The ultimate festive foodie day out is back! Whether you’re a keen cook looking for some festive dining inspiration, a celebrity chef super-fan or simply looking to top-up your Christmas pantry with seasonal artisan goodies, the Winter show is for YOU! Discover sensational producers, free live cooking demos full of Christmas recipe inspiration, and new festive workshops and tasting sessions. Gather your friends and family and get into the spirit of the season with the BBC Good Food Show Winter!

Bake International is the brand-new show for bakers! With the very best suppliers, the biggest baking stars, demos, workshops, and a dedicated baking competition the event is not to be missed. Co-located with the world-renowned Cake International you can shop until you drop. Join thousands of baking enthusiasts, from novice to professional, to celebrate the ever-evolving skills and creativity. The halls will be filled to the brim with features, and you won’t want to miss the demos taking place all weekend. Your ticket includes entry to both shows plus the Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas which take place at the same time also.

The two-day event is set to be even bigger and better than ever, with thousands of professionals from across the electrical industry coming together to share ideas, discover the latest products and innovations and gain insights into the emerging technologies that are driving the electrical industry forwards.

Step into summer this June at the BBC Good Food Show Summer! Try and buy from 100s of independent producers and big brands and pick up plenty of recipe inspiration for al fresco dining, indulgent desserts and showstopping dinner parties from our exceptional line-up of chefs and experts. The line-up so far includes James Martin, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, and many more! Plus, you can catch the show’s stars in live interview at the Let’s Talk Good Food Stage and meet them in our daily book signings. If this isn’t enough to tempt you then you’ll also be able to get hands-on in our workshops, drinks masterclasses and tasting sessions. So, what are you waiting for? Book now!

Welcome to The Autism Show, the national event for autism, in association with the National Autistic Society. If you’re looking for information and direction pre or post diagnosis, are facing daily challenges, or approaching significant transition points, then The Autism Show can help you. At the show, you can pick and choose from over 100 hours of talks, clinics and workshops, plus hundreds of specialist products and services. Once inside the event, all content is free to access and CPD certified for professionals. Book now and save 20%! Travel notice: Full Weekend Closure - M42 North and Southbound Please allow extra time for your journey and follow diversions where appropriate, or consider travelling by train, as it is likely that there will be delays. For all the latest road travel information, please double-check the National Highways website and follow @HighwaysWMIDS on Twitter. Details on alternative routes can be found on our Travel Updates page.

End the school year with a Big Bang! Spark curiosity and excite students with the world of science and engineering at The Big Bang Fair. Attend the UK’s biggest STEM celebration for young people for free – join us in Birmingham to inspire and amaze young people with science, engineering and technology.

AnimeCon UK is an enormous international Anime, Manga, K-pop Festival! A showcase of the best of Asian pop culture in the UK’s largest exhibition venue. It brings together the communities of anime, manga, artists, Pro cosplayers, K-Pop and J-Pop fanatics all together for three days of unique exhibits, amazing shopping, parties, exclusive screenings, extensive panels, and appearances by some of the world’s biggest creators. AnimeCon is a party, a market, and a music festival; a dedicated showcase of Otaku popular culture; and an amazing space for the anime, manga, K-Pop and J-Pop communities to call their own.

Autumn Fair is the seasonal showcase for home, gift and fashion products. This is the retail event that brings buyers and suppliers, from across the industry, together.

Classic Antique Fairs are excited to be back at the NEC with their prestigious Antique and Arts Fairs. Up to 100 specialist dealers are planned for the Fair, offering a wide variety of high quality pieces. Exhibitors cover a wide range of fields including, art, glass, furniture, silver, porcelain, pottery, jewellery, sculpture, art nouveau, and art deco into 20th century modern art – there really is an exhibitor to suit every taste.

The Largest Cat event in recent years with 3 globally recognised cat registries (GCCF, Fife & TICA) coming together under one roof to celebrate our feline friends. Think Crufts for Cats without the competition! Features include: We guarantee something for all the family with many exciting features. Book now to avoid disappointment.

The leading turf management event for groundscare volunteers, professionals and manufacturers. Your SALTEX offers you a world of limitless opportunities to discover the latest industry trends and innovations, enhance your education and learn from industry experts over two days at the NEC in Birmingham – for free!

The fabulous Festive Gift Fair is back! Come with friends and family and enjoy this fantastic indoor Christmas shopping event… 100’s of colourful stalls and lots of live entertainment throughout the day to get you in the festive mood! Plus photo opportunities with Santa and the Grinch! Now in it’s 26th year, this is the start of Christmas for so many… The absolute best place to get your Christmas preparations off to a cracking start! No need to be stuck for ideas! The variety of great gift ideas all under one roof is huge! And at prices worth celebrating!

