Everybody loves good music events, and with the worst of the pandemic behind us and many venues opening their doors, live music concerts in Birmingham are back!
We’ve compiled a list of 50 live music events and upcoming concerts in Birmingham, UK in 2022 and early 2023.
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This Article Contains:
Concerts In Birmingham In 2022 & 2023
- May 2022
- June 2022
- July 2022
- August 2022
- September 2022
- October 2022
- November 2022
- December 2022
- January 2023
- February 2023
Concerts In Birmingham In 2022 & 2023
Here’s a list of 50 Birmingham concerts and artists you shouldn’t miss out on.
May 2022
1. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is a Jazz/Funk band from New Orleans that incorporates rock riffs, hip-hop beats, and funky guitars.
Genre: R&B
Date: Friday 20 May 2022
Venue: O2 Academy2, Birmingham
Ticket Information: Grab your seats at Ticketmaster
2. The Smyths
The Smyths is a tribute band to English rock artists “The Smiths” and takes the Birmingham stage for the 35th-anniversary of the “Strangeways, Here We Come” album.
Genre: Alternative/rock
Date: Saturday 21 May 2022
Venue: O2 Academy2, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at Ticketmaster
3. Europe
It’s the final countdown! Catch Swedish rock band Europe as they embark on their UK tour.
Genre: Rock
Date: Sunday 22 May 2022
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Broad Street, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets for sale at Gigantic
4. A-ha
Norweigan pop band A-ha hit the stage this May to perform hits like “Take On Me,” “The Sun Always Shines On T.V”, and “Stay On These Roads.”
Genre: Synth/Pop
Date: Saturday 28 May 2022
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Book your seating at See Tickets
5. Lorde
Catch New Zealand pop princess Lorde prove she’ll never be royal as she embarks on her UK tour. Lorde has headlined multiple festivals and music events, including the All Things Go music festival in 2022.
Genre: Pop
Date: Monday 30 May 2022
Venue: O2 Academy2, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets are available at Gigs And Tours
June 2022
1. Action Bronson
Get ready for an amazing concert as American rap sensation Action Bronson takes the stage this winter for his Birmingham gig. Action Bronson has headlined several festivals and leaves nobody in their seats when he performs.
Genre: Hip-Hop
Date: Wednesday 1 June
Venue: O2 Academy2, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at Ticketmaster
2. Cantaloop
Funky bass lines and energetic rap lyrics are what you can expect when this West Midlands Jazz-rap group hits the stage in Birmingham.
Genre: Jazz/rap
Date: Saturday 4 June
Venue: The Night Owl, Birmingham
Ticket information: Grab your tickets at the Ticket Sellers
3. King Of Leon
Go on a musical journey as American rock/indie band Kings Of Leon perform standout hits like “Sex on Fire,” “Pyro,” and “Use Somebody” this June.
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Monday 13 June
Venue: Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
Ticket information: Buy your tickets at the Ticket Factory
4. Billie Eilish
American pop idol Billie Eilish is here to prove to fans that she really is a bad guy as she headlines festivals and takes the stage in her upcoming concerts during her UK tour in 2022.
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Wednesday 15 June
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at Ticketmaster
5. The Beat
Catch British punk band The Beat as they shred the drums and wail on the Saxophone to give you a fantastic ska infused punk show.
Genre: Ska/punk rock
Date: Monday 27 June
Venue: The Glee Club, Birmingham
Ticket information: Book your concert tickets at Ticketweb
July 2022
1. Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
See the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s live concert as they play classical music with a full ensemble in July 2022. This amazing concert has no adult content, and children are welcome to experience the event.
Genre: Classical Music
Date: Friday 12 July
Venue: CBSO Centre, Birmingham
Ticket information: Book your seating at the CBSO
2. Jane McDonald
English pop singer Jane McDonald takes the stage this July to perform her classic hits like “Blame it on the Bossa Nove,” “The Hand That Leads Me,” and “Never Enough.”
Genre: Pop
Date: Sunday 17 July
Venue: The Alexandra, Birmingham
Ticket information: Book concert tickets at ATG Tickets
3. Dean Owens
Catch Scottish singer and songwriter Dean Owens’ live concert as he showcases his signature folk/indie rock style at the Birmingham concerts scene just 10 days before the start of the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Monday 18 July 2022
Venue: The Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham
Ticket information: Grab your tickets at We Got Tickets
4. Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson is a 5-time Grammy Award-nominated performer who has recorded 20 studio albums. Get ready for a night of jazz-inspired pop music you won’t forget.
Genre: Pop
Date: Saturday 30 July
Venue: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Ticket information: Purchase your tickets at AXS
5. Laura Aston
Country queen Laura Aston is a West Midlands singer whose career took off on social media after her cover of Elvis Presley’s “Burning Love” went viral. Catch her live Birmingham event this July.
