Six Nations: Italy v England - Live & Loud!
2026-03-07 16:30 - 20:00 UTC | Nortons Digbeth, 43-45 Meriden Street, Irish Quarter Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5LS, United Kingdom
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!

Nortons Snug Whiskey Club
2024-08-14 19:00 - 23:00
Snug Whiskey Club.

It’s a little known fact that we have over 50 Irish whiskeys in Nortons, with a gorgeous display of them in our secluded snug bar. We’ve worked with a number of suppliers to acquire every single Irish whiskey we can find, from distilleries old and new, even some very rare whiskeys from distilleries that sadly no longer exist.

With so many to choose from, we feel it is our civic duty, nae – a mission of national importance, to educate the great many people of Birmingham on each and every whiskey we have on offer. This is our rallying cry to the whiskey drinkers of Birmingham! Without much further ado – we’re launching our Snug Whiskey Club!

Every Wednesday you can enjoy one of our delicious whiskeys at trade prices, until that individual bottle runs dry! Help us sip our way through the Nortons Whiskey map of Ireland! £2 a single, and £3 a double which is absolutely insane! Once the bottle’s gone, it’s gone, but fear not- there’s another 49 whiskeys left to choose from, and you can join us next week for more of the same!

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.

HEED + Sean Reeves: Fridays at Nortons!
2026-05-08 20:00 - 2026-05-09 02:00
Sean Reeves from 9pm to get things movingthen HEED from 11pm and that’s where it properly kicks on
Pints flowing, tunes flying out, and no one standing still for long.
If you’ve seen HEED before, you already know.If you haven’t, you’re about to find out.
Get in early.

Ire-ish, Jack Banting + more! Live Music. Late Nights. Creamy Pints: Saturdays at Nortons!
2026-05-09 14:00 - 2026-05-10 02:00
We’re running it right through the day and into the early hours:
Aidan SullivanSean ReevesJack BantingIre-Ish taking it late
plus more to be confirmed
This is a proper all-dayer. Pints stacking up, music back to back, and the place getting busier every hour.
You won’t want to miss this one!

Country Night at Nortons - FREE ENTRY! Featuring: It's Country, Grace Palmer, Rosie O'Sullivan & Dancing with The Dixie Dolls!
2026-05-16 17:00 - 2026-05-17 02:00
Saddle up – we’re going full country at Nortons 🤠🍻
And yes… tickets are FREE.
We’re bringing a full night of live country music to Digbeth with It’s Country, Grace Palmer, Rosie O’Sullivan and more taking over the stage, plus The Dixie Dolls running line dancing and showing you how it’s actually done.
Expect big singalongs, boots on the floor, and a room full of people fully committing to it. Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or just here for the pints and the craic, you’ll be in it before you know it.
What to expect:

Live country music all night
Line dancing (and lessons) from The Dixie Dolls
Fancy dress strongly encouraged – hats, boots, double denim, go big
A very lively Nortons crowd

And tunes from the likes of:

Dolly Parton
Johnny Cash
Shania Twain
Kenny Rogers
Willie Nelson
Patsy Cline
John Denver
Glen Campbell
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Chris Stapleton
Kacey Musgraves
Zach Bryan
Lainey Wilson

Important bit:
Tickets are FREE, but space isn’t. Once we’re full, we’re full – so get yours sorted and get down early.
No excuses on this one.
