Coventry City of Culture: Further events announced

The programme is getting bigger

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 21st Jul 2021

The team behind Coventry City of Culture is continuing to add to its huge programme of events with 92 events spanning 1438 shows and over 79,000 individual tickets launched so far.

Here's some of the latest events that have just been announced for this summer and beyond today.

Having launched Green Futures with the multisensory woodland experience Observations on Being, which runs until 15 August, Small Bells Ring continues Coventry City of Culture’s programme of events that give citizens new ways to engage with nature in the city and beyond. Visitors can hop aboard to indulge in the UK’s largest collection of short stories housed on a beautiful artist-made canal boat, whilst taking in the peaceful green surroundings of the Coventry Canal.

Following hot on the heels of Terry Hall presents Home Sessions in July, the music city of Coventry will host a number of outdoor gigs and festivals, showcasing Coventry’s youthful and vibrant spirit.

Generate Festival will take place across five weekends this summer, illuminating hidden talent within Coventry.

The Sound of Cov will feature an exciting line-up of local musical talent that has been entirely curated by Coventry’s radio stations, shining a light on the role radio plays in championing up-and-coming artists.

Party on the Green will showcase professional outdoor arts performances, whilst a celebration of togetherness and unity will be hosted at the Assembly Festival Garden for Coventry Pride and Joy, via a series of performances and workshops celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.

Chenine Bhathena, Creative Director of Coventry, City of Culture, said:

“With restrictions starting to lift further, we are delighted to be spotlighting a great mix of summer events, showcasing Coventry’s youthful and creative energy.

"From art trails, storytelling, live music, festivals and spectacle, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. There are so many opportunities for visitors to be immersed in all that Coventry has to offer, illuminating the themes of harmony and freedom that the city holds close to its heart.

"We hope the summer will bring people back together, to the great outdoors, and show off an extraordinary range of locally designed and created events in surprising locations all over the city.”

For the full list of events taking place you can click here

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