Countdown to Christmas with the festive family favourite, The Snowman! With a live Orchestra and a solo from the Cathedral's Choristers, this magical screening with live performance will be an experience that can't be missed.

The Snowman with Live Orchestra | Coventry Cathedral

• Date: Saturday 20th December 2025 
• Show times:
  • Show 1: 12pm - book here
  • Show 2: 1:15pm - book here
  • Show 3: 2:30pm - book here
• Location: Coventry Cathedral, 1 Hill Top, Coventry, CV1 5AB
• Suitable for: all ages
• Duration: 40 mins
• Booking: Booking is essential. Hit this link to buy your tickets!

The Snowman was first shown in the UK on 26 December 1982 and has since been shown every year on Channel 4; it has also delighted audiences across the world.

In keeping with the book, the film of The Snowman is wordless and free of dialogue, except for the now iconic, “Walking in the Air” which features as part of a now timeless musical score.

Book your tickets now and help us fill the Cathedral with joy and wonderment this Christmas!

The cathedral can get a little chilly in the winter so we recommend bringing your hats, scarves and maybe a carrot!

Ticket Prices:

• Adult: £12
• Child: £6
• Under 3's: FREE
• Adult Accessible Ticket (+Carer): £12
• Child Accessible Ticket (+Carer): £6
• *Tickets are non-refundable however we may be able to transfer you booking to a different session.

Accessibility: The Cathedral Nave is level access and has wheelchair accessible facilities. For any further questions regarding access needs please email Events@coventrycathedral.org

Image credit: © Snowman Enterprises Limited 2022 THE SNOWMAN™ Snowman Enterprises Limited

Parking

There is no parking available in side streets near the venue. The nearest public parking is:

• Cox Street CV1 5GA (5 min walk)
• Salt Lane CV1 2GY (6 min walk)
• Lower Ford Street CV1 5PS (10 min walk)