Forum Digbeth unveils new space The Annexe expanding capacity to 4000

Birmingham’s iconic Forum Digbeth have today unveiled a major expansion, developing a brand-new adjoining warehouse space called The Annexe that will double the venue’s capacity to 4,000.

Officially launching on 20th December, this marks one of the biggest shifts in Birmingham’s live music landscape this year, with Cru2 launching the space, DnB Allstars hosting NYE, and major promoters like Live Nation and Louder and already confirmed for events in Q1 2026.

It’s also a win for the Forum team following the sad, unexpected closure of their previous venue Forum Birmingham last April due to the forced closure of the Corporation Square building by its landlords.

“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

More announcements on The Annexe are coming soon. For updates and info, sign up on the website at https://www.forumbirmingham.uk/