Widely regarded as the highlight of the Coventry calendar, the Godiva Festival brings together the people of the city for a celebration of music, laughter and good old fashioned entertainment for all the family
Over three days, the festival showcases some of the finest local, national and international artists from a multitude of genres, and comedy acts that will leave you in stitches
Festival goers have the opportunity to witness some of the best acts in street entertainment and cabaret, marvel at the renowned Godiva Carnival Procession
Returning to War Memorial Park in the heart of Coventry on 3rd – 5th July, the 2009 festival is set to follow in the success of previous years.
teeped in a rich tradition the Godiva Festival continues to amaze audiences year on year
Since 1998 the festival has been held in War Memorial Park, Coventry, although the beginnings were planted as far back as 1190 when monks cast from Coventry Priory told the story of their benefactress, Lady Godiva.
The reuinon Olympic medal winners of Britain from Coventry during Godiva festival
The first recorded Godiva Procession, originally known as the Great Fair, took place on 31 May 1678 and has undergone many variations through the centuries
In 1997 a day long event took place in the city and in 1998 the three day Godiva Festival was born.
With an array of rock, pop, hip hop and acoustic artists, orchestras, comedy acts, a human circus and sublime entertainment, it is not hard to see why the Godiva Festival attracts more that 75,000 visitors each year
With artists as established as The Human League, The Enemy, Leo Sayer, The Fratellis and Kasabian the festival continues to be one of the highlights of the Coventry calendar.
Festival goers have the opportunity to witness some of the best acts in street entertainment
Godiva Carnival Procession, be creative in the kids tent, see a wealth of entertainment in the arena, and find out more about local history and eco-friendly groups in the region.
You don’t need a ticket for the Godiva Festival. Simply just turn up.
Spanning over the course of a weekend, over the last decade the event has grown from strength to strength, and currently is viewed by many as the Midlands biggest and best family festival
The Mayor of Coventry City officially inaugurating the Godiva festival 2009
It is not hard to see why the Godiva Festival attracts more that 75,000 visitors each year
This year the award winning Godiva Carnival celebrates its 10th year since it’s re establishing in 2000. The theme for this year is ‘Coventry Greats’
As well as all the usual entertainment at the festival, the Godiva Villages are equally as impressive.
From industry to art, from engineering to innovation, each section of the carnival will pay homage to some of the great things to come out of Coventry both past and present.
Pop down to our legendary healing village where you can experience a variety of holistic treatments such as satyagraha gongs, traditional yoga and much more!
The War Memorial park, Coventry
The Carnival starts from the Coventry Cathedral
2009 saw over 85,000 in attendance in what was the best Godiva yet!
