Best Birmingham Events In December

'Tis the season to get stuffing your face and there's no better place to start than these fantastic pubs and restaurants. Get stuck into some of the best Birmingham Christmas dinners, from traditional turkey and trimmings to more unique takes of the classic spread.

These brilliant Birmingham pubs can't wait to welcome you back this December. Make 2025's final months a snuggly one and book yourself in for a post-lockdown pint or two, complete with roaring fires, cosy armchairs and mulled wine chasers.

Showcasing some of the best Christmas events and markets in Birmingham, our guide is chock-full of incredible things to do. So grab your jumper and reindeer headbands as you enjoy everything from social darts and delicious dinners to bottomless brunches and parties.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Birmingham with a night full of excitement and style. Whether you're looking for a glamorous party, a cosy dinner, or a lively night out, the city offers a variety of options to ring in the new year.

From buzzing bars and exclusive masquerade balls to spectacular fireworks displays and unique events, there's something for everyone. Gather your friends, enjoy fantastic food and drinks, and make unforgettable memories.

Keep it quirky this December in Birmingham, with a trip to the glittering pink paradise Tonight Josephine. As well as finding a menu of delicious cocktail creations, you'll also discover an event roster that's jam-packed with boozy brunches and parties filled with cocktails and dancing.

The Wizard of Oz Experience puts all the fun of the Yellow Brick Road in the palm of your hand. Just download the app, wait for your starting location and take on your quests across the streets of Birmingham. 

You'll solve puzzles, uncover clues and evade the Wicked Witch's dark magic to keep Dorothy and her companions safe. Tickets this immersive and innovative day out are just £33.

Featuring an R&B Brunch, R&B Bingo bonanza and a 90s throwback party, Taste + Liquor is coming in hot with excellent events this month. Expect fist-bumping hits, endless rum punch and scrumptious eats at these awesome affairs.

If you and your mates fancy doing something a little more interactive, check out YO!'s fun masterclass, available at both the Grance Central and Selfridges locations. Learn from a sushi chef as you create your very own dragon, maki and hand rolls. Plus, you'll get to munch on edamame and gyozas during the event.

December calls for festive fun, and Treetop Golf Birmingham has it in spades. From the 3rd of November to the 11th of January, enjoy the Jungle Bell Rock package for groups of 4 - 40 (£42 per person) or the larger Par-Tee All the Way for groups of 35 - 150 (£60 per person).

Both include 18-hole mini golf, pizza, drinks tokens, reserved space, and Christmas props. With glowing lights, jungle foliage, and the optional bonus 19th hole, it's perfect for friends, family, or colleagues wanting a unique festive celebration.

Have yourself a little sip this Christmas at Vagabond's Festive Cheese + Wine Masterclass. After a welcome glass of fizz, you'll discover perfect pairings between the contents of your glass and the fantastic fromage on your plate.

To cap off the evening, there's sweet tipple and a hearty slice of panettone. Grab your ticket to a tasty night out for just £50.

Need a December pick-me-up? Pooch Therapy is bringing a flurry of furry joy to Birmingham's Secret Space with its Santa Paws Dachshund and Husky Grottos. Meet Santa and his festive pups, soak up the cosy Christmas atmosphere, and let these four-legged friends work their therapeutic magic.

It's the perfect way to de-stress, laugh, and make some adorable memories before the holidays hit full swing. Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and prepare to have your spirits lifted - who can resist a puppy in a Santa hat?

Step into Luna Springs this December, one of the most exciting and vibrant venues in Birmingham. This eclectic and playful space offers a perfect blend of outdoor and indoor fun. And this December? They're coming in hot with a Brunchaoke Bottomless Brunch, complete with live music, bottomless booze, delicious food and festival energy.

Whether you're in the mood for a cocktail or a cosy drink, it provides the perfect setting for a night or day out with friends.

This December, you're invited to bake, rattle and roll at The Big Birmingham Bake. Taking place in a marquee on Floodgate Street, pairs of budding bakers will be given all the equipment and ingredients needed to tackle a cake, bread or biscuit. After a nail-biting 90 minutes, one team will be crowned the winner.

One of the best things to do in Birmingham in December 2025 has to be Frankfurt Christmas Market.  Stretching across Victoria Square and New Street, this enchanting market is a winter wonderland of sparkling lights, a giant Santa, a dazzling tree, and a picture-perfect carousel.

As the largest German Christmas market outside Germany and Austria, it's brimming with entertainment. Enjoy live performances from talented musicians while sipping on mulled wine or steaming hot chocolate. Craving a festive feast? Indulge in bratwursts, salted pretzels, schnitzels, and roasted almonds, or treat yourself to chocolate-drenched crêpes.

Birmingham's newest late-night live jazz bar, Downstairs at The Grand, has an uber-elegant events calendar that demands your attention. We're talking Cabaret & Cabernet on Thursdays and Fridays, live jazz every Saturday night, plus evenings of bossa nova,  boogie-woogie piano, high energy blues and plenty more. 

All plush velvet curtains, warm lighting and speakeasy vibes, it's the best place to sip on an old fashioned, settle in and soak up some soulful sounds. If you're looking for timeless glamour and great music, there's nowhere else quite like this.

If December in Birmingham had a flavour, it would taste exactly like the Gingerbread Christmas Bar. Perched on the Bullring balcony, this charming pop-up wraps the city in festive cheer from morning 'til evening.

Warm up with gingerbread-infused cocktails, sip a Baileys hot chocolate or dive into a Festive Christmas Punch as you watch live performers bring the spirit of the season to life every Friday and Saturday. Got a group? Nab one of the karaoke VIP huts and belt out your favourites under twinkling lights. 

Over the apps? Get down to Sophys, forget all about swiping, and make some real-life connections. For singles between 25 and 45, Glassy 'n' Date is designed to ignite the kinds of sparks that can only ever happen in person. 

With a glass of prosecco on arrival and games to get things going, the ice will be well and truly broken in no time. Tickets start from £16 - ladies get two entries for the price of one.