About The City Brief Halesowen
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Halesowen
The City Brief keeps people across Halesowen informed about what's happening locally, week by week. Whether you live in Oldbury, Cradley, Hayley Green, or any of the other neighbourhoods that make up this corner of the West Midlands, there's always something worth knowing about, from the weekly Halesowen Market to seasonal festivals and community gatherings. Halesowen has a history dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, and that character shapes the events and activities that bring people together today. The town's industrial heritage, its role as a local trading centre, and its strong community ties mean there’s genuine local interest in what’s on. The City Brief exists to make sure you don't miss it. We cover the regular rhythms of community life: markets, tours, and recurring events that anchor the calendar. We also track the one-off occasions, seasonal celebrations, and neighbourhood activities that might otherwise slip past unnoticed. Our focus is on helping you discover what’s actually happening across Halesowen and the surrounding areas, the kind of local knowledge that makes a difference when you’re planning your week. From guided tours exploring landmarks like the Halesowen Abbey Gateway to festivals celebrating local culture, we keep track of the events that matter to residents. We know that people want to stay connected to their community without having to hunt across multiple websites or social feeds. That's what we do: we gather the information, we check it regularly, and we present it clearly. Whether you’re looking for something to do this Saturday, planning ahead for next month, or simply curious about what's happening in your neighbourhood, The City Brief is designed to help you stay in the loop. We believe that good local information, delivered consistently and honestly, helps communities thrive.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Halesowen – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Halesowen is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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