Genre: Country
Date: Sunday 31 July
Venue: Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets can be booked at Eventbrite
August 2022
1. Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley
Reggae legend Bob Marley’s son Damian Marley kicked off his world tour in May and will be in Birmingham this August with his signature reggae/rap style.
Genre: Reggae
Date: Thursday 11 August
Venue: O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Grab your tickets at Gigantic
2. The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem are back together and heading on tour for the first time in four years in the wake of their upcoming 6th studio album.
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Sunday 21 August
Venue: O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at AXS
3. Sean Paul
Reggae/pop legend Sean Paul hits the stage for his Birmingham gig at The Forum this August to perform standout hits like “No Lie,” “Get Busy,” and “Mad Love.”
Genre: Reggae
Date: Friday 26 August
Venue: Forum Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Concert tickets available at Ticketmaster
4. Snoop Dogg
Visitors and locals alike can see rap royalty Snoop Dogg and fellow hip-hop star Warren G as they take the stage this winter at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham City Centre.
Genre: Hip-Hop
Date: Saturday 27 August
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Book your concert tickets at Ticket Factory
5. Lime Cordiale
Australian brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach hit the stage for their Birmingham gig to bring you classic surfer rock vibes that will bring you to your feet this August.
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Wednesday 31 August
Venue: O2 Institute2, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at Ticketmaster
September 2022
1. Arcade Fire
Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire is heading to Birmingham this September to promote their 6th studio album, “We,” which was released earlier this year.
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Friday 2 September
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Buy your tickets at Gigantic
2. Tavares
Also known as the Tavares brothers, this American R&B group won Album of the Year at the 1979 Grammy awards and was inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame in 2006.
Genre: R&B/Soul
Date: Tuesday 6 September
Venue: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at Ticketmaster
3. Kim Wilde
English pop singer and DJ Kim Wilde is back with her new “Pop Don’t Stop” album and takes the stage in Birmingham in 2022 to put on an amazing concert for visitors and locals alike.
Genre: Pop
Date: Friday 16 September
Venue: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Ticket information: Grab your concert tickets from Gigantic
4. George Ezra
Brit award winner for Best British Male Solo Artist, George Ezra, released his new album “Gold Rush Kid” in 2022. Watch this amazing concert to experience new hits like “Anyone For You” and “Green Green Grass.”
Genre: Pop
Date: Thursday 22 September
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Book your tickets today on the Song Kick
5. Incubus
Incubus is here to hold the wheel and drive as their world tour hits Birmingham this September. Experience classic Incubus songs like “Drive,” “I Wish You Were Here,” and “Megalomaniac.”
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Wednesday 28 September
Venue: O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Purchase your seat from See Tickets
October 2022
1. Boyzlife
When ex-Boyzone singer Keith Duffy and ex-Westlife member Brian McFadden get together, what do you get? Pop supergroup Boyzlife of course.
Genre: Pop
Date: Saturday 1 October
Venue: Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham
Ticket information: Grab your tickets at Stereoboard
2. James Taylor
Six-time Grammy award winner James Taylor is an American singer and songwriter who takes the stage in Birmingham this October to bring fans hits like “Country Road,” “Copperline,” and “That’s Why I’m Here.”
Genre: Country/Pop
Date: Friday 14 October
Venue: Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at AXS
3. Will Young
Pop Idol winner Will Young released his 8th studio album “Crying on the Bathroom Floor” in 2021 and is coming to Birmingham this October to take you on a musical journey.
Genre: Pop/Rap
Date: Saturday 15 October
Venue: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Ticket information: Book concert tickets at Ticketmaster
4. Deep Purple
Smoke on the water is what you can experience as this classic English rock band heads to Birmingham this Autumn.
Genre: Rock
Date: Tuesday 25 October
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Purchase your tickets from Ticketmaster
5. The Pretty Reckless
New York City rock band The Pretty Reckless released their latest studio album in 2021. This New York band was nominated for Rock Artist of the Year in 2022 by the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Sunday 30 October
Venue: O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at See Tickets
November 2022
1. Anastacia
American singer Anastacia is returning to Europe with her “I’m Outta Lockdown Tour 2022.” Catch her and her mega soul voice at Symphony Hall in Birmingham City Centre.
Genre: Electronic/Dance
Date: Tuesday 1 November
Venue: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Ticket information: Grab your tickets at Ticketmaster
2. The Stylistics
The Stylitics are inductees in the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame. See the remaining members of the group as they head on their UK tour this November.
Genre: R&B/Soul
Date: Sunday 13 November
Venue: The Alexandra, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at See Tickets
3. Brett Young
See American country-pop star and Country Music Award winner Brett Young perform his famous hits “In Case You Didn’t Know,” “Like I Loved You,” and more this November.
