Artists Katy and Rebecca Beinart are in residence at The Herbert, developing collaborative work inspired by their grandmother's civil rights archive, with an open studio and a creative writing workshop.
Fine-dining evening with a talk by crime historian Adam Wood and chef Sarah Jenkins of Host Dining, pairing a luxury menu with a notorious historic murder.
Family session for young children to explore the Herbert's art collections through songs, stories, movement and sensory play.
Free, artist-led multi-sensory creative session for children aged 0-4 and their grown-ups, led by musician Beth Hopkins.
Exhibition by British artist Jonny Ambrose of geometric artworks inspired by Britain's wartime camouflage and automotive design.
An unconventional, no-holds-barred interpretation of Romeo and Juliet with tipsy characters and foul language, suitable for ages 15 and over.
CBSO performance of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem at Coventry Cathedral on Remembrance Day.
Annual Remembrance Poppy Drop at West Orchards, with 4,000 poppies falling from the shopping centre's dome and a two-minute silence.
Motorpoint Elite League ice hockey match between the Coventry Blaze and the Dundee Stars at Planet Ice Arena.
High-energy musical about a newsboy strike in 1899 New York, brought to the stage by Albany Youth Theatre.
Stand-up show by Mike Wozniak, the Taskmaster and Man Down comedian, with new material.
Free drop-in comics workshop led by illustrator Freyja, where participants make a 12-panel comic page, part of the Comics Come Alive series.
Members-only quiz night at the Jaguar Cars Sports & Social Club in Allesley, with registration at 7pm.
Free wellbeing walk led by the Charterhouse Head Gardener through the park and gardens, suitable for ages 16 and over.
Winter Christmas market with food and drink stalls, artisan and craft stalls and the Big Wheel at Broadgate.
An illustrated, live-narrated wildlife talk by local wildlife filmmaker and naturalist Simon Watts at The Herbert.
Stand-up show 'Maverick' by comedian Aurie Styla, exploring work-life balance, family and relationships, on his UK tour.
Brunch meetup for mums, mums-to-be and parents with young children at Baxter Baristas in the Transport Museum.
An evening of Tar-Shehnai and Dilruba music, with music by Panesar's students followed by a solo recital by Panesar, accompanied on tabla by Narinderjit Lallie.
Free monthly family-friendly improvisation comedy show by Coventry Improv at Baxter Baristas.
An evening of R&B and soul with live performances and a curated soundtrack at The Box in Coventry.
Workplace satire comedy show by an Australian duo, a Q&A-style piece on the absurdity of modern corporate life.
Free, informal workshop run by Coventry City Council to meet the professionals involved in fostering and learn about becoming a foster carer.
Ice hockey match between Coventry Blaze and Cardiff Devils at Planet Ice Arena, with family packages available.
A festive big-screen experience for young children with seven classic Peppa Pig Christmas episodes and four new songs, including a captioned performance.
Launch event of National Baby Week in Coventry with baby and me groups, baby first aid, buggy fitness, wellbeing walks, baby massage and oral health sessions across the city's family hubs.
One-night-only pop-up tasting menu by chef Sarah Jenkins of Host Dining Coventry at Nineteen 58 in the Belgrade Theatre.
A cycle-themed clown show in which the bumbling Baffo teaches the audience how to ride a bike, with stunts and live music for ages 3 and over.
Free creative writing workshop led by Rae Mainwaring to explore 'bright places' and pockets of joy, open to everyone with no prior experience.
Stand-up show 'Bath Mat' by Phil Ellis, the new national tour of the Taskmaster star after his 2025 Edinburgh Fringe wins.
Immersive dining experience where a professional actor hosts a mystery and deception game across a three-course dinner for up to 12 guests.
Free Christmas fair with stalls from local crafters and independent businesses, a tombola and refreshments at St. Barbara's Church in Earlsdon.
Live music night with Matt Kent, Liv Lester and Wes Finch at the Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library, which turns into a music venue on Saturday nights.
Launch of the monthly 'You Sing, We Play' party series, where guests sing and the DJs play, at The Box in Fargo Village.
Screening of the West End film of Hadestown, the Tony Award-winning musical about Orpheus and Eurydice, with the original Broadway stars.
Free monthly family session with board games, Lego, crafts and activities for all ages at St Stephen's Church, Canley.
Free drop-in open day with three 20-minute performances by West End stars Nicholas Duncan and Shinead Barrett-Byrne from The Matinee Club.
Double bill of dance from the African Diaspora by ACE Dance and Music, with 'Echoes of Dust' and 'Letlalo', part of the HOME season.
Free drop-in workshop led by artist Frances Yeung in which students make a miniature house to add to a collective student village.
Christmas pantomime written by and starring Iain Lauchlan, with Craig Hollingsworth, Abiola Falokun and Sion Lloyd, at the Belgrade Theatre.
Youth drama festival in which students from more than 350 schools perform abridged Shakespeare plays on the Belgrade stage.
The Olivier Award-winning play GIANT, with John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, is screened live in the cinema at Warwick Arts Centre.
Free conversation chaired by curator Ekow Eshun with artists Nengi Omuku, Matthew Krishanu and Emma Talbot, part of British Art Show 10.
