The Polar Express Train Ride 2026

The Polar Express Train Ride 2026

Tickets go on sale this weekend for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride which steams into Birmingham this Christmas Families and festive film fans can look forward to an enchanting Christmas adventure this winter as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns to Birmingham Moor Street Station for a memorable steam-hauled journey filled with seasonal magic. Departing on selected dates in November and December 2026, the experience invites passengers into cosy, lantern-lit carriages, where the world of the classic Christmas tale unfolds […]

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The Archers 75th Anniversary Live Tour

Venue: Symphony Hall, Centenary Square Birmingham, B1 2EA Date: Wednesday 9th September Time: 7.30pm Cast: Charles Collingwood, Ryan Kelly, Sunny Ormonde, Susie Riddell, Vanessa Nuttall, hosted by Angela Barnes Tickets: https://www.fane.co.uk/the-archers-live-at-75-tickets/birmingham-symphony-hall/2026-09-09-19-30 BBC Radio 4’s long-running drama ‘The Archers’ celebrates its 75th anniversary with a brand new live theatrical experience, inviting Birmingham audiences to experience the village of Ambridge as they’ve never seen – or indeed heard – it before. Touring from June to November 2026, this brand-new live production brings the beloved iconic radio drama out of […]

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Sleeping Beauty Pantomime December 2026

✨👑 Your dreams will come true at Birmingham Hippodrome next Christmas as the UK’s biggest regional pantomime presents Sleeping Beauty! Running from 19 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, this magical family spectacular will bring fairy-tale adventure, laugh-out-loud comedy, dazzling special effects and stunning sets and costumes direct from The London Palladium. Leading the cast are Birmingham panto favourite Matt Slack, returning for his 13th consecutive season, alongside the fabulous Rylan as the Diva of Dreams, Zoe Birkett, and Birmingham’s […]

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New MA Journalism Course at BCU

A newly accredited MA Journalism programme designed to equip aspiring journalists with the skills needed to succeed across today’s rapidly evolving media landscape has been launched by Birmingham City University (BCU). Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the course marks a significant milestone for the University, enhancing its reputation for delivering industry-relevant education and offering students a clear pathway into professional journalism. Building on BCU’s long-established strengths in media and journalism education, the MA Journalism […]

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