Diwali
Diwali is one of the biggest events in the Indian calendar. The Hindu Council of Birmingham, with the support of Birmingham City Council, will be hosting celebrations in the city’s popular National Indoor Arena (NIA).
Date/times: October 31, 2 – 8pm
Venue: NIA
Cost: Free
More info: 0121 303 3008/0844 855 0098. www.birmingham.gov.uk/diwali
Fireworks Spectacular
For the best and safest bonfire night in Birmingham, get ready for a night out under the stars at Pype Hayes Park. There’s plenty to do before the fireworks, a traditional bonfire – experience the thrills and spills of the funfair, warm up with some snacks and soak up the glow of the bonfire.
Date/times: November 5, 5-10.30pm
Venue: Pype Hayes Park
Cost: Free
More info: 0121 303 3008. www.birmingham.gov.uk/fireworks
Birmingham Christmas Parade
Real reindeer, elves and Christmas pantomime characters will be delighting children of all ages as Santa takes a break from his busy schedule to visit Birmingham and turn on the Christmas lights.
Date/times: November 13, 4.30-5.30pm
Venue: city centre
Cost: Free
More info: 0121 303 3008
Remembrance Sunday
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham and representatives of the Royal British Legion pay their tributes.
Date/times: November 14, 10-11.05am
Venue: Centenary Square
Cost: Free
More info: 0121 303 3008
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market has become a huge favourite with both residents and visitors to the city from all over the UK and Europe. It is now the largest outdoor Christmas Market in the country. Now in its 10th year, the Frankfurt Christmas Market is the centrepiece of the city’s annual Christmas events calendar.
Birmingham’s own traders offer an entirely different selection of beautiful hand-crafted items at the Christmas Craft Fair, created by local artisans, as well as ethnic goods imported from all over the world.
Dates/times: November 18-December 23, 10am-9pm daily
Venue: Birmingham Frankfurt Market: Victoria Square and upper New Street.
Craft Fair: Chamberlain Square and Centenary Square.
Cost: Free
More info: 0121 303 3008. www.birmingham.gov.uk/frankfurtchristmasmarket
Meet Santa in his Grotto
A chance to meet Santa and his elves at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
Date/times: November 27 – December 19 (weekends only). 11am – 4pm Saturday, 12.30 – 4.30pm Sunday
Venue: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Cost: £3 per child. Free for adults.
More info: 0121 303 1966. www.bmag.org.uk
Thomas Vale Pantomime Horse Grand National
Participants in fancy dress take part in a charity race, cheered along by the crowds as they negotiate jumps and obstacles in their bid to become the champion.
Date/times: November 28
Venue: Birmingham City Centre
Cost: Free
More info: 0121 303 3008
Nativity Trail
The Round Room hosts the launch of the Nativity trail with local school choirs.
Date/times: December 1 (until 6 January)
Venue: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Cost: Free
More info: 0121 303 1966. www.bmag.org.uk
New Year’s Eve
See the New Year in with a bang – fireworks lighting up Birmingham city centre’s skies.
Date/times: December 31, midnight,
Venue: Centenary Square
Cost: Free
More info: 0121 303 3008
Cardinal Newman display
An exclusive display of the life of Cardinal John Henry Newman.
Date/times: Until 6 January
Venue: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Cost: Free
More info: 0121 303 1966. www.bmag.org.uk
These events are organised by Birmingham City Council over the Christmas season. For more information on Christmas events, go to www.birmingham.gov.uk/christmas.
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Media officer: Amrit Sahota
Email: amrit.sahota@birmingham.gov.uk
Tel: 0121 303 8795
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