Festive Gift Fair returns to NEC for 30th anniversary
The four-day event will feature more than 300 stalls selling gifts, decorations, food and drink, alongside live entertainment and festive activities
The Festive Gift Fair is returning to the NEC this Christmas for its 30th anniversary, with organisers expecting thousands of visitors over four days.
The event will take place in Hall 17 for the first time, moving into a larger space to accommodate around 325 stalls selling gifts, jewellery, crafts, clothing, decorations, toys and artisan food and drink.
The fair has attracted more than 30,000 visitors in previous years, with tickets selling out in 2025.
Alongside the shopping, visitors will be able to enjoy a programme of festive entertainment, including appearances by Father Christmas and the Grinch, live music from The Vinylettes and The Base Tones, and performances from festive characters.
Other attractions will include a giant snow globe, a vintage-style selfie booth and a festive food village offering a range of seasonal treats.
A present creche will also be available for shoppers who want to leave their bags while browsing.
Tickets are available from the Festive Gift Fair website.