Festival of Christmas
Note: the 2026 date is not yet officially confirmed – please check with the organiser before visiting.
When21 November 2026
WhereBroadgate and Millennium Place, CV1 1FS Coventry
TypeCulture festival
The Festival of Christmas is a free family event in Coventry city centre marking the start of the festive season. Roaming performers, music and street entertainment fill Broadgate and Millennium Place, and families can meet Santa Claus.
Events in the wider area
Coventry Christmas Market
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Moseley Folk & Arts Festival
Birmingham · 26 km · 4–6 September 2026
Birmingham Weekender
Birmingham · 27 km · 29–31 August 2026
Birmingham Comedy Festival
Birmingham · 28 km · 2–11 October 2026
Leicester Comedy Festival
Leicester · 36 km · 3–21 February 2027
Leicester Christmas Market
Leicester · 36 km · 17 November – 24 December 2026
Diwali in Leicester
Leicester · 37 km · 8 November 2026
Derby Festé
Derby · 57 km · 26 September 2026