Coventry Godiva Festival dates announced for 2024

[dutchman]

The dates for the 25th anniversary of the Godiva Festival in Coventry have been announced.

The city council said the event would take place in War Memorial Park from Friday 5 July until Sunday 7 July 2024.

Tickets are set to go on sale in March with the line-up being announced early next year.

"The city has a deep connection with the event and reaching the 25th Godiva Festival is a huge milestone," said Councillor Abdul Salam Khan.

"As we eagerly anticipate the festival, it's important to acknowledge the economic benefits it brings to Coventry, particularly in terms of tourism," the deputy leader of the council added.

Despite the authority announcing earlier this month that festival ticket prices may increase and the festival may become more commercial due to a £30m budget shortfall for the council next year, Mr Khan said they recognised the financial pressures faced by attendees.

"We are mindful of the need for an affordable yet spectacular event," he said.

About 69,000 people attended this year's festival, which featured The Enemy, Rudimental and Mel C among the line-up.

Previous years have also seen headline acts like Tom Grennan, The Libertines and Bananarama.

Free Radio and Greatest Hits Radio will return as the official media partner and Coventry College will sponsor the festival's Family Field.

"We want our 25th Godiva Festival to be a truly unforgettable event," Mr Khan said.

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Paloma Faith headlines Godiva Festival



Paloma Faith, Richard Ashcroft and Beverley Knight have been named as headliners for this year's Godiva Festival in Coventry.

The event runs at War Memorial Park from 5-7 July and will be celebrating its 25th anniversary.

About 69,000 people attended last year's festival, which featured The Enemy, Rudimental and Mel C among the line-up.

Coventry City Council, which had warned ticket prices may increase due to a budget shortfall, said early bird day tickets would start at £7.50.

Other acts booked for 2024 include Sam Ryder, Lady Leshurr, The Primitives and Holy Goof.

Family activities will include craft sessions, a have-a-go circus, and sports activities.

Deputy council leader Abdul Salam Khan, said he was delighted.

"We have something for everyone across the weekend," he said.

"Whether it’s our drum and bass artists on Friday night or family activities on Sunday afternoon, the diversity of our festival caters for our city."

Only 20,000 tickets will be made available at the early bird prices, with weekend tickets costing £26, and family weekend tickets starting at £79.

Tickets will be available to buy at 09:00 GMT on Friday and people can view the full line-up on the festival website.

[rebbonk]

Who?

Everyone else is cancelling festivals because they can't see themselves making money! Do our imbecilic councillors think they can buck the trend? Yet again, this pathetic ego trip is going to cost the citizens of this good city!