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Festive Good Food Show 2026, NEC Birmingham
Four days of celebrity chefs, tastings and Christmas food shopping at the NEC — the UK's biggest festive foodie show.
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Thursday, 26 November 2026 – Sunday, 29 November 2026 · 09:30–17:30
NEC Birmingham
NEC Birmingham, Halls 17-20, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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Overview
When: 26 - 29 November 2026. Thursday-Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm, Sunday 9.30am-5pm. Halls 17-20, NEC Birmingham.
The Festive Good Food Show is the go-to Christmas food event of the year, packed with independent producers for festive food and gift shopping. Chefs announced so far include James Martin, Si King, Lisa Faulkner, Glynn Purnell, Jane's Patisserie, Nicky Laceby and Natasha Bhasin. Stages include the Big Kitchen, The Festive Kitchen, the Christmas Challenge Stage and the Fabulous Food Finds Tasting Theatre, plus a Cheese Hub, masterclasses and live Kitchen Tales Q&As.
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Highlights
- James Martin, Si King, Lisa Faulkner & more
- Fabulous Food Finds Tasting Theatre
- Cheese Hub & masterclasses
- Christmas food & gift shopping
What to expect
Live celebrity chef demos, tasting theatres, hands-on masterclasses, a Cheese Hub, live music and a huge marketplace of producers for Christmas food and gifts.
Who it's for
Food lovers, home cooks and anyone doing their Christmas food shopping who wants to see top chefs cook live.
Getting there
The NEC is next to Birmingham International station and Birmingham Airport, just off the M42 (J6), with large on-site car parks.
Planning tips
Book masterclasses ahead as they sell out, bring a cool bag for cheese and charcuterie, and arrive at opening for the quietest shopping.
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All vendorsFAQ
- When is the Festive Good Food Show 2026?
- It runs from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 November 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, Halls 17-20. Opening times are 9.30am-5.30pm Thursday to Saturday and 9.30am-5pm on Sunday.
- Which chefs are at the Festive Good Food Show 2026?
- Announced chefs include James Martin, Si King, Lisa Faulkner, Glynn Purnell, Jane's Patisserie, Nicky Laceby and Natasha Bhasin.
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