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Exhibition and Conference Centre

The NEC Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands — B40 1NT

44000

Max Capacity

FROM

£8100

Per Day

4.9

29 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The NEC Birmingham is the UK's leading exhibition and conference centre, featuring 20 interconnected halls spanning 186,000 square metres of flexible event space. Located between Birmingham city centre and Birmingham International Airport, the venue hosts over 500 events annually including major trade shows, conferences, concerts and sporting events. The venue offers state-of-the-art facilities including dedicated conference suites, catering facilities, and integrated transport links. With capacity for events ranging from intimate meetings to large-scale exhibitions accommodating over 44,000 delegates, The NEC provides comprehensive event management services and cutting-edge audiovisual technology across all spaces.

Room Capacities

theatre

15800

boardroom

100

classroom

12000

u shape

150

cabaret

8000

reception

44000

dining

10000

banquet

8000

Pricing

Day rates from £8100

Pricing varies by hall size, duration, and services required. Contact for detailed quotations.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Accessible

Catering

Air conditioning

Natural light

Multiple halls

Loading bays

Security

On-site accommodation

Transport links

AV & Technical

Professional lighting systems

PA systems

LED screens

projectors

high-speed Wi-Fi

power distribution

rigging points

broadcast facilities

Ideal For

ExhibitionsTrade ShowsConferencesConcertsSporting EventsCorporate EventsProduct LaunchesAwards Ceremonies

Location & Access

National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Birmingham B40 1NT

Birmingham International Railway Station adjacent to venue with direct trains to London and major UK cities. Birmingham International Airport 5 minutes walk. Regular bus services and taxi rank on-site.

12,000 free parking spaces on-site across multiple car parks. Additional parking available at Birmingham International Airport.

Wheelchair accessible