DARNELL COLE AND THE VIBE
‌‌MON 04 SEP | 19:30‌‌
Darnell "Big D" Cole is a California blues and soul musician from Southern California. Former frontman of Porcelain Hill, he's performed with the likes of Walter Trout and Iron Butterfly. He brings his debut album, Man of Soul to Wolverhampton as part of a UK tour. ‌‌
The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton | £10.00 adv.

LIVE AT THE LIBRARY: M. J. ARLIDGE
TUE 05 SEP | 18:00
M.J. Arlidge has worked in television for the last twenty years, specialising in high end drama production, including prime-time crime serials Silent Witness, Torn, The Little House and, most recently, the hit ITV show Innocent.
Wednesbury Library | Book tickets online - free/donations welcome

THE WOMAN IN BLACK
‌‌WED 06 - SAT 09 SEP | 14:30 mat. / 19:30‌‌
The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story returns to Wolverhampton direct from London’s West End, after an incredible 33 year run at the Fortune Theatre.‌‌
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre | From £15.00

VNR WOLVERHAMPTON SESSIONS
SAT 09 SEP | 21:00
Drum and bass label Violet Nights Records stops by in Wolves.
DIVE, Wolverhampton | £5.00

BLACK BRITISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: BOOK TOUR‌‌
SAT 09 - SUN 10 SEP‌‌
Featuring Courtney Daniella Boateng & Renee Kapuku, Maria Motunrayo Adebisi, Gaynor Linton, Onyi Nwabinell and Beth Suzanna. ‌‌
Wolverhampton Art Gallery | Free

HIMLEY HALL DINING CLUB
SAT 09 SEP | 12:00
DDC return to Himley Hall for their summer food festival tour!
Himley Hall, Dudley | £3.50

GRANNY'S ATTIC
Sat 09 SEP | 18:00
With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, this folk trio are going from strength to strength.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £16.00

THE GREEN FESTIVAL
SAT 09 SEP ~ 11:00
Expect plastic free goodies, lots of things to do inspired by nature, great food and of course beautiful eco vibes.
Stevens Park, Quarry Bank | Free

A CELEBRATION OF GLASS: PRIVATE VIEW
SAT 09 SEP | 19:00
The first of a new annual celebration of local glass making from the Stourbridge Glass Quarter. This exhibition showcases the works of six diverse makers.
General Office Gallery and Studios, Stourbridge

WAR OF THE WORLDS
WED 13 SEP | 19:30
The classic tale is restored to its authentic Victorian setting in this original one-man performance, scripted and performed by Jonathan Goodwin.
Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Wolverhampton | £20.00 booking essential

WEDNESBURY LITERATURE FESTIVAL: IAN BOTT
WED 13 SEP | 14:00
Author and local historian, Ian M. Bott re-examines his book, Black Country Murder. Some cases almost forgotten by the ravages of time; and most untold or unpublished since they were first sensationalised in newspapers at the time.
Wednesbury Library | Free/donations welcome

ACCOMPLICE
‌‌THU 14 - SAT 23 SEP | 19:30‌‌
The story begins in Dartmoor, England at the stylish weekend retreat of the affluent Derek and Janet Taylor, and both adultery and murder are in the air.‌‌
The Grange Playhouse, Walsall | £ tbc

JOSIE LONG: RE-ENCHANTMENT‌‌
FRI 15 SEP | 19:30‌‌
The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother returns with a show about the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland, and loving the world under difficult circumstances.‌‌
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £16.50

HERTIGAGE OPEN DAYS: COLLECTIONS STORE TOUR
SAT 16 SEP | 11:30 + 14:30
Led by Collections Curator, Julie Brown, you will see where and how our Collections are stored, and learn about aspects of the Collections Management process.
The New Art Gallery Walsall | Free, booking essential

COME AND MEET YUVI
SAT 16 SEP | 16:00
Yuvi will unveil a collection of originals and limited editions. Meet an artist like no other, and view this extraordinary exhibition.
Whitewall Galleries, Merry Hill | RSVP

BAZ LUHRMANN'S 'ELVIS' FILM & FOOD EXPERIENCE
SAT 16 SEP | 19:00
Dive into the life of “The King” in an outdoor covered marquee, where the magic of the big screen meets a gourmet treats from The Arts Cafe.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £17.00 inc. film+food

341 RECORDS PRESENTS PULSAR & GUESTS
SAT 16 SEP
With Homeschooling and Transistrrr.
DIVE, Wolverhampton | £5.00 adv. £8.00 otd.

