Arts & culture

World class. Cutting edge. Definitive collection. Rave review. Across the cultural spectrum, the adjectives might vary, but the critical view is consistent. Birmingham has the most compelling and eclectic arts scene.

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Festivals & Events

Birmingham loves to celebrate the best in the arts, music and culture, that’s why we have so many events and festivals throughout the year.Click to read more

Art Galleries

The walls of our galleries bring you some of the finest art ever seen. From the old masters to the most controversial of the contemporary.Click to read more

Birmingham Royal Ballet

The Birmingham Royal Ballet (formerly Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet) leads the world in the creation of new and innovative popular ballets. And it’s ours.Click to read more

Cinema

Blockbuster or art house. Popcorn munchers and serious buffs are all catered for; from the quaint Electric Cinema to multiplex galore.Click to read more

Close by

There’s no better base to explore Midlands culture; including Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon.Click to read more

Dance & ballet

We’ve all sorts of dance in Birmingham from ballet to cultural to contemporary - with the rich variety celebrated in our DanceXchange festival.Click to read more

Heritage

Although best known as the Victorian ‘workshop of the world’, Birmingham has a rich heritage dating back to the Middle Ages.Click to read more

Music

You name it, we play it. With so many venues the world’s best in classical, pop, rock, jazz and folk all head for Birmingham.Click to read more

Theatre

We raise the curtain all over town. From West End musicals at the Birmingham Hippodrome to new writing at The Rep.Click to read more

Further reading

• Request a copy of the Area Culture Guide
  
• Download the Area Culture Birmingham
  
• View the Area Culture Guide Birmingham
  
• What's On
  
• Art Galleries
• City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  
• Birmingham Heritage Forum
  

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