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The Creative Craft Show & Simply Christmas | Birmingham 2026
Early bird now on
The Creative Craft Show & Sewing for Pleasure Winter Edition
Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 November 2026
NEC Birmingham, Hall 12 · 9:30am to 5pm, 4:30pm Sunday
Book now from £13£15 on the day · Under 16s go free with an adult
40+ yearsof UK craft and hobby shows
Europe’s biggest craft show
4 showsincluded with every ticket
One ticket. Four shows.
All under one roof at the NEC, so you can walk between them as many times as you like.
The Creative Craft Show
Over 100 independent and international brands, dozens of workshops, and demonstrations from the biggest names in craft.
Sewing for Pleasure Winter Edition
Aisles of fabric, sewing, stitching and yarn supplies, plus talks and hands on sessions all weekend.
Cake and Bake International
See the cake creations that stop people in their tracks, meet the artists behind them and watch live demonstrations.
Friday to SundaySimply Christmas
A whole hall devoted to Christmas shopping. Gifts, home décor, food and drink, festive finds and the chance to meet Santa.
Four shows, four days, one ticket from £13.
Buy ticketsAt the show
Everything waiting for you inside Hall 12.
Exhibitors
Over 100 stalls of supplies and kits.
Workshops
Expert led sessions. Book ahead.
Make & Takes
Mini workshops. Take your make home.
VIP
Skip the queue, relax in the lounge.
What is waiting inside
Four shows under one roof, and more to see than fits into a single visit.
Hundredsof exhibitors, from independent makers to the biggest names in craft
Thousandsof brands to browse, with new products launching at the show
Thousandsof hours of workshops, demonstrations and make and takes
Plan your visit
Everything you need before you set off.
Dates
5 to 8 November 2026Thursday to Sunday
Opening times
9:30am to 5pm4:30pm on Sunday
Location
NEC Birmingham, Hall 12North Ave, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Tickets
From £13 early bird£15 full price, under 16s free
Before you book
The questions we get asked most.
Is one ticket really valid for all four shows?
Yes. Your ticket covers The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure Winter Edition and Simply Christmas, plus Cake and Bake International from Friday to Sunday. They are all at the NEC, so you can walk between them as often as you like.
Do I need to choose which day I am visiting?
Yes. You pick your day or days when you book, and you can choose a one, two or three day pass at checkout.
Are workshops included in my ticket?
No, workshops and Make & Takes are booked separately and places are limited, so we recommend booking before the show. Browse and book workshops.
Can I buy tickets on the door?
Yes, at the full price of £15. Booking online in advance is cheaper at £13 while early bird tickets last.
Do children need a ticket?
No. Under 16s go free when accompanied by an adult.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. Hall 12 at the NEC has step free access throughout. Disabled concessionary rates are available, so please email info@ichf.co.uk before booking.
What time do the shows open?
Doors open at 9:30am and close at 5pm, with an earlier close of 4:30pm on Sunday.
What visitors say
“This is heaven.”
Creative Craft Show visitor“Something every crafter should experience in their life.”
Creative Craft Show visitor“Why haven’t I been here before?”
Creative Craft Show visitor
Four shows. One ticket. Four days.
NEC Birmingham, 5 to 8 November 2026
Book now from £13 Early bird price ends soon.