Ikon and macLYON present works by over twenty artists from the British Council Collection and macLYON that explore the meaning and role of friendship... more >

IKON GALLERY 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HS

Wed 20 Nov 24

Birmingham Storytelling Cafe: The Prophecy of Merlin

The Prophecy of Merlin, with Mike O’Connor & Barbara Griggs The year is 936. The Dargan a Verdhin (Prophecy of Merlin), an ancient and precious..... more >

Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath B14 7SA

Wed 20 Nov 24

Sutton Vintage & Arts Fair

The Second City's Biggest and Best Vintage Fair is BACK! 50 stalls of amazing Vintage Fashion, Arts, Crafts & Homeware Traders from across..... more >

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall Upper Clifton Road Sutton Coldfield B73 6AB

Sun 17 Nov 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in West Midlands

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Birmingham

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Cineworld Broad Street, 181 Broad St, Birmingham B15 1DA

Sat 16 Nov 24

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Coventry

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Showcase Cinema de Lux Coventry Gielgud Way Walsgrave on Sowe Coventry CV2 2SZ

Sat 16 Nov 24

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Sutton Coldfield

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Birmingham Road and Holland Road, Maney, Sutton Coldfield B72 1QL

Sat 16 Nov 24

Open house weekend at Redrow - Eagle Gate at Amington Garden Village

A housebuilder is hosting an open house weekend in Tamworth this November, to help homebuyers find their dream property... more >

Redrow - Eagle Gate at Amington Garden Village Eagle Drive, Tamworth B77 4EG

Sat 16 Nov 24

Haydn's Creation Solihull : Choral Society Autumn concert

Solihull Choral Society presents one of Haydn's most popular and enduring masterpieces of the choral repertoire... more >

Solihull School Chapel, Warwick Road, Solihull B91 3DJ

Sat 16 Nov 24

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Birmingham

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Cineworld NEC, Resorts World, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1PU

Sat 16 Nov 24

Mind Body Spirit Festival

Mind Body Spirit Festival Birmingham 2024 We're back for 2024! The Mind Body Spirit Festival returns to Birmingham for three incredible days..... more >

NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT

Fri 15 Nov 24

Cabaret Liberté (16+)

The hairiest woman in showbusiness is back! Cabaret Liberté returns to Glee Club Birmingham with more laughs, more drama and more sequins than ever..... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Fri 15 Nov 24

Mad Moll at All Saints Centre Cafe

There are Live Music events with local musicians every Friday evening in All Saints Centre Cafe. This evening features the Mad Moll folk band..... more >

All Saints Centre, 2 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7RA

Fri 15 Nov 24

A Celebration of Father Ted with Joe Rooney (16+)

Join us in celebrating one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as we welcome renowned stand-up Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Thu 14 Nov 24

Amy Gledhill: Make Me Look Fit On The Poster (16+)

Amy Gledhill – Triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, National Comedy Award nominee and 1/2 of cult double act The Delightful Sausage – returns with... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Sun 10 Nov 24

Jamaica Vs Nigeria Comedy Clash (18+)

For years this has been one of the biggest rivalries. After the hilarious sold out London show, the show comes to Birmingham by popular demand, these..... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Sun 10 Nov 24

Thank God It 's Friday Salsa party

Yes indeed! We should give our Salsa praises that Uksalsafeet has secured a wonderful venue, for your pleasure to dance salsa and other various..... more >

Sedgley WMC School Street Dudley DY3 1HU

Fri 8 Nov 24

Woodland Photo Walk | Autumn | Crackley Woods | Kenilworth

Woodland Photography Walk - A 2hr informal walk through woodlands with any camera under the guidance of a professional photographer in Kenilworth more >

England, , United Kingdom CV8 2JS

Fri 8 Nov 24

Poppy Day Lunch with The Bluebird Belles

Enjoy a delicious three course lunch with live entertainment from The Bluebird Belles. Dubbed 'the best thing since The Andrews..... more >

Moor Hall Hotel & Spa, Moor Hall Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LN

Fri 8 Nov 24

The Nutcracker

Featuring a live 30-piece orchestra. After last year’s successful tour, Imperial Classical Ballet return to the Belgrade to enchant you with the..... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Wed 6 Nov 24

Kirk Field - Acid House Cabaret: Rave New World (18+)

Plus special guest, Madders (Sundissential founder) This Autumn sees acid house culture celebrated in the theatre in a totally unique,... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Tue 5 Nov 24

Seed Talks: The Science of Intergenerational Trauma (16+)

