ABOUT THE EVENT
Paul Heaton at Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Paul Heaton plays Utilita Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, UK on Friday, November 13, 2026. The listed start time is 18:00 local time.
Paul Heaton's concerts cover three chapters of British pop history: The Housemartins, The Beautiful South and his solo work, and the crowd tends to know every one of them.
The Lightning Seeds is listed alongside Paul Heaton for this show. Support sets usually start before the headliner, so arrive early if you want to catch the full bill.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Ticket limit
- A max of six tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of six will be cancelled.
- Promoter
- Sjm Limited (New)
- Seat map
From the official event listing
- Venue age restrictions: The venue recommends that children aged 14 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or above when attending any show at the venue.
- Children under the age of 14 should not purchase tickets for the standing area of the venue for events, and those young people aged 15 and 16 should only enter the standing floor when accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
- 50 per ticket renovation levy to help maintain and improve the facilities for customers, artists and promoters.
- A max of six tickets per person and per household applies.
- Tickets in excess of six will be cancelled.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Paul Heaton concerts are like
A Paul Heaton concert is a warm, witty singalong. He shares vocals with a guest female singer, a role long filled by Jacqui Abbott, and moves through Rotterdam, Perfect 10, A Little Time, Don't Marry Her and Happy Hour, with Caravan of Love bringing back The Housemartins era.
Between songs he is dry and funny, often with pointed comments about politics and everyday life. The crowd, many of whom grew up with The Beautiful South, sings loudly on every chorus, and the atmosphere is closer to a big pub singalong than a slick pop show.
Tips for the Birmingham show
- Know the words to Rotterdam and Perfect 10; the crowd sings them louder than the band.
- Festival and stadium shows often have strong support acts, so check the start time of the full bill.
New to the music? The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts covers most of the songs the crowd sings.
Fans of Paul Heaton also read our guides to Simple Minds, Robbie Williams and The Killers.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Paul Heaton
Paul Heaton is the English singer-songwriter who fronted The Housemartins in the 1980s and The Beautiful South in the 1990s, writing witty songs with a sharp eye for everyday British life.
After The Beautiful South he built a successful solo career and a long partnership with singer Jacqui Abbott, and his concerts draw on hits from all three chapters of his career.
- Origin
- Bromborough, England; raised in Sheffield
- Genre
- Pop / indie pop / jangle pop
- Active since
- 1983
- Notable work
- London 0 Hull 4 (The Housemartins, 1986), Carry On up the Charts (The Beautiful South, 1994), What Have We Become (with Jacqui Abbott, 2014)
- Known for
- Happy Hour, Caravan of Love, A Little Time, Rotterdam, Perfect 10
Career highlights
- Caravan of Love with The Housemartins reached number one on the UK singles chart in 1986.
- A Little Time with The Beautiful South was a UK number one in 1990.
- The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts topped the UK Albums Chart.
Getting to Utilita Arena Birmingham
Utilita Arena Birmingham is an indoor arena in Brindleyplace area, central Birmingham, with a capacity of around 15,800. Birmingham New Street station is roughly a 15–20 minute walk. The listed address is King Edwards Road, Birmingham.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to Birmingham for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Birmingham Airport (BHX). Because it is a Friday show, the concert crowd lands on top of the usual weekend visitors, so hotels in Birmingham are worth booking early.
Flying in the day before the concert leaves room for delays and gives you time to see Birmingham before the show.
Frequently asked questions
When does Paul Heaton play Utilita Arena Birmingham?
Paul Heaton is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026 at 18:00 local time at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
How do I get to Utilita Arena Birmingham?
Birmingham New Street station is roughly a 15–20 minute walk. The venue is in Brindleyplace area, central Birmingham.
Open location in Google MapsWho is supporting Paul Heaton in Birmingham?
The listing for this date includes The Lightning Seeds alongside Paul Heaton. Line-ups can change, so check the official page for the final running order.
What should I listen to before seeing Paul Heaton?
The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts covers most of the songs the crowd sings.
Which bands was Paul Heaton in?
Paul Heaton was the singer of The Housemartins and later co-founded The Beautiful South.
Does Paul Heaton play Beautiful South songs live?
Yes. His concerts mix solo songs with Beautiful South and Housemartins favourites.
