Step into a world of festive wonder as magical moments fill Coventry city centre as the Festival of Christmas returns on Saturday 22nd November 2025.

Festival of Christmas | Christmas in Coventry City Centre

• Where: Various locations in Coventry City Centre
• When: Saturday 22nd November 2025  | 3pm - 8pm
• Prices: It’s completely free to enjoy the Festival of Christmas and is suitable for all ages.
• Find more info here

Step into a world of festive wonder as Coventry City Centre transforms into a magical winter spectacle! This year’s enchanting “Christmas Dreams” theme promises dazzling performances, festive characters, and captivating entertainment for all ages - the perfect way to kick off the season of joy.

What to Expect:

• Meet Father Christmas and share your Christmas wishes!
• Enjoy multi-sensory storytelling from the incredible Talking Birds theatre company.
• Be amazed by breathtaking Fire and Ice sculpture displays.
• Encounter extraordinary festive friends, including the Snow Lion, Swan Pedalo, and seven-foot singing robins.
• Marvel at the much-loved Spark! illuminated drummers and the returning Snow Globe Fairy - both guaranteed to light up your Christmas spirit!

Where it’s happening:

The celebrations will take place across Coventry City Centre, including:

• University Square 
• Cathedral Ruins 
• Upper Precinct 
• Broadgate 
• Smithford Way 
• Market Way 
• Hertford Street 

Details of performance and activity times will be announced soon - Find more info here!

Bring the whole family and let your Christmas dreams come to life in the heart of Coventry. This is a free event, and everyone’s invited to join the festive fun!