NEC Birmingham
National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham, United Kingdom
B40 1NT The NEC is where brands are born, products are launched and networks are made.
Welcoming around 2.1 million visitors each year, the venue hosts over 140 diverse trade and consumer shows and more than 400 live events and conferences. The venue team is dedicated to putting on great events. In addition to recurring events such as Spring Fair, BBC Good Food Show and BBC Gardeners’ World, the NEC also welcomes the likes of Range Rover – who launched their Range Rover Evoque at th
10/07/2024
Classic Antique Fairs is back at the NEC Birmingham this weekend!
There are over 100 specialist dealers planned, offering a wide variety of high quality pieces for the discerning collector to the occasional bargain hunter. 🎩
It's not too late to get your tickets: https://bit.ly/3zwiHpo
The National Wedding Show heads to The NEC this Autumn🍂.
Across the 4th-6th October, you'll find plenty of wedding inspiration, full-scale catwalk shows, and hundreds of dresses and suits to try on!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now and don't forget to use the ticket code BIRTNWS to save on standard and VIP tickets: https://bit.ly/4c5kIXH
05/07/2024
The UK's wildest live action event returns to The NEC on 24-25 August 🚨
Gravity Show brings together hundreds of the finest show cars for a weekend of thrill and excitement, certain to leave you on the edge of your seat!
From Mercedes F1 simulators to live music and DJ's, there's something for the whole family this summer.
Tickets are available now: https://bit.ly/3XE74XL
01/07/2024
Discover What's On at the NEC this month!
💍 Classic Antique Fairs - 12 - 14 July
⚓Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham - 27 July - 25 August
Find your next event: https://bit.ly/3RHdu4u
28/06/2024
Tickets are still available for Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham this summer 🔆
Learn more about the crew and passengers onboard whilst getting the chance to see historic artefacts from the Titanic itself.
Grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4ewkcDZ
25/06/2024
Join us at The NEC Birmingham this August for Beyond Van Gogh! ☀️
This immersive experience seamlessly blends over 300 paintings by the post-Impressionist icon with state-of-the-art technology and a stunning musical soundtrack, making it the perfect activity for a family day out. 🎨
This event also features as part of Visit Birmingham's this Summer and will be at The NEC from 1 August - 1 September 2024.
Tickets are on sale now: https://bit.ly/3xeaXI8
22/06/2024
Find yourself a hidden gem at Classic Antique Fairs this July 💍
With unique items to suit all budgets from a range of exhibitors, you can buy with confidence knowing the Fair is vetted by a leading team of experts for date, quality and condition 🏺
Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3VPH5ex
19/06/2024
Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of welcoming The Princess Royal, Patron of Transaid, to Multimodal.
She was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands Sir John Crabtree, Lady Diana Crabtree, Mayor of Solihull Councillor Shahin Ashraf MBE and Consort Mr Jehangir Malik OBE, NEC Exhibitions and Conferences Sales Director Janine Smith, Chief Executive Officer for Transaid Caroline Barber, presenting Multimodal Show Director of Clarion Events Robert Jervis.
18/06/2024
Join us next week for InstallerSHOW 2024 on the 25th-27th June at The NEC!
Get ready for a packed agenda of live content from some of the industry's biggest names, providing exclusive content to help navigate your business towards net zero.
Register here to attend: https://bit.ly/3x1Asw1
15/06/2024
Join us for The Big Bang Fair on Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 June 2024.
Discover hands-on activities, careers panels and workshops that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
More ticket info can be found here: https://bit.ly/4ea3Qkh
13/06/2024
Try and buy bikes and accessories at The National Cycling Show this weekend at The NEC.
The show brings together the industry to educate, inspire and motivate, from road bikers, gravel, mountain and commuters. There's a bike out there for everyone, find yours on the 15th-16th June.
Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4aQokfl
12/06/2024
🚗 Sorted your gift for Father's Day? If not, grab your discounted tickets for Classic Motor Show this November here: https://bit.ly/3z6uXwy
Whether you're a classic car/bike owner, collector or enthusiast, there's something for everyone at the Motor Show.
