Rising Irish indie-folk trio Kingfishr are heading out for their biggest run of headline shows to date.

Kingfishr

O2 Academy Birmingham

Glam rockers Mud, featuring two of the four original members, are playing a handful of shows this winter – and they are coming to Sutton Coldfield Town Hall in November for an unforgettable night of 70s glam and nostalgia.

MUD – Live In Concert Plus Support.

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

Chrissy Costanza, the power-house front woman of Against The Current, tours with Gus Ross and Luke Eisner from VOILÀ, a trio whose chemistry in undeniable in their recent collaborative work, and an exciting new chapter in Chrissy Costanza’s career.

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Chrissy Costanza & VOILÀ

O2 Institute Birmingham

 The band play live shows, festivals and corporate events all over the country, from the far reaches of Scotland to the furthest points of the English coast.

Electromantics

86TVs tour their self-titled debut album, a record that fizzles and crackles with all the excitement and inventiveness of a group in their first flush of creativity. The sense of joy, ease and a feeling of openness between the band members is palpable throughout.

86TVs

At the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, Clara tiptoes downstairs and is swept away on an unforgettable magical journey…

At her parents’ lavish Christmas party, Clara is given a mysterious Nutcracker Doll. Once all the guests have left, she sneaks downstairs to find her present and comes face-to-face with the fearsome King Rat, ready to do battle with the Nutcracker and his band of toy soldiers. As soon as King Rat is vanquished, Clara is whisked away on a magical adventure with the Nutcracker, travelling through swirling snowflakes to an enchanting kingdom where she is transformed into the Sugar Plum Fairy.

The Nutcracker 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome

Join us for a heartwarming afternoon at the Cuppa Concert this November, specifically designed to bring joy and comfort to those living with dementia and their carers. Set for Friday, 22nd November 2024, at 2:00pm, this special event will take place at the CBSO Centre, promising an hour filled with familiar melodies and a welcoming, supportive environment.

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is proud to present this unique concert experience, featuring a small ensemble of our talented musicians. These Cuppa Concerts are crafted to be short and relaxed, allowing audience members to engage in the music in a way that feels most comfortable to them. Whether you wish to chat, move around, or sing and play along with the music, this event is designed to be fully inclusive and accommodating.

Understanding the importance of a bright and friendly atmosphere, we will keep the hall well-lit throughout the performance, deviating from the traditional dimmed auditorium setting. Our aim is to create a space where everyone can enjoy the beauty of music without any barriers.

After the concert, we invite you to stay and enjoy complimentary tea and cake with the musicians, fostering a sense of community and connection. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists behind the music and share stories with fellow attendees.

Tickets for this enriching experience are priced at £5, and we are pleased to offer complimentary carer's tickets with the use of code CUPPACARER at checkout. This concert is not included in our multi-buy discount, but we believe the value and impact of this event are beyond measure.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a truly special afternoon at the Cuppa Concert this November. Book your tickets now and join us in creating memorable moments through the power of music.

Cuppa Concert: November

CBSO Centre

Get ready to be transported back to the eighties with the ultimate tribute night featuring the premier Duran Duran tribute band, The Duran Duran Experience and LOVE distrACTION, the UK’s leading tribute to The Human League.

The Duran Duran Experience + Love Distraction (Human League Tribute)

After 10 billion streams, 12 million album sales, six UK #1 albums and two Platinum-certified US singles, The Script return with the release of their new album ‘Satellites’ on 16th August 2024. Announced alongside news of a UK and European arena tour, the single ‘Both Ways’ is out now.

The Script

Utilita Arena Birmingham

At her parents’ lavish Christmas party, Clara is given a mysterious Nutcracker Doll. Once all the guests have left, she sneaks downstairs to find her present and comes face-to-face with the fearsome King Rat, ready to do battle with the Nutcracker and his band of toy soldiers. As soon as King Rat is vanquished, Clara is whisked away on a magical adventure with the Nutcracker, travelling through swirling snowflakes to an enchanting kingdom where she is transformed into the Sugar Plum Fairy.

