Birmingham's Best Places to Visit in 2026
Discover Birmingham's dynamic cultural scene for 2026. Explore historic canals, Michelin-starred dining, the Jewellery Quarter, and world-class art. Plan your visit today.
Discover Birmingham's dynamic cultural scene for 2026. Explore historic canals, Michelin-starred dining, the Jewellery Quarter, and world-class art. Plan your visit today.
Plan your theatre year with our guide to major musicals, concerts and family shows coming to Birmingham in 2026, including Les Misérables and Mamma Mia!
Plan your perfect New Year's Eve in Birmingham with our guide to six major ticketed events, from themed balls to massive festival-style parties. Find venues, music, and prices for 2025.
Alfred Works, a massive 17,500 sq ft food hall, is coming to Digbeth's Custard Factory in 2026. Discover the first three vendors bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and Eritrean cuisine to Birmingham.
Discover 11 fantastic winter dog walks in Birmingham, featuring parks, hills, and woodlands perfect for family outings. Find your new favourite spot today!
The story of Birmingham's Golden Eagle pub, a legendary rock and disco venue stripped by patrons in 1984, now a car park. A new student block plan was recently refused. Discover the history.
Step back to 1997 Birmingham. See the city's tribute to Diana, iconic concerts from Ozzy to Oasis, and sporting triumphs. Explore 24 archive photos showing a world before smartphones.
Experience magical candlelight concerts at St Paul's Church in Birmingham this festive season. Discover performances of Christmas classics, Vivaldi, and The Wizard of Oz. Book tickets now.
Discover the 10 best new restaurants set to open in and around Birmingham in 2026, from high-end Greek cuisine to a London sushi favourite. Plan your culinary adventures now.
Experts warn button batteries in toys and festive items can be fatal if swallowed. Hospital admissions have doubled in a decade. Learn the critical safety steps.
Birmingham Hospice is opening a new community cafe, Hive In The Park, in the historic Rookery House in Erdington in early 2026. The 'warm and welcoming' space will offer cheap food and drink. Read more and find out how to volunteer.
Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
Discover the 16 most desirable streets in Birmingham for 2026, as chosen by local readers and writers. Find your perfect neighbourhood in Brum.
Birmingham City Council is installing average speed cameras on six new routes in 2026, expanding enforcement across the city. Drivers urged to stick to limits to save lives.
Explore the festive history of Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre through decades of Christmas photos, from royal openings to today's retail buzz. A Brummie holiday essential.
Over 30 firefighters battled a significant blaze in a derelict Birmingham factory. Six crews attended the scene on Barr Street. Read the latest updates on the incident.
Discover BirminghamLive's ultimate foodie guide for 2026, featuring 26 essential restaurants from cheap bites to luxury dining. Get the list and sign up for weekly food news.
A major fire broke out at a derelict three-storey building on Barr Street, Birmingham. Road closures are in place as multiple fire crews tackle the blaze. Avoid the area.
Local mortgage experts reveal the seven best neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.
Time is running out to experience Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025. The festive attraction departs on Christmas Eve. Discover what's still on offer for your last-minute visit.
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.
A devastating fire ripped through the G Simmons & Sons pork scratchings factory in Bloxwich. The family-run business vows to rebuild. Read the latest updates.
A 19th-century former printworks in Leamington Spa has been transformed into a stunning New York-style loft apartment, now renting for £6,000 per month. Discover its incredible hidden features.
Birmingham City Council enforces new 30mph limits on over 25 key routes, including Bristol Road and Hagley Road West, as part of a major road safety drive. Learn the full list and locations of new speed cameras.
A 19th-century ex-factory in Leamington Spa looks abandoned but conceals a stunning 4,200 sq ft luxury apartment with four bedrooms. Discover the incredible transformation inside.
Birmingham's Digbeth is set for a major boost with a giant food hall, a revived pub, and a doubling of a key music venue's capacity. Discover all the new developments.
A top mechanic urges UK drivers to disable stop-start systems to prevent costly engine wear. Discover the secret dashboard button and why owners are furious.
Brummies, test your knowledge! Can you identify this iconic Birmingham street from 15 pictures? It's famed for its top bars and restaurants. Watch the video and send your guess.
A gang of four has been convicted for running a sophisticated £500k illegal tobacco factory in Birmingham, defrauding the public revenue of an estimated £4 million. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police uncover a massive cannabis factory in Birmingham, seizing over 9,000 plants valued at £9.5m. Five men arrested. Read the full story.