Must-see entertainment in Birmingham

  • Electric Cinema

    Birmingham

    Topped by its art deco sign, this is the UK's oldest working cinema, operating since 1909. It screens mainly art-house films. Be waited upon in plush two…

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre

    Birmingham

    Founded in 1913, today theatre production company 'the Rep' has three performance spaces: the Main House; the more experimental Door; and a 300-seat…

  • Sunflower Lounge

    Birmingham

    This quirky little indie bar pairs a magnificent alternative soundtrack with a packed program of live gigs and DJ nights.

  • Symphony Hall

    Birmingham

    The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's official home is the 1991-built Symphony Hall. Renowned for its acoustics, it seats 2262 concertgoers. Shows…

  • Jam House

    Birmingham

    Pianist Jools Holland was the brains behind this moody, smart-casual music venue (dress accordingly). Acts range from jazz big bands to famous soul…

  • Hippodrome

    Birmingham

    Home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Hippodrome also hosts performances ranging from opera to contemporary dance, drama, musicals, pantomimes,…

  • O2 Academy

    Birmingham

    Birmingham's leading venue for big-name rockers and tribute bands as well as up-and-coming talent.

  • Villa Park

    Birmingham

    Aston Villa Football Club's 19th-century Villa Park is one of the country's largest stadiums. Behind-the-scenes tours show you the dressing rooms, tunnel…

  • National Exhibition Centre Genting Arena

    Birmingham

    At Birmingham's giant National Exhibition Centre (NEC) trade-fair complex, near Birmingham International Airport off the M42, the 15,700-capacity Genting…

  • Arena Birmingham

    Birmingham

    With a capacity of 15,800, this vast arena plays host to a huge variety of sports and acts – ranging from indoor rowing, athletics and ice skating to…

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