Christmas Events In Birmingham 2025

• Location: The Rainbow, 160 Digbeth High Street, Digbeth, B12 0LD
• When: 13th December, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
• Price: £16 (discounted group tickets available)
• Why we recommend: blending a wicked Christmas party with wild bingo and hot basslines, this UKG Bingo Birmingham Christmas Special offers the perfect opportunity to wear your favourite Christmas jumper, get involved in dance-offs and play games to win epic prizes

Birmingham, get ready to Re-Rewind this Christmas. UKG Bingo is bringing a night of bingo, basslines, and non-stop vibes straight to the city. Step back to the glory days of UK Garage, don your Moschino finest, bring the bling, and party like it's 2001, all while playing a few rounds of bingo for amazing prizes.

Expect a festive evening packed with UKG club anthems, epic sing-alongs, and dance-offs that'll keep you moving all night. Birthday packages are also available, so whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a Christmas night out with friends, this is the ultimate seasonal party.

• Location: 13 Temple Street, B2 5BN
• When: from 22nd November 2025
• Price: £40
• Why we recommend: we always love a trip to Flight Club, thanks to its quirky multiplayer games and electronic boards that add up your scores. They go all-out for Christmas too, with charming decorations and plenty of booze

Looking for a festive brunch with a competitive twist? Then head to Flight Club in the city centre, where you'll find a fairground-themed bar filled with interactive dart boards. At their Christmas brunch socials, you'll get an hour of playing with your friends, with all sorts of fun group minigames to choose from.

Your £40 ticket also includes a bottle of prosecco or four beers per person, as well as two hours of unlimited pizza. They'll be getting in the seasonal spirit with their playlist, as well as lots of twinkling lights and decorations.

• Location: Unit 12, The Burlington, B2 4BL
• When: Sundays from 30th November to 21st December
• Price: From £42.90 per person
• Why we recommend: this high-energy event promises sassy, hilarious entertainment, as well as lots of delicious drinks

If you want your Christmas to be full of sass and glamour, then head to Tonight Josephine this winter. On Sundays, they're hosting an All the Jingle Ladies Brunch, complete with entertainment from a talented drag queen, alongside plenty of games and prizes.

Choose between buttermilk fried chicken, halloumi and sweet potato or a vegan version of this in your burger. This will be washed down with 90 minutes of drinks, including beer, prosecco and select cocktails.

• Location: Brindley Place, Waters Edge, B1 2HL
• When: 10th November - 31st December 2025
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: because Christmas should feel a little extra, and Slug & Lettuce nails it - from shimmering cocktails to Instagram-worthy décor, we think it's where festive memories practically make themselves

If you're looking to dial up the glamour this Christmas, Slug & Lettuce is the place to be. Think neon-lit spaces ready for Instagram, cocktails that literally sparkle, and festive feasts made for sharing with your favourite people.

From office parties to girls' nights out, S&L has everything you need to turn December into one long, glittering celebration - all with easy booking and effortless vibes.

• Location: The Old Joint Stock Theatre, 4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY
• When: various dates from Wednesday 3rd December 2025
• Price: from £20.00 per person
• Why we recommend: where else can you see a tap-dancing crocodile in Crocs, Paul Hogan having an existential crisis, and Christmas spirit delivered Aussie-style, all with live music and plenty of laughs?

This December, The Old Joint Stock Theatre is going down under with It's A Wonderful Knife: Christmas Dundee - the festive musical mash-up you never knew you needed. Blending the heart of It's a Wonderful Life with the antics of Crocodile Dundee, this hilarious show follows Paul Hogan on Christmas Eve, guided by his old croc companion Burt (back from the afterlife to earn his wings).

Expect big songs, iconic cameos from the likes of Arnie and Hugh Jackman, and one unforgettable reptile performance that'll leave you in stitches. It's outrageous, it's festive, and it might just bring a crocodile tear to your eye.

• Location: 30-34 River Street, Birmingham, B5 5SA
• When: 13th December 2025
• Price: from £21.98 per person
• Why we recommend: this festive experience is cuteness overload and a fabulous time for animal lovers 

Get ready for the most heartwarming Christmas event in Birmingham. Pooch Therapy's Santa Paws Grotto is coming to Secret Space on Saturday the 13th of December 2025, featuring the most adorable Dachshunds and Huskies dressed for the season.

Whether you join the 12.30 pm dachshund session or meet the fluffy huskies later in the afternoon, expect festive vibes, photo-worthy moments, and a whole lot of puppy love.

• Location: 92-98 Colmore Row, B3 3BD
• When: multiple dates
• Price: £50
• Why we recommend: trust us, your tastebuds will thank you for attending this delicious evening of festive food and drink

There's nothing more festive than cheese and wine, and Vagabond Wines are bringing you a whole night full of the stuff. One of their expert hosts will guide you through a tasting, including four drinks and four bites.