LABYRYNTH
Sun 17 SEP | 15:30
Sixteen-year-old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie).
Wollaston Studio, Stourbridge Town Hall | £6.00 adults £4.50 children

SEPTEMBER MARKET
SUN 17 SEP | 12:00
Grab a pint and pizza while you browse the stalls of a variety of local independent businesses.
Green Duck Beer Co., Stourbridge | Free

PASTA! (POETS AND STROY TELLERS ASSEMBLE!)
TUE 19 SEP | 19:30
PASTA is an open mic night with a difference. Each month we ask peple to perform a piece they've written on a theme which was chosen at the previous event.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | Free

STOURBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL
WED 20 SEP - SUN 01 OCT
A Katie's Sectret Garden charity event with live music and comedy over three weeks. Featuring Martyn Joseph, Jess Silk, Fitz of Laughter, Man the Lifeboat, The Bushburys and more.
Katie Fitgerald's, Stourbridge | See website for tickets/info

WHEATUS
‌‌THU 21 SEP | 19:00‌‌
The independent six-piece band have been continuing their ongoing project of re-releasing their debut album (in a twenty-song expanded edition featuring “lost” songs from throughout the years) and creating content for their endlessly loyal fanbase on Patreon.‌‌
KK's Steelmill, Wolverhampton | £22.50

COMMUNITY IN THE ROUND
FRI 22 SEP |19:30
For one night only, three of the region’s top performers will be on stage together for the first time, at the same time.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £10.00

14/48 WOLVERHAMPTON
FRI 22 SEP + SAT 23 SEP | 19:00 + 21:30
The Wolverhampton satellite of “the world’s quickest theatre festival” in which 14 new plays are written, directed and performed within a 48-hour timespan.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | P.W.Y.F.

SEDGLEY BEER FESTIVAL
FRI 22 SEP | 17:00 + SAT 23 SEP | 12:00
Raise a glass for charity with 42 real ales, 10 ciders, gin bar, wine, refreshments and 7 live bands.
Jubilee Hall, Sedgley | £12.00 (inc. drinks and festival glass)

JUNGLE GATHERING
‌‌SAT 23 SEP | 15:00‌‌
This is arguably the UK's biggest jungle reunion, celebrating the golden era of jungle music with the very finest DJs and MCs for this gathering of the Legendary Amazon Kings Of The Jungle.‌‌
Hangar, Wolverhampton | £22.25

FIONA ALLEN - ON THE RUN
SAT 23 SEP | 20:00
Double Emmy Award winner and star of Smack the Pony Fiona Allen is touring her debut stand-up show.
Stourbridge Town Hall (Wollaston Studio) | £14.00

SATURDAY BOOKS: POETRY BREAKFAST
SAT 23 SEP | 09:30
This month’s feature act is Greg Leadbetter + open mic for audience members.
Brooke's Bar & Bistro, Dudley | £2.00

WOLVES DINING CLUB
SAT 29 SEP | 12:00
Part of the DDC summer tour.
Bantock House and Gardens, Wolverhampton | £3.50

THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE
TUE 26 SEP - SAT 30 SEP | 19:30 / 14:30 mat.
From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman, comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton | From £15.00

SHIVRAJ SINGH'S 'LOOPHOLE' FEAT. SOWETO KINCH
WED 27 SEP | 20:00
‘Loophole’ is joined by special guest saxophonist Soweto Kinch, who has been mentoring Shivraj as part of the Jazz Central Mentoring Programme for Jazz Midlands.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £15.00

