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 seven-foot singing robins, alongside the much-loved Spark illuminated drummers and the returning Snow Globe Fairy.
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. 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. Location - Hertford Street |
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Live Music Festive music from fantastic local performers and groups. 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. 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. Location - Hertford Street |
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Cocky Robins Seven-foot singing, dancing and tweeting robins who love to say hello! 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. Location - Cathedral Ruins |
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Magical Snow Globe Mesmerising snow globe with the magical Snow Queen inside. Location - Speakers’ Corner |
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Swantacular Swan pedalo playing festive songs and inviting people to join in the fun! Location - roaming around Smithford Way, Market Way, Precinct Cross and Upper Precinct |