The Vaper Expo UK is recognised as the largest and most important vaping event in Europe and is considered to be the must-attend expo. We are proud to introduce and unite leading key players from within the industry, to act as the premier platform for launching new products and services, and serve as the central European hub for the vaping industry. The event is a great way to see, try and buy the newest innovations in the vaping world! With the show growing to new heights each and every year we always want to ensure that we offer the best possible experience to both exhibitors and visitors alike. The vaper expo is always known as a fun and lively environment. We always push the boundaries and have so much more fun and exciting things planned for The Vaper Expo, it is quickly transforming into a weekend event and with many other activities, restaurants, hotels and facilities onsite why not make a weekend of it.

UK Games Expo (UKGE) is the largest Hobby Games Convention in the UK - where all aspects of the tabletop gaming hobby are represented under one roof. The event consists of 2 trade halls with hundreds of exhibitors showing, demonstrating, and selling tabletop games of all types including board games, roleplaying games, card games, miniatures, family games and party games. There are tournaments, seminars and workshops and live entertainment shows. There is a large family area with activities for all ages, costumed groups portraying characters from TV and movies, Viking reenactors and a children’s treasure hunt. Other features include one of the world’s largest bring and buy market for second hand games, a massive open gaming area and board game library and a shop and drop.

UK Metals Expo is the ONLY event bringing the entire metals supply chain together with the engineering and manufacturing sector. From primary metal manufacture to supply chain management, processing metals, fabrication, machinery, engineering, surface coatings and recycling. UK Metals Expo is your opportunity to: In addition to hundreds of exhibitors, the Expo features a seminar programme across four theatres chaired by Lord Redesdale and curated by the UK Metals Council and the business leaders from the full spectrum of the supply chain. The exhibition, conference and all networking opportunities at UK Metals Expo are completely FREE! Visit our website to receive your free ticket and get more information.

The Baby Show with Lidl GB has everything for bump, baby and you, all under one roof. With over 300 leading baby brands, the show has everything from buggies to bouncers to cribs to car seats. With one-to-one product demos, you can compare and try before you buy, take advantage of exclusive show offers, plus discover new start-ups and products in our ‘New Kids on the Block’ area. Not only is it baby shopping heaven, but leading experts will provide free advice on the Live Talks Stage and answer any queries to help support you and your growing family!

Get ready for an electrifying line-up of dance performances, workshops and appearances at this year's Super Weekender! With internationally-acclaimed dance groups and legendary choreographers that have worked with the world's biggest celebrities and brands, the Super Weekender 2025 is unmissable!

The Festival of Quilts is the BIGGEST quilting show in Europe with over 22,000 quilting fanatics expected to attend this year. Launched in 2003 in partnership with The Quilters’ Guild it has been a hub for people from all over the world to come together and share their passion for quilting, ever since. With the help of some of the world’s best textile crafters and tutors, for this year’s event we have put together a jam-packed programme of over 370 different workshops, masterclasses, demos, talks and lectures. From free-motion quilting and Japanese folded patchwork, to kantha, fabric origami, smocking and Indian Block Printing, hone your skills and pick up new ones in a fun and friendly environment. With an unparalleled selection of quilt and craft supplies from our exhibitors, treat yourself to quality patchwork and quilting supplies, fabric, thread, yarn, kits, haberdashery, sewing machines and more. The Festival is home to Europe's largest open quilt competition, which anyone is free to enter, with various categories of quilt - including Miniatures,Contemporar, Pictorial, Traditional, Two Person, and more - judged to the highest standard by the Festival's experts. See the quilts on display, and watch the winners unveiled on-site!

Torvill & Dean have announced that they will be retiring from skating together in spring 2025, when they embark on their last ever live tour: ‘Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance’ This will be the very last chance to see the world’s most famous skating superstars in action on the ice together. The 28 date tour will travel across the UK, culminating at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 11 May for their final performance and their last dance. Following an invitation from the Mayor of Sarajevo to visit the city to mark the 40th anniversary of the Winter Olympics, Torvill & Dean were there four decades on reliving the memories of their iconic heart-stopping performance which had a UK television audience of 24 million people on the edge of their seats. It became one of the greatest sporting moments of the 20th Century and set a new standard for world-class figure skating. ‘Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance’ UK Tour will be the last time that Jayne and Chris will perform on ice together, 50 years since they formed their incredible skating partnership, giving audiences one last chance to see and celebrate the iconic duo. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean said: "Following the kind invitation from the Mayor, we are thrilled to be back in Sarajevo 40 years on from that memorable day. Returning to the city which provided such a life-changing moment for us is incredibly nostalgic and brings back so many wonderful memories. We’re also feeling very emotional as we announce our 2025 farewell tour: ‘Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance’. Whilst we will continue to work together off the ice, this will be the final time we will skate together following our 50-year partnership. But not without celebrating one final time with all of our incredible fans across the UK, who have supported us constantly over many years. We promise to put on an amazing live show – and we really hope to see you there!”

