Birmingham, West Midlands
Festive Gift Fair 2026
Runs Thursday 19 November to Sunday 22 November 2026
| Dates | Thursday 19 November to Sunday 22 November 2026 (4 open days) |
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| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
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| Where | Hall 17 at the NEC, beside Birmingham International station and the airport B40 1NT Open in Maps |
| Entry | Ticket needed. Advance tickets only, none on the door. Adult full day £11 Thursday and Friday, £14 Saturday and Sunday; afternoon tickets from £8 (2026) |
| Organiser | The Festive Gift Fair. Official page |
Festive Gift Fair: Quick Answers
When does Festive Gift Fair start in 2026?
It opens on Thursday 19 November 2026.
When does Festive Gift Fair end?
The last day is Sunday 22 November 2026.
What time does Festive Gift Fair open and close?
Daily 9.30am to 5pm.
Is Festive Gift Fair open every day?
Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 19 Nov and 22 Nov.
Is Festive Gift Fair free to enter?
No. Ticket needed. Advance tickets only, none on the door. Adult full day £11 Thursday and Friday, £14 Saturday and Sunday; afternoon tickets from £8 (2026).
Where is Festive Gift Fair?
Hall 17 at the NEC, beside Birmingham International station and the airport, Birmingham B40 1NT.
About Festive Gift Fair
A large indoor Christmas shopping show at the NEC with hundreds of gift and food stands, daily entertainment and Father Christmas. It reaches its 30th year in 2026.
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Where Is Festive Gift Fair?
Hall 17 at the NEC, beside Birmingham International station and the airport, Birmingham B40 1NT. The other dots are nearby markets.
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