Birmingham hosts some of the largest events, exhibitions and conferences in the country, which may or may not be of interest to a visitor.
- 1 National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Marston Green, Solihull (train to Birmingham International or #900 bus), ☏ +44 870 909 4133 (premium rate), cs.boxoffice@necgroup.co.uk. A huge exhibition centre, staging more than 180 exhibitions each year in 21 halls totalling 200,000 m². Also has a 12,000-seat arena hosting national and international sporting and entertainment events. Free-£40 (price varies with event)..
- 2 Arena Birmingham (National Indoor Arena), King Edwards Rd., B1 2AA, ☏ +44 870 909 4133 (premium rate), cs.boxoffice@necgroup.co.uk. A fairly large, modern arena hosting many national and international sporting and entertainment events. Prices vary with event and seating. (updated May 2019)
- 3 International Convention Centre (ICC), Broad St, ☏ +44 121 200-2000, info@theicc.co.uk. A modern convention centre sharing a building with Symphony Hall.
- 4 The Custard Factory, Gibb Street. Self-styled "Birmingham's Creative Quarter" this eclectic venue plays host to various events, as well as club nights on weekends and some weekdays in what was an actual custard factory in its former life. On bigger nights the large pool at the centre of the venue is drained and turned into a dancefloor with a heated marquee over it.