‌BIRMINGHAM, SANDWELL AND WEST SIDE JAZZ FESTIVAL
‌‌SAT 15 - MON 24 JUL ‌‌
Free jazz and blues performances, talks, workshops and film showings, taking place at 87 venues across Birmingham and the West Midlands including Wednesbury, West Bromwich and Tipton. ‌‌
Multiple venues | Free admission

THIS IS OUR LOVE AND IT KNOWS NO DIVISION
FROM WED 19 JUL
Curated by artists and football fans Ewan Johnston and Dion Kitson, the exhibition features contemporary works made in response to ‘the beautiful game’, exploring current topical themes such as football culture and its relationship to politics.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery | Free admission

‌ANGELS AND DEMONS‌‌
THU 20 JUL | 18:00‌‌
Join Professor Black at St Michaels Church as he looks at the history of angels and demons and why the continue to fascinate us.‌‌
St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill | Free

‌WORD OF MOUTH
‌‌FRI 21 JUL | 19:30‌‌
Let DJ Stuart Ojelay and friends take you to a higher place with the sounds of the summer with their summer extravaganza.‌‌
Red by Night, Brierley Hill | £ tbc

BEAUTIFUL ONES‌‌
FRI 21 JUL | 19:00‌‌
Join DJ Calum Gallagher who will be playing glam rock, Britpop, indie, punk, new wave and more. ‌‌
The Clarendon Hotel Pub, Wolverhampton | Free entry

HAPPENSTANCE - ANNETTE PUGH (PREVIEW)
FRI 21 JUL | 18:00
An exhibition of newly commissioned oil paintings which explore traces of human presence in the landscape and the often-emotional connection we have with unpopulated places.
New Art Gallery Walsall | Free

LIVE & PICKING 10th ANNIVERSARY
FRI 21 JUL | 20:00
Marking an exciting decade of bi-monthly showcases, Live & Picking have supported and featured the brightest young talents in the region.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £5.00

NT LIVE: FLEABAG
FRI 21 JUL | 19:30
Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | £12.00

EAST END FASHIONISTAS
Sat 22 JUL | 19:00
An exhibition of street portraits by Anthony Webb. Photographs of London's East End self-fashioned individuals who dared to be different.
General Office Gallery, Stourbridge | Free

MICROWORLD WOLVES: A DIGITAL ADVENTURE
‌‌SAT 22 JUL
Microworlds are immersive spaces filled with digital creatures. The creatures respond to each other and the audience. Sensors in the space create an engaging and intuitive environment. Microworlds are digital ecosystems with cascades of actions and reactions.‌‌
Wolverhampton Art Gallery | £3.00

PRESSURE COOKER: SOUP PTVI! AMBIE DREW SOLO SHOW‌‌
SAT 22 JUL | 18:00‌‌, SUN 23 JUL + SAT 29 JUL | 14:00‌‌
Exploring themes of power, control, and symbolism, while also challenging societal expectations around femininity and womanhood. The works highlight the absurdity and contradictions of our consumer-driven culture and the role of the individual within society.‌‌
Asylum Art Gallery and Studios, Wolverhampton | Free

STOURBRIDGE PRIDE
‌‌SAT 22 JUL | 16:00‌‌
Stourbridge Pride 2023 will feature our usual cornucopia of drag, music and poetry but this year we also have photographic and art exhibitions from last years event, documenting the stories of artists and performers.‌‌
Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge | £7.50

SANDWELL AND BIRMINGHAM MELA‌‌
SAT 22 JUL - SUN 23 JUL‌‌
Spotify presents the biggest South Asian music festival in Europe. Music, dance, food,  arts and crafts bring you the sights, sounds and spicy aromas of South Asia. With some of the biggest names from the overseas entertainment scene with home-grown talent from across UK.‌‌
Victoria Park, Smethwick | From £2.25

JOOLS HOLLAND
‌‌SUN 23 JUL | 19:30‌‌
The 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features, at its helm, former Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis, with special guests Pauline Black & Gaps Hendrickson from The Selecter and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka.‌‌
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre | From £24.75 (limited availability)

HIMLEY HALL DINING CLUB
‌‌SUN 23 JUL | 12:00‌‌
Digbeth Dining Club are back in Dudley for another pop-up food festival. They'll be bringing their usual mixture of award-winning and all-star street food combined with a range of specialist gin, prosecco, cocktail and craft beer bars.‌‌
Himley Hall, Dudley | £3.50

PAUL SINHA & JO CAULFIELD: WORK IN PROGRESS
‌‌SUN 23 JUL | 15:00‌‌
Paul Sinha & Jo Caulfield preview their new shows a week before taking them up to Scotland for the Edinburgh Festival 2023. Paul's Fringe show last year was described as "a seriously impressive show" by Chortle. Jo is a regular on TV and radio, appearing on Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week and more. ‌‌
Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge | £13.20

DIVE PUNK PRESENTS
FRI 28 JUL | 19:00
New to modern punk night.
DIVE, Wolverhampton | Free

LUISA OMIELAN: WORK IN PROGRESS
‌‌FRI 28 JUL | 19:00‌‌
Luisa Omielan created her own genre of comedy and her work has had a massive influence on the comedy landscape in the UK. She is presenting two one-hour shows, Bitter and God is a Woman (a musical described as "the female Book of Mormon, in its infant stage") ahead of Edinburgh 2023. ‌‌
Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge | £11.00