WEDNESBURY LITERATURE FESTIVAL: FREYA BERRY
WED 27 SEP | 14:00
Freya Berry, author of The Dictator’s Wife, will be discussing her
spellbinding new gothic mystery novel, The Birdcage Library.
Wednesbury Library | Free/donations welcome

HEDDA (AFTER IBSEN)
THU 28 SEP | 19:30
Set in a Lynchian world of dream imagery, drama, bespoke sound design, music and chanteuse style singing; the iconic avant-garde performer David Hoyle is HEDDA in this one-person, cinematic theatre reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | £12.00

A LITTLE LIFE
THU 28 SEP | 18:30
Filmed live at the Savoy Theatre, London, during its West End run, this record-breaking and beautifully acted production of the million-copy bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara comes to the big screen for a limited time only.
The Light, Walsall | £14.95

STOURBRIDGE RECORD & MUSIC FAIR
SAT 30 SEP | 11:00
Traders selling records, CDs, tapes, posters, and other goodies, as well as a sister fair upstairs dedicated to non-record goodies such as art, gear, fashions and other cool stuff. Plus bar, street food, live DJs...
Stourbridge Town Hall | £2.00

PIANO AND PICNIC
‌‌SAT 30 SEP | 12:00‌‌
Settle down in the Victorian painting gallery and listen to songs and tunes played on their grand piano. Why not take a posh picnic to enjoy too!‌‌
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery | Free

BLAST OFF!
SAT 30 SEP | 22:00
Blast off! will return to The Halls for its 27th Anniversary this September.
The Halls, Wolverhampton | £10.00 + booking fee

IAN MCNABB
THU 05 OCT | 19:30
Previously the frontman of The Icicle Works, McNabb has since embarked on a solo career and performed with Ringo Starr, Neil Young/Crazy Horse, Mike Scott, and Danny Thompson of folk band Pentangle.
The Robin, Bilston | £17.60

‌HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT
‌‌FRI 06 OCT | 19:00‌‌
John Peel called HMHB “a national treasure” whatever that means! Maybe their song “National Shite Day” provides clues.  If you don’t know them, get googling and prepare to be amazed.‌‌
Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton | £23.00

TOM STADE
Fri 06 SEP + SAT 07 SEP | 19:15
Serially hilarious, Tom has wowed sell-out audiences across the UK for the past two decades and remains one of the most compelling and instinctive stand-ups around.
Bilston Town Hall | £20.50

RODDY RADIATION AND THE SKABILLY REBELS
SUN 08 OCT | 15:00
The legendary lead guitarist of The Specials brings a fusion of the driving rhythm of ska and the gritty hard edge of rockabilly and punk. With support from Year Zero.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £16.50

PETER HOOK AND THE LIGHT‌‌
THU 12 OCT |19:00‌‌
Playing both the Joy Division & New Order Substance albums in full to celebrate their 35th birthday.‌‌
KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton | £39.38

THOSE DAMN CROWS‌‌
FRI 13 OCT | 19:00‌‌
Those Damn Crows are a hard-hitting five piece rock band from Bridgend, South Wales. Performing all around the UK and playing at festivals such as Download Festival, Ramblin Man, Steelhouse, HRH, Giants Of Rock, Planet Rockstock, to name a few.‌‌
The Wulfrun at The Halls, Wolverhampton | £23.25

COBO: COMEDY SHUTDOWN
FRI 13 OCT | 18:45
COBO: Comedy Shutdown brings a Black History Month Special to a venue near you. Round up your friends & family for an uplifting night of laughter! Featuring Trixx, Loyiso Gola and Sikisa.
Bilston Town Hall | £19.80 (cash only bar)

AJAY SRIVASTAV‌‌
SAT 14 OCT | 20:00‌‌
The critically acclaimed musician reflects on the life and lessons learnt as a British born artist of Indian heritage,with uplifting songs of protest and change. A seasoned musician and performer, Ajay has worked with a variety of artists including Gregory Isaacs, DJ Ritu, Jah Wobble and Zakir Hussain.
Wollaston Studio, Stourbridge Town Hall | £12.00 adv. £15.00 otd.

