Culture News & Updates
- 7th January 2026
A major photographic exhibition of some of the UK’s comedy legends past and present is opening at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on Wednesday 18 February, 2026.
Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage have announced a vibrant 2026 programme, with two headline events planned.
- 4th December 2025
Headlining at the Poetry after Chai, part of the Bangla Festival at the Midland Arts Centre in Birmingham she had such presence, and such a smile.
- 28th November 2025
A major fundraising campaign has been launched by Birmingham Museums Trust to protect and deliver bold ambitions for the city’s cultural heritage.
A series of special events will be taking place at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery over the weekend of 28 to 30 November to celebrate its 140th anniversary.
- 25th November 2025
Birmingham reinforced its position as Britain’s hub for Qawwali music by hosting a landmark Qawwali Music Conference & Roundtable at the Council House.
- 24th November 2025
Birmingham-based arts group Sampad are reflecting on a triumphant end to 2025 with a range of performances spanning its Ujala season covering Diwali and Bandi Chor.
Dr Martin (pictured) delivers workshops for the Birmingham Heritage Arts Council Project
- 20th November 2025
Elmhurst Ballet School has announced the launch of Ballet & Beyond, a brand-new recreational dance programme designed to make high-quality dance training accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background, or previous experience.
- 18th November 2025
Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Work & Artist Development Department has announced Origins Festival: Celebrating New Work, a week-long festival taking place from Monday 11 to Saturday 16 May 2026.