2026 is fast approaching, and with it comes a new year of great productions in Birmingham and across the Midlands. We've picked just a few of our favourites in theatre, dance, musicals, drag and cabaret that would make great Christmas gifts or, of course, a treat for yourself. ★ Fiddler on the Roof at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham ( 9th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026 ) “Completely sold out at the Barbican in London, this is a rare opportunity to catch this critically ac

From the producer of hit musical, Hairspray, and the director of The Full Monty, FRIENDS!: The Musical parody is ‘The One Where They All Sing’, offering a new take on the 1990s sitcom with an entirely original musical score.

LGBT Sparkle – a Wolverhampton-based social group that supports LGBTQ+ individuals and allies locally – won a National Diversity Award for ‘Community Organisation’ in the LGBTQ+ sub-category. While Katie Neeves, a trans ambassador who works as a presenter and event host, and now resides in the East Midlands also received an award for 'Positive Role Model' in the LGBT sub-category.

Dragged to the Musicals, a live vocals tour starring Divina De Campo, Veronica Green, Le Fil, Mimi Chanel and Viola is heading out on tour from September. Ahead of its opening, Midlands Rainbow spoke to Divina De Campo about the all-singing extravaganza that will be playing at several venues across the region.

The award-winning Mean Girls: The Musical is coming to Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre in June 2026, after a successful West End run.

Wolverhampton Pride, due to take place on Saturday 7th June this year, has announced that award-winning trans and non-binary campaigner and speaker, Jude Guaitamacchi will host this year’s event.

The owners of The White Heart, Wolverhampton – Dale, Shaun and Ricki – have announced that they will be putting the bar on the market but add that the bar will not be closing.

that the Olivier Award®-winning and Tony Award® nominated Best Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is launching a globe-spanning World Tour, hitting venues in Birmingham and across the Midlands.

A brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL will tour the UK in 2026 playing in Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent.

Singer and songwriter from Wolverhampton, Tom Aspaul, talks to Midlands Rainbow about his upcoming album, Cabin Fever.

Singer-songwriter & actress, Beverley Knight has collaborated with American actor &singer, Billy Porter on new single, Never Say Never.

Kimberly Wyatt has been announced as the next name in the line-up for Wolverhampton Pride’s 2025 event.

Born 27th September 1907 in Wolverhampton, William (Billy) Chappell was a British dancer, ballet designer and director.

A follow-up to their previous show, Queens: The Show with Balls, Drag Me to the Disco has a playlist of uplifting & fun disco songs

Former Strictly dancer & presenter of ‘It Takes Two’, Janette Manrara, joins Chicago musical tour as Roxie Hart.

Nutcracker in Havana is a Cuban take on the winter classic ballet from renowned artistic director, choreographer and dancer, Carlos Acosta.

2025 is fast approaching & with it comes a new year of great shows in Birmingham & across the Midlands. We've picked just a few of our faves

Wolverhampton LGBT+, along with Wolverhampton Council and The Methodist Church are hosting a memorial event to commemorate World AIDS Day

Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) have granted Wolverhampton LGBT+ (WLGBT+) £4750 to support those living in Sandwell.

The Wizard of Oz at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre stars Drag Race UK winner, The Vivienne as the Wicked Witch of the West