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.

Patrick Mezzano from Ward End has won a fully funded degree at Birmingham City University (BCU) after being named the winner of this year’s life-changing Millennium Point Charitable Trust Scholarship.

A record number of students applied for this year’s Millennium Point Scholarship, but Patrick stood out on the assessment day held in May and secured his Scholarship. 2024 Scholarship finalists, Joe Paddock, Jordan Badger, Benyamin Bansal and Shahzeb Khan, were also awarded laptops by the Trust to help with their further studies.

‘Patrick embodies everything that Millennium Point stands for’

Patrick is the tenth local student to benefit from the Scholarship scheme, which is run in partnership with the university. He wowed judges with his vision for creating affordable housing for all, and now is closer to making his ideas a reality as he will go on to study Real Estate at BCU.

Patrick commented: “I am over the moon to have won the Millennium Point Scholarship! I am really excited about starting my degree in Real Estate, and hopefully using it to help other young people whose housing ambitions have been impacted by the current financial crisis.”

Millennium Point CEO and Scholarship judge Abbie Vlahakis stated: “I am delighted that Patrick is this year’s winner and that we can support him in making his dream a reality. Patrick embodies everything that Millennium Point stands for with his passion for using his education to transform the lives of those around him. I can’t wait to see what Patrick achieves with his degree, and I’m thrilled that Millennium Point could enable an exciting academic future for him.”

10 years of Scholarship success

Each year, the Millennium Point Charitable Trust funds tuition fees for an undergraduate degree in partnership with Birmingham City University at their Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment. The faculty covers over 20 different courses across computing, digital technology, engineering, and the built environment.

This year marks 10 years of the Millennium Point Scholarship. Alongside Birmingham City University, the Millennium Point trust has been transforming the lives of students for a decade, empowering them to make their mark on the world. Patrick is the latest winner of the Scholarship and follows last year’s winner Safa Bibi, who is about to complete her first year studying for a degree in Computer Science.

The Scholarship is just one of the flagship initiatives of the Millennium Point Charitable Trust. £40 million from the landmark Millennium Point public building and multi-award-winning venue in the Eastside of Birmingham City Centre has been invested in projects, events, and initiatives which support the growth of STEM education and industry in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

Thinking of studying at BCU? Why not start with a Millennium Point Trust Scholarship?

For those interested in the 2025 Scholarship programme, further information on how to apply or get involved can be found at www.millenniumpoint.org.uk/scholarship

We are excited to announce our highly anticipated line-up of events for the remainder of 2024. With a diverse range of offerings, there is something for everyone, from Swifties to horror fans!

A Musical Extravaganza

Music lovers are in for a treat as we present a unique screening of The Rolling Stones’ acclaimed concert movie, Shine A Light, on Birmingham’s largest screen on 20th July. There will also be a live performance by Jimmy Regal & The Royals on the same day. For those with a taste for retro records, the much-loved Moseley Record Fair will be taking place on 21st July, accompanied by a live set from international blues star Ben Toury.

Additionally, on 10th August, we’re celebrating the iconic Taylor Swift with a Taylor Swift Family Celebration. This event offers the perfect Summer holiday treat for mini Swifties and includes friendship bracelet making, a glitter tattoo station, a family disco, and a live performance by the incredible Taylor Swift impersonator, Miss America.

Relive the 90s with a Spice Girls night

Pop fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening on 19th October, as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Spice Girls. Dust off your best 90s outfits and embrace Girl Power with the UK’s No. 1 tribute act, the Spice Girls Experience, and a 90s disco.

Book now and enjoy our ‘2 Become 1’ offering which allows you to buy one get one free on all tickets!

Halloween Fun for the Whole Family

On October 26th, families can enjoy a spooktacular children’s disco and a screening of Disney’s enchanting film Coco.

For the brave-hearted adults in the evening, we will also be screening the 40th-anniversary edition of Freddy Krueger’s debut film, A Nightmare On Elm Street, on our giant screen in the evening.

Festive Days Out and Christmas Cheer

Sing-A-Long-A Frozen promises a joyous family experience in December. Join in the fun with a sing-along session, relish in a Christmas children’s disco, and even catch a glimpse of Santa himself on 1st December.

On the 7th December, due to popular demand, the ultimate Christmas romantic comedy, Love Actually, will return along with a delightful bottomless prosecco brunch.

Rebecca Delmore, Millennium Point Commercial Director, comments: “I’m so excited to be celebrating so many musical icons at Millennium Point this year. Midlands music fans will be amazed by The Rolling Stones on our giant screen and little Swifties will love our Taylor Swift Celebration. And you won’t want to miss the ultimate 30th birthday party for the greatest girl band – the Spice Girls.”

Delegates from across the UK headed to Millennium Point last week for the PA Forum Learning & Development Conference 2024. The multi-award-winning events venue hosted 280 business representatives for a full day of inspirational talks and sessions on 5 June.