Discover the impact of family history, inherited experiences, epigenetics & learn how to break the intergenerational cycle... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Mon 4 Nov 24

Swan Lake

Featuring a live 30-piece orchestra. After last year’s successful tour, Imperial Classical Ballet return to the Belgrade to enchant you with the..... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Mon 4 Nov 24

Woodland Photo Walk | Autumn | Piles Coppice | Coventry

Woodland Photography Walk - Enjoy and learn in a 2hr informal walk through woodlands with any camera under the guidance of a professional | Coventry more >

Oak Tree Rd, Binley Woods, England, , United Kingdom CV3 2RR

Mon 4 Nov 24

The Best of Grohl - Arches Venue, Coventry

The Best of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. This four-piece powerhouse delivers an electrifying rock..... more >

22 - 23 Arches Industrial Estate, Coventry CV1 3JQ

Sat 2 Nov 24

Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists Autumn Exhibition

This is the Autumn Exhibition by members of the Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists. There will be around 100 pieces of original work on display,..... more >

TOWN HALL Bedford Suite Clifton Road Sutton Coldfield B73 6DA

Sat 2 Nov 24

Cake International 2024

Established in 1994, Cake International is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated return to the NEC, Birmingham, from the 1st to the 3rd of... more >

The NEC Perimeter Road B40 1NT

Fri 1 Nov 24

Nature Tots - Halloween Spooks (2-4)

why not dress up and come and play some spooky games. You will make some magic potions and learn which animals are brave enough to be out and about..... more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Fri 1 Nov 24

Halloween Potion Party with Afternoon Tea

Halloween Storytime, Craft Fun, & Afternoon Tea! Join us for a spellbinding adventure where young wizards and witches can dive into the charming..... more >

Moor Hall Hotel & Spa, Moor Hall Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LN

Thu 31 Oct 24

The Creative Craft Show Birmingham

The Creative Craft Show is back this November, with sister show Sewing for Pleasure – Winter Edition. This year visitors to The Creative Craft..... more >

The NEC Perimeter Road B40 1NT

Thu 31 Oct 24

Autumn Colours

How many colours can you find in nature? Look closely as the colours start to change, try your hand and bark rubbings and make a leafy lantern to..... more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Wed 30 Oct 24

Campfire fun and hot chocolates (with toffee apples)

We'll be cooking on our campfire and making hot chocolate and have a go at making your own toffee apple slices. more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Wed 30 Oct 24

Kai Humphries - Gallivanting (16+)

Journey into the mind of once small-town boy, now internationally renowned comedian, as he galivants around the globe sharing stories, observations... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Tue 29 Oct 24

Anything For Love

Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story. It’s all About the music! The highly acclaimed show producer and No... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Tue 29 Oct 24

Gwyneth Goes Skiing

Awkward Productions are taking their viral sensation Gwyneth Goes Skiing on a UK & Ireland tour this autumn... more >

Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TB

Tue 29 Oct 24

Hibernating Hedgehogs

Find out about hedgehogs and their night time lives, what do they eat? Where are they in Winter? Plus make a mud hedgehog too! more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Mon 28 Oct 24

Adam Kay: Undoctored

Bestselling show of Edinburgh Fringe 2023. The nation’s twelfth-favourite doctor brings his brand new show to Coventry, fresh from a..... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Mon 28 Oct 24

Dr. Zob’s Monster Academy: The Spook-tacular Halloween Show!

This Halloween, kids aged 5 and up are invited to the spook-tacular world of Dr. Zob’s Monster Academy as it tours local schools, village halls, and..... more >

Moor Pool Heritage Trust 37 The Circle Harborne B17 9DY

Mon 28 Oct 24

Halloween in the Forest

Come to our spooky woods and play some games. You will make some magic potions and learn which animals are brave enough to be out and about on..... more >

Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW

Mon 28 Oct 24

Freddy Quinne: In Sickness (18+)

Turns out laughter isn’t always the best medicine. Comedic powerhouse Freddy Quinne is set to embark on his debut nationwide tour!... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham - B5 4TD

Sun 27 Oct 24

Readyr LIVE

At Readyr, our mission is to ensure your resilience keeps up with our ever-modernising world, so you can successfully navigate those difficult times... more >

The National Exhibition Centre B40 1NT

Sat 26 Oct 24

STANDUPOVKA - Vlad, Marin ?i Ion (16+)