08/06/2024
AnimeCon UK brings the best of Asian pop culture to The NEC next week 🎤.
This international festival combines unique exhibits, K-Pop and some of the world's biggest creators for three iconic days of entertainment.
This is one not to be missed, grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4aMPkfG
07/06/2024
The foodie festival that is Good Food Show Summer returns to The NEC next week.
We'll be joined by top chefs including Nadiya Hussain, James Martin, Michel Roux and many more to share their culinary expertise with you.
Doors open on the 13th June at 9am, ticket info can be found here: https://bit.ly/3yzgfOq
06/06/2024
This time next week we'll be opening our doors for BBC Gardeners' World Live 🌼.
Join us on the 13th June for four days of inspirational Show Gardens, exclusive Garden walks and live entertainment.
🎟️ Tickets are still available, get yours here: https://bit.ly/3yVv6mq
01/06/2024
📅 Discover What's On at the NEC this month!
🌻 BBC Gardeners' World Live - 13 - 16 June
🍓 Good Food Show Summer - 13 - 16 June
Find your next event: https://bit.ly/4bUATqK
30/05/2024
If you needed a sign to book your tickets for the Good Food Show Summer, here it is! 🌟
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with a star-studded line-up of experts cooking LIVE on the Big Kitchen. Look forward to entertainment, top culinary insights, and most importantly, delicious recipes that will inspire your own cooking endeavours.✨
Don’t miss your chance to see:
Thursday 13th: James Martin, Matt Tebbutt or Rosemary Shrager
Friday 14th: Michel Roux or Jane Dunn of Jane’s Patisserie
Saturday 15th: Paul Ainsworth, Nadiya Hussain or Glynn Pernal
Sunday 16th: Si King, Lisa Faulkner or Gennaro Contaldo
Seats are selling fast, and as one of the culinary highlights of the foodie calendar, you won’t want to miss out. Add a Big Kitchen seat to your day from just £3!
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3yzgfOq
15/05/2024
For the first time ever, the world’s largest hands-on LEGO® event of its kind will be making its UK debut at the NEC Birmingham, 25-27 May. 🧱🌟
Brick Fest Live is the ultimate family event, with amazing displays, interactive experiences, and endless brick-building fun!
🎟️ Get tickets: https://bit.ly/3WYRVjt
10/05/2024
Tickets for Beyond Van Gogh at the NEC Birmingham are now on sale! Book now for an unforgettable immersive experience this summer. 🌻☀️
🎟️ Get tickets: https://bit.ly/3UvB2d6
📅 1 August - 1 September 2024
08/05/2024
We are excited to announce that Beyond Van Gogh is heading to the NEC Birmingham this summer! 🌻
Join us from 1 August to 1 September 2024 for an unforgettable immersive journey through Van Gogh’s masterpieces.
⏰ Tickets go on sale 9am, Friday 10th May!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3UvB2d6
The Baby Show with Lidl GB returns to the NEC Birmingham THIS WEEKEND! 👶 🍼 Save money on 1000’s baby products and get expert mother and baby advice from a wide range of speakers.
Everything for your bump, baby and you!
03/05/2024
Travel Alert: Due to rail engineering works there will be no trains running between Birmingham International and Coventry on Saturday 4th May which will impact customers attending Sidewinder Festival.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3Wo9Q2n
01/05/2024
🗓️ Discover What's On at the NEC this month... it's a busy one!
👶 The Baby Show with Lidl GB - 10-12 May
🎪 An Evening with Björn Again - 10 May
🧱 Brick Fest Live - 25-27 May
Find your next event: https://bit.ly/3R1r4yk
01/05/2024
As we spring into May, we're getting involved in initiative, to encourage us all to leave grassy areas un-mowed. We'll be leaving 5000sqm of grassland to flourish, helping wildlife, tackle pollution and it could even lock away some carbon below ground!
30/04/2024
The is back at the NEC Birmingham from the 19-21 June!
