Festive Gift Fair 2026
Festive Gift Fair 2026
The most popular Christmas shopping event in the Midlands celebrates 30 years at the NEC Birmingham, 19–22 November 2026.
Organiser Orchard Events Ltd describes it as the go-to indoor Christmas fair for the region: hundreds of stalls of gifts, food, decorations and festive entertainment under one roof. The 2026 edition moves into a larger hall — Hall 17 (NEC listings also show Hall 17 & 18) — after tickets sold out in 2025. The fair typically draws more than 30,000 visitors.
Dates and hours
- Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 November 2026
- Daily 09:30–17:00 (afternoon tickets from 13:30)
Advance booking only — no tickets on the door. Tickets went on sale 1 September. Thursday and Friday adult full-day tickets have a Buy 3 Get 1 Free offer. Group rates apply from 15 adults.
Indicative public prices (plus a fixed £1.50 transaction fee):
| Day | Adult full day | Adult afternoon | Child 3–16 | Under 3 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Thu 19 & Fri 20 Nov | £11 | £8 | £6 | £3 | | Sat 21 & Sun 22 Nov | £14 | £10 | £9 | £3 |
Carer tickets and group discounts are listed on the official essential-information page.
Venue
Hall 17, NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT (Marston Green). Undercover step-free access from Birmingham International station. Pre-book NEC parking to save versus on-the-day rates.
What's on
Around 325 stalls of stocking fillers, presents, crafts, jewellery, beauty, toys, Christmas decorations, and food and drink to try before you buy. Entertainment included in the ticket: Father Christmas, The Grinch, festive characters, stilt walkers, live music, and a daily Santa Sack prize draw.
Organiser / tickets
Official site: festivegiftfair.co.uk. Visitor details: Essential information. Venue listing: NEC Festive Gift Fair.
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Birmingham - NEC Birmingham, England, United Kingdom