Things to do in Birmingham this Christmas
In need of some fun, thrilling, sophisticated, or interesting things to do in Birmingham this Christmas? We’ve got exactly what you’re craving…
Last updated: 10th Nov 2022
Originally published: 9th Nov 2022
It’s not long until Christmas! With just over a month until the big day, it’s time to start thinking about what presents we’re buying, what we need for Christmas dinner, and what other little Christmas treats we fancy gifting to ourselves. Because it’s Christmas and we deserve it.
Maybe you fancy taking your friends out for one last rave or a boozy brunch? Or maybe you’re looking for family-friendly fun or sophisticated, festive evenings out?
We’ve gathered a list of our favourite Christmas activities in Birmingham below with something to suit any kind of thrill-seeker. Give them a look and secure your tickets because they’re already flying out!
Foreverland - Down The Rabbit Hole
Photo: Foreverland / Facebook.com
When: Saturday 10th December 2022
Where: Crane, Birmingham
Foreverland puts on some super trippy club nights all over the country. Past events have seen surreal decorations hanging from ceilings, Alice In Wonderland characters dotted around the venue, confetti drops, CO2 cannons, marble body paint stations, inflatables, and more. So head over to Crane for one last trippy house, tech, and dance rave with your friends.
Foreverland - Down The Rabbit Hole | Sat 10th Dec | Crane
When: Friday 2nd - Saturday 17th December 2022
Where: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham
Christmas is a great excuse to drink a bit too much. And so is Oktoberfest. So fusing the two for a huge, jolly shindig sounds mega. So if you’re looking for fun, boozy things to do in Birmingham this Christmas, these Bavarian Christmas Oomparties at Edgbaston Stadium will be perfect. Join them for steins, games, dancing, a Bavarian feast, an oompah band playing popular tunes, and more. Going down every Friday and Saturday in December, squeezing this in for one last party is easy as pie.
Bavarian Christmas Oomparty | multiple dates | Edgbaston Stadium
When: Saturday 3rd December 2022
Where: The Cocktail Club, Birmingham
One last boozy brunch with your crew before Christmas? Birmingham’s beautiful Cocktail Club will host a noughties bottomless brunch with all your favourite throwback anthems. Drink prosecco like it’s your job and munch on delicious food as the emcee sings the best tunes by icons including Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Britney. There’ll also be games, prizes, and lip-sync performances. If Christmas is about having fun with the people you love most, you and your friends deserve one last outing together.
00's bottomless brunch | Sat 3rd Dec | The Cocktail Club
Photo: Birmingham Cathedral St Philip's / Facebook.com
When: Thursday 22nd December 2022
Where: Birmingham Cathedral, Birmingham
If you’ve ever stepped foot in Birmingham Cathedral, you’ll know it’s absolutely stunning. So it’ll make the perfect backdrop for a sophisticated, relaxing candlelit performance by the London Concertante. Just before Christmas, the orchestra will perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, as well as music by Bach, Torelli, Handel, and Corelli. As one of the loveliest, most wholesome Christmas activities in Birmingham, it’s the perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit with the family.
Vivaldi Four Seasons | Thu 22nd Dec | Birmingham Cathedral
Super Sonix XL Xmas Special : Birmingham
Photo: Super Sonix / Facebook.com
When: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Where: Venue TBA, Birmingham
Following their huge sold-out Halloween Special, one of the UK's biggest 16+ club events is back for Christmas. Young ravers can enjoy some of the hottest names in DnB, grime, UKG, and bassline from 6 - 10 pm on the 20th. Past events have seen the likes of A.M.C, Bou, SASASAS, Sammy Viriji, Hedex, Kanine, Harriet Jaxxon, and more. Know a young raver who’d like a bit of this action? Secure tickets below!
Super Sonix XL Xmas Special | Tue 20th Dec | Venue TBA
Photo: Social Beats / Facebook.com
When: Thursday 22nd December 2022
Where: Social Beats Lye, Stourbridge
Social Beats is a venue that focuses on music, events, food, drinks, and socialising. And, for this Christmas, they’ll be putting on a Christmas Festival for you to enjoy with your friends and family.
Kids can enjoy the best Christmas movies on the venue’s big screen and the adults can get jolly with mulled wine and dance to the live bands. There’ll also be local street food vendors to explore.
Under 16s go free, and everyone else can secure a ticket for just £4, making it one of the best and cheapest Christmas days out in Birmingham for families.
Christmas Festival | Thu 22nd Dec | Social Beats Lye
Photo: Hare & Hounds Kings Heath / Facebook.com
When: Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th December 2022
Where: Hare And Hounds, Birmingham
A free Christmas Eve party at one of the city’s best venues? It’d be daft not to. A late one, this Hare And Hounds session will kick off at 10:00 pm and bump on until 3:00 am. The place will be jumping to club classics, house, and disco tunes until it’s officially Christmas Day. So go out with a bang with your mates one last time at this free Christmas Eve party.
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H&H Christmas Eve Party | Sat 24th Dec | Hare And Hounds
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When: Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December 2022
Where: The Grain Store, Wolverhampton
Fancy a more extravagant start to the festive period? The Grain Store in Wolverhampton will host the Wunderland Festival with lots of electrifying treats! Promising brilliant guest DJs, amazing performers, themed decor, and plenty of entertainment, we can think of no better start to Christmas. And perfect for gin lovers, The Grain Store has over 40 different gins to try. So kick off the festive period with a bang this year at Wolverhampton's Wunderland Festival.
Wunderland Festival | Sat 17th Dec | The Grain Store
Photo: Ball Park / Facebook.com
When: Friday 16th December 2022
Where: Ball Park Birmingham, Birmingham
It’s important to let loose and act like a kid every once in a while. And we’d argue there’s no better place to do that than at a venue with a massive ball pit for you to cannonball into. Even better, Ball Park has ping pong tables, a pool table, beer pong, and arcade games to help further unleash your inner child this Christmas. So head over for their huge Christmas party with Christmas decor, festive tunes, Christmas cocktails and more.
The Big Xmas Ball Pit Party | Fri 16th Dec | Ball Park
Boxing Day Special ft Marco Carola & Special Guests
Photo: CRANE BIRMINGHAM / Facebook.com
When: Monday 26th - Tuesday 27th December 2022
Where: Crane, Birmingham
After lazing on the sofa, eating your body weight in Christmas dinner and chocolate, the dancefloor will probably be calling your name once Boxing Day arrives. If you want to get back on the floor fist-pumping to hard techno bangers, head to Crane for an 11-hour party with sets by Marco Carola and special guests. As well as techno, this rave will feature house, acid house, tech house, and deep house tunes. A huge, very popular Boxing Day event, this one’s sure to sell out, so secure your tickets ASAP.
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Boxing Day Special ft Marco Carola & Special Guests | Mon 26th Dec | Crane
Birmingham’s overflowing with so many fantastic events to make this Christmas super special. Whether you’re looking for one last wild one with your mates, a Christmas present for a loved one, or a wholesome Christmas family activity, we’ve got you covered.
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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
Header: Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market / Facebook.com