Get hands-on operational experience piloting a submarine, building an aero engine, manufacturing your own reactor and take a tour inside iconic engines! ⚛️ 🌊
Get your free tickets today: https://bit.ly/3IyyVzN
27/04/2024
To celebrate The Baby Show with Lidl GB returning to the NEC Birmingham, 10-12 May, we’ve got 10 pairs* of tickets up for grabs! ✨ The first 10 people to use code VENNECCOMP can claim 2 complimentary tickets (worth £52) to the show!
Whether you’re expecting a baby or a proud new parent, it’s the perfect one-stop-shop to get everything you need for bump, baby and you!
Hurry, get your FREE tickets now: https://bit.ly/3QeAQxK
*T&Cs apply.
15/04/2024
Experience the story of the Titanic as you’ve never before. 🚢
Using remarkable footage of the wreckage, along with real objects and interesting artefacts recovered from the seabed, the exhibition offers a rare chance to discover more about the crew, engineers and passengers that set sail on the ship that was known as the ‘unsinkable’.
🔗 Get tickets: https://bit.ly/3JfgXTi
13/04/2024
The Good Food Show Summer is fast approaching, have you got your tickets yet? Here’s just a taste of what’s on the menu:
🍽️ Catch mouth-watering recipe inspiration LIVE from top foodie stars, including James Martin, Nadiya Hussain, Matt Tebbutt, and Jane Dunn.
🥂 Cheers to the season with a delightful wine tasting experience at the Good Food Wine Club.
🤳 Meet your culinary heroes, grab a signed cookbook, and snap a selfie at the book signing event.
🌺 Explore floral paradise at BBC Gardeners’ World Live, with free entry included in your ticket.
Don’t wait around as tickets are selling fast. Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on general admission when you use code NEC20: https://bit.ly/3tInoKs
12/04/2024
Tickets for this year's Festival of Quilts are now on sale! 🧵🎉
It's the biggest quilting show in Europe, featuring workshops, talks, one of the world’s largest quilt competitions, a huge range of quilt materials & brands to shop from, and so much more!
🔗 Book tickets: https://bit.ly/3TTijIi
11/04/2024
🚆 Brand-new for 2024, Model World LIVE is heading to the NEC Birmingham, 27-28 April.
🎟️ Get tickets: https://bit.ly/3xxCKCW
🚁 This new event combines modelling disciplines with the best model railways, the best scale modelling displays, demonstrations, presentations and manufacturer support.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Our Story
The NEC is where brands are born, products are launched and networks are made. Welcoming around 3 million visitors each year, the venue hosts over 140 diverse trade and consumer shows and more than 400 live events and conferences.
The venue team is dedicated to putting on great events. In addition to recurring events such as Spring Fair, BBC Good Food Show, BBC Gardeners’ World and Clothes Show Live, the NEC also welcomes the likes of Range Rover – who launched their Range Rover Evoque at the venue - Severn Trent, BskyB, Sainsbury’s and Royal Mail for everything from launch events and TV shows, to product engagement activity and conferences.
At the NEC we put the live into life, creating unforgettable live experiences!
Easy to get to
Location is one of our many strong points and we really couldn’t be better placed – we have a physical connection to Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Railway Station, meaning you don’t even have to step outside to reach us! If you prefer to drive, we’re just minutes off the motorway and within a three hour drive time of almost 75 per cent of the UK’s population. On site, we have 16,000 car parking spaces, so we’re well equipped to accommodate you all!
All the food and drink options you’d need
In addition to great events, the NEC offers visitors fantastic facilities on site. Award-winning caterer Amadeus provides everything from 200-seater cafes to quick-snack bars, while there are also well-known outlets like Starbucks, JD Wetherspoons and Jimmy Spices to choose from.
Looking for flexible space?
The NEC occupies a 650-acre site which offers unrivalled flexibility across more than 186,000sqm of covered exhibition space through 20 interconnecting halls. We’ve also got 34 dedicated conference rooms, offering space for 20 to 720 delegates! In addition, the NEC now provides free visitor Wi-Fi in all halls (excluding hall 16), all conference suites, organiser’s offices, in-hall catering outlets and the Bridgelink.
For more information on our services and what’s on, please visit www.thenec.co.uk or email [email protected]
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