ED BYRNE: TRAGEDY PLUS TIME‌‌
SAT 14 OCT | 19:30‌‌
One of the UK’s favourite TV household names returns to the stage with a brand new show as he heads to Edinburgh this summer and then on the road in autumn.‌‌
Walsall Arena and Arts Centre | £28.50

MATTHEW BOURNE'S ROMEO AND JULIET‌‌
SUN 17 - THU 21 OCT | 14:30 mat / 19:30‌‌
Matthew Bourne’s ROMEO AND JUILET gives Shakespeare’s timeless story of forbidden love a scintillating injection of raw passion and youthful vitality.‌‌
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre | From £19.50

PASTA! (POETS AND STROY TELLERS ASSEMBLE!)
TUE 17 OCT | 19:30
PASTA is an open mic night with a difference. Each month we ask peple to perform a piece they've written on a theme which was chosen at the previous event.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | Free

PHIL OKWEDY: THE GODS ARE ALL HERE
THU 19 OCT | 19:30
Sparked by the discovery of letters from his father in Nigeria to his mother in Wales, Phil Okwedy skilfully weaves myth, folktales and legends of the African diaspora, to create a compelling, funny and warm performance.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | £12.00

HEADSET
FRI 20 OCT | 19:30
Wearing technology that shows what happens to your body when you’re funny, Victoria Melody combines storytelling, stand-up, mischief and research to lift the curtain on both the brain, and the secret world of stand-up. It’s a celebration of our messy and disordered brains.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | £12.00

ROCKTOBER - CHARITY EVENT
FRI 20 OCT | 20:45 - SAT 21 OCT | 20:45
A charity event in aid of Ablewell Advice Walsall. A weekend of live music from bands such as Words May Differ, Slim and Blade, HiJack Hotel and more to be announced.
The Wheatsheaf, Walsall | tbc.

SHED SEVEN
THU 24 OCT | 19:00
Shed Seven emerged as one of the big hitters during the heyday of Britpop, their catalogue of classic singles leading to seven Top 20 hits. They will return with their first album in more than six years when they release A Matter of Time in January via Cooking Vinyl.
Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton | From £39.95

FAITH HEALER BY BRIAN FRIEL
TUE 24 OCT | 19:30
Frank Hardy has a gift.A gift of healing. Friel takes us on an extraordinary journey of shifting perspectives and uncertain memories. Directed by Michael Cabot.
Arena Thetare, Wolverhampton | £12.00

TOM DAVIS: UNDERDOG
‌‌THU 26 OCT | 19:00‌‌
Sweet, sweet soul Tom Davis is best known for hit shows King Gary, The Curse, Murder In Successville, Live At The Apollo and his hugely popular podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan. Embarking on his biggest tour to date with his brand new show, Tom will be exploring life as the longshot.‌‌
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre | £22.75

ROYAL BLOOD
‌‌THU 26 OCT | 19:00‌‌
Royal Blood ignite an epic summer ahead as they announce the September 8th release of their fourth album ‘Back To The Water Below’ and reveal a new headline tour set for October, including this show at The Civic. ‌‌
The Halls, Wolverhampton | From £44.00

NABIL ABDULRASHID: THE PURPLE PILL
THU 26 OCT | 20:00
Join the star of Live at the Apollo for this “unapologetically funny” (Telegraph) exploration of empathy, morality and political contradiction. A show about trying to be a good person while staying a badman.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £16.50

HOCUS POCUS
FRI 27 OCT | 19:30
Let this modern classic put a spell on you! (Also, there's free popcorn with every ticket).
Stourbridge Town Hall (Wollaston Studio) | £6.50

THE ONE LIKE JUDI LOVE
FRI 27 OCT | 20:00
Loose Women panellist and Taskmaster legend Judi is bringing her fresh, unapologetic and charismatic real talk to the Black Country. Expect unrelenting and hilarious anecdotes from Judi’s life!
The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton | £22.75 (limited availablity)