Come join us for Europe's first ever VTuber convention - a celebration of creators of all sizes! You'll have the opportunity to attend panels and concerts, as well as meet some of your favourite talents! There will also be plenty of things to do, such as visiting our gaming area or maid cafe. For all the up to date information about VeXpo visit our website or stay up to date with our social media.

Welcome to a groundbreaking interactive celebration of strength, wellbeing, health & fitness! This is the UK's fastest growing fitness Expo. 10+ competitions under one roof including: functional fitness, strongman, kickboxing, arm-wrestling, strongwoman, bodybuilding, disabled strongman & calisthenics! The FIT XPO education stage - learn from the best athletes, coaches & nutritionists as they discuss topics on fitness, wellbeing & nutrition. FIT XPO is an unmissable show and an event like no other. presenting the latest trends in fitness, nutrition, training and wellness - the event brings together the brightest and the best traders, fitness enthusiasts and thought leaders in the fitness and wellness universe - all under one roof!

Celebrate everything you love about summer gardening with a day out at BBC Gardeners’ World Live! Packed with garden ideas, plants, and top experts including the Gardeners’ World TV presenters, it’s an essential date for your gardening calendar. Plus, with live entertainment and entry to the BBC Good Food Show Summer, there’s something for all the family! Welcome to the biggest and best event of the UK gardening calendar. The biggest names and rising stars in the horticulture world will present talks, host meet & greets and do book signings this year, with appearances from the likes of Adam Frost, Monty Don, Nicki Chapman and Frances Tophill. Meanwhile, get some serious inspiration for your own garden, plot or windowsill with our beautiful Show Gardens and Borders. New for this year is the Urban Gardening area, providing clever ways to boost your balcony and transform your terrace. Don’t forget that you can shop from a huge number of exhibitors, including gardening supplies, plants and gifts. And if that wasn’t enough, your ticket gets you access to the BBC Good Food Show Summer, taking place at the NEC Birmingham over the same dates (13-16 June).

Join us at the NEC, Birmingham this October to explore the country's largest display of campervans, motorhomes, caravans, trailer tents and accessories all under one roof. This is your opportunity to step inside the newest vehicles from the industry's finest, compare the different layouts, specifications and finishes and choose the right LV for you. Campsites and Holiday Parks from across the UK and Europe will also be on hand to provide inspiration and information for your next big adventure. Plus, there's plenty of free, expert advice for seasoned pro's and those new to the campervan, motorhome or caravan lifestyle.

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with discovery+, is making a triumphant return to Birmingham NEC this winter. The show brings together a fantastic array of classic car and motorcycle clubs, with more than 3,000 vehicles on display and over 600 exhibitors. Offering a diverse and exciting display of classic cars, bikes and other vehicles, whether you are a fan of a traditional British classic, an American muscle car, vintage motors or retro hot hatch, the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show is a must-attend for every classic car lover and bike enthusiast.

Britain’s biggest Toy Collectors Fair features more than 500 stalls packed with thousands of new and old collectables for sale. You can expect to find rare vintage toys from the 1950’s and 60’s, cult retro collectables from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s as well as the very latest new releases. Action figures, Lego, model cars, lorries and buses, Star Wars collectables, Funko POP figures, model railways, Scalextric, teddy bears and loads more exciting collectables will be up for sale, with many at bargain prices. Come and meet buyers and sellers from all over the country at this huge toy show. Parking is free for toy fair visitors and the venue has on-site refreshments, ATM’s and it’s own railway station (Birmingham International). Tickets are sold on the day on the door. We do hope you can join us for a really enjoyable day out.

Glee is the UK's leading garden and outdoor living trade show, hosting the most exciting brands, innovative products and inspiring garden retail insights. As the premium destination for garden and outdoor living inspiration, Glee brings the British, European and International markets together under one roof. Moving to a new dateline in September just in time for its 50th anniversary, Glee is set to be bigger and better than ever. It will truly be The International Festival for Garden, Leisure and Pet. Grow your brand in 2024 and be part of making history.

