Nortons Digbeth

Jayme Tovey, Ire-ish, Rosie O'Sullivan, Andy Webster - 12 HOURS OF LIVE MUSIC
2025-12-27 14:00 - 2025-12-28 02:30 UTC | Nortons Digbeth, 43-45 Meriden Street, Irish Quarter Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5LS, United Kingdom
Saturdays at Nortons are the big one. Joining us this week:
Jayme Tovey, Ire-ish, Rosie O’Sullivan, Andy Webster & more!
We kick things off with Bottomless Brunch – featuring the best Full Irish brekkie in Birmingham, packed with all the traditional favourites that’ll sort you right out.
Then it’s straight into a marathon day of live music, with 12 hours of top-class Irish bands and musicians taking over the stage. Keep yourself fuelled with freshly made pizzas and proper Irish curry chips, and drink your way around the bar – from the creamiest pints in town to over 50 incredible Irish whiskeys.
Good food, great tunes, and plenty of craic.
Sláinte, bab!

BOTTOMESS BRUNCH TICKETS HERE

NEW YEARS EVE! FT Kell, The Father Teds, Ire-Ish, Scanlons Dancers
2025-12-31 18:00 - 2026-01-01 03:00
New Year’s Eve at Nortons is shaping up to be a monster this year. We’re loading the stage with some of our all time favourites and turning the pub into a full blown end of year party. It’s one of the biggest nights on our calendar and we’re going all in.
Kell are taking the 9.30 slot to get the place moving, then The Father Teds are on just before midnight for the big countdown. Anyone who’s seen them here knows exactly what that means… the roof usually comes off when they hit their stride. Once we’ve all shouted our way into 2026, Ire-ish are taking us through the first hours of the new year in proper style.
There’ll be plenty happening around the pub, plus a few surprises along the way. Expect noise, dancing, pints everywhere and that big Nortons atmosphere that only seems to appear on nights like this.
Tickets are up now – grab them while they’re about. This one always fills fast.

12 Hours of Live Music - Sat 12th Mar - St Patricks Week
2026-01-22 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday is where St Patrick’s Week really finds its stride.
From afternoon into late night, the bar’s taken over by live music and familiar faces, with On The Sesh, Rosie O’Sullivan Band, The Hurling Boys and Dan Roberts all rolling through across the day. When the bands wind down, Kieran Corcoran keeps things moving with DJ sets that make sure nobody’s heading off early!
This is one of those days where plans tend to disappear. You come in for a pint, realise the music’s too good to leave, and suddenly it’s much later than you expected. Exactly how a Saturday in the middle of St Patrick’s Week should feel, right?

Six Nations: France v Ireland - Live & Loud!
2026-02-05 20:00 - 23:00
Catch the Six Nations live at Nortons, exactly how it should be watched! Multiple screens, sound up, pints flowing.
Wear your colours, bring your mates, get down early and settle in.
It’s one of our favourite times of the year. Rugby, pints and good company. See you at the bar!

Six Nations: England v Wales - Live & Loud!
2026-02-07 16:30 - 20:00

Six Nations: Ireland v Italy - Live & Loud!
2026-02-14 14:00 - 18:00

Six Nations: Scotland v England - Live & Loud!
2026-02-14 16:30 - 21:00

Folk at Nortons: Seán Magee Tour 2026
2026-02-20 19:00 - 2026-02-21 01:00
We’re very excited to launch Folk at Nortons with a special live show from Seán Magee on Friday 20 February.
Seán began playing traditional Irish music at just seven years old, taking fiddle lessons from Irish music legend Pat McManus. By the age of nine, he was already gigging regularly, performing in pubs and venues across the north of Ireland alongside his father. A few years later, his siblings joined him on stage, forming The Magee Family Band, who still reunite for the occasional show.
At just 14 years old, Seán won 1st place at the All Ireland Fleadh in the under-15 fiddle category – a huge achievement and early sign of the musician he was becoming.
In recent years, Seán has built an impressive solo career, touring extensively across Ireland, the UK, Europe and the USA, including shows in Germany, Spain, Amsterdam and New York City. He also spent a year touring with Rory Gallagher of Rory and The Island, playing dates across Ireland, the UK and Europe, and completing a residency at RiRa Irish Bar in Las Vegas in 2019.
Alongside his live work, Seán has grown a strong online following, now reaching over 150,000 people across social platforms, connecting audiences worldwide through his energetic performances and wide-ranging musical style.
Expect a powerful live set rooted in Irish tradition but delivered with pace, personality and serious musicianship. This first Folk at Nortons night is about bringing storytelling, energy and connection into the room – and Seán Magee is the perfect artist to kick things off.
Details
📍 Nortons, Digbeth
🗓 Friday 20th February
🕢 Doors: 7:15pm
🎶 Show Starts: 8pm

Six Nations: England v Ireland - Live & Loud!
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00
It’s the big one! England v Ireland in the Six Nations!