SUNGLASSES AFTER DARK
‌‌FRI 27 OCT | 20:00‌‌
Cancel all plans and dust off your floor-length black coat; this is a night of the very best in classic goth rock, post-punk, cold wave, industrial, dark wave, and 80s synth.‌‌
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00

METH CLUB 7 RECORD LAUNCH
FRI 27 OCT | 19:00
Meth Club 7 and friends (Scumbags) record launch party.
DIVE, Wolverhampton | £8.00 adv / £10.00 otd

ANYTHING GOES: SCARY SPECIAL
SAT 28 OCT | 20:00
Expect all of the halloween floor-fillers, horror movie bangers and anything else that vaguely related to the genre.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00

AN AMERICAN WAREWOLF IN LONDON
SAT 28 OCT | 21:30
Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists.
Stourbridge Town Hall (Wollaston Studio) | £6.50

M.R. JAMES' CASTING THE RUNES
SAT 28 OCT | 19:30
NeuNoir theatre presents this strange tale of the occult written by the acknowledged master of the supernatural, M.R. James.
Stourbridge Town Hall (Wollaston Studio) | £10.00

FREAKOUT PSYCH NIGHT
SAT 28 OCT | 17:00
Join Berlin DJs MaryCherry, Birmingham DJ Ben Drummond and FreakOut host Callum Gallagher as they play a mix of 60s, psych, Eurogroove, Krautrock and more.
The Clarendon Hotel Pub, Wolverhampton | £3.00

THE HALLOWEEN BOWIE BALL
SAT 28 OCT | 20:00
Calling all Scary Monsters and Super Creeps to a Halloween celebration of all things Bowie.
North Street Social, Wolverhampton | £10.00

SPACE - 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR AND MORE‌‌
SAT 28 OCT | 19:30‌‌
Demon Records/BBC Music will be releasing both Spiders and Tin Planet albums on coloured vinyl to celebrate the 25th Anniversaries of the records first release in the UK. The band will be commencing a UK tour performing a full set taken from both albums live for the first time in the bands history. ‌‌
Newhampton Arts Centre | £20.00

BACK2HOUSE PRESENTS HOUSE ACROSS THE DECADES 6
‌‌SAT 28 OCT | 19:00‌‌
A night of pure house music indulgence, taking you on an unforgettable journey from house roots to present day. ‌‌
Benjamin's Banqueting Suites, Halesowen | From £11.25

OUTDOOR CINEMA: THE LOST BOYS
SUN 29 OCT | 19:15
Grab your blankets and get ready for a spooky night under the stars with a screening of this 1987 cult-classic.
Wolverhampton Racecourse | £14.00 adult, £9.00 child

THE DELRAY ROCKETS
‌‌SUN 29 OCT | 14:00‌‌
The Delray Rockets are back for a fun afternoon of fuel injected Rockabilly.‌‌
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £8.00

THE DEAD SOUTH
SAT 04 OCT | 19:00
With banjo, mandolin, cello and guitar, The Dead South certainly look the part of bluegrass traditionalists, but with a global following sparked by YouTube, early success in German rock clubs and now, sold out shows at iconic venues in many continents, this is no country for old-time string purists.
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | From £32.00

LIVE AT THE CIVIC: WITH OMID DJALILI
SAT 04 NOV | 20:00
Intelligent, always provocative, entertaining, Omid’s legendary stand-up performances are a captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood films to television and the West End stage. With Stephen Bailey, Jack Gleadow and Wayne Beese (MC).
Brierley Hill Civic | £24.20

GRAND VALISE PLUS REWIND POSTERS
SAT 04 NOV | 20:00
Everyone's favourite love-filled synthpop pioneers from the heart of the Black Country burst into the upstairs room for an evening of deluxe GV fun!
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £7.00

STORY BAZAAR: SHORT SHORTS
SUN 05 NOV | 19:00
Incredible, thoughtful, moving and eerie traditional tales for adults.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £8.00