Picture this: A spectacular gathering of over 30,000 passionate enthusiasts and families, a jaw-dropping showcase of hundreds of Europe's most mind-blowing show cars, a bustling hub of hundreds of exhibitors ready to unveil the latest innovations, and the UK's wildest live action that will leave you on the edge of your seat. This isn't just an event; it's an automotive extravaganza like no other! Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!

Step into a festive wonderland at the Good Food Show Winter!

A Place in the Sun Live returns to NEC Birmingham this September! There will be a jam-packed timetable of seminars, Q&A's and panel talks across the weekend! Find out everything you need to know about buying overseas from the experts. From lawyers and estate agents to property removal experts, currency specialists, mortgage brokers, visa and residency advisors, and more. Experts from around the world are on hand to answer all of your questions about buying abroad. Meet the stars of the hit show - Jasmine Harman and Laura Hamilton. They will be there to share their wealth of expertise, take part in seminars, sign show guides, and most importantly... help you to make your dream move overseas a reality. Book your tickets today!

Get ready for the ultimate fusion of live rock music and world-class circus stunts! Circus Extreme returns in 2025 with its most electrifying production yet—ROCK IT OUT! Years in the making, this revolutionary show redefines live entertainment, pushing the boundaries of thrill and spectacle like never before. The United Kingdom has been chosen as the exclusive launch destination for this genre-defying show. Known for its deep-rooted passion for live music and adrenaline-fueled entertainment, the UK provides the perfect stage to debut this high-energy, multi-sensory extravaganza. A Circus Like No Other: The Perfect Fusion of Music & Extreme Stunts Merging modern and contemporary circus styles with jaw-dropping stunts, classic clowning, and a powerful live rock band, ROCK IT OUT is set to redefine circus entertainment for a new generation. Featuring an elite cast of world-class performers, this two-hour spectacle promises to amaze, thrill, and inspire audiences of all ages. Unmissable Acts That Will Leave You Breathless! The Catwall Acrobats – Watch in awe as these gravity-defying performers launch skyward, executing mid-air somersaults and flawless choreography on their trampoline wall act, a spectacle that has mesmerized crowds in over 30 countries. The Danguir Troupe’s Double Wheel of Death – Witness their most dangerous stunt yet! For the first time in the UK, the troupe will attempt a world-first double somersault on the rotating wheel, an act that demands split-second precision and nerves of steel. EXTREME® Freestyle Motocross Team – These daredevil riders will soar high above the Big Top, performing cliffhangers, Superman grabs, and mid-air backflips in a thrilling battle for airspace. The Globe of Death – The EXTREME® stunt riding team will take centre stage inside a steel sphere, racing at blistering speeds under G-force pressures similar to those experienced by fighter pilots. This is one of the most dangerous motorcycle stunts in the world! Skywalker Marlon – High in the Big Top, Marlon’s daring aerial trapeze act showcases his incredible balance, agility, and fearless control. Clown Edy – A master of circus comedy, Edy’s hilarious antics and quick wit will keep audiences entertained throughout the show. The Didyk Troupe’s Double Ukrainian Swing – A sensational display of acrobatic excellence, these high-flying daredevils will launch themselves from giant swings, performing twists, flips, and breath-taking mid-air somersaults. Laura Miller’s Aquatic Aerial Hoop – A mesmerizing blend of fire, water, and aerial artistry, Laura’s performance transports audiences to a sci-fi world of wonder high above the stage. Lucky Hell’s Aerial Sword Swallowing Act – Combining fearlessness and elegance, Lucky Hell takes sword swallowing to new heights—literally! Suspended mid-air on aerial straps, she performs this death-defying feat using genuine stainless-steel swords. Paulinho (South America’s Stunt Legend) – Showcasing expert street bike control, Paulinho will stun audiences with high-speed wheelies, stoppies, and burnouts in a high-energy, fuel-injected performance.

With hundreds of experts you can be sure to tick off many of the wedding planning basics in just one day. From stunning countryside cottages to picturesque villas, meet wedding venue specialists who can make your dream day a reality. Browse collections from the nation’s finest designers, retailers and boutiques and try on as many dresses as you like with no appointments necessary. You will also find a range of award-winning photographers, wedding day cars and entertainment acts. The much-loved Catwalk returns ready to showcase the latest trends in bridalwear, menswear and bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride outfits. Plus, get inspiration for every aspect of your wedding day look with on-trend hair, makeup and accessory ideas. Why not enjoy the show as a VIP? Spoil yourself in the VIP lounge where you’ll discover hidden treats and surprises around every corner. Also included in the VIP package is a goody bag filled with complimentary gifts, reserved catwalk seating, a complimentary glass of fizz, copy of Confetti magazine and fast-track entry to the show.