B:Music x Healing Arts Festival present: Live at B:Eats
Overview
B:Music is proud to be a central partner in Healing Arts Birmingham, a landmark new city-wide programme exploring the role of arts and culture in creating healthier, more connected communities.
Taking place from 22–26 June 2026, Healing Arts Birmingham is the first initiative of its kind in England, bringing together organisations from across the arts, culture and public health sectors to champion the growing creative health movement. Led by Birmingham City Council and the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the week-long programme will feature exhibitions, performances, research events, policy discussions and community activities across the city.
The line-up
Joanna Eden: Tuesday 23 Jun
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club regular Joanna Eden has 6 albums to her credit and is considered one of the finest jazz singer-pianist / songwriters in the UK. Her beautifully crafted compositions give life to personal and expressive lyrics, which - like her songwriting hero Joni Mitchell - question and reflect life’s changes.
Joanna's teaching and outreach work form a huge part of her output. She taught Sam Smith for 9 years and this has led to her founding her own youth music project, The Garden. Joanna’s work has also focussed on creative health projects including delivering songwriting programmes for people living with dementia. She has worked on these activities with Opera North, Saffron Hall and Anglia Ruskin University.
Pop Voices: Wednesday 24 Jun
Pop Voices is a choir that welcomes people of all ages and abilities with a focus on coming together to share the joy of music, mixed with a large dose of friendship. From performing at the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, to serenading the Hairy Bikers for their Christmas Special filmed at Symphony Hall, to ambushing the Britain's Got Talent judges on their visit to Birmingham, Pop Voices always sing with such passion and energy, led by their ever-inspiring leader, Anya. Singing is a uniquely powerful tool in helping to tackle isolation and boost wellbeing and we’re delighted to welcome Pop Voices as part of the Healing Arts Festival.
Kris Halpin: Thursday 25 Jun
Kris Halpin is a Disabled artist and music-maker, known internationally for using the ground-breaking MiMu Gloves. Kris uses the gloves to overcome physical barriers to music making. The long-running live show, The Gloves Are On, has been seen by thousands of people throughout the UK, Europe, The US and Japan. The show was a finalist in The National Lottery Awards 2017 for Best Arts Project. Kris has been touring a new live show Two Metres Close since 2020, beginning with a pay-per-view performance from SAGE Gateshead. Kris has recently been seen supporting Radiohead’s Philip Selway on his UK solo tour.
Kris is one of the world’s leading MiMu Gloves players, having been working with the instrument since 2014. His original pair of gloves are currently on display at the Science Museum in London. Kris was named as a Future Sound Of Britain Trailblazer at the BRIT Awards 2024. Outside of his own artistic work, Kris is also the Artistic Director of SENSE, one of the UK’s leading Disability charities.
Booking info
Please note: line-up may be subject to change
Running Times
Our performance running times are usually confirmed close to the show. Where available we'll post the times as soon as we can get them, so check back about a week before for updates. Performance running times are approximate and subject to change.
Free Events
Our free events are general admission and seating cannot be guaranteed.
Access info
Everyone is welcome at B:Eats and we will do whatever we can to ensure that you have an enjoyable visit.
B:Eats is the cafe within Symphony Hall. Events are free and unticketed unless otherwise stated
B:Eats Access Provision
Standing & Queuing
In B:Eats café there are tables to sit at. These can be reserved by contacting our Food and Beverage department.
We do not have a specific accessible entrance into the venue.
Flat & Wheelchair Access
B:Eats is wheelchair accessible.
There are accessible toilets on every level including a changing place on Circle level (Level 4). There is a lift that can access this.
There are lowered counters at the service bar.
Distances
Some of the distances you may need to walk:
- ICC Mall entrance to lifts: 50 paces
- B:Eats Centenary Square entrance to lifts: 60 paces
- ICC Mall entrance to Box Office: 90 paces
- B:Eats Centenary Square entrance to Box Office: 35 paces
Passenger Lift Specifications
Door Width: 109 cm [3 ft 6.5 in]
Internal Depth: 127 cm [4 ft 2 in]
Internal Width: 142 cm [4 ft 7.5 in]
Urgent Toilet Needs
There are toilets on every level including accessible toilets. These can be opened using a RADAR key. If you do not a RADAR key the toilet can be opened by a member of staff.
