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Birmingham Frankfurt Market

OCTOBER

Black History Month

DATE: Throughout October
VENUE: Various venues across the city

Black History Month is a celebration of Caribbean, Asian and African cultures and their contribution to British society.

A host of venues across Birmingham are holding a wide range of events throughout October including storytelling sessions, theatre productions, films, exhibitions and more…

Read highlights of what's happening...

Diwali dancers

Birmingham celebrates Diwali

DATE: 24 October 2009
TIME: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
VENUE: Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG
ADMISSION: FREE

Some of the UK’s biggest Asian artists will take to the stage at this year's Birmingham’s Diwali celebrations.

Millennium Point will be transformed into a vibrant and colourful arena showcasing the rich culture, arts and lifestyle of the Asian community.

Read more about Diwali at Millennium Point

Fireworks spectacular

NOVEMBER

Fireworks Spectacular Pype Hayes Park 2009

DATE: 5 November 2009
VENUE: Pype Hayes Park, Erdington
ADMISSION: FREE

A traditional bonfire night with fireworks. For the best and safest bonfire night in Birmingham, get ready for a night out under the stars at Pype Hayes Park, Erdington. There's a funfair, music and not forgetting the fireworks. Stay warm with hot refreshments and soak up the glow of the bonfire.

Programme: Gates open - 5pm, funfair start at 7pm, bonfire lighting 8pm, fireworks and music at 10pm.

Remembrance Day

DATE: 8th November 2009
TIME:  10am
VENUE: Hall of Memory, Centenary Square
ADMISSION: FREE

An outdoor remembrance service for all those that have lost their lives in conflict in defence of their country. The programme will include the civic wreath laying ceremony, two minute silence, processions and more..

Look back at pictures from Remembrance Sunday 2008

Birmingham Frankfurt Market

Frankfurt Christmas Market

DATE: 12 Nov - 23 Dec 2009
TIMES: 10am - 9pm (Daily)
VENUE: Victoria Square and New Street
ADMISSION: FREE

Grab a taste of German culture at the Birmingham Frankfurt Market which returns to Birmingham's New St and Victoria Square.

Soak up the atmosphere and explore over 180 beautiful stalls selling jewellery, handmade toys, ceramics, candles, glasswork and traditional Christmas decorations. Perfect for visitors in search of that perfect Christmas gift.

Visitors to the market will also be able treat themselves to the finest of traditional fayre, including bratwurst (grilled sausages), waffles, glühwein (mulled wine) and punch.

See pictures of the annual Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham

Birmingham Christmas lights

Christmas Lights Switch On

DATE: 14 November 2009
TIMES: 3.00pm - 7.30pm
VENUE: Millennium Point
ADMISSION: FREE

See the stars turn out in Birmingham to celebrate the start of the Christmas season, Millennium Point will be transformed into a vibrant arena of fun with hot food stalls fairground rides and a huge open-air stage, with the festivities beginning at 2.30pm.

The event will end with a spectacular fireworks display and the annual Christmas light switch on.

For more information and full programme of events visit the Birmingham City Council website

Birmingham Christmas Market

Birmingham's Christmas Craft Fair

DATE: 19 Nov - 23 Dec 2009
TIMES: 10am - 9pm (Daily)
VENUE: Chamberlain and Centenary Squares
ADMISSION: FREE

Local and international traders offering entirely different selection of beautiful Hand-crafted for those unique Christmas gifts and decorations.

Christmas Reindeer & Lantern Parade

DATE: 15 November 2009
TIMES: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
VENUE: High Street to Brindley Place, via New Street and Broad Street
ADMISSION: FREE

Reindeer and Lantern parade in the city

See Santa with his reindeer in a fun parade through Birmingham City Centre, complete with marching bands, street entertainment and pantomime characters.

The best places to see the parade are New Street, Centenary Square, Broad Street and Brindleyplace.

Fun for the whole family.

DECEMBER

Aston Hall by Candlelight

DATE: 3 Dec - 12 Dec 2009
VENUE: Aston Hall, Trinity Road, Aston B6 6JD
ADMISSION: £10 Adults, £8 Concessions, £36 Family Ticket (2 adults, 3 children)

Aston Hall by Candlelight

(N.B:Tickets are available on a timed ticket basis every half an hour between the first admission at 6.00pm (5.30pm on 4, 6, 11 and 12 ) and the last admission at 9.00pm Ticket Prices)

See Aston Hall at it’s most breathtaking; beautifully lit by over 300 candles and warmed by two glorious historic fireplaces. Experience a Victorian household entertaining a very important royal visitor and revelling in the seasons
festivities. Musicians, actors and performers both inside.

For more information visit the Birmingham Museums and Art Galleries website.

For information and a full calendar of autumn 09 events, visit the Birmingham City Centre website