About The City Brief Tamworth
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Tamworth
The City Brief keeps Tamworth residents and visitors informed about what's happening across town each week. Whether you’re exploring areas like Drayton Manor Estate, enjoying green spaces such as Wigginton Park, or taking in events around Tamworth Castle, there's always something to discover. We provide weekly updates on local events, markets, and activities that shape community life here. Tamworth has a lively calendar of events throughout the year. The weekly Tamworth Market brings local produce and street food to the town centre, while seasonal highlights include the Tamworth Heritage Weekend, celebrating the town’s Anglo-Saxon roots and Norman past, and the Outdoor Events Programme, which offers live music and theatre in the Castle Grounds during summer. Annual festivals like the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Tamworth Beer Festival, and Tamworth Food Gusto Festival draw people together and create occasions for the community. Beyond these events, there’s ongoing activity. The Staffordshire Hoard Exhibition offers access to one of Britain’s most significant archaeological discoveries. Seasonal offerings like Winter Lights at The Snowdome provide festive activities during darker months. For those interested in heritage, the Tamworth Heritage Centre and related attractions tell the story of a town with deep historical roots. We report what’s on, where, and when, so you can plan your week with confidence. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to Tamworth, The City Brief ensures you don't miss the events, markets, and activities that matter locally. We cover the weekly rhythm of community life, the markets, festivals, and seasonal celebrations, and help you stay connected to what's happening in your neighbourhood and across Tamworth.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Tamworth – 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 Tamworth 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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