Many people look forward to the Christmas party all year round. It’s the time of the year when everyone is in high spirits, feeling the Christmas joy and looking to let their hair down.

Christmas parties are exciting but can be difficult to plan, especially when you want to ensure everyone enjoys them. That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of ideas, to help you plan the best Christmas party. 

1. Wine-tasting or cocktail making

Wine tasting and/or cocktail making is a great work Christmas party activity that’ll keep everyone entertained. Although, it’s important to provide alcohol-free options for those not drinking. 

Many places offer wine-tasting and/or cocktail-making sessions led by sommeliers and mixologists. This activity is a great blend of interaction and sophistication that gets everyone involved, helping to create memories that last forever. 

2. Christmas party games night 

Hosting a games night is a great way to get everyone involved and encourage some friendly competition. Whether you’re hosting it at the office or going out to an arcade there are many games you can implement at your next Christmas party. 

For those looking to host an office activities night, you could:

Another great option is to host your party at an arcade or games bar. This enables you to play a range of games you can’t play in the office, such as bowling and axe throwing. Game bars are a great way to encourage team bonding and relaxation. The variety of multiplayer games improves collaboration and enhances team relationships. 

Giving all members of staff the opportunity to interact in a relaxed environment with no hierarchical barriers allows new friendships to blossom and lasting memories to be created. 

Birmingham has an excellent variety of games places you can host your next Christmas party at, including:

3. Karaoke night 

Karaoke is a fun Christmas party idea. Get everyone to choose their favourite songs and sing their heart out. Karaoke brings everyone together to bond over music and share laughter. It’s an excellent way to get everyone involved whether it’s through cheering colleagues on or singing, without alcohol needing to be involved. With 38% of 16-24-year-olds and 21% of 25-34-year-olds not drinking, it’s important to host a party that includes non-alcoholic options. 

You can either rent a karaoke machine and host it in your office or hire out a karaoke venue. 

4. Paint and sip night 

Paint and sip parties are becoming increasingly popular with them trending on TikTok and Instagram reels. You can host a canvas painting party or decorate baubles or wine glasses all of which can be tailored to a Christmas theme. 

This is a great option for both in person and online parties as equipment can be sent to your staff’s homes ahead of time. This is excellent for companies with employees all around the world as you can still get together regardless of where you are! It’s also a great opportunity to share what the team gets up to on social media

5. Escape Room

Escape rooms are a great way to get everyone to work together and show off their skills. This is ideal for smaller companies, but if you have enough people to set up multiple teams, a competition could be created to see who escapes the quickest. This will create a bit of friendly competition and you could even set up a prize for the winning team.

6. Book a planned Christmas party 

Running and managing a business can be busy, and planning the Christmas party can add on significant amounts of stress. At Millennium Point, we understand this, which is why we’ve planned two Christmas party packages that will remove the stresses of hosting and planning a party.

Our Exclusive Party Night is just £49.95 per person, plus VAT. You’ll experience an unforgettable Christmas party, complete with a 3-course dining experience, a fantastic DJ and dance floor and a private bar. 

You’ll need a minimum of 100 attendees and a maximum of 200 guests to be eligible for this package.

If you’re still craving that festive night out minus the stress of planning it, our Ultimate 80s Christmas Party could be the one for you and it’s only £44.95 per person! It’s perfect for smaller business and friendship groups. You’ll dance the night away to a live 80s band while enjoying a delicious three course meal that’s bound to get you in the Christmas spirit.

So if you’re looking to book a Christmas party that everyone will remember, explore our Christmas party packages today.

Award-winning events venue Millennium Point launched its Christmas season in style with a tour of Birmingham! Very early Christmas presents were delivered to lucky recipients across the city to celebrate Millennium Point’s Christmas Parties going on sale.

Alongside the return of the venue’s popular Exclusive Christmas Party Package, Millennium Point has announced the Ultimate 80s Christmas Party for 2024. Partygoers are invited to travel back to the time of mixed tapes and tinsel on 14 December. Millennium Point will be celebrating the best era of pop with a DJ and live band playing the decade’s best music from artists such as Duran Duran, Wham, Tiffany and A-ha.

