Planning Your 2026 Events in Birmingham Leicester Coventry Dudley Solihull and the West Midlands

January is a natural reset point for planning ahead. Diaries open up, venues confirm availability and many organisers begin shaping their event calendars for the year ahead. Midlands Premier Events works with businesses, schools, couples and community groups throughout the Midlands to support events of all sizes from early planning through to delivery.

Corporate kick-offs and conferences

The start of the year is a popular time for internal meetings, staff briefings and company kick-off events. Alongside practical equipment such as staging, lighting and sound, many organisers now include interactive elements to keep energy levels up. Options from our arcade games and sports games ranges work well during breaks or post-meeting socials.

For evening networking or awards events, features such as LED dance floors, uplighters and DJ hire help transition the room from formal to social without changing venue.

Exhibitions and promotional events

January and February are busy months for exhibitions and product launches. Midlands Premier Events regularly supplies equipment to venues near the NEC and across the region, including interactive games, food stations and branded displays.

Popular exhibition additions include exhibition stand equipment, queue barriers and attention-grabbing features such as reaction games or compact catering stations from our concession machines range.

Weddings and family celebrations

Many couples begin finalising wedding details early in the year. January planning allows time to coordinate layouts, timings and feature hire for both the ceremony and evening reception. Items such as LOVE letters, magic mirrors and dry ice for first dances are often booked months in advance to secure preferred dates.

For daytime celebrations and mixed-age guest lists, couples frequently add relaxed entertainment such as mini golf or food displays from our fruit display and chocolate fountain collections.

Schools, colleges and community events

Schools and colleges often plan spring and summer events early in the year. From discos and leavers' parties to fundraising fairs and reward days, early booking helps secure suitable equipment and delivery slots.

Our children's party hire options, inflatable games and fun food stations such as popcorn and ice cream machines remain popular choices for school and community-led events across the Midlands.

Getting ahead of the calendar

Planning early allows time to review venues, confirm power access and build a balanced schedule of food, entertainment and layout. It also provides flexibility if you need to adjust guest numbers or add features later in the year.

Midlands Premier Events supplies event hire across Leicestershire, Coventry, Dudley, Solihull and the wider region via West Midlands event hire.

If you're mapping out your 2026 events, now is a good time to start conversations. Browse ideas in our gallery or contact our team through the contact page to discuss dates, venues and practical requirements.