ARI HOENIG TRIO - JAZZ AT NAC
WED 08 NOV | 20:00
Ari Hoenig is a ground-breaking drummer, composer and educator who has become one of the most significant and influential voices in the jazz and drumming world over the last two decades.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £17.50

BUTCHERED
THU 09 NOV | 19:30
Welcome to the kitchen where dreams come to die. After working in a basement kitchen for as long as they can remember, Master Sausage only knows one thing. Eat, sleep, sausage, repeat.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | £12.00

RICH HALL: SHOT FROM CANNONS
FRI 10 NOV | 20:00
Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly.
Walsall Arena | £18.00

FRANKENSTEIN: A MONSTER IN PARIS
SAT 11 NOV - SAT 18 NOV | 19:30
The monster is dead. It died in the fire that destroyed half of Castle Frankenstein. Victor and his family flee to Paris where a series of grisly murders have started to occur.
Oldbury REP | £10.00

STUDIO 61 PRESENTS: PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK
TUE 14 NOV - THU 16 NOV | 19:30
Australian schoolgirls and their tutor go missing, last seen heading
towards the beckoning Rock. Tom Wright's chilling adaptation of Joan Lindsay's classic novel.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £10.00

PENGUIN CAFE‌‌
WED 15 NOV | 19:00‌‌
Avant-pop from musician, composer, and producer Arthur Jeffes and his Penguin Cafe ensemble, performing music from their much-anticipated new album Rain Before Seven (out 7 July via Erased Tapes) and back catalogue favourites.‌‌
The Wulfrun at The Halls, Wolverhampton | £30.15

HEAVEN 17‌‌
FRI 17 NOV | 19:00‌‌
Sheffieldpost-punk band Heaven 17 are touring in celebration of their acclaimed 2nd album The Luxury Gap from 1983.  40 years later, the album's sly, post-modern critique of modern society has never sounded so resonant, nor been so necessary.‌‌
The Wulfrun at The Halls, Wolverhampton | £34.25

GARY DELANEY: GARY IN PUNDERLAND‌‌
TUE 21 NOV + WED 22 NOV | 19:30‌‌
Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! (Extra date added)‌‌
The Robin, Bilston | £23.10

STITCHED
FRI 24 NOV | 19:00
Black Country Metalcore crew Stitched return to Wolverhampton for the first time in over a year for a hometown (close enough) show.
Dive, Wolverhampton | £6.00 adv. £8.00 otd.

‌DAVE GORMAN: POWERPOINT TO THE PEOPLE‌‌
THU 30 NOV | 19:30‌‌
The man behind Dave's hit TV show Modern Life is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure stops by on the final leg of his tour. ‌
Dudley Town Hall | £27.50

PASTA! (POETS AND STROY TELLERS ASSEMBLE!)
TUE 05 DEC | 19:30
PASTA is an open mic night with a difference. Each month we ask peple to perform a piece they've written on a theme which was chosen at the previous event.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | Free

GHOST STORIES FOR CHRISTMAS
TUE 05 DEC | 19:30
Huddle closer to the fireplace and keep away from the shadows, for who knows what might be lurking just out of sight? An amusingly chilling way to usher in this special time of year!
Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Wolverhampton | £20.00 booking essential

THE CHARLATANS‌‌
FRI 08 DEC | 19:00‌‌
The Charlatans remain one of the most brilliant live acts around, a finely honed musical powerhouse. Their back catalogue is a non-stop jukebox of indie rock’s greatest hits.‌‌
The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | From £42.00

LEVELLERS‌‌
SAT 09 DEC | 19:00‌‌
Brighton folk-rock band Levellers, plus special guests Ned's Atomic Dustbin and Steve Lamacq, are coming to Wolverhampton this December.‌‌
The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | Check for tickets

SUEDE‌‌
WED 13 DEC | 19:00‌‌
Suede’s sold-out headline tour has seen universal acclaim from media and fans, described as "one of the finest live bands on the planet right now" by Under The Radar whilst the Scotsman confirm, “Suede remain a mean live machine”.‌‌
The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | From £36.00

