With 2023 in full swing, you might be wondering what this year has in store for you.

If you like to go to shows and learn new things, Birmingham’s NEC could be the place to go this year with its new calendar of events.

From craft shows to job fairs there’s plenty on at the NEC, let’s take a look.

More information about all the shows and how to book tickets can be found via the NEC website.

All the shows at the NEC in Birmingham in 2023

February 2023

  • Packing Innovations & Empack – February 15-16
  • BoatLife – February 16-19
  • Craft, Hobby + Stitch International – February 19-20
  • Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2023 – February 21-26
  • bunkered Live – February 24-26
  • Printwear & Promotion LIVE! – February 26-28

March 2023

  • The National Wedding Show – March 3-5
  • What University? & What Career? Live – March 3-4
  • The Midlands New Home Show – March 4
  • The National Equine Show – March 4-5
  • Nursing Careers Jobs Fair Birmingham – March 8
  • Crufts – March 9-12
  • UK CONCRETE SHOW – March 15-16
  • Fashion & Embroidery – March 16-19
  • Sewing For Pleasure with Fashion & Embroidery – March 16-19
  • The Creative Craft Show – March 16-19
  • The National Outdoor Expo – March 18-19
  • Sign & Digital UK – March 21-23
  • British Tourism & Travel Show – March 22-23
  • Naidex – March 22-23
  • Neuro Convention – March 22-23
  • UK Care Week – March 22-23
  • The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show – March 23-26
  • Dyslexia Show – March 24-25
  • Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show – March 24-26
  • IntraLogisteX 2023 – March 28-29
  • Channel Live – March 29-30
  • WORLD BIOGAS SUMMIT AND EXPO 2023 – March 29-30

April 2023

  • Insomnia Gaming Festival #i70 – April 7-10
  • Commercial Vehicle Show – April 18-20
  • UKTTA Tattoo Convention – April 22-23
  • Farm Shop & Deli Show – April 24-26
  • Food & Drink Expo – April 24-26
  • Foodex Manufacturing Solutions - April 24-26
  • National Convenience Show - April 24-26
  • The Ingredients Show - April 24-26
  • National Cyber Security Show – April 25-27
  • The Fire Safety Event – April 25-27
  • The Health and Safety Event – April 25-27
  • The Security Event – April 25-27
  • The Workplace Event – April 25-27

May 2023

  • Railtex – May 9-11
  • CHEMUK 2023 EXPO – May 10-11
  • BVA Live – May 11-12
  • The Baby Show with Lidl GB – May 12-14
  • British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show – May 12-13
  • The Vaper Expo UK – May 12-14
  • Makers Central – May 13-14
  • Utility Week Live – May 16-17
  • FIT Show 2023 – May 23-25
  • Internet Retailing EXPO & eDelivery EXPO 2023 – May 24-25
  • The National Halal Food Festival & Lifestyle Show – May 27-28

June 2023

  • UK Games Expo – June 2-4
  • Automechanika Birmingham – June 6-8
  • Med-Tech Innovation Expo – June 7-8
  • Subcon – June 7-8
  • TCT 3Sixty – June 7-8
  • Multimodal 2023 – June 13-15
  • Cromwell Live 2023 – June 14-15
  • BBC Gardeners’ World Live – June 15-18
  • BBC Good Food Show Summer – June 15-18
  • AnimeCon UK – June 17-18
  • National Cycling Show – June 17-18
  • The Autism Show – June 23-24
  • The Creative Craft Show – June 23-25
  • Glee – June 27-29
  • InstallerSHOW – June 27-29
  • Battery Cells & Systems Expo – June 28-29
  • The Advanced Ceramics Show – June 28-29
  • The Advanced Materials Show – June 28-29
  • Vehicle Electrification Expo – June 28-29

July 2023

  • SOLEX – Summer & Outdoor Living Exhibition – July 10-12
  • Tony Robbins Unleash The Power Within UK 2023 – July 20-23

August 2023

  • Gravity Show 2023 – August 26-27

September 2023

  • The Contamination & Geotech Expo – September 13-14
  • The Flood & Water Management Expo – September 13-14
  • RWM & Letsrecycle Live – September 13-14
  • UK Metals Expo – September 13-14
  • The Print Show – September 19-21
  • The W Exhibition and Elements – September 24-27
  • Interplas – September 26-28

October 2023

  • UK Construction Week Birmingham 2023 – October 3-5
  • Grand Designs Live – October 4-8
  • Surface World Live – October 4-5
  • The National Snow Show – October 14-15

November 2023

  • Simply Christmas – November 2-5
  • The Creative Craft Show – November 2-5
  • Bake International – November 3-5
  • Cake International – November 3-5
  • Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure – November 18-26

For more information and to book tickets for the shows, you can visit the NEC website.