James Blunt Birmingham 2027 Hospitality

James Blunt plays bp pulse LIVE, the NEC campus arena in Birmingham, on Saturday 27 March 2027, one of the nights on the Airplane Mode Tour that takes his eighth studio album, Airplane Mode, on the road. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. The venue lists three premium options for the night, Premium Lounge Access, Premium Lounge & Drink and Premium Dine & Drink, and every one of them includes a private bar and lounge, priority entry and a premium category seat. The arena was called Resorts World Arena until 2024, and it is not the city-centre Utilita Arena Birmingham.

What premium options does bp pulse LIVE offer for James Blunt?

bp pulse LIVE lists three premium options for James Blunt on Saturday 27 March 2027, and they differ on drink, food and parking, as each section below sets out. None of the three lists further drinks, travel or a hotel, and the venue names no private suites or boxes for the night.

Premium Lounge Access

The simplest of the three gives access to a private bar and lounge, priority entry and a premium category seat. The venue lists no drink, meal or parking with it, so it suits guests who want lounge space and a quicker way in.

Premium Lounge & Drink

This option adds a welcome drink and parking to the lounge access and priority entry, and it also lists an exclusive food menu to buy from. Alcohol is served to over-18s only, and ID may be required.

Premium Dine & Drink

Dine & Drink pairs a dish from the premium dining menu with one drink, on top of the lounge, priority entry, seat and parking that come with Lounge & Drink. The same over-18s and ID rule applies to the drink.

Which Birmingham arena is James Blunt playing?

bp pulse LIVE, where James Blunt plays, is on the NEC campus at Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT. The arena took that name on 1 September 2024 and was called Resorts World Arena before, so older listings may still use the old name. It is not Utilita Arena Birmingham, a separate arena in the city centre, although NEC Group runs both. The arena holds around 15,600 people.

What is a James Blunt show like?

James Blunt's last tour, the Back to Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour, saw him play every track of his 2004 debut, Back to Bedlam, in its original order at the February 2025 UK arena shows, followed by later hits. The 2027 tour is built around Airplane Mode, his eighth studio album (release date 6 November 2026), and no 2027 setlist has been published ahead of the tour's opening night on 17 February 2027.

One review of the February 2025 London show described a nostalgic singalong, with the crowd in full voice by the fourth song; another noted him joking with the audience between songs.

What are the door and start times for James Blunt in Birmingham?

Doors open at 6pm and James Blunt's show starts at 7.30pm at bp pulse LIVE on Saturday 27 March 2027, according to the venue's event page. Timings can change before the night. The 2027 shows have no published running time or finish time yet, and as of 10 October 2026 no UK date has a named support act.

How far is bp pulse LIVE from Birmingham New Street?

Trains from Birmingham New Street reach Birmingham International in 10 to 15 minutes, and the venue describes bp pulse LIVE as directly adjacent to that station. From Birmingham Airport, the free Air-Rail Link runs to Birmingham International. Drivers can pre-book parking on the NEC campus, which has over 16,000 spaces.

The venue asks drivers to follow the signs for the event's car park and to avoid the Resorts World Birmingham car park. Taxis should be pre-booked and use the designated pick-up and drop-off points. Over Easter, check planned engineering works and train timetables before you travel, as they often change.

Does the clock change affect James Blunt's Easter Saturday show?

Easter Saturday, 27 March 2027, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, is the night of James Blunt's Birmingham show. The UK clocks go forward one hour at 1am on Sunday 28 March 2027, in the early hours after the show, so anyone still out or travelling after 1am loses an hour of the night. Plan the journey home with that in mind.

What access facilities does bp pulse LIVE have?

bp pulse LIVE has accessible platforms for wheelchair and scooter users, since wheelchairs and scooters cannot go into seating areas or onto the floor. A radio-frequency assistive listening system covers the whole bowl, with neck loops available. Behind Block 12, a Changing Places facility has an adult changing bench and a hoist; bring your own sling. Assistance dogs are welcome, except on the standing floor, and there is designated accessible parking.