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Christmas Markets

Christmas Arts Market

Visitors can browse stalls set up across the foyer and bar featuring handmade ceramics, jewellery, paintings, prints, glass, textiles, and homeware. Guests can chat directly with independent artists and designers to learn about their creative processes. Refreshments are available on site from KILN Café, including festive drinks, savoury treats, and Sunday roasts.

Nov 28 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Free entry. Accessible tickets and Companion tickets are available to book; Companion tickets initially show a standard ticket price, then reduce to £0 at checkout once the account is set up and the user is logged in.

Hours

10am - 5pm; the listed dates each show a 10:00am start.

Food & Drink

KILN Café offers festive drinks, sweet treats and savoury food; a warming roast dinner is available on Sundays.

Accessibility

Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets can be booked through MAC's Accessible Bookings page.

Location

Midlands Arts Centre · Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Gift shoppers and fans of handmade crafts

Vibe

Creative and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a card or phone wallet, because MAC is fully cashless and only takes card and contactless payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Plan a Sunday visit if you want a roast dinner at KILN Café after browsing the stalls in the Foyer and Bar.
  • Set up and log into your MAC account before booking a Companion ticket, as the price only drops to free at checkout once you're logged in.
  • Take time to talk with the makers at their stalls, since the artists themselves are on hand to explain their creative processes.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Sunday roast dinners at KILN Café on the Sunday market days.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of things are for sale?

Handmade ceramics, jewellery, paintings, prints, glass, textiles, homeware and more, all from independent designer-makers from Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond.

Can I meet the makers?

Yes. The artists and designers staff their own stalls, so you can chat with them about their work and how they make it.

Where can I get something to eat?

KILN Café serves festive drinks, sweet treats and savoury food. On Sundays it also serves a roast dinner.

Can I pay with cash?

No. MAC is cashless and takes only card and contactless payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.

How do I take part as a maker?

To take part in future MAC Arts Markets, email ArtsMarket@macbirmingham.co.uk and the team will get back to you.

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