Here’s your guide to twelve of the best festive events in Coventry this Christmas!
Dec 1st – It’s behind You!
Start the festive season off in style with a trip to this year’s pantomime, Aladdin, at the Belgrade Theatre. Running until 10th January, matinees are at 2pm, with evening performance times varying between 5pm, 6.30pm and 7pm depending on the day. You can buy tickets here.
“Follow our poor Aladdin as he attempts to win the heart of the beautiful princess. But there’s a law decreeing that she can only marry a prince and the evil Abanazar is determined to stand in his way. Can his mum Widow Twankey and her son Wishee Washee help, or are they more interested in the soapy world of their Chinese laundry? How will Aladdin ever make his fortune and ensure his dreams come true?”
Dec 3rd
Photobooth time!
Free Radio has a Festive Photobooth set up in Broadgate every Wednesday, 4-8pm, until Christmas. Props are provided for you and your mates to create some magical Christmas scenes with JD and Roisin (keep it clean guys!) – all absolutely free!
Dec 4th
Santa Ride – Coventry City centre
Starting at the Council House at 12.15pm, everyone is welcome to join (or watch) dozens of Santas biking through the city centre. Santa suits are provided for anyone who wants to take part. Tickets are £10 or £5 for students, with all proceeds going to the Heart of England Community Foundation. Book a place here.
Dec 6th
Lower Precinct Christmas Fayre
Raising money for charity Zoe’s Place, the Lower Precinct’s Christmas Fayre combines craft stalls, choirs and (of course) Santa!
Dec 7th
An interactive screening of Frozen at the Albany Theatre this December.
Hosted by JD from Free Radio, this special screening of Disney’s Frozen has on-screen lyrics to help the audience interact and sing along with the characters. You’re encouraged to dress up as your favourite character too, and there’s a trivia contest and activities to do during the movie! Perfect for the big kids amongst us…
Get your tickets here.
Dec 7th (as well)
The Myton Hospice Santa Dash!
The annual 5km Santa Dash is held today at the War Memorial Park, starting at 10am. Santa suits are provided, and tickets cost £10 with all proceeds going to the Myton Hospice. There will be live music, refreshments and gift stalls. Dogs are welcome too!
Book your place here.
Dec 10th
The Christmas Market begins!
From 10th – 24th December Coventry’s Christmas Market will be in Broadgate, offering mulled wine, traditional Christmas gifts, personalised prints, unique world foods and a bar. Also, Fargo Village will be starting its Christmas market today – two fab opportunities for unusual Christmas gifts!
Dec 10th (evening)
Foxes comes to the Kasbah! I’m so, so excited about this. Having played numerous festivals across the summer, Foxes brings her tour to Coventry, and you can expect to hear hits such as ‘Let It Go’ (no, not that one), ‘Clarity’ and ‘Holding onto Heaven’. Tickets are £12 are you can grab them here – there are not many left!
Dec 16th
Cinderfella on Ice – A unique, family friendly ice-skating based pantomime at Planet Ice Coventry. The show is on the 16th and the 17th – tickets are £7 here and are selling fast, so hurry!
Dec 19th
Christmas Comedy Night!
Showcase Coventry is holding a live stand-up comedy night on stage this Christmas. You can laugh the night away with friends, taking full advantage of the licensed bar and hot food available! Tickets are £13 here.
Dec 20th
Christmas Carols at the Cathedral
A celebration of Christmas with carols and readings from BBC Coventry & Warwickshire presenters, traditional seasonal music and a special performance by the BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Junior School Choir of the Year. The service will be recorded for broadcast on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire – 94.8FM / 103.7FM and Digital Radio.
Free tickets are available here.
Dec 21st
A Blaze on the ice!
In the last fixture before Christmas, Our amazing ice hockey team Coventry Blaze is playing Fife Flyers at home (the SkyDome Ice Arena) at 6pm today. Find out more information here.
Throughout December:
Enjoy FREE parking from 3pm every Wednesday evening between 26 November and 17 December in these car parks.
Visit Santa for free!
What?! You’re never too old to see Santa! Well… actually, for this one they do mention bringing children! Anyway, head to West Orchards and you’ll get to watch the new 3D Rocket the Reindeer movie AND each kid gets a pressie from Santa – all absolutely free! Find out more here.
So there you go, twelve fantastic ways to get into the Christmas spirit – It’s not far away now!
