January is the perfect time to reset, unwind, and ease into the new year — and Birmingham and the West Midlands offer a fantastic line-up of cultural experiences to help you do just that. From spectacular musical performances and theatre productions to inspiring exhibitions, there’s plenty to enjoy throughout the month.
This is just a snapshot of what’s on — explore the full programme of January events right here.
Connected by Thread showcases the talents of students and tutors who work with textiles and other craft materials. Work on display has been created by learners on MAC’s 12-week creative courses and short courses, led by a talented team of artist tutors. MAC’s textile courses offer a huge range of…
The free-to-enter exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery called ‘Working Class Hero’ showcases Ozzy’s most prestigious international honours – including Grammy Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame accolades, MTV awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of…
The short listed images will be announced in September with the winners announced in October just before the exhibition opens to the public. Visitors to the exhibition will see how using photography’s unique emotive power engages and inspire audiences. The images that will be displayed on lightboxes…
Join Birmingham panto favourite Matt Slack for his 12th Hippodrome panto season, starring as the most heroic outlaw of them all: Robin Hood! Prepare to be transported to a world of magic, mischief, and mayhem as the arrow-shooting hero, Robin Hood, and his band of Merry Men take on the dastardly…
Reset and restore in the heart of Brum. Connect with nature and yourself in this outdoor group coaching retreat with expert coach Jo Reeves. Join Jo Reeves, local expert coach, for a revitalising outdoor group retreat designed to help you reset, restore, and align you with the year ahead. Together…
The vastness of the earth, the ocean and outer space: a truly ‘Titanic’ programme. If you’re in a mood to contemplate the unfathomable size of the universe, this is the perfect concert for you. Kazuki Yamada conducts Mahler and Fujikura in an absolutely epic programme. Mahler embraces the whole…
Fiery Entertainment in association with BBC Studios presents: Dead Ringers To mark its 25 th anniversary, BBC Radio 4’s legendary, multi-award-winning topical satire show Dead Ringers takes to the road with a full UK tour for the first time. Starring long-standing cast members Jon Culshaw, Jan…
Sampad and B: Music welcome audiences for an afternoon of music, light and connection during the darker days of winter. Ring in the new year with this exciting concert, featuring Dal Singh and friends. Dal Singh, known as the #TablaJedi, is world renowned as one of the most respected tabla players…
The Woman in Black brilliantly delivers atmosphere, illusion and horror! Experience the thrill and excitement of this critically-acclaimed international theatre event that has been seen by over 7 million people worldwide, and continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations. Obsessed…
Celebrate International LEGO Day at Thinktank across the whole weekend! Get ready to unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in a world of bricks! Fun and inspiration await visitors of all ages across four floors of the museum. What’s on: Giant LEGO blocks - build your own life size creations!…