Genre: Country
Date: Wednesday 16 November
Venue: O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Join the waiting list at See Tickets
4. Florence + The Machine
Florence And The Machine is an English indie rock band that released their 5th studio album, “Dance Fever,” in 2022. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a Florence And The Machine Epic at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham City Centre.
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Thursday 24 November
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Book your concert tickets at Eventim
5. Poppy
Grammy award-nominated singer Poppy hits the stage this November with hits like “I’m Poppy,” “Moshi Moshi,” and “Time Is Up.”
Genre: Pop
Date: Monday 28 November 2022
Venue: O2 Insitute, Birmingham
Ticket information: Grab your tickets at the Song Kick
December 2022
1. Westlife
Irish boy band Westlife is still turning heads with their Wild Dream Tour 2022 to promote their new album. Go on a musical journey back to the 90s with this fantastic Westlife concert.
Genre: Pop
Date: Saturday 3 December
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at Ticket Factory
2. The Cure
The Cure is a British rock band that has put on spectacular live shows for over 40 years. Catch The Cure’s live music event in Birmingham this winter.
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Wednesday 7 December
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Grab your tickets at Eventim
3. Rod Stewart
Grammy award-winner Rod Stewart takes the stage in Birmingham in December to celebrate the release of his 31st studio album, “The Tears of Hercules.”
Genre: Pop
Date: Friday 9 December
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Buy tickets from Gigantic
4. Bob Marley Revival
The Bob Marley Revival consists of seven artists paying tribute to the late reggae legend and provides the audience insights into the message, spirit, and love of Bob Marley,
Genre: Reggae
Date: Saturday 17 December
Venue: O2 Academy2 Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Concert tickets can be bought from Ticketmaster
5. UB40
UB40 is a blues-inspired pop/reggae group that continues their touring in 2022. Fans can watch them perform amazing hits like “Here I Am (Come And Take Me)” and “The Way You Do The Things You Do.”
Genre: Reggae/pop
Date: Sunday 18 December
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets on sale at Ticketek
January 2023
1. Trivium
American heavy metal band Trivium hit the stage on the Birmingham leg of their world tour to promote the release of their 10th studio album, “In the Court of the Dragon.” Consent to ear melting metal at this amazing concert.
Genre: Metal
Date: Friday 13 January
Venue: O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at Live Nation
2. The Queen Extravaganza
The Queen Extravaganza is a Queen tribute band continuing the legacy of one of the most famous British bands in history.
Genre: Rock
Date: Saturday 14 January
Venue: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Ticket information: Grab your tickets at Ticketmaster today
3. Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys released their 10th studio album, “Turn Up That Dial,” in 2021 and embark on their UK tour in January to promote their new music.
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Date: Sunday 22 January
Venue: O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Get your tickets at Alt Tickets
4. Shabazz Palaces
American hip-hop group Shabazz takes the stage in Birmingham in January 2023 to perform their standout bangers like “Forerunner Foray” and “Shine a Light.”
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Date: Sunday 22 January
Venue: Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
Ticket information: Book your seats See Tickets
5. PVRIS
Boston Music Awards’ Artist of the Year, PVRIS, is an American rock band formed by the multi-talented Lyndsey Gunnulfsen. PVRIS’s latest single, “Monster,” was released in 2021 to a critical reception.
Genre: Pop/Rock
Date: Wednesday 25 January
Venue: O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at Ticketmaster
February 2023
1. Belinda Carlisle
Catch American singer Belinda Carlisle (lead singer of the Go-Go’s) as she takes the stage alone to put on a spectacular live pop music event.
Genre: Pop
Date: Friday 3 February
Venue: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Ticket information: Get your tickets from Alt Tickets
2. Karnivool
If you’re content listening to face-melting metal, then the Australian band Karnivool’s live music event will give you a night you won’t forget.
Genre: Progressive metal
Date: Friday 10 February
Venue: O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at Live Nation
3. The Musical Box
The Musical Box is a Canadian tribute band paying homage to the English rock group Genesis. The Musical Box is the only Genesis tribute band to receive active support and consent from the real band.
Genre: Progressive rock
Date: Tuesday 14 February
Venue: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Ticket information: Grab your concert tickets at Gigantic
4. Twelve Foot Ninja
Catch Australian heavy metal band Twelve Foot Ninja as they embark on their European tour and perform for the first time with a new, still to be confirmed vocalist.
Genre: Metal
Date: Thursday 16 February
Venue: O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham
Ticket information: Tickets available at Ticketmaster
5. Justin Bieber
See Canadian pop prince Justin Bieber on his Justice World Tour in 2023 to perform his sellout hits like “Somebody,” “Hold On,” and “Deserve You.” This would be a hit among adults and children alike.
Genre: Pop
Date: Wednesday 22 February
Venue: Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
Ticket information: Concert tickets for sale at Ticket Factory