Millennium Point couldn’t wait to get the party started and took to the streets on 25 July to deliver early Christmas presents to offices across Birmingham. Being a popular 80s gift and local icon, boxes of Cadburys Milk Tray boxes were chosen as the perfect gift for teams in the city.

Rebecca Delmore, Millennium Point Commercial Director, commented: “We love being part of the incredible city of Birmingham and couldn’t wait to start celebrating Christmas with some of our brilliant neighbours. We hope they loved their early Christmas presents and hope to see some of them at Millennium Point this Christmas to dance along to the excellent 80s songs!”

Millennium Point has become a popular Christmas Party destination offering a spectacular setting, delicious dining options, fully-licenced bar, irresistible dance floor and fantastic music. More information about the venue’s party packages and wider events can be found here.

Looking for a Christmas party venue in Birmingham? Hosting your Christmas party has never been easier with Millennium Point. Get in the Christmas spirit by exploring our Christmas party packages below. If you’re looking for a more tailored Christmas party night get in touch.

Christmas Party Packages: 

Exclusive Party Night package 

Our Christmas party package boasts a three-course banqueting menu, stylish centrepieces, a private fully licensed bar and a DJ and dancefloor. So grab your dancing shoes and party the night away. 

 The price is just £49.95 + VAT per person.

The package also includes:

A minimum of 100 attendees are required with a maximum of 200. 

If you have over 200 guests, there’s no need to worry as we can work with you to create a bespoke package for your perfect Christmas party in Birmingham. Get in touch for more information.

 

Ultimate 80s Christmas Party 

Join us at our ultimate 80s Christmas party, perfect for small businesses and friendship groups. You’ll feast on a delicious festive three course meal that includes a Christmas Yorkshire Pudding Wrap and an Eton Mess Cheesecake with seasonal berries for dessert. The night will also include an 80s live band and stylish house centrepieces, what more could you want?

Book your festive night to remember for just £44.95 per person.

Our Christmas Tree makes the perfect selfie backdrop

We boast one of the largest indoor Christmas trees in Birmingham at 12 metres tall. It’s also accompanied by two nutcrackers giving visitors lots of opportunities to snap a festive selfie.

Our Christmas tree is put together by Christmas experts ‘The Christmas Decorators’. It takes a team of 5 installers and 7 decorators, to prepare the branches and baubles. The Christmas tree takes around 10 hours to complete. With good reason too as there are over 21,000 lights and 1,500 baubles to set up!

Book your Christmas party with Millennium Point 

Make Millennium Point your place to go this Christmas. By booking our Christmas party venue, you’ll receive first-class hospitality, hassle-free planning, and high-quality service when you book with us. 

If you have something in mind our friendly events team is happy to help. Get in contact for any questions you may have with our team.

Where to find us

Millennium Point is situated in the heart of Birmingham city centre, close to various transportation options. It is:

6 Steps to Plan the Ultimate Office Christmas Party

Everyone looks forward to the festive season and for businesses, there’s one thing staff are looking forward to – the Christmas party! That’s why we’ve put together a list of steps you should follow to ensure you host the very best Christmas party.

Start planning early

Have you ever tried to plan a Christmas party with only a few weeks to spare? It takes a surprising amount of time to plan and leaves you saying that you’ll prepare it well in advance the following year, but you never do. Well, this year is the year!

Venues tend to get booked up early so it’s a good idea to start planning around July or August. During this time you can figure out your budget, ideate the venue and think about the activities you want to complete.

Manage your budget effectively 

It’s important to effectively manage your budget so that you can make the most of the money you have available to create the very best Christmas party. When looking at your budget you should:

When you plan your Christmas party early you’ll have the opportunity to shop around for the best priced party packages or venues. This will allow you to make the most of your budget.

Pick a venue 

Choosing a venue that suits what everyone wants can be difficult and a little overwhelming. But with a little planning and getting staff involved in the decision making you may find it simpler to find a venue. During your research, you should:

When choosing a venue you’ll want to consider how close it is to the office and how long it’ll take for employees to get to and from the location. At the end of the day, you don’t want to book somewhere that’ll take the majority of attendees too long to get to. This could cause a lot of people to decline your invitation.