Conference on assistive and augmentative communication technology with presentations and workshops for education, care and health professionals.
Drop-in, hands-on sensory play session for babies and young children up to four at The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.
Multi-generational vinyl night of Ska, Reggae, Roots and Dub with live record sleeve customising and authentic Gambian food.
Stand-up night from The Comedy Store, 'The Best In Stand Up', with some of the brightest stand-up names from around the globe.
Beginner-friendly workshop to make a Christmas wreath with fresh greenery, pine cones and dried oranges, with a welcome drink, run by Dreamgift2you.
Elvis tribute artist Ben Thompson, crowned Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion of Graceland, brings his tribute show to the Albany Theatre.
Free family festival around the Christmas market with stilt-walking angels, puppet sprites, Father Christmas storytelling and live music.
Free day of book stalls, independent publishers, poets, authors and crafts at the Albany Theatre.
Fitness expo with more than a dozen competitions in strongman, powerlifting, bodybuilding, functional fitness, arm wrestling and kick-boxing, plus talks, workshops and fitness classes.
Free dance workshop mixing ballet with contemporary, African and Caribbean styles, led by a professional dancer from the Black British Ballet project.
Stand-up show by Taskmaster star Fatiha El-Ghorri, her first-ever stand-up tour, strictly 16+.
Free, all-ages community film screening held every third Saturday of the month at St Mary's Church in Walsgrave, with donations welcomed.
The BIG Sing, with 100 local primary school children, brings a modern twist to Christmas carols with plenty of sing-alongs.
Festive dance show by Elite Dance mixing styles and Christmas favourites, suitable for all ages.
A festive Christmas concert with a live band playing heartwarming ballads and upbeat festive anthems, suitable for all ages.
The Archers cast bring its 75th anniversary show to the stage, hosted by Angela Barnes, marking 75 years of the BBC Radio 4 drama.
Play by Stacey Moon-Tracy about the lives of four ICU nurses during the pandemic, with a post-show Q&A with the director, writer and cast.
Immersive 4D virtual reality sleigh ride led by D.A.S.H. around the world and into space, followed by a chat with Santa and a small gift.
Coventry Gotta Dance 2026, a dance event held at The Albany Theatre in Coventry.
Chineke! Orchestra, conducted by Tatiana Pérez-Hernández with guitarist Plinio Fernandes, plays Stravinsky, Rodrigo, Echverry and Hailstork.
Family and friends trivia quiz night with team competition, prizes and refreshments organised by Old Coventrians RFC.
Ice hockey match between Coventry Blaze and Fife Flyers in the Motorpoint Elite League season.
Tall Stories' stage adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, with songs, laughs and a little bit of scary fun for ages 3 to 103.
Vintage clothing kilo sale where items cost £20 per kilo, with accessories, at The Box in FarGo Village.
A live stage production by Film Stars Production that combines drama, music and dance to explore love, faith and the choices made before lifelong promises.
A magical puppet and song show for children aged 3 to 8, where a wolf in granny's clothing discovers the fun of dressing up in a snowy wild wood.
Family Christmas morning with storytelling by Father Christmas, gingerbread decorating and children's crafts in the Guildhall's medieval Great Hall.
Christmas craft fair with handmade stalls, Santa's grotto, refreshments and book sales at Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library.
Christmas morning storytime with a meet-and-greet with Santa, a gift and photo, plus Christmas-themed arts and crafts.
Award-winning science show with live experiments and audience interaction, inspired by the Christmas Lectures tradition, aimed at a family audience.
Candlelit guided tours through the medieval St Mary's Guildhall with festive facts and a cup of mulled wine.
Family stage adaptation of Raymond Briggs' classic book, co-produced with Pins & Needles, with performances across December.
An evening of Christmas music performed by members of the Brass Band of Central England at St Andrew's Church.
A 1920s-themed party night with an arrival drink, three-course set meal, live entertainment by The Chicago Swing Sisters and a disco.
Funk and soul night with seven-piece outfit Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto and guest vocalist Cat Davies, with general entry at £5.
Festive market with independent crafts, food, live entertainment and the returning Christmas Dog Parade at FarGo Village.
A festive Christmas play for children up to eight years old, with audience participation, sing-along songs and a free present from Santa for every child.
Hands-on workshop to make a traditional handmade Welcome Wreath using natural seasonal materials, suitable for beginners over 15.
Professional in-house Christmas show by Albany Theatre, with a new script by artistic director Alan Pollock, recommended for ages 6 and above.
Club night by Discoblique with live DJs spinning 90s acid house, rave, euro dance and new beat, inspired by the warehouse parties of the early 90s.
The Criterion Theatre's stage version of Lee Hall's adaptation of the film 'Shakespeare in Love', reimagining how Shakespeare wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Family Christmas experience marking the 70th anniversary of the museum's Vintage Sleigh Ride, with a vintage sleigh, Santa, the Elves' Toy Shop and a museum pass.
Christmas party night with a sparkling arrival drink, a three-course set meal, half a bottle of wine per guest and a disco at St Mary's Guildhall.
Ice hockey match between the Coventry Blaze and the Glasgow Clan at the Skydome Arena.
Festive 5k fun run open to all abilities, from runners and walkers to families, raising funds for Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind.