Multiple screens, sound up, pints flowing.
Wear your colours, bring your mates, get down early and settle in.
It’s one of our favourite times of the year. Rugby, pints and good company. See you at the bar!

Simon Boswell & Jack Banting LIVE @ Nortons - Late Nights, Live Music, Creamy Pints!
2026-02-27 21:00 - 23:00
Friday nights at Nortons! This week we have:
Simon Boswell & Jack Banting til late!
Start your weekend the right way – with creamy pints, live music and plenty of craic at your favourite Irish bar in Digbeth.
Every Friday we bring you top-class live acts, from foot-stomping trad sessions to big singalongs and floor-fillers. Add in our massive selection of Irish whiskeys, cold pints of the black stuff, and a bar full of friendly faces, and you’ve got yourself a proper Friday night.
It’s the best way to roll into the weekend!

Heed, Dan Roberts, Malone Brothers, Life of Riley, Call Me Unique - 12 HOURS OF LIVE MUSIC
2026-02-28 14:00 - 2026-03-01 02:00
Saturdays at Nortons are the big one. Joining us this week:
Heed, Dan Roberts, Malone Brothers, Life of Riley, Call Me Unique & more!
We kick things off with Bottomless Brunch – featuring the best Full Irish brekkie in Birmingham, packed with all the traditional favourites that’ll sort you right out.
Then it’s straight into a marathon day of live music, with 12 hours of top-class Irish bands and musicians taking over the stage. Keep yourself fuelled with freshly made pizzas and proper Irish curry chips, and drink your way around the bar – from the creamiest pints in town to over 50 incredible Irish whiskeys.
Good food, great tunes, and plenty of craic.
Sláinte, bab!

BOTTOMESS BRUNCH TICKETS HERE

Birmingham’s Biggest Cheltenham Preview Night
2026-03-05 19:30 - 23:30
Cheltenham is around the corner and we’re hosting Birmingham’s biggest Preview Night right here at Nortons.
A full evening of expert insight, racing chat, tips and proper build-up ahead of the festival, with some of the biggest names in the horse racing industry joining us on stage.
THE LINE UP
– Gary Wiltshire – “Belly from the Telly”
– John Hanlon – “Shark”
– Gary Newbon MBE
– Steve Bowers – Front Runners
WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Irish food
– A free Guinness
– A £5 bet
All included in your ticket.
TICKETS
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Six Nations: Ireland v Wales - Live & Loud!
2026-03-06 20:00 - 23:30

Six Nations: Italy v England - Live & Loud!
2026-03-07 16:30 - 20:00

An Evening with Carl Chinn: Making Our Mark - The Irish in Victorian Birmingham
2026-03-11 19:00 - 23:00
We’re proud to open our St Patrick’s Week 2026 celebrations with a special evening in conversation with Birmingham’s own Carl Chinn.
In Making Our Mark, Carl explores the story of the Irish community in Victorian Birmingham – the people who came here, the work they did, the neighbourhoods they built, and the lasting impact they had on the city we know today. Told through photographs, stories and Carl’s trademark warmth and wit, this is local history brought properly to life.
This isn’t a dry history lesson. It’s an engaging, accessible evening that connects Birmingham’s Irish past with the present day, and one that feels right at home in the heart of Digbeth’s Irish Quarter.
A thoughtful, fascinating way to begin St Patrick’s Week at Nortons, and a chance to settle in with a pint while hearing the stories that helped shape the city.
Tickets are limited and available now!

Live Music All Night Long - Fri 13th March - St Patricks Week
2026-03-13 19:00 - 2026-03-14 02:00
Friday night is where St Patrick’s Week really starts to stretch its legs.
We’ve got Dan Roberts and Jack Banting taking over the stage for a full night of live music – songs built for a busy bar, long pints and voices getting louder as the night rolls on.
This one’s about easing into the chaos ahead. No rushing, no stopping in for one. Just settle in, catch up with friends and let the night build naturally before the big weekend lands.
If you’re planning to do St Patrick’s Week properly, this is the perfect starting point.

