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Fabio & Grooverider To Headline Mostly Jazz 2026 In Birmingham’s ‘Hidden Oasis’ As First Wave Of Artists Announced – Here’s How To Get Tickets Before They Sell Out

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Fabio & Grooverider To Headline Mostly Jazz 2026 In Birmingham’s ‘Hidden Oasis’ As First Wave Of Artists Announced – Here’s How To Get Tickets Before They Sell Out

Held every year in a hidden 11-acre woodland oasis, Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival has grown into one of the UK’s most diverse, vibrant festivals. The feel-good…

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This Hit Star Wars Burlesque Parody With Sultry Stormtroopers And A Bodacious Boba Fett Is Now Open In Birmingham For A Limited Time Only

feverup · September 7, 2020 Embark on an intoxicating trip to a galaxy, far, far away – where Darth Vader slut drops in a glossy catsuit…
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These Candlelight Concerts In Birmingham 2026 Cover Mozart, Coldplay And Bollywood Scores In A Magical Setting

The city’s most atmospheric venues are transformed into sanctuaries where thousands of candles create an enchanting backdrop for musical discovery.
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The Show Must (And Will) Go On At This Epic Candlelight Tribute To Queen

Feeling under pressure? Want to break free from the shackles of a stressful work week? This is the answer.
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Birmingham Light Festival Has Announced Its Full Glowing Programme For February – Including A Fire-Breathing Organ, Heart-Shaped Mirror Ball, And Giant Game Of Musical Statues
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17 Fabulous Things To Do In Birmingham This February – From A Dazzling Light Festival To The ‘Year Of The Horse’ Celebrations

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‘The Canals Are Many, But They Are Dirty’: Birmingham Handed An Honest ‘Middling’ Review, With Plenty Of Home Truths

The truth can be a bitter pill to swallow, but couldn’t you sugarcoat it a little? We all know that Birmingham’s days as the “workshop of the world”…
January 16, 2026

Caledonian Sleeper Has Made Its Historic First Departure From Birmingham To The Scottish Highlands

One of the world’s most iconic train services, the Caldonian Sleeper, safely arrived in the Scottish Highlands this morning. A major milestone in its history, its first-ever service…
January 15, 2026

Mobile Phones Are Banned At This Immersive Speakeasy Launching In Birmingham This February

While alcohol was technically banned during the US Prohibition era, if you knew where to look, you could find it. Speakeasies boomed during these clandestine times, but had…
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BBC Is Inviting Young People To Step Behind-The-Scenes Of Its Hit TV Shows In Birmingham – Take On A ‘The Traitors’ Mission, ‘Race Across The World’ Challenge, Or Star In An ‘EastEnders’ Scene
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Fathers Will Get Paternity Leave From Day One Under New UK Employment Law – Thousands Of Parents To Benefit From April 2026

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12 Of The Most Remarkable Museums In Birmingham That Are Either Completely Free Or Won’t Leave You Feeling ‘Short-Changed’ – From A Time-Capsule Factory To Birmingham’s Most Macabre Industry

Whether money’s tight or not, you shouldn’t ever be stuck for things to do in Birmingham. There’s excitement all over the city, especially at these brilliant museums—many of…
‘It Only Exists Because Of Birmingham’: The Iconic Murder Mystery Board Game Invented During WWII

Be it boredom or fear, when the WWII air raids hit Birmingham, Anthony E. Pratt and his wife, Elva, kept themselves busy by inventing a board game. They…
You Can Visit Jude Bellingham’s Hometown Via Europe’s Shortest Railway Line – It’s Less Than A Mile Long And Takes 3 Minutes

To many, Jude Bellingham is a Brummie icon, but he is not even from Birmingham at all. Sure, he’s a former Birmingham City player, but the Real Madrid midfielder is actually from…
The Terrifying, 40-Year-Old Legend Of A ‘Black-Eyed Child’ Said To Haunt This Forest Near Birmingham – And Here’s How To Go Ghost Hunting For It Yourself

Picture this: You’re alone in the woods. You find a young girl crying. To comfort her, you reach out, but when she turns around, she has completely black eyes.

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