You'll be welcomed with a glass of prosecco, before moving onto the wine and cheese. Plus, they're serving sweet wine with Panettone to top it all off.

• Location: 33 Cannon Street, B2 5EE
• When: 6th December 2025
• Price: free
• Why we recommend: we all love a free event, and this party promises non-stop sing-along tunes

Christmas is the time for friendship, laughter and music, so celebrate with the Christmas Indie Disco at city centre venue The Windsor. This is a free event that comes with indie anthems all night long, with DJs until midnight.

When you're not singing along to Oasis, the kitchen is cooking up small plates, burgers and pizzas until 9pm.

• Location: Various Birmingham venues
• When: 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th of December
• Price: £18.50 (discounted group tickets available)
• Why we recommend: you're in for a Christmas party like no other thanks to Old Skool Bingo. When you're not playing brilliant bingo rounds with amazing prizes up for grabs, you'll be singing and dancing to RnB club hits, playing crazy games and digging into tasty food

Taking place at venues all over Birmingham, Old Skool Bingo's Christmas specials are not to be missed. They're hosting events on the 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th of December, promising a festive twist on their usual high-energy events.

They'll be hosting lively rounds of bingo throughout the night, interspersed with dance battles and other fun competitions - with lots of prizes to be won. Plus, there'll be DJs spinning RnB tunes throughout.

• Location: The Old Crown, 188 High Street, B12 0LD
• When: 5th December 2025
• Price: from £5.50 per person
• Why we recommend: a winter wonderland hoedown is the perfect way to warm up for the festive season

The Old Crown is serving up a boot-stomping, thigh-slapping Christmas Country & Western Night that's sure to have you hoottin' and a hollerin' long into the night. Saddle up for a live tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton, performing classic hits with a festive twist. 

There's plenty to fill your glass and your belly while you're here, from whiskey and bourbon to warm your bones to cocktails, beers and fine wines. Tickets start from just £5.50 and there's a free Stetson of sorts for every cowboy and cowgirl that walks through the door.

• Location: Langley Building, Regency Wharf, B1 2DS
• When: 15th November - 31st December 2025
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: sometimes Christmas calls for sunshine vibes instead of frosty nights, and Walkabout delivers with Aussie energy, ice-cold beers and beach-bar tunes that keep the party going all season long

Christmas doesn't have to mean cold nights; at Walkabout, it's all about bringing the heat with buckets of beer, fruity cocktails, and proper party energy. Swap your tinsel for palm trees (at least in spirit) as you dive into laid-back bites, lively tunes and an atmosphere that screams festive fun, Aussie-style.

Whether it's your work do, a big night out with mates, or a weekend sesh to remember, Walkabout has the drinks, food and vibes to make this Christmas loud, lively and totally unforgettable.

• Location: multiple locations
• When: multiple dates
• Price: from £33
• Why we recommend: not only is this a fun, arty outing, but you'll leave with a festive painting to take home

On the hunt for a wholesome Christmas event? Then check out Paint a Pic Birmingham, where you can create a festive masterpiece on canvas. No experience is necessary, as there will be artists on hand to guide you step-by-step.

All the materials you need will be provided, and there'll be drinks available to purchase from the bar - so you can get your creative juices flowing.

• Location: 310 High Street, B17 9PU
• When: multiple dates
• Price: from £30
• Why we recommend: Christmas is the time for good food and drink, and this bottomless brunch ensures you'll have plenty of both

Get your tastebuds tingling with this festive bottomless brunch, taking place at O'Neill's in Harborne. They're decking the place out in tinsel and twinkling decorations, offering boozy feasts from just £30 per person.

Tuck into juicy burgers, stone-baked pizzas, full breakfasts and more, washed down with 90 minutes of unlimited drinks.

• Location: 4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY
• When: 7th December 2025
• Price: from £5.50 per person
• Why we recommend: this is a truly heartwarming event in the lead up to Christmas, promising some fantastic live music

A beloved Christmas event that takes place each year, Christmas by Candlelight is back at the Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre. This is a night of live, festive music, in a glowing space filled with seasonal decorations and maybe even indoor snow.

Choose from standing, seated or balcony tickets, with the latter including a freshly cooked turkey bap, roast potatoes and mulled cider.

• Location: 110 -112 Floodgate Street, Digbeth, B5 5SR
• When: Every day
• Price: From £45.90 per person
• Why we recommend: we absolutely love The Big Birmingham Bake. It offers a unique and fun way to get involved in Christmas festivities, working in teams of 2 to whisk, measure and bake a delicious creation that you'll get to take home and share with your loved ones after

Get ready for a fun festive challenge this Christmas over at The Big Birmingham Bake, found in Digbeth. After becoming an absolute hit in London and Manchester, the quirky baking experience brought their iconic marquee to Birmingham. With space for up to 12 teams of two, it's ideal for couples, friends, colleagues and family who fancy trying something a little different for their Christmas get-together.