Six Nations: Ireland v Scotland - Live & Loud!
2026-03-14 14:00 - 18:00

Six Nations: France v England - Live & Loud!
2026-03-14 20:00 - 23:30

St Patricks Parade Day - All Folk'd Up, Lampa, The Father Teds, On The Sesh, Jack Banting, Heed, Dan Roberts, Ire-Ish, The Hurling Boys and more!
2026-03-15 11:00 - 2026-03-16 04:00
The highlight of our St Patrick’s Week, featuring live music from All Folk’d Up, Lampa, The Father Teds, On The Sesh, Jack Banting, Heed, Dan Roberts, Ire-Ish, The Hurling Boys and DJ sets from Kieran Corcoran

Exclusive Irish Whiskey tasting at Nortons with Grain & Glass
2026-03-16 19:30 - 22:00
Step into the story of Irish whiskey this St. Patrick’s Day Eve at Nortons Digbeth.
Join whiskey expert Amy Seton from Grain & Glass for a guided journey through the rich and resilient history of Irish whiskey, brought to life through this curated tasting.
Discover its monastic origins and the birth of uisce beatha (“water of life”), tracing its evolution into the 19th century when Dublin’s grand distilleries set the global standard and iconic houses like Bushmills Distillery built reputations that endure to this day.
Explore the dramatic decline of Irish whiskey through war, trade disputes, and Prohibition, and celebrate its remarkable revival, preserved by distilleries such as Midleton and driven forward by innovative new producers across the island.
Alongside tasting a variety of Irish whiskeys – from approachable blends to bold single pot still expressions and modern cask-finished releases – you’ll also experience a carefully selected bourbon and Scotch, offering a unique opportunity to compare and contrast these world-famous spirits and appreciate what makes Irish whiskey so distinctive.

Learn how triple distillation, careful grain selection, and maturation shape the signature character of whiskies from the Emerald Isle. This is a celebration of Irish heritage, craft, and renaissance, told one dram at a time. Perfect for whiskey lovers, history enthusiasts, or anyone looking to raise a glass to Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day.
£25 (includes six whiskies)

St Patricks Day - The Father Teds, Jack Banting, Heed - Tue 17th March
2026-03-17 11:00 - 2026-03-18 02:00
St Patrick’s Day itself, and as you know, we do it properly!
We’ll be marking the day in traditional fashion with a St Patrick’s Day Mass held in our main event space earlier on, before the bar rolls straight into live music for the rest of the day and evening.
On stage, we’ve got The Father Teds, Heed and Jack Banting carrying the day through with big songs, full-room moments and the kind of atmosphere St Patrick’s Day deserves.
This is the heart of the week. Come in early, stay as long as you like, and take the day as it comes – pints, music and plenty of familiar faces all under one roof.

Folk at Nortons: Barry Kerr - Curlews Cry Tour 2026
2026-03-18 19:00 - 22:00
Barry Kerr is riding a remarkable new wave of recognition, with his seventh studio album Curlew’s Cry shortlisted for Folk Album of the Year. March will see him on a special run of English dates: Stroud’s Prince Albert on 16 March, a featured appearance at the Awards show in Manchester on 17 March (to be streamed online), Birmingham’s Nortons on 18 March, and the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, London, on 19 March.
A celebrated composer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist, Barry is known for work that captures the raw pulse and quiet poetry of Irish life. Originally from the southern shores of Lough Neagh and now rooted in the wild landscape of Connemara, he has carved out a distinctive voice over more than two decades of touring and recording-sharing stages with some of Ireland’s most revered performers.
Barry recorded his debut album at just seventeen, launching an international career that has seen him collaborate with luminaries such as Steve Cooney, Cara Dillon, Julie Fowlis, Lumiere, and Dervish. His compositions have travelled even further, finding new life in the hands of artists including Karan Casey, Flook, Jiggy, Beoga, Brian Finnegan, Damian O’Kane, and Kate Rusby.
An award-winning musician with a reputation for artistic fearlessness, Barry received the inaugural Liam O’Flynn Award from the National Concert Hall and the Arts Council in 2020. In 2023, he served as Traditional Musician in Residence at University College Cork. His creative curiosity continues to push boundaries-most notably in Fuascail, his meditative film exploring Ireland’s decade of centenaries, broadcast on TG4 in December 2022.
At the heart of Barry’s recent work lies Curlew’s Cry: a haunting, luminous collection of original and traditional songs inspired by folklore, memory, and the natural world. Its shortlist for Folk Album of the Year marks a powerful moment in the evolution of an artist whose voice is as timeless as it is unmistakably his own.
⭐⭐⭐⭐”Pipes and flute dip and soar with avian elegance” – The Irish Times ‘Like Gaughan and Moore, but with his own thing going on, I love this guy’. Mike Harding “Stopped me in my tracks. Could not stop listening. Stunning.” – Imelda May “An exceptional, original, artistic and enduring masterpiece.” – Irish Music Magazine

