Latest news (February 2022) - Visit Birmingham

A new all-star concept album billed as ‘a sonic love letter to Birmingham’ will be released to music fans across the world for free in June, for the Birmingham 2022 Festival.

The Birmingham 2022 Festival has announced its six-month long cultural programme taking place across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Our mum's do so much for us... it's only right we let them know how much we appreciate them! Check out our list of gift ideas & experiences to gift mum this Mother's Day.

BBC drama Peaky Blinders has transformed the image of Birmingham and helped make the city a centre for creativity, TV and film production, and a tourist hotspot.

Bringing the best in contemporary black music to Birmingham, the three-day festival will take place for over 135,000 live music fans.   

Treat the most important woman in your life to a gift she’s guaranteed to enjoy at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, located in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire. Make this Mother’s Day one to remember.

Birmingham Royal Ballet is delighted to announce that tickets will go on general sale on Friday 18 February for the company’s residency at The Rep from Sunday 8 -Saturday 14 May.

The BBC has announced that the iconic MasterChef series of programmes will be coming to Birmingham.

Filled with 50 delicious and evocative recipes, the book takes inspiration from the iconic locations the infamous gang inhabits, from the bar at The Garrison, to the glamour of the Eden Club and the extravagance of Arrow House.

After nearly 25 years, Jonathan Watkins, Ikon Director, has announced he is stepping down from the role in October 2022. Ikon is known for its strong exhibitions of UK and international artists, commissioning of major public artworks, and a public programme imbedded in the local community.

The ‘Everything to Everybody’ Project are delivering activities alongside partners including Stan’s Cafe, Birmingham Centre for Art Therapies, poet and hip hop artist Kurly, and stage combat specialists Sword Dance with Shakespeare inspired activities for all ages and abilities.

The intimate venue, located on Drury Lane, will seat up to 26 guests and is a new venture from local chef Rob Palmer who previously led Hampton Manor to its first Michelin star.

The Rep’s ground-breaking collaboration with Sky Studios comes to fruition this March as audiences are invited to be amongst the first to enjoy the work of the comedy writing stars of the future.

I am completely different now. I lived in Pakistan between 1962-1982, I feel I can’t live there anymore because the atmosphere of the place and people have changed so much

In the last 18 months, the sale of musical instruments went up by 80%, and so many of us discovered that we had musical talent.

Mailbox is helping visitors celebrate in style this Valentine’s Day with a host of delicious deals and mouth-watering menus on offer.

Back for the first time in two years, Birmingham Wine Weekend (BWW) is gearing up to take over the city again this April.

Perfect for the little ones, Cadbury World has announced the return of the popular Adult and Toddler pass, as well as a special trail featuring Freddo.

Stan’s Cafe have been working with pupils from University of Birmingham School to reimagine Shakespeare’s stories in Birmingham. The resulting exhibition will see 150 diptychs go on show in the Shakespeare Memorial Library at the Library of Birmingham.

Headline acts at the 2022 festival included BBC One’s The Repair Shop star Jay Blades, music journalist Pete Paphides, local author Joanna Toye, and world-renowned evolutionary biologist and bestselling author, Richard Dawkins at this year’s City of Wolverhampton Literature Festival.