Culture News & Updates
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.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is celebrating the win of the most prestigious award in UK Pantomime. Taking the top accolade, Best Pantomime Over 950 Seats at the UK Pantomime awards.
- 20th April 2026
B:Music, the Birmingham-based music charity behind Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has unveiled its Summer 2026 programme.