# Festive Gift Fair 2026 > Festive Gift Fair runs 19 to 22 November 2026 in Birmingham. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 15 October 2026. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/festive-gift-fair-nec/ Birmingham, West Midlands Runs Thursday 19 November to Sunday 22 November 2026 | Dates | Thursday 19 November to Sunday 22 November 2026 (4 open days) | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run | | Opening Times | Daily: **9.30am to 5pm** | | Where | Hall 17 at the NEC, beside Birmingham International station and the airport B40 1NT [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.4531,-1.7201) | | 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](https://www.festivegiftfair.co.uk/visiting/essential-information) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide. - [The Festive Gift Fair](https://www.festivegiftfair.co.uk/visiting/essential-information), checked 15 October 2026 Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.festivegiftfair.co.uk/visiting/essential-information). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/). ## 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. [Add the Dates to Your Calendar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/festive-gift-fair-nec/dates.ics) ## 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. **Driving?** You can book a parking space before you set off: [Q-Park car parks in Birmingham](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=124214&awinaffid=3119315&clickref=bcm_festive_gift_fair_nec&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.q-park.co.uk%2Fen-gb%2Fcities%2Fbirmingham%2F). [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) **Making a day of it?** Walking tours, day trips and other things to do in Birmingham can be booked ahead. 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[Hand warmers](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=hand%20warmers&tag=bestxmasmarkets-21), [thermal socks](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=thermal%20socks&tag=bestxmasmarkets-21) and [touchscreen gloves](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=touchscreen%20gloves&tag=bestxmasmarkets-21) on Amazon. [affiliate links](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) ## Have You Been to Festive Gift Fair? Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. One vote per market, no account needed. ## Other Christmas Markets Nearby [Solihull Festive Feast Solihull, West Midlands 15 to 22 Dec 2026 Open days within these dates not yet published 4 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/solihull/) [Winter Artisan Bazaar at Packwood Lapworth, Warwickshire 28 to 29 Nov 2026 7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/packwood-house/) [Christmas in Cathedral Square Birmingham, West Midlands 2026 dates not yet announced 8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/birmingham-cathedral-square/) [Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham, West Midlands 5 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/birmingham/) [Sutton Coldfield Christmas Market Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands 11 to 13 Dec 2026 9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/sutton-coldfield/) See all [Christmas markets near Birmingham](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/birmingham/). Also listed under [Christmas fairs and fayres](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/fairs-and-fayres/) and [indoor Christmas markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/indoor/). More in [West Midlands](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/west-midlands/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).