Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market
When: Thu 5 Nov – Thu 24 Dec 2026 Opens in 26 days
Open daily; opens at 1pm on Remembrance Sunday (8 Nov)
Birmingham, West Midlands
Festive Gift Fair
Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 November 2026 Opens in 40 days
Advance tickets only
9.30am–5pm daily (2026)
NEC Birmingham, Hall 17, Birmingham, West Midlands · West Midlands
A long-running four-day indoor Christmas shopping fair at the NEC in Birmingham, with around 325 stalls of gifts and food plus festive entertainment.
The Festive Gift Fair bills itself as the Midlands' biggest event dedicated to Christmas shopping, and marks its 30th year in 2026. Around 325 stalls fill a hall at the NEC with gifts, decorations, crafts and food and drink.
Ticket prices include live entertainment through the day - bands and singers, Father Christmas and a giant snowglobe among the 2026 line-up. Cheaper afternoon-only tickets are available, and weekdays cost less than the weekend.
Tickets must be bought in advance - none are sold on the door. For 2026 the fair moves to Hall 17.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Thu 19 – Sun 22 Nov 2026Advance tickets only | Coming up Add to calendar (Thu 19 – Sun 22 Nov 2026) |
| 2025–26 | Thu 13 – Sun 16 Nov 2025 | Held |
Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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