Forum Birmingham was one of Birmingham’s leading live music venues until it sadly closed permanently in April, thanks to the building’s landlords. Luckily, its spiritual successor, Forum Digbeth, opened later this summer at the former Roller Jam site in Digbeth. Now, it’s already embarking on a new era with a major expansion.
Forum Digbeth has announced the addition of a brand-new adjoining warehouse space, The Annexe. The planned acquisition and redevelopment of this adjacent warehouse will allow for large-scale live music, club events, and immersive experiences in the city—doubling the venue’s capacity from 2,000 to 4,000.
The Annexe will officially open its doors on December 20 with Cru2, followed by DnB Allstars’ massive New Year’s Eve celebration. More shows are pencilled for 2026 with Live Nation, Louder and Bongo Bingo all on board. This expansion opens the door to bigger, more ambitious shows for artists and promoters in Birmingham.
“Forum Digbeth has that raw, industrial energy you just can’t fake, and The Annexe builds perfectly on that vibe. It’s the kind of space that artists and fans feed off – it’s built for proper live moments. Birmingham’s scene has been crying out for somewhere like this, and we’re hyped to help break it in.” – Louder
“The Annexe lets us deliver the scale, production and atmosphere that major artists and promoters are demanding from Birmingham. We’re doubling capacity because the city is ready for it; the audience is here, the ambition is here, and we’re committed to leading from the front.” – Billy Chauhan, Global Venues
“Forum Digbeth is a fantastic new venue that the Midlands massive go mad for each and every weekend. It’s got world-class staff, sound and production which raises Bongo’s Bingo to a whole new level, augmenting the experience for everyone in this boundary-pushing space for the city. The Christmas season is going to be wild and we’re all hyped for 2026 at Forum Digbeth.” – Bongo’s Bingo
To keep up to date with announcements on The Annexe, you can sign up via the Forum website here.