Culture News & Updates
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is throwing down the gauntlet to the consumer age – with a unique exhibition from internationally renowned artist Michael Pinsky.
Birmingham’s dance and culinary scenes will come together for a special fundraising event at Elmhurst Ballet School.
Walsall Council is delighted to announce the opening of Ten.8 afterimage, a major new exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall, produced in partnership with International Curators Forum (ICF), running from 1 May to 13 September 2026. Admission is free
- 22nd May 2026
Two Birmingham City University (BCU) students could soon see their work reach readers around the world after landing a live brief with children’s publisher Booktime.
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum’s digital coordinator, will be speaking as part of this year’s Pint of Science festival.
- 11th May 2026
Elmhurst Ballet School has announced a Summer Gala where Birmingham’s dance and culinary scenes will come together for a special fundraising event.
- 7th May 2026
Altrium of The Crossing Community Art Galley, St Paul`s Church, Darwall Street, Walsall WS1 1DA
Elmhurst Ballet School has invited adult dancers to step into a unique experience with its Silver Swans summer retreat.
- 29th April 2026
Birmingham Museums is set to unveil the first major solo exhibition of art by comedian Joe Lycett – celebrating nostalgia, grief and loss.
- 24th April 2026
Colmore Life has announced the return of the Birmingham Open competition, the popular open-call competition and exhibition supporting emerging artists.