Map & Floor Plan (Birmingham)

Map & Floor Plan

🚪 Entrance & Exit

  • Way In – Top left of the map.
  • Way Out – Left-hand side below the entrance.

🎤 Main Stage

Located on the left-hand side:

  • Large Main Stage with:
    • Standing viewing area.
    • Accessible seating at the front.
  • Q&A Stage directly below for guest panels and interviews.

📸 Guest Areas

Across the bottom and centre:

  • Guest Tables (red) where celebrities sign autographs.
  • Photo Areas A, B & C for professional photo opportunities.
  • Diamond Lane for priority queue holders.
  • Several Queueing Areas for autographs and photos.

🎨 Creator Zone

Near the top centre:

  • Authors & Comic Artists
  • Artists
  • Crafters

A great place to meet independent creators and purchase original artwork.

🛍️ Trader Zone

The largest area on the right-hand side:

  • Multiple rows of Trader Zone Tables selling:
    • Collectibles
    • Toys
    • Comics
    • Merchandise
    • Games
    • Artwork
    • Memorabilia

There are also smaller traders throughout the centre of the hall.

🎮 Gaming

On the lower-right:

  • Console & Retro Gaming
  • PC LAN Gaming Party
  • Kids Zone
  • Card & Board Game Demos
  • TTRPG Demos

🎭 Cosplay

Right-hand side:

  • Cosplay Station
  • Cosplay Changing Rooms
  • Cosplayers area nearby.

🎪 Activities

Centre-right:

  • Workshop Activity area (Hocus Pocus).
  • Movie Art Gallery.
  • Innovation Forum.

🍔 Facilities

Across the top:

  • Restaurant & Bar at both ends of the venue.
  • Toilets in the middle of the hall.
  • Additional Seating areas in the top-right corner.

⭐ Visitor Tips

  • Enter via the Way In entrance at the top left.
  • Head to the Guest Tables first if you’re collecting autographs, as queues often build quickly.
  • Photo session queues are in front of Photo Areas A–C.
  • The Trader Zone occupies most of the right-hand side, making it easy to browse after meeting guests.
  • If you’re attending a panel, allow time to reach the Main Stage or Q&A Stage, especially during busy periods.

Overall, the venue is arranged so that:

  • Left: Stages and seating.
  • Centre: Guests, photo ops, creators and activities.
  • Right: Shopping, gaming, cosplay and additional attractions.
  • Top: Food and facilities.
  • Bottom: Guest tables and queueing areas.