Festive fun as the Christmas Party of the year arrives at Bullring & Grand Central

Christmas has arrived at Bullring & Grand Central with the ultimate FREE Christmas party, Camp as Christmas, taking place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December, 12 – 5pm. A selection box of artists will present two afternoons of family entertainment and last-ditch gift ideas.

With everything from Christmas Jumper competitions to Line Dancing classes, expect Festive Fun throughout the weekend. Figs in Wigs will being their joyful approach to performance with Dance Sprouts; a world record attempt to eat as many sprouts as possible with a cocktail stick in 3 minutes whilst they perform one of their special dances, as well as leading customers in festive line dance masterclasses.

Comedic drag artist Chris Titmas will be on hand to turn on the Christmas lights, host a Christmas jumper competition and to welcome local choirs and brass bands throughout the day, whilst ShayShay will bring their festive queer cabaret and top pub quiz Steve Nice will present an interactive, not to be missed, Christmas quiz.

Danielle Bozward, Marketing Manager at Bullring & Grand Central said: “Our on-going partnership with Birmingham Hippodrome continues to bring unique experiences into Bullring & Grand Central for our customers and we can’t wait to bring some additional festive cheer in the run up to Christmas.

“What better way for our customers to take five during the last full shopping weekend before Christmas than stopping off at Camp as Christmas to enjoy Christmas dancing, quizzes and shopping tips.”

Graham Callister, Director of Festival at Birmingham Hippodrome said: “We are delighted to be bringing artists into Birmingham for some festive mayhem as we count down to Christmas – who doesn’t want to get involved in a sprout eating world record or showcase their Christmas jumper in between Christmas shopping!

“Through our continued partnership with Bullring & Grand Central we are showcasing fantastic creative talent, both from the region and beyond, and putting culture into the heart of the city all year round.”

Camp as Christmas takes place on 18 and 19 December, 12noon until 5pm. Bullring & Grand Central will be open for late night shopping, 9am – 10pm from Monday 20 December until Thursday 23 December and will be open from 9am – 5pm on Christmas Eve.