STEVE MASON PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
THU 14 DEC | 19:30
The Beta Band frontman stops by after the recent release of his 5th solo album, Brothers and Sisters.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £25.00

DARK TALES IN WINTER 2023
WED 13 DEC - FRI 15 DEC | 19:30
In the midst of winter, the Arena Theatre and Beautiful Shadows bring you two chilling, classic tales adapted for the stage by a contemporary playwright and brought to life by talented performers.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | £12.00

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE
‌‌FRI 15 DEC | 19:00‌‌
OCS remain one of the most successful -and most loved- bands of the modern era. Having spent six years fine-tuning their sound, they lit up the Britpop party, chalking up three Top 5 albums and a run of 9 successive Top 2 singles. ‌‌
The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | From £38.00

BAD MANNERS
Wed 27 DEC | 19:00
Buster Bloodvessel and co. continue to give a crackin' good show of aggressive and highly danceable good-time ska.
KK's Steelmill, Wolverhampton | £22.00

COBO: COMEDY SHUTDOWN
SAT 30 DEC | 19:00
COBO: Comedy Shutdown brings a Christmas Special to our doorstep. If you’ve never been to one of these nights before then get ready for an evening of rip-roaring, back slapping belly laughs!
Bilston Town Hall | £22.00

GUZ KHAN: LIVE
THU 18 JAN | 19:30
This loveable, funny guy is known for bringing his big-screen persona and BAFTA-nominated hilarity to the stand-up stage. Guz is the creator and star of BBC’s Man Like Mobeen, alongside numerous television appearances.
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton | From £21.75

STEWART LEE - BASIC LEE
SUN 28 JAN | 19:30
One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee. ‘The world’s greatest living stand-up’ (The Times).
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton | £28.00

BOWLING FOR SOUP
FRI 16 FEB | 19:00
With their thirty year anniversary as a band on the horizon in 2024, Texas’ favourite punk rock export Bowling For Soup continue to grow their global fanbase and expand their success year on year.
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | £38.00

2:22: A GHOST STORY
TUE 20 FEB - SAT 24 FEB | 19:30 + sat.mat. 14:30
Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller comes fresh from record-breaking seasons at four West End theatres with a host of acclaimed star performances.
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton | £15.00-£44.50

BRIAN BILSTON
FRI 08 MAR | 19:00
Brian Bilston will be at The Wulfrun at The Halls in March 2024.
The Wulfrun, Wolverhampton |  £26.00 - £29.00

PROFESSOR BRIAN COX: HORIZONS
SAT 09 MAR | 18:30
Horizons has taken over 250,000 people across three continents on a dazzling journey. Using state of the art screen technology, venues across the world have been filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and the latest theories of the origin of the Universe.
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | £46.70

DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE
FRIDAY 15 MAR | 19:00
Dr John Cooper Clarke brings his Celebrating 75 years of Dr John Cooper Clarke Tour to Wolverhampton in March 2024.
Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton | From £29.00

THE HIVES
SAT 30 MAR | 19:00
While it has been over ten years since the Swedish band’s last album, 2012’s Lex Hives, anyone fearing they have fallen into the ageing rock cliche of an act touring on past glories can rest easy.
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | £41.10

LIFE OF PI
MON 22 APR - SAT 27 APR | 19:30, 14:30 mat.
Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best New Play. After conquering the West End and Broadway, the five-star ‘theatrical phenomenon’ (Telegraph) embarks on its biggest adventure yet.
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton | From £19.50

CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: YONKS!
FRI 03 MAY |20:00
You might have seen him on Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "overnight success" - even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks!
Walsall Arena and Arts Centre | £23.50

PAUL FOOT: DISSOLVE
WED 25 MAY | 20:00
Multi-award-winning and trail-blazing comedian, Paul Foot, is back on tour with Dissolve, his most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £16.00

TOM ALLEN: COMPLETELY
THU 23 MAY | 20:00
The household name with his signature acerbic wit and riotous storytelling, is eager to get your opinions on his vegetable patch and delve into the protocol of inviting friends with children for dinner.
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton | From £15.75 limited availablity