About Birmingham Theatres and Entertainment

(Birmingham, England)

This spreading West Midlands city is home to a thriving theatre scene, with a number of superb venues staging performances throughout the year.

Productions can be found to suit all tastes, from pantomime and opera to cutting-edge contemporary drama. Notable venues in the city include the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Hippodrome, Repertory Theatre and the Crescent Theatre.

Good quality live music can also be found at many venues in the city. Some of the biggest stars in popular music have played at the NEC Arena and the National Indoor Arena (NIA). Home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the city's acclaimed Symphony Hall hosts regular classical concerts. Live rock, pop, jazz, blues and other styles of music can be found at pubs and clubs throughout Birmingham.

Theatres and Entertainment Venues

Birmingham Conservatoire
Address: Paradise Place, Fletchers Walk, Birmingham, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 331 5901
Website: www.bcu.ac.uk/

Birmingham Hippodrome
Address: Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, England
Tel: +44 (0)844 338 5000
Website: www.birminghamhippodrome.com/

Birmingham Opera Company
Address: 205 The Argent Centre, 60 Frederick Street, Birmingham, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 246 6644
Website: www.birminghamopera.org.uk/

Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Address: Broad Street, Birmingham, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 236 4455
Website: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/

Crescent Theatre
Address: Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 643 5858
Website: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/

New Alexandra Theatre
Address: Station Street, Birmingham, England
Tel: +44 (0)844 871 3011
Website: www.atgtickets.com/

O2 Academy Birmingham
Address: 16 - 18 Horsefair, Bristol Street, Birmingham, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 622 8250
Website: www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk/

Symphony Hall
Address: Broad Street, Birmingham, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 780 3333
Website: www.thsh.co.uk/

The Old Rep Theatre
Address: Station Street, Birmingham, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 605 5116
Website: www.oldreptheatre.org.uk/