BirminghamEntertainment

Live Music entertainment in Birmingham

  1. A

    Rainbow

    Somehow this rambling venue manages to be both counterculture and cosy at the same time. Battered bench tables and etched-glass windows lend the bar a traditional vibe, while a covered courtyard, an intimate garden and a roomy warehouse host everything from established artists and cutting edge DJs to up-and-coming bands – The Prodigy, Joss Stone and UB40 have all turned up here. It’s worn, warm, funky and a whole lot of fun.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Sunflower Lounge

    A quirky little mod bar tucked away on the dual carriageway near New St train station, with a great alternative soundtrack and a regular program of live gigs and DJ nights.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Barfly

    Recently opened, this place is a grooming stable for up-and-coming indie bands, spawned by the success of a London-based night. It is warming up now - the bands are getting bigger, and the crowds are getting thicker. The entrance is on Milk St.

    reviewed

  4. D

    O2 Academy

    Replacing the defunct Carling Academy at Dale End, this is Birmingham's leading venue for big-name rockers and tribute bands.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Birmingham Academy

    The best rock and pop venue in town, regularly attracting big name acts - The Strokes and Primal Scream are two recent guests. Its indie club nights are also a big draw.

    reviewed