Ne-yo & Akon: Nights Like This Tour 2026
R&B artists NE-YO and AKON headline the Nights Like This Tour 2026 at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
Events in Smethwick From 4th May – 10th May 2026
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This week in Smethwick, events span live music to cultural shows, with performances at local venues and pubs. Tame Impala and NE-YO & AKON are headlining at Utilita Arena Birmingham, while tribute nights like Noasis and Daft Funk bring retro energy to O2 Academy. Check listings for DJ sets at Dirty Martini and LAB11, and see how the town’s industrial roots, like the former Boulton & Watt Soho Foundry, still influence its creative scene. The Midland Metro (Jewellery Line) and National Express routes 82 and 87 offer access to events, but avoid A456 (Hagley Road) during peak times. Sandwell Valley Country Park is a quiet spot for a break, reachable via the A41. Go to the venues listed below to plan your evening. The town has seen significant regeneration, particularly in redeveloped high-rise estates, showing its ongoing evolution. Use the Midland Metro (Jewellery Line) for easy travel to events.
Monday 4th May
Wednesday 6th May
Pearl Charles
Pearl Charles performs a live music show at Sunflower Lounge on 6 May 2026.
Thursday 7th May
Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies perform a live music set at Birmingham Town Hall.
Heavy Wild
Heavy Wild is a live music event at Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham.
John Robins - 'Thirst' in Conversation
Comedian John Robins performs his new stand-up show 'Thirst' at The Glee Club in Birmingham.
Preyrs
PREYRS performs live at The Victoria in Birmingham.
Friday 8th May
Janine Harouni
Comedian Janine Harouni performs her stand-up comedy show at The Glee Club Birmingham.
Tide Lines
Tide Lines performs a live music gig at O2 Academy Birmingham.
The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies, And a Dead Man
A dramatic theatre performance titled 'The Jury Experience' unfolds at Birmingham's Old Rep Theatre.
Krooked Tongue
Krooked Tongue is a live music performance at Actress and Bishop in Birmingham.
House of Martini
High-energy DJ sets with cocktails and dancing on Fridays and Saturdays at Dirty Martini Birmingham.
Saturday 9th May
Cru2: The Birmingham Shutdown
Cru2: The Birmingham Shutdown returns with a multi-genre music lineup at Luna Springs Digbeth.
Midland Mods Mayday
A Mod-themed all-day event featuring Phil Daniels, live bands, DJs, film screenings, and exhibitions in Birmingham.
Rnb Mania | Birmingham, Under The Arches | r&b Fest
R&B MANIA returns to LAB11 in Birmingham with a celebration of 90s and 00s R&B music.
Tame Impala
Tame Impala performs a live concert at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
Daft Funk: Live a Retrospective Celebration of Daft Punk Performed Liv
A live tribute performance celebrating the music of Daft Punk at O2 Academy Birmingham.
Join The Wso Chorus to Sing Beethoven's 9th Symphony in Worcester Cathedral
Community choir members join the WSO Chorus to perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony in Worcester Cathedral.
Ourturn x v2e Frequency : Kon & Friends Iii
Final event of the Kon & Friends trilogy features a multi-genre DJ night with art and pop-ups.
Noasis - The Definitive Oasis Tribute
Noasis performs a definitive tribute to the iconic Manchester band Oasis at The Castle And Falcon.
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
A classical piano concert featuring Rachmaninov's Second Concerto performed by candlelight at Birmingham Cathedral.
Mama's Saturday // Sat 9th May
Mama's Saturday features DJs, dancers, confetti, and live music at Mama Roux's in Birmingham.
Sunday 10th May
Afta Dark - Sat 9th May
AFTA DARK returns at LAB11, delivering underground dance music in Birmingham.
The Quirky Wedding Fayre @ Wedshed
The Quirky Wedding Fayre at WedShed features vendors and vendors for wedding planning and related services.