Information about Birmingham Festivals
Birmingham hosts a number of lively events and festivals throughout the year.These include music and arts events, sporting occasions and religious holidays. Highlights include:
- The Athletic Season of Events, held from January to February at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena.
- The International Craft and Hobby Fair, held at the NEC Arena in mid-February, featuring stalls, exhibitions and displays from around the world.
- The world-famous Crufts Dog Show, held in early March each year at the NEC Arena, with all kinds of attractions for dog lovers and their pets.
- The British International Motor Show, held at the NEC Arena in late May/early June, featuring many motor vehicle-related attractions.
- The HMV Birmingham International Jazz Festival is held at venues throughout Birmingham in mid-July and attracts top jazz musicians and thousands of fans to the city.
- Birmingham Carnival, held annually in early August at Handsworth Park.
- Christmas Markets, held in early December in central Birmingham. The city centre and many shops and homes are decorated with lights during the run-up to Christmas.
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