The Nutcracker

Join The Smyths as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic Smiths albums, The Smiths and Hatful of Hollow, that feature such classic tracks as “This Charming Man” “What Difference Does It Make?” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” and “How Soon Is Now”.

The Smyths

Following the release of a new single Solitude Of The Night Bus, and news of their forthcoming seventh album Pink Cactus Café, Courteeners have confirmed details of an autumn arena tour of the UK, with support from DMA’S and Mystery Jets. Courteeners recently played a massive headline show to 25,000 fans at Lytham Festival and play at TRSMT Festival this summer!

Courteeners

An exhilarating music show celebrating one of the world’s most gifted music icons and multi-grammy award winner, Chaka Khan.

Chaka – The Music Of Chaka Khan

Ireland’s The High Kings compromising of Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Paul O' Brien and Brian Dunphy, have held the position as the distinctive voice of Irish folk music across the world for the last 15 years. With a growing army of fans, they are famed for their enchanting harmonies and timeless melodies.

The High Kings

Joey plays the role of MC and producer with Brae on vocals, their performances are high energy, a blur of pinwheeling arms and legs and adrenaline-fuelled chaos with maximum crowd participation. 

Joey Valence & Brae

Casisdead

Scotland’s finest alt-rockers Twin Atlantic are back with their latest album, Meltdown on their own label, Staple Diet.

Twin Atlantic

Join us for an enchanting evening with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) as we present "The Music Makers" on Wednesday, 20th November 2024, at 7:30pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall, Birmingham. This special concert is a celebration of the art of making music, featuring an exceptional lineup of talent under the baton of Sofi Jeannin, with the distinguished Dame Sarah Connolly lending her mesmerizing mezzo-soprano voice to the performance.

The evening's programme is a tribute to the creators and performers of music, starting with Judith Weir’s "Music, Untangled," which draws inspiration from Scottish folk songs, and Nico Muhly’s "Friday Afternoons," a piece inventively written for children that follows in the footsteps of Britten’s example. Benjamin Britten's "The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra" offers a fascinating tour of the orchestra's sections and instruments, while Edward Elgar's "The Music Makers" includes quotes from his famous "Nimrod," creating a profound connection between the composer and the performers.

The concert will feature performances by the CBSO Chorus, CBSO Youth Chorus, and CBSO Children's Chorus, making it a truly collaborative effort showcasing the breadth and depth of musical talent across generations.

Tickets are priced between £26 and £62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for tickets priced over £15. We are pleased to offer a range of ways to save on your tickets, including multi-buy discounts and reduced prices for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients.

The concert is expected to last approximately 2 hours, with a 20-minute interval. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of music as brought to life by the CBSO and its choruses, led by the remarkable Sofi Jeannin and Dame Sarah Connolly. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable musical journey.

The Music Makers

The International Convention Centre

Japanese alternative metal band SiM head back on the road after the release of their 2023 album PLAYDEAD, a mix of heavy metal, ska, reggae and punk with rebellious lyrics and songs with attitude.

West Australian two-piece Old Mervs head to the UK for the first time with their breezy guitars and garage surf rock. 

Events in Birmingham this week

Kingfishr

O2 Academy Birmingham

MUD – Live In Concert Plu...

Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

Chrissy Costanza & VOILÀ

O2 Institute Birmingham

Electromantics

Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

86TVs

O2 Institute Birmingham

The Nutcracker 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome

Cuppa Concert: November

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

The Duran Duran Experienc...

O2 Academy Birmingham

The Script

Utilita Arena Birmingham

The Nutcracker

Birmingham Royal Ballet

The Smyths

O2 Academy Birmingham

Courteeners

Utilita Arena Birmingham

Chaka – The Music Of Chak...

Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

The High Kings

O2 Institute Birmingham

Joey Valence & Brae

O2 Institute Birmingham

Casisdead

O2 Institute Birmingham

Twin Atlantic

O2 Academy Birmingham

The Music Makers

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

SiM

O2 Institute Birmingham

Old Mervs

O2 Institute Birmingham