Expanding from 2,000 to 4,000, this milestone marks a bold new era for Birmingham’s leading venue
One of Birmingham’s leading live music and cultural destinations, Forum Digbeth, has announced a major expansion that will double its capacity from 2,000 to 4,000 with the addition of a brand-new adjoining warehouse space, The Annexe.
Run by the team behind Forum Birmingham, which closed permanently in April due to the closure of the Corporation Square building by its landlords, Forum Digbeth opened earlier this summer at the former Roller Jam site in Digbeth. Now, with the planned acquisition and redevelopment of an adjacent warehouse, the expansion marks a new era for large-scale live music, club events, and immersive experiences in the city.
The Annexe will officially open its doors on December 20 with Cru2, followed by DnB Allstars’ massive New Year’s Eve celebration, cementing the venue’s position as one of the UK’s most exciting multi-room event spaces. More shows are pencilled for 2026 with Live Nation, Louder and Bongo Bingo all on board.
“Forum Digbeth has that raw, industrial energy you just can’t fake, and The Annexe builds perfectly on that vibe. It’s the kind of space that artists and fans feed off - it’s built for proper live moments. Birmingham’s scene has been crying out for somewhere like this, and we’re hyped to help break it in.” - Louder
“The Annexe lets us deliver the scale, production and atmosphere that major artists and promoters are demanding from Birmingham. We’re doubling capacity because the city is ready for it; the audience is here, the ambition is here, and we’re committed to leading from the front.” - Billy Chauhan, Global Venues
"Forum Digbeth is a fantastic new venue that the Midlands massive go mad for each and every weekend. It's got world-class staff, sound and production which raises Bongo's Bingo to a whole new level, augmenting the experience for everyone in this boundary-pushing space for the city. The Christmas season is going to be wild and we're all hyped for 2026 at Forum Digbeth." - Bongo’s Bingo
This expansion shows their commitment to pushing Birmingham’s nightlife forward. Giving the city more capacity, stronger production and a space that opens the door to bigger, more ambitious shows for artists and promoters.
More announcements on The Annexe are coming soon. For updates and info, sign up on the website at https://www.forumbirmingham.uk/
