NEW OPENING: Much-loved Birmingham restaurant Indian Cafe Racer has confirmed it’ll be opening a brand-new location in the city. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/birming…

JUST ANNOUNCED: Legendary Scottish rockers Texas are celebrating 30 years of their seminal record, hitting the road next year to mark the occasion. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/scottis…

OPEN NOW: This Halloween, a spectacular combination of world-class circus and K-Pop descends upon Merry Hill. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/gandeys…

NEW OPENING: Snake Oil, a new bar from Matt Wilden, owner and chef of much-loved Kings Heath Mexican restaurant PERRO, has opened its doors. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/snake-o…

NEW OPENING: Brocks, a 60-cover neighbourhood restaurant, will open on Harborne High Street later this year with UCB alumni Matt Nicholls at the helm. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/ucb-to-…

EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT: A special outdoor exhibition celebrating Black History Month 2026 takes over Birmingham’s Snow Hill Square this October. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/snow-hi…

GIG PICKS: The Poet Laureate of Punk Dr John Cooper Clarke brings his UK headline tour to Birmingham this month. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/dr-john…

BRITISH ART SHOW: The ‘UK’s most important touring exhibition of contemporary art’ has touched down in the West Midlands. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/west-mi…

EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT: A new showcase celebrating the creativity, culture, and communities of Birmingham’s Southside has launched at the National Trust Birmingham Back to Backs. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/birming…

HALLOWEEN CIRCUS: This Halloween, a spectacular combination of world-class circus and K-Pop descends upon Merry Hill. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/gandeys…

DISCOVERING LISEL HAAS: A new exhibition exploring the life and work of photographer Lisel Haas has launched at the Library of Birmingham. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/discove…

NEW OPENINGS: University College Birmingham has shared new details on two venues set to open and reopen as part of a major investment programme. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/univers…

REFURB: The Bulls Head in King’s Norton is set to temporarily close its doors as it undergoes a £300,000 refurbishment. 🔗 More: birminghamwire.co.uk/kings-n…

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK: From award-winning restaurants and independent bakeries to craft beer, natural wine and some seriously good cocktails, Stirchley has become one of Birmingham’s most exciting culinary neighbourhoods. 🔗 More: birminghamwire.co.uk/lord-of…

EXHIBITION GUIDE: From dinosaur fossils, volcanoes and ginormous glowing sculptures of the sun to poignant explorations of Brum-based pioneers, check out the best exhibitions to see across Birmingham. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/guide/t…

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK: From award-winning restaurants and independent bakeries to craft beer, natural wine and some seriously good cocktails, Stirchley has become one of Birmingham’s most exciting culinary neighbourhoods. 🔗 More: birminghamwire.co.uk/guide/t…

DAYS OUT: Looking for an exciting evening out a little further afield? @sim_manchester hosts an after-hours night of live entertainment and a chance to explore the venue once the crowds have left. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/days-aw…

EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT: A special outdoor exhibition celebrating Black History Month 2026 takes over Birmingham’s Snow Hill Square this October. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/snow-hi…

NEW OPENING: Flat Iron has confirmed it will open its brand-new Temple Street restaurant next week. The restaurant’s concise menu is led by the signature ‘Flat Iron’ steak, taken from the often-overlooked featherblade cut. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/flat-ir…

HALLOWEEN CIRCUS: This Halloween, a spectacular combination of world-class circus and K-Pop descends upon Merry Hill. 🔗 Read more: birminghamwire.co.uk/gandeys…