Two students outside the Arena Theatre, facing the entrance with Arena Theatre displayed in its signage above the door

Culture, Art and Music

Wolverhampton is a fabulous hub for creativity, culture, and world-class entertainment. Wolverhampton Art Gallery displays a sensational collection of fine art, from paintings through sculptures and mixed media. If theatre is more to your taste, our very own onsite Arena Theatre showcases a range of plays, comedy, dance performances, music gigs, cinema, workshops and more. Among the city’s other highlights, there are also fantastic concerts to experience at The Halls and the latest movies to see at Cineworld.

Top 6 ways to experience the best culture, art, and music the city has to offer.

Part of the University of Wolverhampton is the Arena Theatre - a small-scale theatre presenting some of the best and most diverse theatre programmes in the West Midlands. With a vast number of performances each year, including top-quality professional productions, local and amateur shows alike - it's not one to miss!

 

Iconic music venue, The Halls, has just re-opened its doors to the public after undergoing a multi-million-pound renovation. Hosting big names like Blur, McFly and Sugababes, it’s once again the live music hub of the city.

Opened in 1884 and located right in the heart of the city is the Wolverhampton Art Gallery. With regularly changing exhibitions and installations, the art gallery is a haven for arts and culture in the area.

Just a 10-minute bus ride from town is Bentley Bridge Leisure Park. Featuring a cinema showcasing the latest films, a bowling alley, as well as numerous food outlets including McDonalds, KFC, Tim Hortons, and Bella Italia – it’s the perfect place to hang out. 

Opened in 1894, head to the historic Grand Theatre to experience all the finest touring plays, musicals, and shows. Check out their website or pop into the box office to find out more about the latest performances

Just a short ride on our free uni bus and you’ll arrive in Walsall, home to the historic Leather Museum. Learn more about the story of leather trade in the city and how it grew from a small market town into an international saddle-making centre.