Plan activities 

Depending on the type of Christmas party you’re holding, it can be fun to complete some activities. This could be as simple as a Secret Santa or best Christmas outfit award. For those looking for more extravagant activities, you could go bowling, book an escape room or go go-karting.

Consider catering and food options

Once you’ve chosen your venue you can start to think about catering options. If you’re hosting your party at a restaurant or bar this may not be something you need to think about. However, they may offer you the choice of their normal menu or set Christmas menu.

If you’re holding your party at a venue that doesn’t offer food options, you might want to look for a caterer. When doing your research you should:

Invite staff

It sounds obvious but it’s important to remember to invite your staff. This can be done through online or mailed invites or by adding it to their calendars. After all, you want to ensure everyone attends after you’ve put so much hard work into planning the party.

Hosting a Christmas party at Millennium Point

Here at Millennium Point, we have extensive experience in hosting and planning events and parties. We offer two party packages that could be perfect for your business:

Shared party night 

Our shared party package is £44.95 per person plus VAT and is perfect for smaller businesses looking for that big party experience, without spending a fortune. The package includes a three-course meal and our Platform dancefloor where you can dance the night away to our DJ playing festive hits. The menu includes:

Starters

Main Course

All mains served with seasonal greens

Dessert

Exclusive Party Night 

This package is £49.95 per person plus VAT. You’ll have the choice of a two or three course meal and will have the opportunity to dance on the dancefloor and have access to a private fully licensed bar. The menu includes:

Starters

Main Course

All mains served with seasonal greens

Dessert

Take a look at our Christmas party packages page to discover more about what we have to offer.

Celebrating the Season: Host Your Christmas Party at Millennium Point

As the festive season closes in, it’s time to start thinking about booking your work Christmas party. At Millennium Point we have extensive experience in hosting events, making us an excellent venue to host your Christmas celebration. So what are you waiting for? Check out our party packages below.

The shared party package

For smaller businesses still looking for that big party experience, our shared party package could be a great option. You will share your experience with other businesses, giving you the opportunity to build relationships inside and outside of your company.

On arrival, you can take a selfie under our 39ft Christmas tree before enjoying a delicious 3-course dining experience (a minimum of 8 people a table is required). After dinner, you can enjoy a boogie on the dancefloor with our DJ playing plenty of festive hits. 

Our menu includes:

Starters:

Mains:

Desserts:

The shared party package costs £44.95 per person plus VAT.

Exclusive party night 

Our Exclusive Party Package costs £49.95 and is great for bigger businesses. The package benefits from a three-course Christmas banqueting menu, stylish centrepieces, your own DJ and dancefloor, and a private fully licensed bar.   

Our menu includes:

Starters:

Mains:

All mains are served with seasonal greens

Desserts:

For those looking to book this package, a minimum of 100 and a maximum of 200 attendees is required. 

Location

Millennium Point is located in the centre of Birmingham, placing you close to a variety of transport links. We’re also near several hotels, such as:

This allows staff members to book an affordable hotel, letting them party the night away without needing to worry about catching the bus or train home.

There are also lots of exceptional restaurants and bars throughout Birmingham that are perfect for those wanting to continue the party or for those looking for a great spot for breakfast the next day.

So if you’re looking to host a Christmas party to remember take a look at our brochure to discover more.

“I cannot fault the level of service delivered by the Millennium Point events team. They provided excellent customer service from start to finish, were patient and genuine in their passion for ensuring that everything went as good as it could have.”

Looking for a memorable and enchanting experience for your children this Christmas season? Then look no further! Millennium Point is hosting a special screening of the beloved festive film, The Polar Express!

Families will be able to enjoy hot chocolate, gifts, and a special visit from the man himself, Santa. Christmas jumpers and hats are encouraged for this wonderful festive event!

Tickets cost £20 for children, £10 for adults (plus fees) and takes place on Sunday 3rd December, this event is sure to be popular, so grab your train tickets and jump aboard the Polar Express here.

‘Why, to the North Pole, of course! This is the Polar Express!’

This magical movie follows a young boy’s adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious train appears outside his home on Christmas eve. As he hurdles towards the North Pole and a meeting with Santa, he discovers what Christmas is all about.