The PA Forum curated an incredible line-up of business talent to share insights and inspire guests to transform their work in the latter half of the year. Professor Corinne Hoisington delighted delegates with an insight in harnessing the power of AI. There were tips on public speaking from inspirational speaker Nick Elston, and GuruYou founder Rebecca Mander gave valuable career coaching.

With its easily accessible location, large choice of flexible event spaces and breath-taking Auditorium, Millennium Point was the perfect setting for the conference. Guest speakers were able to make a big impression utilising the Auditorium’s giant screen – famed for being Birmingham’s biggest screen. The space also offered perfect sight lines from its 354 tiered seats alongside stunning 4k projection.

The PA Forum was able to take advantage of Millennium Point’s incredible choice of breakout spaces. Delegates enjoyed workshops surrounded by Station’s beautiful natural daylight and the Curzon Suite’s stunning views. The Express and Connect spaces offered multiple breakout spaces alongside touch-screen coffee machines offering delicious Italian-style beverages. The venue’s striking Atrium provided a stunning backdrop for speed networking. Delegates were also able to sample Millennium Point’s fantastic menu with delicious dishes being served including charcoal grilled butterfly chicken breast, Mediterranean pasta with a lemon basil dressing, and a chocolate truffle torte.

The conference also utilised Millennium Point’s unparalleled AV support with multiple cameras across the conference capturing a recording for future reference, alongside live streaming for those who couldn’t make the event in person. With in-house AV support staff, conference organisers could relax to concentrate on their event without any added technical issues.

Victoria Webb, Millennium Point Sales Manager, enjoyed hosting the event stating: “It was a pleasure to work with Daniel Skermer of the PA Forum and to helping him to realise his fantastic vision for the Learning & Development Conference 2024.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our charity’s brand-new brochure. Inside you will find information about our landmark £40 million in STEM donations and activities, and how this has benefited the West Midlands.

Be the first to read by clicking below –

Starting off with a note from our CEO, Abbie Vlahakis

‘The Millennium Point Charitable Trust prides itself on offering fantastic STEM-related initiatives, awarding more than £40 million to charities, schools, and community groups to champion science, technology, engineering, and maths projects across the West Midlands region.

Our STEM Grants scheme forms a core part of our strategy to end STEM poverty and enhance education.

In addition to this our annual Scholarship funds an undergraduate degree at Birmingham City University’.

A biplane, STEM gardens, adventures through the stars and MORE!

On average, we provide £411.3k in grants each year. To date we have provided £3.7 million in funding via grants, to over 160 groups in the region.

You can find out more information about our previous grant recipients here.

Celebrating 10 years of Scholarship success

Annually, we provide funding for a Scholarship for an undergraduate degree, in partnership with Birmingham City University. The Scholarship programme is aimed at students who are looking to start a career in the Built Environment, Computing, Digital Technology or Engineering industries.

Find out more about our previous Scholarship winners here.

Community minded, working together for the future of the West Midlands

Being an award-winning venue in the middle of Birmingham has allowed us to support the community and other charities in additional ways, including using our own building to host their events.

From STEM festivals to the STEM Roundtable, you’ll find it all in our brochure.

Support Millennium Point today!

Our mission is simple, to advance education for the public benefit. We invest more than £4.8 million each year towards furthering STEM education in the West Midlands. We’ve already funded over 100 grants projects and inspired over 3,000 people with our activities.

Learn how you can support Millennium Point on our website.

 

We have launched our new and improved venue brochure, brimming with all the information you need to make your event first class. We review our event offer on a regular basis to ensure our multi-award-winning event service remains current and competitive. Read on for what’s new below, and get in touch with our team to see why you should make your next event a Millennium Point event.

Want to have a first look? Click below to be the first to see our new brochure!

All your event needs in one place

Our new and improved venue brochure has all your event needs in one place. Learn about all 19 of our flexible event spaces, suitable for almost any event, from purpose-built meeting suites to a newly upgraded giant screen Auditorium perfect for conferences right through to esports tournaments. The brochure gives you an overview of each space, their capabilities, and special features. The brochure also includes eye catching photography, giving you a real sense of what our award-winning venue is all about.

It now includes our latest event space, Station!

Due to increased demand and customer needs, we have opened a new event space Station. With multiple rooms including a main room that is perfect for engaging with audiences and multiple boardroom that can be used as offices, speaker green rooms or quiet spaces, Station offers flexibility and can be tailored to individual needs with a choice of seven possible layouts.

Elevate your next event with Millennium Point

Once you have picked your perfect event space, why not really make it a great event?

When booking Millennium Point for 1st May to 31st August 2024, bookers can pick from multiple FREE upgrades including complimentary pastries, an additional room or a drinks reception!

Learn more about our exciting offering here.

Help support STEM in the region by booking with us

Help support STEM in the region and widen your CSR just by booking an event at Millennium Point. Commercial profits from our multi-award-winning events business and landmark public building go towards our charitable trust. The Millennium Point Charitable Trust reached a landmark £40 million in STEM support to organisations across the West Midlands over the last seven years.

