The Festival of Quilts returns to Halls 7, 8 and 9 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, from July 29 to August 1, 2027. The organizer describes it as Europe's largest quilting event, with the open quilt competition, more than 200 exhibitors, demonstrations, and workshops. One-day, two-day, VIP, and group tickets are listed on the show site, and the 2027 prices have not been published. Groups of 10 or more can reserve tickets, with the group leader admitted free, and an £8 transaction fee applies to each group order.
How big is it?
Sized like a quilt, from a charm square of people up to a king-size national show.
CharmCribTwinDoubleQueenKing
- CharmA tiny gathering — a dozen people, a pop-up, or a sit-and-sew.
- CribA small local meetup or shop night.
- TwinA guild meeting, workshop, or shop event.
- DoubleA city or county show.
- QueenA regional show or festival.
- KingA national or international quilt show.