Shown on Birmingham’s biggest screen, families will get much more than just a screening

Millennium Point has everything you need to create an enchanting and unforgettable experience for your family. Join us for a magical afternoon with a screening of The Polar Express, a visit from Santa Claus, delicious hot chocolate, and even presents for your little ones. And the fun doesn’t end there – we’ll keep the excitement going with a festive disco after the film. Believe in magic again and give your family a Christmas to remember this year.

Take a photo by Millennium Point’s spectacular 39ft Christmas Tree

The tree, put together by Christmas experts The Christmas Decorators, takes a team of 5 installers and a team of 7 decorators to prepare the branches and baubles. The Christmas tree takes around 10 hours to complete. With good reason too as there is over 23,000 lights and 1,500 baubles to set up.

Where do you even get a 39ft tree from you ask? We’ll let you in on a secret, it’s not actually a real tree! The Christmas tree is made up of a metal frame with each individual branch attached separately each with their own power source.

As far as we know we have the biggest indoor tree in Birmingham at 12 metres tall. The tree is accompanied by two nutcrackers, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to snap a festive selfie.

At Millennium Point, there’s always something going on!

This festive season, Millennium Point has created a jam-packed event programme that will delight even the Grinch himself, but let’s not hope he doesn’t try to steal the tree!

Guests can enjoy four delicious cocktails and a special screening of Elf the big screen on 10th December. Expect in-jokes, cheeky banter and movie trivia all hosted by Tony and his team of elves at The Wine and Events Company.

Or if dancing is more your thing, why not join us on the dancefloor at our Festive Silent Disco! Back by popular demand, our Silent Disco night will be a night to remember! Millennium Point have teamed up with Silent Noize so you can experience three DJs battle it out to give you the best music throughout the night! Plus, there will be all your favourite Christmas songs too.

Looking to book your next Christmas party? How does *complimentary prosecco sound?

Make Millennium Point your place to go this Christmas in our award-winning Birmingham city centre venue. Expect to receive first-class hospitality, hassle-free planning, and a high-quality service when you book with us. Confirm your Christmas party at Millennium Point by Monday 31st July 2023 and we will upgrade your package to include *complimentary prosecco for every 5 guests booked.

Have a night to remember this Christmas with our exclusive package

Give your guests the VIP treatment with our Exclusive Party package which includes a sumptuous three course Christmas banqueting menu, stylish house table centrepieces, your own DJ and dancefloor and a private fully licensed bar, all for £49.95 per person (plus VAT). This package is suitable for party sizes of 100-200 guests.

Tables will be dressed in stylish centre pieces with a luxury cracker and associated novelties for each guest to enjoy. Prefer a personal touch? Light up the space with brand colours, with the option to bring your own centre pieces to really make the space your own. Our team will also be happy to discuss bespoke packages if you’re after a bigger experience, with the option of hiring our giant screen 354 seat Auditorium.

For smaller teams, Millennium Point has you covered with our shared Christmas Party

A fantastic option for smaller teams is our Shared Party night taking place on Saturday 9th December. Everything you need for a traditional Christmas party is right here, enjoy a delicious three course meal, fully licenced bar and a dancefloor to dance the night away to festive classics.

Tickets cost just £44.95 +VAT, this is a great event to attend without having to break the bank. Tickets are available for groups of 8 and over. Book your table now.

A menu worth talking about

Our new Christmas menu is sure to leave guests more than satisfied, with vegan, gluten free and other alternatives available, there is something for everyone this festive season.

Find out more about our delicious menus here.

Looking for something else this Christmas?

If you and your staff are looking for something different we have you covered. With more announcements to follow, our exciting events program includes a festive Silent Disco and we bring Buddy to our giant screen Auditorium for a fun screening of Elf (2003) with a themed cocktail tasting experience.

To learn all about what events we have lined up, please click here.

Make your event sparkle when booking with Millennium Point

If you have something in mind our friendly events team have over 40 years in events experience and are happy to help. Get in contact for any questions you may have with our team.

*Confirm your Christmas party at Millennium Point by 31st July 2023 and we will upgrade your package to include complimentary bottle of prosecco for every 5 guests booked.