SHAPE AND FORM DRAWING WORKSHOP
‌‌SAT 29 JUL | 12:30‌‌
A 2 hour introductory class to shape and form, how to use it to improve your drawing skills and break down objects into simple forms.‌‌
Asylum Art Gallery and Studios, Wolverhampton | £10

BLACK COUNTRY FOLK FESTIVAL‌‌
SAT 29 - SUN 30 JUL ‌‌
The Black Country Folk Festival combines the talents of some of the Black Country’s most successful independent artists of the last ten years. Line-up includes Man the Lifeboats, Attila the Stockbroker, Joe Solo, Jess Silk and Alex Ohm. Camping available. ‌‌
Himley Hall, Dudley | Day from £11, w/e £33

DIVE: CHEAP THRILLS
SAT 29 JUL | 22:00
BritPop, Madchester and 60's.
DIVE, Wolverhampton | £3.00 otd

MONKISH
Sat 29 JUL | 19:30
The London caberet-punksters stop by as part of their summer UK tour. Joining them shall be Mistakes Worth Making and Year Zero.
The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton | £8.00

VEGAN MARKET
‌‌SUN 30 JUL | 10:30‌‌
Bringing together a huge variety of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, sustainable chandlers, local artists, zero-waste champions, environmental charities and loads more. ‌‌
City Market, Wolverhampton | Free

OPEN AIR CINEMA: JAWS
‌‌FRI 04 AUG | 19:30
‌‌Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water....‌‌
Courtyard, Dudley Castle | £12.50 / £15.00 otd.

ANOMALY SUMMER OF LOVE FESTIVAL
‌‌SAT 05 - SUN 06 AUG | 12:00‌‌
Fun-filled Trance festivities with two stages across two days. Trance, Progressive, Techno, Hard House and Dance Anthems. ‌‌
Sandwell Valley Country Park, West Bromwich | day £44.25, w/e £82.75

OPEN AIR CINEMA: THE WICKER MAN‌‌
SAT 05 AUG | 19:30‌‌
What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most revered horror films of all time?‌‌
Castle Courtyard, Dudley Castle | £12.50 / £15.00 otd.

PRESSURE COOKER: SOUP PTVI! MOLLY CLEAVER SOLO SHOW‌‌
SAT 05 AUG | 18:00‌‌, SUN 06 AUG + SAT 12 AUG | 14:00‌‌
Expanding paintings, integrating research crossing reworked materials, domestic objects and staged paintings. Recent work explores the idea of using different structures and creating playful forms of gesture, producing sculptural paintings using selective found materials.‌‌
Asylum Art Gallery and Studios, Wolverhampton | Free

WOLVES DINING CLUB‌‌
SAT 05 AUG | 12:00‌‌
DDC are back in Wolves for another pop-up food festival! ‌‌
West Park, Wolverhampton | £3.50

AN EVENING WITH MAGPIE ARC
‌‌THU 10 AUG | 20:00‌‌
Bringing together the talents of established folk musicians Nancy Kerr, Martin Simpson, Findlay Napier, Tom A Wright and Alex Hunter. ‌‌
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £16.50

METALLICA M72 WORLD TOUR BROADCAST LIVE FROM TX
Sat 19 AUG + MON 21 AUG | 19:00
This unprecedented global theatrical event will see the band playing two nights with two completely different setlists, with songs from across the group’s 40+ year career.
The Light, Walsall | £17.95

‌ROMEO AND JULIET
‌‌FRI 25 AUG | 18:00‌‌
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them this summer for the timeless and classic love story, Romeo and Juliet.‌‌
Bantock House and Gardens, Wolverhampton | £10.00 - £18.00

DIVE FEST
FRI 25 AUG + SAT 26 AUG
More details coming soon.
DIVE, Wolverhampton

FUTURE ISLANDS
‌‌FRI 01 SEP | 19:00‌‌
Future Islands will be performing with support from R.A.P. Ferreira. Future Islands' new album As Long As You Are is out now on 4AD.‌‌
Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton | £32.00

THE LONG ROAD
FRI 01 - SUN 03 SEP | 19:30
Unity productions present their 2023 Studio Tour production of the acclaimed drama which premiered at London's Soho Theatre in 2008.
Oldbury Rep | £15:00

MARTIN MCALOON OF PREFAB SPROUT‌‌
SAT 02 SEP | 18:45‌‌
Martin McAloon will be performing a large selection of hit songs from Prefab Sprout’s extensive archive celebrating over 40 years of his brother, Paddy McAloon’s writing.‌‌
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £22.50

DINE 'N' DEVOUR FOOD & ARTISAN FESTIVAL
SAT 02 + SUN 03 SEP
Top quality traders will be selling a wide range of international sizzling street food, not to mention a huge range of artisan stalls and beverages.
Upper Green, Tettenhall | Free (ticketless)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHIVRAJ SINGH'S 'LOOPHOLE' FEAT. SOWETO KINCH
WED 27 JUL | 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

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

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 SEPT | 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‌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

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

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

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