Digbeth Christmas market to bring festive shopping and workshops to Birmingham

Birmingham’s Digbeth creative quarter will host a Christmas market featuring independent traders, festive food, live music and family activities.

The Everything Digbeth Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, November 28, across Zellig, Alfred Works and Alfresco.

Visitors will be able to browse handmade crafts, vintage finds and sustainable fashion from independent traders, as well as enjoy festive choir performances and food from traders at Alfred Works.

There will also be a chance for children to meet Santa Claus, while a series of craft workshops will offer visitors the opportunity to make their own Christmas decorations and cards.

Workshops include a Christmas bauble-making session with Brummie artist Tat Vision at noon, and a screen-printing workshop where visitors can create their own Christmas cards between noon and 2pm.

A further workshop, run by Fleur & Rebelle, will give participants the chance to decorate a mini potted Christmas tree and personalise a ceramic pot.

Event wristbands will also give visitors access to special offers at participating businesses in Digbeth.

Michelle, general manager of Zellig, said: “It’s one of our favourite times of year. We love welcoming so many incredible independent traders to Zellig – supporting creative people is what Zellig and Digbeth is all about.

“It’s a great day to bring the kids to meet Santa, grab a mulled wine and make a dent in the Christmas shopping.

“Bringing the festive spirit to Digbeth is always such a joy, and it's amazing to see our attendees explore our neighbouring businesses, who so kindly offer discounts to people who get wristbands from us.”

Among the traders taking part are Rabie’s Handmade Collection, Always Balling Club, The Charm Cabinet, Grumpy Daruma, Acnas Sweet Bakery, Second Spring Jewellery, Quill & Leaves and Fleur & Rebelle.