Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

Black History Month highlights across Birmingham

From a Benjamin Zephaniah Day to Sir Lenny Henry at Symphony Hall.

4 October 2026 · Source: Black History Month

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Iommi says new Black Sabbath farewell film is hard to watch

The film of the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park is out this month.

3 October 2026 · Source: Hits Radio

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Tony Iommi evening raises 15,000 pounds for young Birmingham musicians

The sold-out talk at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire funds the Tony Iommi Scholarship.

2 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham City University

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BCU students fill Snow Hill Square with Black History Month art

A free open-air exhibition celebrating Black culture runs throughout October.

1 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham City University

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Ikon opens hands-on ceramics show Break the Mould

Artists will make work in the gallery from 30 September, with workshops for visitors.

29 September 2026 · Source: Ikon Gallery

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100,000 people danced at Birmingham Weekender

The free August festival filled the Bullring, Victoria Square and New Street.

29 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham Hippodrome

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The Rep brings The Snowman and a new Turn of the Screw

A new puppet production of the Raymond Briggs classic opens on 20 October.

28 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham Rep

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Birmingham Literature Festival runs from 8 to 12 October

Sathnam Sanghera and Margaret Busby are among the writers on the programme.

28 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham Rep

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Black History Month launches in Birmingham tonight

The city's 35th programme is launched at Jamaya on Colmore Row.

28 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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CBSO's new season: Mahler, Beethoven and Star Wars

The orchestra opened with Mahler and the CBSO Chorus's 1,000th performance.

28 September 2026 · Source: CBSO