Entertainment
- European cirque throughout the evening
- Moroccan Fire Nights immersive theming
- After-dinner disco and professional DJ
- Dodgems, Waltzer, Extreme & Miami*
- Fun casino, fairground & 360 camera*
West Mercia Police
Moroccan Fire Nights
The NEC · Birmingham
Sunday 13 December 2026
Doors 18:45 · Carriages 01:00
Until doors
105Days
5Hours
10Minutes
42Seconds
An immersive world awaits
From a West Mercia winter to the Red City
You have kept the counties safe all year. On 13 December, the only thing you need to police is the dance floor.
Step out of the cold and into Marrakesh. Minarets and giant archways rise over a starlit souk. Hot and cold canapés appear as you wander. Four bars. A cocktail bar bejewelled in candlelight. Mixologists building colour to order. Then the lights drop, dinner is served, and Europe’s leading cirque acts take the air above your table.
When dessert is done the finale detonates — light, sound, swinging trapeze — and the night is handed to you: disco, dodgems, fun casino, midnight breakfast, and a taxi rank on the door.
The night of your lives
What’s waiting in Hall 1
Dining
- Canapé reception as doors open
- Three-course seated dinner
- Coffee and chocolate truffles
- Ice cream cart
- Midnight breakfast roll
Bars
- Premium brands only
- Beautifully themed main bars
- Professional cocktail bar
- Fever-Tree, Guinness, shots
- Moët & Chandon champagne bar
The venue
- The NEC — Birmingham’s flagship hall
- Free parking & free cloakroom
- On-site taxi rank
- Full disabled access
- Professional event security
*Fairground rides, fun casino and 360 camera carry a small charge. After-dinner entertainment profits support the 2026 chosen charities, including the Bodie Hodges Foundation for the fun casino.
Headline acts
The show they have been building all year
01
Wheel of Death
The evening opens with the Wheel of Death, framed by four aerialists on synchronised silks high above the stage.
02
Aerial Fire Sphere
Fire chandeliers, heat and height — an aerial fire sphere that turns Hall 1 into Marrakesh after dark.
03
Swinging Double Trapeze
The finale: grace, precision and a swinging double trapeze before the DJ takes the floor.
A spectacular evening awaits
Your night, on the clock
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Doors
Canapé reception. Arrive into the souk. Coats in the free cloakroom. Aim to be through the door by 19:30.
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Call to dinner
You are seated with your own party only — groups are never mixed. Round tables of 8–12.
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Dinner
Three courses while the cirque unfolds above you. Table wine can be ordered by phone during the meal — the bars are cashless.
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Disco · rides · after dinner
The floor is yours. Fairground, fun casino, 360 camera, coffee and a quieter corner if you need to regroup.
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Midnight breakfast
The legendary breakfast roll. You will want one.
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Bar closes
Fun casino ~00:15, rides ~00:50. Last orders, then carriages.
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Carriages
Taxi rank on the Hall 1 door. T.O.A Taxis: 0121 427 8888. Pre-book. December 1am is not the moment to start scrolling.
Stay close to the fire
Hotels & where to recover
Sunday 13 December is peak party season at the NEC. Book a room now — walking distance beats a 1am taxi hunt every time. These partner rates are published by Birmingham Christmas Parties and are subject to availability.
Partner rate · on the campus
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
The closest 4-star to the action. Lake views, LivingWell pool, gym, sauna and steam — and breakfast when the night finally ends. The official hotel partner for Christmas Party World.
- 20% off the best available rate
- Individuals: book direct with Hilton Metropole
- 10+ rooms: HXME_BDAdmin@hilton.com
- Reception: 0121 780 4242
Partner rate · walking distance
Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC
Right on the campus, a few minutes from Resorts World and the halls. Quiet rooms, Pendigo Restaurant, and a straightforward walk back when carriages are called.
- 20% off the best available rate
- Quote NEC Xmas Party
- 8+ rooms: ask for the group rate
- 0121 781 4000 · reservations@cpbirmingham-nec.co.uk
Fixed party rate · best value
Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport NEC
The rate to beat if you want the night sorted in one email. Breakfast, parking and leisure are in. Quote Vivid — that is the Christmas Party World booking code.
