Colmore is the perfect place to spend some festive time together with friends. We’ve drawn together some of our top picks of this month’s events, shops and experiences to make the run up to Christmas even more fun!
Christmas Markets
November brings in Christmas Market season, and this year is no exception. Along with the usual offerings of Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market and Christmas in Cathedral Square, Birmingham Colmore’s very own Christmas Night Market will be appearing in Snow Hill Square on Wednesday 25 November. The Market will run from 3-7pm and feature a range of stalls, live entertainment and giveaways and even a visit from Santa himself.
Shopping @ Clarendon
Christmas shopping? Don’t miss out on Clarendon! This Christmas, Clarendon are celebrating the season with a beautiful new collection of original artworks, limited editions and sculpture to make you fall in love with staying in. With every artwork purchased in the gallery, you can also choose a complimentary art book to take home as a special Christmas gift.
For more information, visit Clarendon
Neverland @ BMAG
Looking for a magical experience to take you out of this world? Head to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery’s immersive Neverland, enchanting visitors of all ages with a festive experience inspired by the beloved children’s classic, Peter Pan. The museum pays homage to J M Barrie’s legacy, transporting visitors to the fantastical world of Neverland with the space exquisitely decorated to reflect scenes from Peter Pan.
For more information and tickets, visit Neverland
The Old Joint Stock
The Old Joint Stock is the perfect cosy pub to visit during the festive season, not least because of their jam-packed schedule of events! This November you can take your pick from drag and burlesque at the Birmingham Drag and Burlesque festival, a night of musical theatre at their 20th Birthday Celebrations, ghost stories live on stage and their bimonthly open mic night.
For more information and tickets, visit The Old Joint Stock
Festive Craft Nights @ Cow & Sow
This month, Cow & Sow are hosting two fun exciting Craft Nights! Settle down with some festive nibbles and a glass of fizz and unwind with candle painting or wreath making, both hosted by local artists. You get to take home your creations too, the perfect thoughtful Christmas present for a loved one.
For more information and tickets, visit Cow & Sow
Cabaret and Cabernet Nights @ The Grand Hotel
Finish off a day out at one of The Grand Hotel’s renowned Cabaret and Cabernet nights. Enjoy a three-course meal and an evening of sophisticated cabaret from their fabulous resident musicians. Expect singalongs, gorgeous costumes and stunning specialist acts across all three of their themed nights: Musical Theatre, Decades and Icons.
For more information and tickets, visit The Grand Hotel
Cheese and Wine Masterclasses @ Vagabond
Looking to impress your guests with excellent knowledge of cheese and wine over the festive season? Brush up on your knowledge at the Vagabond cheese and wine masterclasses. You’ll learn how to make wine – and cheese – taste even better together, from what to pair with rich cheddars to the perfect wines for softer cheeses with four wines and four cheeses to taste.
For more information and tickets, visit Vagabond