You'll be set up at a real cooking station, with the ingredients and recipe provided, and then get 90 minutes to create your festive masterpiece. So, whack on your apron and put your whisking, stirring and tasting skills to the test in the hopes of winning the best bake. You'll then get to take your bake home to enjoy.

• Location: 43-45 Meriden Street, Digbeth, B5 5LS
• When: 18th December 2025
• Price: from £16.50
• Why we recommend: this is a great way to discover a fantastic new band, promising an excellent night of live music

Following a series of sold out shows, Toss The Feathers are hosting a Christmas Party at Nortons in Digbeth. These guys are a Manchester-based Irish trad group, regularly touring the UK. Expect powerful vocals and a rhythmic backing, guaranteeing a show you won't forget.

• Location: 36 Ludgate Hill, B3 1EH
• When: multiple dates
• Price: from £5.50 deposit, plus the cost of your meal
• Why we recommend: this is more than just a Christmas meal, as there'll be fantastic live entertainment and lots of seasonal cheer

Join The Actress and Bishop for their Jingle & Mingle Christmas dinner, promising to be an afternoon full of festive fun. Helen Pearsons will be performing vintage Christmas tunes live as you dine.

Choose between a two or three-course meal, costing £30 or £35. Dishes include oven-baked camembert, buttered slow-roasted turkey and pan-seared sea bream, finishing with Biscoff triple chocolate brownies.

• Location: Trocadero, Temple Street, B2 5BG
• When: throughout December 2025
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: when the Christmas market lights go out, The Trocadero keeps the festivities going, with cosy pub charm, seasonal cheer and the perfect spot for a merry afterparty

After the lights dim at the market, the magic continues inside. The Trocadero is bringing all the warmth, laughter and festive spirit you could want this Christmas, making it the ultimate city centre stop-off once you've had your fill of mulled wine and market stalls.

Whether you're rounding off a Christmas shopping trip or keeping the party alive with friends, this historic Birmingham boozer has you covered.

• Location: 4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY
• When: various dates
• Price: £20 per person
• Why we recommend: this is a wholesome family show that's full of wonder and magic

Bringing you a wonderful reimagining of the classic Christmas tale, Pinocchio is being shown at the Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre this December. This is a visually beautiful performance, complete with amazing songs and lots of laughter.

Follow Pinocchio as he navigates his way through wondrous and treacherous landscapes, encountering lots of unique characters.

• Location: 4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY
• When: 6th and 13th December 2025
• Price: £27.50 per person
• Why we recommend: this event is packed full of brilliant songs, guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit

If you're a fan of musical theatre, check out Sleigh Miserables - The Ultimate Musical Theatre and Christmas Cabaret. This takes place at the Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre, promising a performance full of festive classics mixed with musical favourites.

• Location: Bullring, Moor Street, Birmingham, B5 4BU
• When: 10am - 9pm until 1st January 2026
• Price: free entry
• Why we recommend: with food stalls dishing out everything from carvery rolls to churros, it's one of the city's most cheerful, activity-packed Christmas events

For a Christmas experience straight out of a storybook, the Gingerbread Christmas Bar at the Bullring is delivering all the festive feels. Set on the centre's spacious outdoor balcony, this seasonal pop-up transforms into a gingerbread-themed wonderland complete with live music every Friday and Saturday.

After shopping, unwind with a Gingerbread Sour or Festive Christmas Punch, or grab a decadent spiked hot chocolate to keep you cosy. You can even book a karaoke VIP hut, because what's Christmas without a little Mariah moment?

• Location: Victoria Square, Birmingham City Centre, B3 3AA
• When: 1st November - 24th December
• Price: Free entry
• Why we recommend: Christmas in Birmingham begins the moment the Frankfurt Christmas Market comes back to Victoria Square. It has absolutely everything you need for a Christmas day out, from rides and live entertainment to warming drinks and shopping stalls

One of the best things to do in Birmingham this Christmas 2025 is the Frankfurt Christmas Market, returning to Birmingham's Victoria Square and New Street. This seasonal spectacle promises a holiday vibe like no other, with sparkling lights, an Instagram-worthy carousel, a massive Christmas tree, and even a towering Santa.

Famed as the largest German Christmas market outside Germany and Austria, it's a must-visit for its lively atmosphere. Sip on mulled wine or creamy hot chocolate while enjoying live music from local and international acts. Hungry? Dive into bratwursts, pretzels, schnitzels, and roasted almonds before finishing with a sweet crêpe.