Want to learn more? Let’s talk events!

If you want to find out more about our venue, please get in touch with our friendly events team by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 202 2200.

While Birmingham city centre is the prime choice for an unforgettable night out, Eastside is often overlooked. However, whether you’re looking to have a boozy night out or a day surrounded by creativity and fun activities, Eastside has loads to offer. It’s an excellent location for everyone’s night out, whether you’re a student, celebrating with friends or spending time with family. So here are a few reasons why your next night out should be spent in Eastside.

1. It’s close to transport links 

Eastside is located near a range of transport links, making it easy for you and your family and friends to travel in and out of Birmingham. This is perfect if you can’t find a designated driver and it allows you to get home safely after a night of drinking. Transport links include:

2. It’s close to Birmingham city centre 

Eastside is also just a short walk from Birmingham city centre, placing you close to a range of bars and restaurants. This allows you to explore different bars, restaurants and activities to make your night unforgettable. 

Being in close proximity to the city centre means you can forgo expensive taxis and Ubers when travelling to different venues, helping you save money that can be spent on things that make your night extra special. 

2. A range of student accommodation is close by

Eastside’s proximity to Birmingham City University and Aston University’s student accommodations provides the perfect setting for an exciting yet affordable night out. Pubs located within Eastside tend to have student deals like happy hour or discounts giving students the opportunity to do more with their night on the town. This also offers excellent opportunities to meet new people and make more friends.   

Birmingham City University’s Student Union is also located nearby, providing great opportunities for students to get involved in a range of activities. This could include things like:

There’s also a range of pubs situated in Eastside, including Gosta Green and Eagle & Ball. These both host excellent social events and student offers, making them a fun and affordable night out. You can expect events like:

Millennium Point is in the heart of Eastside 

Millennium Point is positioned in the heart of Eastside making it a great venue to centre your next evening out around. We host a range of exciting events throughout the year and have some excellent upcoming events, including:

Dirty Dancing bottomless brunch 

Date: 25th May 2024 

Time: 1PM

Price: £35pp (plus booking fee)

Dance the day away with our Dirty Dancing bottomless brunch. Enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco and fabulous food in our fully licensed bar. You can choose from a beef, chicken or vegan burger and add your desired toppings, salad and chips at our build-your-own-burger station. If you’re still wanting more, you can purchase further food and drinks throughout!

Loki summer wine & spirits fair

Date: 6th July 2024 

Loki has spent the last couple of months travelling the world, tasting different wines to find the most exciting and interesting ones for you to take home! 

They’ve gathered their favourite producers, trusted suppliers and newly made wines from friends around the world to share their best bottles with you! Over 30 tables will showcase delicious wines, gins, whiskies, cognacs and liquors for you to taste test. 

Over 250 beverages will be available to try including sparkling and dessert wines allowing you to experience a vast tasting selection.   

An assortment of artisan cheeses from Anderson and Hill will also be available to buy throughout the day, as well as Laghis deli who will be serving delicious pizza and sweet treats. 

If you’re looking to have your next night out in Eastside, explore our range of events.

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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:

Millennium Point has announced an exclusive screening of acclaimed docudrama LOVE?, with live introduction from writer and actress Samantha Beckinsale, on 8 March.

Born out of lived experiences and the creative vision of Samantha, award-winning director and editor Jason Figgis, producer Simon W. Golding, and composer Scott Buckley, LOVE? is a feature-length docudrama depicting coercive control, which is one of the least recognised forms of domestic abuse.

The film has already welcomed incredible early reviews with Domestic Abuse Specialist Nicky Brindley MBE describing it as “a true masterpiece”, and Domestic Abuse Advocate Dorothy Zimmerman hailing it as a “revelation to start a revolution.” West Midlands audiences will now be able to experience it at an exclusive free screening on Millennium Point’s giant screen on Friday 8 March.

Writer and star, Samantha Beckinsale will be joining the event to introduce the film. Samantha said: “I’m over the moon that Millennium Point and all the sponsors have supported this LOVE? Project event and am very much looking forward to introducing LOVE? to West Midlands audiences. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, be perpetrated by anyone, and has common patterns across the world. By spreading this message via our film, we hope to help people recognise the signs and effect of domestic abuse and the tactics used by perpetrators of these crimes. Coercive control kills and without a fist being raised.”

Samantha will be joined by multi-award-winning family lawyer and Domestic Abuse Advocate Richard Port MBE, family barrister Rachel Bloxwich from 3PB Chambers, and representatives from Our Family Wizard, who are proud sponsors of this event. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy drinks and networking after the screening.

Rebecca Delmore, Commercial Director at Millennium Point, said: “We are honoured to be able to amplify the reach of this incredibly important and powerful film on Millennium Point’s giant screen. I hope that audience members will feel empowered to further spread the film’s important message.”

Tickets can be booked here.