- £85 single occupancy
- £95 double occupancy
- Includes parking, breakfast and leisure
- Quote Vivid · conference@hiairport.co.uk
Walk home · Resorts World
Genting Hotel
The only hotel inside Resorts World. When Hall 1 closes you are already among bars, late food and a proper bed — no rank, no surge pricing. Ideal if you want the night to keep a little longer.
- 4-star rooms and suites on the NEC campus
- Sky Bar, restaurants and outlet shopping next door
- Spa and stay packages if you are making a weekend of it
- Book early — party Sundays sell through
Other nearby beds
- Novotel Birmingham Airport — solid 4-star, shuttle / short hop to the halls.
- Ibis Birmingham Airport — keener rate, still a quick taxi at 1am.
- Premier Inn Birmingham NEC / Airport — reliable, plenty of rooms, book the NEC-side one if you can.
- Manor Hotel Meriden / Windmill Village — ~5 miles, golf and spa if you want a quieter Sunday night. The NEC sometimes publishes a partner code for this house.
Partner discounts can move. If a code is declined, ask the hotel to match the Christmas Party World / Vivid rate and keep a confirmation email. Special rates are subject to availability.
Herefordshire · Shropshire · Worcestershire
Getting to the NEC
Sat nav: B40 1NT. Once on site, follow signs for Xmas Party World. Parking is free. Cars may be left overnight at the owner’s risk.
By car
M1, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42 all feed the campus. From force HQ at Hindlip, Worcestershire, it is typically around 45 minutes via M5 J6 and the M42 — longer from Hereford and Shrewsbury, still an easy Sunday run.
- Worcester / Hindlip ~45 min
- Kidderminster ~45 min
- Telford ~50 min
- Hereford ~1 hr 15
- Shrewsbury ~1 hr 15
By train
Birmingham International sits beside the NEC, linked by a covered walkway — no weather, no drama. Change at Birmingham New Street from Worcester, Hereford and much of Shropshire, or look for Transport for Wales services toward International from the north of the force area.
Last trains on a Sunday night are unforgiving. If you are on rails, stay over or pre-book a taxi for 01:00.
Taxi & air
T.O.A Taxis drop and collect outside Hall 1: 0121 427 8888. Birmingham Airport is next door if anyone is flying in.
Designated drivers, split a hotel, or leave the car in the free party car park. Do not chance it. Look after each other on the way home.
Guest briefing
Night-of intel
No jeans
No trainers
18+
Cashless
Dress code
Glad rags. Jewel tones and gold will look at home in Marrakesh — but this is smart party wear, not costume.
No jeans (including black jeans), trainers, t-shirts or sportswear. Security will refuse entry and there is no refund. Challenge 25 is in force: bring ID.
Tickets
E-tickets on your phone are fine — keep the barcode bright. No ticket, long delay at the door. If your organiser is collecting drinks wristbands or fairground tokens, that happens at the signposted collection point as you scan in.
All Inclusive
This Sunday is listed as All Inclusive: house wine, beer, cider, alcopops and soft drinks all night. Not included: spirits, cocktails, prosecco, champagne, rides and casino. Responsible drinking policy — typically two drinks at a time. 18+ on All Inclusive nights.
Cashless
No cash tills. Card or phone for anything extra. You cannot bring your own drinks in, and you cannot take alcohol out.
Fairground & casino
Advance package: 3 tokens for £10. On the night: £4 a token. Rides and fun casino are one token a go; 360 camera is £10. Fun casino converts £4 into £10 of fun money — profits to charity, prizes for the top three stacks.
Photos on the night
Professional photographer on the floor. Prints are sold on the night only (£15, or 3 for £40) — they are not available afterwards, so buy them before carriages.
Before you leave the house
The kit list
- Your ticket E-ticket with a bright barcode
- Photo ID Challenge 25 is in force
- Glad rags No jeans, trainers or sportswear
- Card / phone The bars are cashless
- Hotel / taxi Confirmation, or a taxi booked for 01:00
The night after