Make Millennium Point your place to go this Christmas in our award-winning Birmingham city centre venue. Expect to receive first-class hospitality, hassle-free planning, and a high-quality service when you book with us. Confirm your Christmas party at Millennium Point by 31st July 2023 and we will upgrade your package to include complimentary prosecco for every 5 guests booked.

Have a night to remember this Christmas for your exclusive party

Give your guests the VIP treatment with our Exclusive Christmas Party package. The package comes with the sumptuous three course Christmas banqueting menu and is £49.95 per person (plus VAT).

Guests will be treated to an arrival drink in the stunning glass Atrium. After you have finished, take your seat for your sumptuous three-course Christmas dinner.

Tables will be dressed in stylish centre pieces with a luxury cracker and associated novelties for each guests to enjoy. Prefer a personal touch? Light up the space with brand colours, with the option to bring your own centre pieces to really make the space your own. Later, guests can party on the dancefloor with our resident DJ and take full advantage of the private fully licenced bar.

For guests that want a bigger experience, our events team are always happy to help discuss bespoke packages. Why not book our big Auditorium space as an additional extra, previously an IMAX cinema, now one of the biggest screens in Birmingham. Perfect for hosting awards, having a presentation, or treat your staff to a festive film.

The Exclusive Christmas Party package is suitable for party sizes of 100-200, enquire now.

For smaller teams, Millennium Point has you covered with our shared Christmas Party

Taking place at our award-winning Birmingham city centre venue on Saturday 9th December, this package includes a three-course dinner and a fully licenced bar. Throughout the night enjoy all the festive classics while you dance the night away on the dancefloor.

Tickets just cost £44.95 +VAT, this is a great event to attend without having to break the bank. Tickets are sold by the table (minimum of 8 tickets). Book your table now.

Whichever you choose, you can be assured that you and your guests will receive outstanding hospitality, which is big on quality without maxing the company card. Find out more about our Christmas packages here.

A menu worth talking about

Our new Christmas menu is sure to leave guests more than satisfied, with vegan, gluten free and other alternatives available, there is something for everyone this festive season.

Find out more about our delicious menus here.

Early bird gets the prosecco

Confirm your Christmas party at Millennium Point by 31st July 2023 and we will upgrade your package to include a complimentary prosecco for every 5 guests booked. Meaning you can truly bring in the Christmas cheer with your team.

Terms and conditions can be found here.

Make your event sparkle when booking with Millennium Point

If you have something in mind our friendly events team have over 40 years in events experience and are happy to help. Get in contact for any questions you may have with our team.

We have kicked off the festive season here at Millennium Point. Our impressive 39ft Christmas tree is back by popular demand. The Christmas tree is based in our event space Atrium for everyone to enjoy as soon as they walk into our landmark building.

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas

The tree was put together by Christmas experts The Christmas Decorators. It takes a team of 5 installers and a team of 7 decorators to prepare the branches and baubles. The Christmas tree takes around 10 hours to complete. With good reason too as there is over 23,000 lights and 1,500 baubles to set up.

Where do you even get a 39ft tree from you ask? We’ll let you in on a secret, it’s not actually a real tree! The Christmas tree is made up of a metal frame with each individual branch attached separately each with their own power source.

As far as we know we are the biggest indoor tree in Birmingham at 12 metres tall. The tree is accompanied by two nutcrackers and a pack of huskies, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to snap a festive selfie.

Plenty to do at Millennium Point this Christmas

Along with the decorations, a festive schedule brimming with fun activities is planned through the next two months for everyone to enjoy.

Feel Christmas all around you with our Love Actually Bottomless Brunch

Date and Time: 3rd December, 1pm

Price: £35 per person

Millennium Point Events presents a bottomless brunch, and a special screening of Richard Curtis’ seminal festive event will have a delicious brunch, 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco and a screening of the film.

Book now to secure your ticket

It’s a Wonderful Life when there’s wine

Date and Time: 4th December, 4pm

Price: £31.95 plus fees per person

Who doesn’t love a festive film classic? Throw in some themed wines and Millennium Point is your place to be this Christmas! Teaming up once again with our good friends at The Wine Events Company, experience it’s a Wonderful Life on our giant screen, paused at various points to serve you your next glass of festive cheer.

