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King’s Heath Walk of Fame
Celebrating the musical, comedy and sporting heritage of Kings Heath.
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The Retros — Classic Hits from the 1960s Onwards
Kings Heath Cricket & Sports Club, 247 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6DT
Doors open at 7pm; the show starts at 8pm. The Retros perform classic hits from the 1960s onwards, including a special Rolling Stones segment commemorating the anniversary of their 1963 Birmingham debut at Kings Heath’s former Ritz Ballroom. Tickets £8 early bird / £10 standard, plus booking fees. Ages 14+; under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Book ticketsFleetwood Mad
Kings Heath Cricket & Sports Club, 247 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6DT
Doors open at 7pm; the show starts at 8pm. Fleetwood Mad perform Fleetwood Mac greatest hits in a live tribute commemorating the musical legacy of Christine McVie.
Book ticketsThe Fab 4 — Beatles All You Need Is Love Fest 2027
Kings Heath Cricket & Sports Club, 247 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6DT
Doors open at 7pm; the show starts at 8pm. The Fab 4 commemorate the 64th anniversary of The Beatles Birmingham debut at the former Ritz Ballroom in Kings Heath.
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Stories from the archive
Explore Kings Heath’s remarkable heritage
Read Bob Prew’s stories about the musicians, performers, sporting figures and creative landmarks connected with Kings Heath.
- Music history
A timeline of the Ritz Ballroom
Trace the landmark Kings Heath performances that helped launch some of Britain’s biggest bands.
Read the article (opens in a new tab) - Local legends
Celebrating the Walk of Fame stars
Meet Toyah Willcox, Trevor Burton and Olympic cyclist Tommy Godwin—the first three local inductees.
Read the article (opens in a new tab) - Made in Kings Heath
UB40’s Kings Heath origins
From a first gig at the Hare & Hounds to recording the debut album that took the band worldwide.
Read the article (opens in a new tab) - Recording heritage
The remarkable story of Highbury Studio
Discover the local studio connected with UB40, Duran Duran, Ocean Colour Scene and Rubber Soul Rebound.
Read the article (opens in a new tab) - Sporting heritage
Ann Jones: from Kings Heath to Wimbledon
The story of the Kings Heath-born champion who conquered Centre Court in 1969.
Read the article (opens in a new tab) - Local ingenuity
How Cluedo was invented in Kings Heath
Explore the local roots of Anthony Pratt and the enduring murder-mystery board game he created.
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About King’s Heath Walk of Fame
Kings Heath Walk of Fame preserves and celebrates local cultural heritage through pavement stars, wall plaques, live concerts and community events. Its shows keep the spirit of the former Ritz Ballroom alive and help fund future events for Kings Heath.
Services and specialties
- Live music events
- Heritage celebrations
- Pavement star inductions
- Wall plaques
- Community fundraising
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