mouth-watering dishes and drinks for you to devour at this year’s IB […]
- Plan Your Feasting For This November’s Independent Birmingham Festivalby admin on 5th October 2023 at 3:46 pm
It’s time to plan your feasting! We’ve created an insanely epic food/drink line-up (one of the very best we’ve ever seen for any event before in Brum), and it can be all yours at this year’s Independent Birmingham Festival (11-12 November). **SATURDAY IS NOW COMPLETELY SOLD OUT – WITH A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SUNDAY DAYTIME LEFT – GRAB YOUR TICKETS FAST HERE TO AVOID MISSING OUT, THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT** With a month to go until Brum’s ultimate foodie festival returns, we thought it was time for you to plan your feasting, and behold the EPIC dishes and drinks you can stuff your […]
Birmingham Mail
- James Bond fans spot 'definite' clue that unlikely actor will be next 007by newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Katy Hallam, Susan Knox) on 21st March 2025 at 11:29 pm
Tom Holland has been one of the names tipped to take on the role of James Bond, with fans convinced that Hollywood producer Amy Pascal could be the key to his casting
- Jacqueline Jossa 'absolutely devastated' as 'blazing row' behind split revealedby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Katy Hallam) on 21st March 2025 at 10:43 pm
Dan Osborne reportedly has declared it is over despite the pair trying to save their marriage
- Davina McCall breaks down live on Comic Relief as she discusses brain tumour battleby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Katy Hallam) on 21st March 2025 at 10:19 pm
The presenter underwent a serious surgery after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour at the end of last year
- Katherine Ryan's double heartache as she shares family heartache and cancer battleby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Katie Francis, Katy Hallam) on 21st March 2025 at 9:58 pm
Comedian and TV star Katherine Ryan has opened up about her recent health struggles - revealing that she's been diagnosed with skin cancer, as well as dealing with a situation affecting her family
- Richard Bacon hits back as BBC Question Time viewer accuses him of 'weird behaviour'by newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Seamus Duff, Katy Hallam) on 21st March 2025 at 9:39 pm
Richard Bacon was accused of 'manic and weird behaviour' by a BBC Question Time viewer - who was quickly defended by other members of the audience and the presenter himself
Brum Notes Magazine
- New Films from Fri Mar 21by Mike Davies on 21st March 2025 at 8:43 am
The Alto Knights (15) *** Robert De Niro plays both mob boss Frank Costello and childhood friend … Read more The post New Films from Fri Mar 21 appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.
- MOVIE ROUND-UP: From Fri Mar 7by Mike Davies on 7th March 2025 at 4:51 pm
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms.… Read more The post MOVIE ROUND-UP: From Fri Mar 7 appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.
- MOVIE ROUND-UP: From Fri Feb 28by Mike Davies on 27th February 2025 at 5:33 pm
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms.… Read more The post MOVIE ROUND-UP: From Fri Feb 28 appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.
- MOVIE ROUND-UP: From Fri Feb 21by Mike Davies on 20th February 2025 at 9:53 am
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms.… Read more The post MOVIE ROUND-UP: From Fri Feb 21 appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.
- MOVIE ROUND-UP:From Fri Feb 14by Mike Davies on 14th February 2025 at 1:57 pm
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms.… Read more The post MOVIE ROUND-UP:From Fri Feb 14 appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.
express and star
- County Lines day of action sees arrests and thousands of pounds of drugs seized across West Midlandsby James Vukmirovic on 21st March 2025 at 5:26 pm
A day of action by officers from West Midlands Police's County Lines Taskforce helped to seize thousands of pounds of drugs and cash.
- 'Adorable' Wolverhampton three-year-old died after trainee medic pierced artery during opby Deborah Hardiman on 21st March 2025 at 2:16 pm
A three-year-old boy died after a major artery was accidentally pierced during liver surgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
- West Midlands Police launch appeal over 'disorder' which saw three men stabbedby Daniel Coles on 21st March 2025 at 12:12 pm
Investigators want to speak to these men about a disorder at a busy venue in Birmingham when three men were stabbed.
- Man jailed after shots fired in Perry Barrby Daniel Coles on 21st March 2025 at 10:46 am
A man has been jailed for 10 years after shots were fired at a property in Perry Barr last year.
- Heathrow Airport closed: Will flights be delayed at Birmingham Airport due to diversions?by Fionnuala Bourke on 21st March 2025 at 7:47 am
Flights are being diverted from Heathrow Airport following an electrical substation with one being sent to Birmingham