Festive Good Food Show
Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 November 2026 In 52 days
NEC Birmingham (Halls 17-20), Birmingham, West Midlands · West Midlands
A four-day Christmas food show at the NEC with celebrity chef demonstrations and more than 350 independent producers.
The Christmas edition of the Good Food Show - long known as the BBC Good Food Show Winter, and called Good Food Show Winter in 2025 - runs over four days at the NEC. More than 350 independent food and drink producers exhibit, most offering tastings, making it a popular place for festive food shopping.
Live cooking takes place on several stages, including the Big Kitchen and Festive Kitchen, with TV chefs; the 2026 line-up includes John Torode, Lisa Faulkner, James Martin, Si King and Jane Dunn. There is also a Christmas Challenge stage, 'Kitchen Tales' Q&A sessions, a Cheese Hub and the Fabulous Food Finds tasting theatre.
In 2026 it opens 9.30am-5.30pm Thursday to Saturday and 9.30am-5pm on Sunday. Parking can be pre-paid through the NEC.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 November 2026 | Coming up |
| 2025 | Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 November 2025 | Held |
Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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