Last updated: November 11, 2024
Celebrate the charm of the holidays in Wednesfield with our ultimate guide. Whether you're a Wednesfield regular or a once-in-a-lifetime visitor, this guide unlocks the city's festive potential.
One of the highlights this season is the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, offering authentic German delicacies and a vibrant atmosphere filled with twinkling lights. Meanwhile, the Ice Skate Birmingham provides a delightful outdoor ice skating experience, perfect for families looking to enjoy some winter fun. And the Big Wheel Birmingham is something you definitely don't want to miss, providing spectacular views of the city's holiday lights from above. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Dazzling festive window displays by local businesses.
The Jewellery Quarter Christmas Window Trail features over 60 local businesses decorating their windows with dazzling festive displays, transforming the area into a vibrant and colourful winter scene.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Jewellery Quarter Christmas Window Trail
Authentic German market with traditional food and gifts.
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is a traditional German market in Victoria Square and New Street, offering a variety of food, drinks, and gifts. Enjoy hot glühwein, schnitzel, and bratwurst while browsing handcrafted decorations and ornaments.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
Unique blend of local artisans, live music, and festive activities.
Everything Digbeth Christmas Market is a vibrant celebration featuring bespoke makers markets, fashion stalls, art exhibitions, live music, and kids' activities including a Santa's Grotto. The event also supports local charity SIFA Fireside with a vintage fashion stall.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Everything Digbeth Christmas Market
Features a vibrant collection of handcrafted items from regional artisans.
The Christmas In Cathedral Square Craft Market showcases local artisans and their handmade goods. Visitors can wander through a variety of stalls offering unique crafts, delicious seasonal treats, and traditional holiday decorations. The atmosphere is lively, with music and lights adding to the charm of the market. It’s a great place to find thoughtful gifts while supporting local creators.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Christmas In Cathedral Square Craft Market
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
The Nutcracker is a timeless ballet production featuring Tchaikovsky's glorious score, performed live by the 60-strong Royal Ballet Sinfonia. This sumptuous production boasts daring swordfights, falling snow, and a 30-foot Christmas tree. Clara's journey from her parents' lavish Christmas party to the Land of Snow, where she is transformed into the Sugar Plum Fairy, is a captivating and memorable experience.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: The Nutcracker
Rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake with a male ensemble.
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake is a groundbreaking ballet production that redefines Tchaikovsky's masterpiece with a menacing male ensemble, creating a thrilling and bold performance that has become the most successful dance theatre production of all time.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Swan Lake
Spine-tingling special effects and eerie encounters.
A chilling adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, where Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, setting him on a journey to confront his miserly ways and the three eerie spirits of Christmas past, present, and yet to come. Filled with spine-tingling special effects, this production is a theatrical masterpiece.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
Hands-on polymer clay crafting with a renowned artist.
Join Angela Smith for a 60-minute workshop where you can create a colourful Christmas gnome decoration out of polymer clay, perfect for hanging on your tree. Suitable for children over 12 with parental supervision.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Smith's Christmas Craft Fair
Live cooking demos by renowned chefs.
The Good Food Show Winter at the NEC, Birmingham, features live cooking demos by top chefs, hands-on workshops, tastings, and a variety of food and drink producers. It offers recipe inspiration, shopping opportunities, and unique dining experiences.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Good Food Show Winter
Holiday-themed entertainment at a cinema.
Join us for an evening of festive cheer as we celebrate the holiday season with a special event at ODEON Birmingham New Street. Enjoy a delightful evening filled with holiday-themed entertainment and activities.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: An Evening Celebrating Christmas
Holiday celebration in an underground setting with a pantomime show and Santa's grotto.
Embark on an underground boat trip through Dudley's historic limestone caverns, where naughty elves turn the caverns into a mischievous wonderland. Enjoy a pantomime show filled with laughter and surprises, and meet Santa in his grotto. Adults can savor a complimentary hot drink and delicious mince pie.
Where: Dudley | More Info: Santa Sleigh and Christmas
Sumptuous food and fantastic music in a specially-themed function suite.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration at Glitzmas 2024, featuring a welcome drink, three-course festive menu, tea, coffee, and mince pies, along with a DJ and disco. Immerse yourself in a dazzling atmosphere with glitz and glam theming, and enjoy festive novelties.
Where: Wolverhampton | More Info: Glitzmas Christmas Parties 2024
Live stage panto show with festive characters.
The Santa Trains on the Severn Valley Railway offer a family-friendly experience with steam train rides, a live stage panto show featuring festive characters, and present-shaped surprises for children. The journey begins at Kidderminster Station, where you can enjoy winter wonderland photo opportunities before boarding the train. At Arley Station, you'll see a professional Christmas stage show featuring Father Christmas and his friends, including Jingle and Jangle. The event also includes the option to break your journey at Bewdley Station, which offers a visit to the beautiful riverside town.
Where: Kidderminster | More Info: Santa Trains on the Severn Valley Railway
Family-friendly event with a 39ft Christmas tree and festive disco.
Millennium Point presents a special screening of The Polar Express, featuring a visit from Santa Claus and hot chocolate, set against the backdrop of Birmingham's largest indoor Christmas tree.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Millennium Point The Polar Express
Star-studded cast with impressive special effects.
Birmingham Hippodrome's Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime features stunning sets and costumes from The London Palladium, with a star-studded cast including Alison Hammond, Matt Slack, and Samantha Womack. The show is packed with jokes, larger-than-life characters, and impressive special effects, making it a must-see for families.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Birmingham Hippodrome Panto
Highly sensory adaptation with Dickensian special effects.
A chilling and theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," featuring Ebenezer Scrooge's transformative journey with the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Directed by Mark Gatiss, this production includes spine-tingling special effects and a highly sensory experience.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: The Birmingham Rep Christmas Shows
Weatherproof ice rink with great views of the city.
Ice Skate Birmingham is an all-inclusive, undercover ice rink located in central Birmingham's Centenary Square. It offers family-friendly sessions with no weather issues, wheelchair accessibility, and skate hire included in the ticket price.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Ice Skate Birmingham
Panoramic city views from an ice rink with a clear roof.
Big Wheel Birmingham offers panoramic views of the city while you ice skate under a clear-roofed rink in Centenary Square. The event is wheelchair accessible and includes an ice lounge and bar. Sessions are 45 minutes long, starting every hour from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Big Wheel Birmingham