Entrance Procedures
If you're new to MCM Birmingham Comic Con, you might have some questions about how to get there. We're here to help! Below is everything you need to know about finding your way to the NEC.
Important: No Tickets will be Sold on the Door
MCM Birmingham tickets are sold online only. No additional tickets will be sold on the door. We’re sold out of weekend and Saturday tickets, only Friday and Sunday tickets remain.
Opening Hours
FRIDAY:
Priority Entry Tickets: 9am - 6pm
General Entry Tickets: 11am - 6pm
SATURDAY:
Priority Entry Tickets: 9am - 6pm - SOLD OUT
General Entry Tickets: 11am - 6pm - SOLD OUT
SUNDAY:
Priority Entry Tickets: 10am - 5pm
General Entry Tickets: 12pm - 5pm
Getting here
If you’re joining us by train, alight at Birmingham International. From there you can follow signs for MCM Comic Con via the covered ‘Bridgelink’, then cross the NEC plaza, head over the skywalk and into the Atrium where you’ll find Hall 20 – our queue hall.
If you’re driving, you’ll find NEC clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 – just pop B40 1NT in your sat nav. When you arrive at the NEC don’t follow your satnav anymore, look out for MCM Comic Con or Hall 20 on NEC’s signs.
For those arriving by foot, simply jump on the NEC’s free shuttle bus or take a leisurely stroll along our signposted footpaths and enter the venue through Hall 20 for queue hall.
Shuttle times are:
Friday: 7am – 7pm
Saturday: 7am – 7pm
Sunday: 9am – 7pm
Our accessible entrance is through Atrium 1.
Things you should know
Entry and Queue Hall
Step 1: Head to the queue hall
Follow signs to queue hall in hall 20! If in doubt, follow MCM signage or reach out to one of our friendly stewards for help! Once scanned, you will then receive your wristband.
Step 2: Security Check
All fans will need to go through security checks upon arrival. Have your bags, cosplay weapons and tesseracts ready for inspection!
Step 3: Collect your wristband
After security, please follow signage for general, priority or special assistance and family lane depending on your order. Make sure to have your PDF ticket on your confirmation email (you can print this or show via your phone) ready to be scanned by a member of staff. Once scanned, you will then receive your wristband!
You’re in!
If you misplaced your tickets, head to the query desk with your order confirmation ready.
Still got questions? Not sure which queue is right for you? Head to our query desk!
Accessibility
Our accessible entrance is Atrium 1.
If you let MCM staff know that you need some assistance, we can fast track you to the nearest security checkpoint. Once you’re through security, head to our special assistance lane to pick up your wristband or companion ticket.
New to 2022: Request a special assistance sticker for help with queues throughout the show.
Read more about venue accessibility, disabled parking and facilities here.