Book now to secure your ticket

Rock around the Christmas tree at our Festive Silent Disco

Date and Time: 17th December, 7:30pm

Price: £10 plus fees per person

Grab your dancing shoes, put your Santa hats on, and prepare to watch 3 DJs battle it out around the best Christmas tree in tinsel town.

Back by popular demand, our Silent Disco night will be a night to remember, grab your friends, hit the dancefloor, and enjoy everything Millennium Point has to offer.

We have teamed up with silent disco experts Silent Noize, to give you the best music throughout the night, playing fan favourite songs from genres such as:

– Chart, Party & Dance

– RnB, Hip Hop & Old Skool

– Rock, Indie & Power Ballads

And all your favourite Christmas songs too!

Although sold out, you can join the waiting list to be the first to hear about any extra tickets that become available! Join the waitlist.

Organising a last-minute Christmas event?

No problem, we have you covered! At Millennium Point we are hosting some fantastic Christmas Parties this year including shared and exclusive events to suit all budgets.

With a choice between our exclusive or shared parties, there is something for everyone this Christmas!

Find out more information here.

Imagine, your event and our Christmas tree

With 11 versatile event spaces to choose from, make Millennium Point your venue of choice this Christmas. Contact our friendly events team on 0121 202 2200 or click here to explore our award-winning event spaces.

To celebrate Christmas in July, we’ve got some very festive announcements! Christmas in summer? You might think we’re mad, but trust us when we say it’s the best time to start planning your Christmas activities. Whether you’re looking to book a Christmas party at our award-winning venue or attend one of our public events, we’ve got everything festive you need all under one roof.

Exclusive Party Night (from £40.00 per person)

Give your guests a VIP experience this Christmas with our Exclusive Party Night. This package gives businesses an exclusive hire of our Platform space, which includes an arrival drink under our 39ft Christmas tree, a two-or-three-course traditional Christmas dinner and a DJ and dancefloor until midnight. The package also includes exclusive use of the fully licenced bar and features branded up-lighters, table crackers and novelties.

Fancy further enhancing your guests experience? Why not customise this package to include our spectacular Auditorium. Formerly the first IMAX in the West Midlands, our Auditorium is perfect for awards, speeches or playing a Christmas film on the giant screen.

Shared Party Night (from £40.00 per person)

Ideal for smaller businesses who still want the big office party experience, our Shared Party Night gives you the same benefits as the exclusive package, but is shared with other businesses.

Get more when you book with us

How does extra prosecco sound? Take advantage of our early incentive and get your package upgraded to include complimentary prosecco for every table when you confirm your booking before Friday 29th July. In addition to this, the person that makes the booking will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher. This offer applies to both the exclusive and shared party nights.

Our special offers don’t stop there! Other bookings outside of the Christmas packages, will receive a 10% off drinks receptions under our Christmas tree in November and December.

What’s On at Millennium Point this Christmas

Rock around the Christmas Tree, Silent Disco style! Our Silent Disco night is back by popular demand – and this time full of festive fun! Get your dancing shoes ready, put your Santa hats on and pull off your best moves around our spectacular 39ft Christmas tree.

Priced at £10 per person, the night will feature three DJs and an assortment of genres from current chart toppers, RnB, and Hip Hop to Old Skool, Rock, Indie and Power Ballads alongside all of the Christmas classics. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking below.

Who doesn’t love a festive film classic? Throw in some themed wines and Millennium Point is your place to be this Christmas! Teaming up once again with our good friends at The Wine Events Company, experience It’s a Wonderful Life on our giant screen, paused at various points to serve you your next glass of festive cheer.

We’re transforming into a Winter Wonderland

A Winter Wonderland is heading to our corner of Birmingham this year and it’s not one you’ll want to miss. Our spectacular 39ft Christmas tree (which makes the perfect backdrop for that festive selfie snapshot) is just the start. We’ve got a heap of decorations arriving, including colourful lighting, Nutcrackers and two of Santa’s Reindeers, that might even be happy to grab a photo with you.

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