Jack Banting + more! Live Music. Late Nights. Creamy Pints: Saturdays at Nortons
2026-04-11 14:00 - 2026-04-12 02:00
We’re running it from early afternoon right through to close, with a full lineup and no gaps to slow things down.
Jack Banting gets things moving from 2:30pm – the man doesn’t hang about, straight into it.Then Richard Oliver takes over, followed by the Malone Brothers keeping the room ticking into the evening.
Life of Riley take the late slot before we hand it back to Jack Banting to finish the job properly into the early hours.
If you’re heading to the Blues game – Birmingham City v Wrexham – this is your spot before and after. Couple of pints, bit of music, and you’re straight into the day without overthinking it.
If you’re not going to the match, even better. You’re already where you need to be.
Live music, late nights, creamy pints.

Faye Smith & Kell - Fri 17th Apr
2026-04-17 20:00 - 2026-04-18 02:00
We start steady enough with Faye Smith from 9pm – proper warm up, ease you into it, get a few in.
Then it flips.
KELL Band take over from 11pm and that’s your late one sorted. Louder, busier, and no one heading off early.
Two sets, two moods, same outcome.
Get in early or deal with finding space later!

Call Me Unique + more! Live Music. Late Nights. Creamy Pints: Saturdays at Nortons!
2026-04-18 14:00 - 2026-04-19 02:00
Blues at home, pub full early, and we’re running music straight through till 2am.
Aidan Sullivan gets us going from 2:30pmthen Call Me Unique into the early eveningTo Hell Or Verona take it up a level after thatKELL Band late on doing what they do bestand Call Me Unique back again to close it out
If you’re heading to Birmingham City v Hull, get in before and make a day of it.If you’re not, you’ve got even less reason to leave.
Pints on, music on, all day into night.

Seán Keane: The Distinctive Voice of Ireland Live in Birmingham
2026-04-24 19:30 - 23:00
Experience an evening of unparalleled musical heritage as Seán Keane takes the stage at Nortons Digbeth on April 24th.
Hailing from the village of Caherlistrane, Co. Galway, Seán was raised in the heart of Irish tradition. As a member of the legendary Keane family, he grew up surrounded by the music of his sister Dolores and his aunts, Rita and Sarah Keane. Today, he has channeled those deep roots into a world-class career, becoming a renowned multi-instrumentalist with a voice described as both unique and penetrating.
Having performed to sold-out audiences across Ireland, Europe, and the USA, Seán is celebrated not only for his technical mastery but for the atmosphere he creates. A night with Seán Keane is more than just a concert; it is a display of warmth, intimacy, and a touch of humour that connects deeply with every listener.
Don’t miss this chance to see one of Ireland’s most captivating talents in the heart of Birmingham.

Gareth Humphries + more! Friday night at Nortons
2026-04-24 20:00 - 2026-04-25 01:00
Friday 24 April – two solid sets, straight through 🍀🎶
Richard Oliver / Nortons House Band from 9pm – gets the room moving, no hanging aboutthen Gareth Humphries takes it late and keeps things moving!
Nice and simple. Music on, pints flowing, no reason to call it early.
Start here, stay here!

HEED + more! Live Music. Late Nights. Creamy Pints: Saturdays at Nortons!
2026-04-25 14:00 - 2026-04-26 02:00
We’re straight into it from the afternoon and not letting it drop:
Aidan SullivanDan RobertsMalone BrothersSean Gilligan SkaHEED taking it right through to close
One of those days where you come in early, stay longer than planned, and end up exactly where you should be.
Blues on round the corner so the place will be lively either side, but the real reason you’re here is what’s on stage.
Music all day, into late. Pints doing the rest.

Simon Boswell & Call Me Unique: Friday at Nortons!
2026-05-01 20:00 - 2026-05-02 01:00
Simon Boswell gets it going from 9pm, then Call Me Unique takes over from 11 and keeps it moving properly.
Pints in hand, music up, and no one standing still for long.
If you’re after a quiet one, try somewhere else.If you’re after a proper night in an Irish pub, you know where you’re heading.
Get in early and get involved.

One For The Road + more! Live Music. Late Nights. Creamy Pints: Saturdays at Nortons!
2026-05-02 14:00 - 2026-05-03 02:00
We’re starting early and running it straight through:
Aidan SullivanEllie GriceRosie O’SullivanOne For The Roadplus more to be confirmed
This is one of those days where the pints start early, the music doesn’t stop, and you’re still here hours later wondering how that happened.
Big Irish pub, full room, proper craic all day into night.
Get in and get amongst it.
