Culture News & Updates
- 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.
"This book is a celebration of Birmingham`s rich history, its vibrant communities and the enduring spirit of its people" - Dr Dorian Chan, Secretary General of the Birmingham Chinatown Business Association
Birmingham Rep is one of nine local arts organisations to receive funding from a new programme from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation.
Arts Council England Funded Creative Workshops At Chinese Community Centre Leading To A Stage Play By Playwright Ian Henery