Step into a world of festive wonder as magical moments fill Coventry city centre with the return of the Festival of Christmas.
This free family event will bring the magic of Christmas to life with its enchanting ‘Christmas Dreams’ theme - promising dazzling performances, festive characters and exciting entertainment for all ages.
Meet Father Christmas, enjoy multi-sensory storytelling from Talking Birds and be amazed by Fire and Ice sculpture displays. Look out for the Snow Lion, Swan Pedalo and 7-foot singing robins, alongside the much-loved Spark illuminated drummers and the returning Living Snow Globe.
The festivities will take place across the city centre, including University Square, Cathedral Ruins, Upper Precinct, Broadgate, Smithford Way, Market Way and Hertford Street.
Festival of Christmas map
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Christmas Quackers Festive duck characters waddling through the city centre. Performing at 3.45pm, 5pm and 6.15pm. Location - roaming around Smithford Way, Market Way, Precinct Cross and Upper Precinct |
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Betty Twinkle |
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Dancing Dolphins |
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Snow Lion Majestic giant white lion character with his Red Queen. Performing at 3.45pm, 5.15pm, and 6.45pm Location - Hertford Street |
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Live Music Festive music from fantastic local performers and groups. Performing at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm Location - Broadgate |
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Bouncing Elves and Mischievous Elves |
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Fire and Ice Show Breathtaking live fire and ice sculpting show. Performing at 4.45pm, 6.30pm and 7.45pm Location - University Square |
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Funfair |
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The Christmas Oakmobile |
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Jingle Bells and Reindeer Reindeer character Blitsen playing magical music with his elf. Performing at 3pm, 4.30pm and 6pm Location - Hertford Street |
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Cocky Robins Seven-foot singing, dancing and tweeting robins who love to say hello! Performing at 4pm, 5.30pm and 7pm Location - roaming around Smithford Way, Market Way, Precinct Cross and Upper Precinct |
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The Magic of Christmas Magical theatre show for all ages starring Father Christmas. Performing at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm Location - Cathedral Ruins |
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Living Snow Globe Mesmerising snow globe with the magical Snow Queen inside. Performing at 3.30pm, 4.15pm, 5pm, 5.45pm, 6.30pm and 7.15pm Location - Speakers’ Corner |
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Swantacular Swan pedalo playing festive songs and inviting people to join in the fun! Performing at 3pm, 4.15pm and 5.30pm Location - roaming around Smithford Way, Market Way, Precinct Cross and Upper Precinct |
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Spark! Unique drummers parading with kaleidoscopic lighting. Performing at 4pm and 6pm Location - Broadgate |
