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Digbeth, gigs, clubs and the Friday plan.

Christmas in Birmingham 2026: the market, the rink, panto and carols

The Frankfurt market on Victoria Square and New Street from Thursday 5 November, skating under the big wheel in Centenary Square, Rylan and Matt Slack in the Hippodrome panto and a CBSO Christmas Party at Symphony Hall. Your Birmingham Christmas, with dates.

30 October 2026·4 min read

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Live music venues in Birmingham, from the arena to the back room

An arena for 15,800, a 2,262-seat concert hall the Queen opened, the Town Hall where Elijah had its premiere and the Kings Heath pub where UB40 played their first gig. Birmingham's live music venues, biggest to smallest.

16 October 2026·4 min read

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Digbeth nightlife: a guide to a night out in B5 and B9

A 1908 mission hall turned four-room gig venue, a music hall and club on Lower Trinity Street, a warehouse with five rooms under the viaduct and crazy golf at the Custard Factory. Where to go out in Digbeth.

4 October 2026·4 min read