Most of our toilets are located on the Broad Street side of the venue.
There is a ‘Space to Change’ in the accessible toilet on Level 4 (Circle). This toilet does not require a radar key. It provides an accessible space to accommodate both you and companion with a:
- Peninsular toilet WC with support arms
- Ceiling track hoist
- Wall-mounted adult-sized height adjustable changing bench
- Height adjustable washbasin
- Privacy screen
Assistance Dogs
We welcome assistance dogs. Some areas of the space may be more suitable for assistance dogs to remain so please contact us if you have any questions.
Please note that some performances include loud noises and special effects.
Visual Information
No provisions at current time
Audible Information
No provisions at current time
Miscellaneous
There is level access to Symphony Hall Level 3 (Main Entrance, Box Office & B:Eats) from the ICC Mall and Symphony Hall external entrance on Centenary Square.
The Symphony Hall external doors and the ICC doors are automatic.
There is level access from Centenary Square, Broad Street and Cambridge Street to these entrances.
ICC entrance Brindley Place side is not level access.
There are six spaces for Blue Badge holders that have to be booked before the day of the event. These are located at Bay B at the ICC (B1 2NP).
Nearest Car Parks are the Q-Park in Brindley Place and Utilita Arena Birmingham’s North Car Park. Both are accessible.
There is sometimes street parking on Cambridge Street.
Nearest bus stops are on Broad Street approximately 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Nearest tram stop is ‘Library Centenary Square’.
The nearest mainline train station is Birmingham New Street.
To book Bay B parking you must have tickets for the event taking place in Symphony Hall and be a member of the B:Music Access Scheme
Plan your visit
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Dining
B:Eats at Symphony Hall
B:Eats is the Symphony Hall cafe serving fresh, seasonal, delicious dishes for daytime dining or pre-show treats.
Home of the Brummie Bacon Cake™, a menu of classic dishes with contemporary twists and a selection of hot drinks and cake, B:Eats has many veggie, vegan and gluten-free options which are bound to hit the right note for a quick snack or pre-show dinner.
Opening Hours
Mon - Sat: 11am - 4pm
Mon - Sat evenings: Open till 30 mins before performance start*
Sundays: Open 2 hrs prior to performances only*
*Not open for Symphony Hall Flipped Stage performances
Drinks & Snacks
There's always a range of hot drinks and delicious cake as well as soft drinks and snacks available if you're just a bit peckish
Getting to Symphony Hall
By Car
Parking
Convenient parking facilities for Symphony Hall can be found at Q-Park Brindleyplace and Q-Park Mailbox, click here for more information. Both car parks offer electric vehicle charging so you can park and charge during your visit.
Please note that due to temporary works, there is currently a reduced capacity at Q Park Mailbox.
Prebook your parking and receive a 10% discount at Q-Park. Simply enter the code 'BMusic10' during checkout. For each booking made with this code, Q Park will donate 10% of the transaction to B:Music in support of our charitable activities with young people and local artists.
Also, if you download the Q-Park Rewards app you can receive cashback from your parking and cashback from many high street brands.
Good to know
Birmingham City Centre is a Clean Air Zone. Please see Birmingham City Council website here for details.
Electric vehicle charging points within Birmingham can be found here
Check transport disruptions, find parking & find more transport information for Birmingham on the council webpage here
By Bus
We are easily accessible by bus. Plan your journey with Network West Midlands or call the West Midlands Journey Planner hotline on 0871 200 22 33 (charges apply)
By Train
Birmingham New Street and Snow Hill stations are within easy walking distance of Symphony Hall. Moor Street and Five Ways are slightly further away but still within walking distance. Train times can be checked at the National Rail website. There are taxi ranks at each station.
By Bike
There are lots of bike racks in Centenary Square. For information on cycle routes in the city, visit sustrans.org.uk or birmingham.gov.uk/cycling
By Tram
The Library tram stop is just by the Symphony Hall front entrance on Centenary Square. Plan your journey with West Midlands Metro.
Taxi Drop off
The nearest drop off point is Cambridge Street, it is then a 2 minute walk to the Symphony Hall entrance.
By Plane
Birmingham International Airport’s adjacent rail station – Birmingham International – has frequent trains to the city centre.
Getting here
- Symphony Hall