Latest news (August 2021) - Visit Birmingham

Many people have found the beauty in staying local and booking a UK staycation. Discover five Birmingham homes away from home here.

The long-term future of indoor athletics in Birmingham is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and Birmingham City Council.

Jazz FM have today announced that they will be broadcasting a special show later this month from B:Music venue Symphony Hall to celebrate the return of live jazz music

A new survey has revealed that Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the most popular place in Birmingham for local people to ‘take a breath’ and connect with their lungs.

Award-winning peanut butter brand ManiLife has joined forces with the self-titled ‘purveyors of filth’

Everyone’s favourite gardening show, BBC Gardeners’ World Live, returns to the NEC Birmingham for a new special edition from Thursday 26^th – Sunday 29^th August.

Eat with a beat this bank holiday as steakhouse Bar + Block in Birmingham unveils its musical line-up, serving up four days of live music

An exciting new chapter for Birmingham’s culinary scene is set to begin with the launch of a fresh independent venue in the heart of Edgbaston Village.

MADE Festival has announced the final lineup for its new date of 18th September 2021 at Sandwell Valley Country Park.

Birmingham Weekender is back this Bank Holiday weekend with over 100 free events including music, dance, performances and installations all hosted at Bullring & Grand Central.

Jazz FM have today announced that they will be broadcasting a special show later this month from B:Music venue Symphony Hall to celebrate the return of live jazz

The Belfry Hotel & Resort, located in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire, has been shortlisted for three awards in the 2021 miaList and M&IT Industry Awards

As well as announcing the full cast and creative team for the highly anticipated, brand new musical, What’s New Pussycat?

Metro Bank stores across the West Midlands region – that’s Birmingham, Solihull Merry Hill and Wolverhampton

Artists are invited to submit proposals for four commissions of £25,000 to create new artworks responding to Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games sporting events.

The DESIblitz Literature Festival 2021 is the UK’s leading South Asian Literature Festival

Hundreds of Birmingham’s buildings and spaces, many of which are usually closed to the public

Dishoom are delighted to announce the launch of the Dishoom Home Feast, a brand-new meal kit containing a generous selection of Dishoom’s most-loved dishes for at-home enjoyment.

The Belfry Hotel & Resort will become the home of Robert Rock Junior Tour, run by Midlands European Tour Professional Robert Rock. 

Looking for a challenge this summer? Birmingham Museums are inviting people to make history count with three running challenges set to raise vital funds for the city’s museums.