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Birmingham’s B:Music unveils an eclectic Summer 2026 season at Symphony Hall and Town Hall

From Grammy winners to Wallace and Gromit – flagship music charity promises something for everyone Birmingham music charity B:Music has announced its Summer.

by Dave Pettifer
22 April 2026
1 minute read

Birmingham Culture Events

Birmingham Restaurant Festival returns for fifth year with Michelin-starred line-up

City’s month-long culinary celebration at 29 venues with more to be announced Birmingham Restaurant Festival will return for its fifth consecutive year this.

by Mat Danks
18 April 2026
1 minute read

Culture Solihull

Knowle record shop joins ‘Record Store Day’ celebrations

Slow Century Records teams up with local businesses for a day of live music, DJ sets and exclusive releases Slow Century Records in.

by Daniel Molloy-Brookes
17 April 2026
1 minute read

Culture People

Birmingham’s rising stars take centre stage in new free exhibition

Colmore Life launches Emergence, spotlighting three award-winning artists at a historic city venue Colmore Life has unveiled a new exhibition called ‘Emergence’ showcasing.

by Dr Richard Fallon
16 April 2026
1 minute read

Crime Culture

£50m fund to tackle knife crime and violence against women

Five research and innovation projects aim to make streets safer and rebuild trust in policing and justice UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has.

by Dave Pettifer
11 April 2026
1 minute read

Culture People

Brits back volunteering to tackle social disconnect, poll finds

Nearly 70% of people believe charity shop volunteering can help rebuild community bonds, new research reveals Almost two-thirds of Britons believe society has.