Children and young people across Wolverhampton can look forward to a summer of fun as part of a £250,000 boost over this financial year from the City of Wolverhampton Council. The council is investing money to organise and promote holiday activities which will keep younger residents across the city active, […]
Entertainment
Music for all ages as international festival returns
Enjoy music across Sandwell’s six towns with the Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival. Sandwell is an official partner in the international festival for the third year running, with events from 19-28 July 2019, most of which are free. International artists from America, France, Lithuania and Spain will be joining […]
Great entertainment this July for all the family
Visitors can take advantage of a free afternoon of horse racing at Wolverhampton Racecourse on Tuesday 23 July; discounted tickets to the Speedway on Monday 22 July; and reduced prices to see comedy drama Educating Rita and Hair The Musical at The Grand Theatre. Arts enthusiasts can take in the […]
International Festival of Glass
Come and celebrate this year’s International Festival of Glass at the iconic Red House Glass Cone in Stourbridge’s glass quarter, 23 to 26 August. This festival, the theme is ‘Placemaking’. Our historic site was constructed at the end of the 18th Century and is the best maintained cone in the […]
GET READY FOR JAZZ FESTIVAL WITH ROCK SCHOOL CONCERT
Get in the mood for this year’s Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival with a special performance by Sandwell’s Rock School bands in West Bromwich on Tuesday 9 July. The SIPS Music and Arts Service Rock School summer concert starts at 7pm at Central Library in High Street. It’s free […]
Musicom in association with Jewson
Celebrate local culture, arts, entertainment, and everything that is bostin about the Black Country on our very own national day – 14 July. Enjoy: Live music from top tribute bands; Oasish, The Little Mix Show, WANNABE – The Spice Girls Show, Queen Alive and Born in the 80’s tribute band […]
YOUNG STARS WIN SANDWELL TALENT SHOW
Talented young people are celebrating after winning the Sandwell SHAPE Your Talent contest. Year 13 student Sophie Rose De-Bear won the top spot in the 14 to 19 category. The 17 year-old student from George Salter Academy in West Bromwich wowed judges with her sensational, thought-provoking dance performance on the […]
Under 5s Day 2019
A fun filled event is specifically designed for children under 5 years old. Himley Hall & Park, Himley Road, Himley, Dudley, West Midlands DY3 4DF Entertainment running for five hours including the famous Himley Beach, Music Bugs, Rugby Tots, Creation Station, Baby Ballet, Baby Glowbugs, mini First Aid, animal corner […]
The Wolverhampton Festival of Food & Drink
The Wolverhampton Festival of Food & Drink is back for 2019! The third edition of the festival features the cities largest ever selection of independent F&B producers, brewers and tastemakers! Street food curators Digbeth Dining Club return with one of the finest Street food lineups in the UK, accompanied by […]
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Stunning photography featuring breath-taking images of some of the natural world’s most astounding sights can be seen in Wolverhampton this summer. Now in its fifty-fourth year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition provides a showcase for the world’s very best nature photography. The exhibition, developed and produced by the […]