Benson Boone to bring American Heart to city

Benson Boone will perform at the Utilita Arena on 1 November

Benson Boone is set to take to the stage in Birmingham as part of his American Heart Tour.

The US singer-songwriter will perform at the city's Utilita Arena on 1 November, before three consecutive dates in London bring the UK leg of his tour to a close.

Boone, who was nominated for a Brit Award earlier this year, released his rock ballad Beautiful Things early in 2024, which quickly became a TikTok sensation.

According to the Official Charts Company, the song was the second biggest release of last year, having been streamed 219 million times since last January.

Tickets for Boone's Birmingham concert have almost sold out, with low availability on Ticketmaster.

Here is what you need to know if you are attending the gig in Birmingham next month:

What time is the concert?

Doors at the Utilita will open at about 18:30 GMT.

Exact show times have not yet been published but will likely be available on the website closer to the time.

How can I get there?

Boone's track Beautiful Things reached number 1 on the official UK charts

The arena, in the city centre, is close by to a number of railway stations, including Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snowhill.

For those arriving by car, parking can be booked in advance on the arena's website.

A number of local buses and trams will also be available to help people get to and from the concert.

What can I bring to the Utilita Arena?

Concert-goers can bring a bag to the venue but it must be no bigger than A4 size, according to the bag policy on the arena's website.

All bags are searched prior to entry and rucksacks are not permitted, the venue confirmed.

Other conditions of entry, including age limits and lists of prohibited items, are listed on the website.

Children under the age of 14 must also be accompanied at the event by an adult with a valid ticket.

What will the setlist be like in Birmingham?

Boone is performing in support of his latest album, American Heart, which was released in June this year.

According to Setlist.fm, Boone's earlier concerts in Canada and the USA featured about 20 songs.

Beautiful Things was the number one most-streamed song in the world last year, the arena said.

Fans attending the concert can also expect to hear popular tracks including Slow It Down, In The Stars and Mystical Magical.