Direct din Chi?inau, ace?ti baie?i vin în la tine în ora? cu un nou numar de Stand-Up Comedy! Te a?teptam pe 26 Octombrie la The Glee Club,..... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Sat 26 Oct 24

Next Level Folk Presents Pete Kelly (Plus Enda McCabe) at the Talbot

Next Level Folk is pleased to present Pete Kelly live at The Talbot Hotel. Pete Kelly is a pretty impressive chap... more >

The Talbot Hotel, 136 High St, Stourbridge DY8 1DW

Thu 24 Oct 24

Bright Places

Carbon Theatre, in association with Birmingham Rep presents Bright Places. Written by Rae Mainwaring Directed by Tessa Walker I was 23 when..... more >

Birmingham Rep, 6 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2EP

Thu 24 Oct 24

Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular Merry Hill

A very special (trick or) treat for Halloween, Gandeys Circus returns once again with a brand-new action packed legendary Halloween Spooktacular Big... more >

Merry Hill Shopping Centre DY5 1QX

Wed 23 Oct 24

Colin Hoult: Colin (14+)

The 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee heads back out on tour. This time as himself, Colin. As seen in Netflix’s Afterlife, BBC’s Ghosts, and BBC’s..... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Wed 23 Oct 24

Dead Man's Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl

Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl A story about a woman named Jean who gets caught in a whirlwind of events after she answers a ringing cell... more >

The Theatre, Gayton Road Community Centre, Gayton Road, West Bromwich B71 1QS

Wed 23 Oct 24

Ali Woods: Live (14+)

Ali Woods is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, podcaster and content creator. After a second sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2023, Ali is a..... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Tue 22 Oct 24

Ghost The Musical

OH MY LOVE, MY DARLING… I’VE HUNGERED FOR YOUR TOUCH. Walking back to their apartment late one night, a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his..... more >

Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS

Tue 22 Oct 24

Hayley Ellis: Hayley's Comic (16+)

After the sell-out success of her “The Invisible Mam” show in 2022, and four sell out dates at The Frog and Bucket Hayley Ellis is back with a... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Sun 20 Oct 24

Noreen Khan: #nofilter (18+)

Join Noreen Khan as she brings her first explosive one-hour special to audiences all over the UK. Noreen’s hour long special showcases her unique..... more >

The Glee Club Birmingham, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD

Sat 19 Oct 24

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Things to do around West Midlands

The West Midlands, a vibrant region in England, offers a plethora of activities for an enriching day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something to suit every taste. Let's explore the best things to do in the West Midlands:

1. Walk in the Footsteps of Royalty at Kenilworth Castle:
- Kenilworth Castle, a medieval fortress turned Elizabethan palace, stands strong after centuries. Explore the Great Hall, arched doorways, and the immaculately designed Elizabethan garden. Imagine life as medieval royalty and enjoy an English tea at the Stables Tearoom. Families can embark on a free fun adventure quest across the castle grounds during the summer.

2. Go Silver with J.W.Evans Silver Factory:
- Birmingham, the heart of the West Midlands, offers an unusual perspective on its industrial past. Visit the J.W.Evans Silver Factory in the Jewellery Quarter. Step back in time with cozy 10-person tours, exploring wooden cabinets, work benches, and exposed brick walls. Original designs and reproduced manuals add to the charm of this unique attraction.

3. Admire the Wildlife at West Midland Safari Park:
- Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, the West Midland Safari Park is a safari and leisure park. Explore the safari drive-through, encounter exotic animals, and enjoy thrilling rides. It's a fantastic day out for families and wildlife enthusiasts.

4. Adventureland Aldridge for Family Fun:
- Adventureland Aldridge is an exciting children's play center with a 21st-century playframe featuring thrilling slides and entertaining challenges. It also provides day nursery and creche services, making it convenient for local child care.

5. Explore Aston Park in Birmingham:
- Aston Park, located in Birmingham, offers a tranquil escape. Enjoy leisurely walks, admire the historic Trinity Road, and explore the serene surroundings. It's a peaceful day out for nature lovers.

6. Discover the British Motor Museum in Gaydon:
- Car enthusiasts should head to the British Motor Museum. Learn about British motoring history, from vintage classics to modern sports cars. Interactive exhibits and themed displays make this museum a must-visit.

7. Stroll Through the Roman Alcester Museum:
- Explore the Roman Alcester Museum in the historic town of Alcester. Discover artifacts, learn about Roman life, and delve into the county's ancient history. It's an educational and fascinating day out.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in heritage, wildlife, or family fun, the West Midlands promises an unforgettable day out!