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Friday 01 May 2026 hmv Empire Coventry
Sat, 2 May at 20:00 BST Arches Venue

Dire Straits tribute.

Sat, 2 May at 20:00 Unit 11, FarGo Village, CV1 5ED Coventry, United Kingdom

Embark on a 'Dance Party Odyssey' with Discoblique. Join us for a unique night of dancing and great music.

Saturday 2nd May 2026, 22:30 Kasbah Nightclub

Hardy Caprio live at Kasbah, known for hits including "Best Life" and "Guten Tag".

Saturday 02 May 2026 hmv Empire Coventry
Sat, 2 May at 19:30 BST Fargo Village

Treeboy & Arc play FarGo Village in Coventry in this live evening show.

Fri, 8 May at 19:30 Unit 11, FarGo Village, CV1 5ED Coventry, United Kingdom

Jack Hopkinson performs live at FRIDAY SESSIONS. Settle in for an evening of acoustic melodies and craft brews.

Friday 08 May 2026 hmv Empire Coventry

The Enemy performing live to celebrate the release of their brand new album 'Social Disguises', playing a full length show comprising songs from the new albu...

Saturday 9th May, 2026, Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm Just Dropped In
Thursday 14th May, 2026, Door time: 7:30pm, start time: 8:00pm Just Dropped In

Plus Special Guests: Wood and Nails + Las Vedas

Saturday 16 May 2026 hmv Empire Coventry
19th May 2026

A chance for year 6 students to have fun after their exams.

Saturday 2nd of May 2026 The Crew Rock Bar

Chocolate Starfish deliver a Limp Bizkit tribute show, supported by Brazen.

Saturday 9th of May 2026 Queens Hall

Fleetwood Mad bring their Fleetwood Mac tribute to the Queens Hall, supported by Educatablemusic.

Friday 22nd of May 2026 Queens Hall

Genesis Songbook perform a tribute to the music of Genesis at the Queens Hall.

Saturday 30th of May 2026 The Crew Rock Bar

Mötley Crüde perform a full tribute to Mötley Crüe at The Crew Rock Bar.

Friday 1st of May 2026 The Crew Rock Bar

Moving Pictures perform a full tribute to Rush at The Crew Rock Bar.

Saturday 16th of May 2026 Queens Hall

Nickelback UK perform a full tribute to Nickelback at the Queens Hall.

Tuesday 19th of May 2026 The Crew Rock Bar

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion play live at The Crew, supported by Country Ties.

Friday 8th of May 2026 The Crew Rock Bar

The Smyths perform The Smiths' classic album The Queen Is Dead in full.

Thursday 28th of May 2026 The Crew Rock Bar

The Washboard Union play live at The Crew Rock Bar.

Thu, 21 May at 19:30 Fargo Village

Experience a unique night with Jarboe, Thor Harris, and Joy Von Spain. These acclaimed artists will deliver an unforgettable musical performance.

Thu 21 May 2026 Belgrade Theatre

This international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel.

Fri, 22 May at 19:30 Unit 11, FarGo Village, CV1 5ED Coventry, United Kingdom

Catch Pendleton | Ray at FRIDAY SESSIONS. Enjoy a fantastic night of live music and artisan beer at the tap house.

Friday 22 May 2026 hmv Empire Coventry
SATURDAY 23 MAY 2026 2pm - 6pm hmv Empire Coventry
Sat, 23 May at 20:00 BST Arches Venue

Double header night.

Saturday 23 May 2026 hmv Empire Coventry
Fri, 29 May at 19:30 Unit 11, FarGo Village, CV1 5ED Coventry, United Kingdom

Elusive Dream brings their sound to FRIDAY SESSIONS. Join us for an evening of engaging live music and craft beer.

Saturday 30 May 2026 hmv Empire Coventry
Sat 30 May 2026 | 7pm London Road Cemetery

50 years since Jean-Michel Jarre's 18 million-selling album Oxygène changed the face of electronic music — music tech expert Mark Jenkins brings the music to...

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4 May 2026, 7pm Black Horse
6 May 2026, 7:30pm Queens Hall
7 May 2026, 7pm Temperance Cafe

Who: Nadav Tabak One half of the incredible **Opal Ocean**, Nadav is back at Temperance, with his innovative solo show! **Free show, generous donations much ...

7 May 2026, 8pm Humber Hotel

Who: Wildwood Jack Admission tba

7 May 2026, 7:45pm Warwick Arts Centre
10 May 2026, 7:30pm Albany Theatre, Albany Rd, Coventry CV5 6JQ
10 May 2026, 2pm Temperance Cafe
13 May 2026, 8pm Bedworth Ex-Servicemens

Who: John Richards Band + Tom Patterson Free admission - jug collection

13 May 2026, 8pm Bedworth Ex-Servicemens
14 May 2026, 7pm 6 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX

Who: The Drone Rangers + Wren Step into a soundscape where the dusty trails of old-time music meet the shimmering horizons of ambient folk. This special doub...

15 May 2026, 7:30pm The Tree House Bookshop
16 May 2026, 2pm Temperance Cafe

Who: Beth Rowley !https://files.teamup.com/13511926/attachment/01KJZ1X7Z0ZCAYBQXJAG74EQQP/preview/image.png?hash=b586c24e15072a1d017a1a1ea64cbc7583ceaf321929...

17 May 2026, 7pm Temperance Cafe
18 May 2026, 7pm Temperance Cafe
18 May 2026, 7:30pm The Old Fourpenny Shop
19 May 2026, 8pm Rugby West Indian Association
20 May 2026, 7:30pm Red Lion Hotel
20 May 2026, 7:30pm Rother Street Arts House
20 May 2026, 7pm Temperance Cafe

Who: Sarah Blasko SOLD OUT Tickets Sold Out. Link to join waiting list: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/indie-pop-temperance-sarah-blasko-tickets-198406048933...

25 May 2026, 3:30pm 6 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX

Who: Alkevan Ticket info tba

27 May 2026, 7:30pm The Nelson Club

Who: Alkevan + support Residents Rik Middleton, Peter Mason, Don Arthurson, Bob & Ann Clucas And our hosts Away With The Fairies

29 May 2026, 7pm Temperance Cafe

irish

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Saturday 09 May 2026 hmv Empire Coventry

comedy

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Friday 1st May 2026 Albany Theatre

A comedy show with Barbara Nice at The Albany Theatre. Tickets from £16.

22nd, 23rd, 24th May 2026 Warwick Castle

A comedy event held over three nights at Warwick Castle.

arts

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Wed 6 May 2026 Belgrade Theatre

Join the Belgrade Book Club to read Katriona O'Sullivan's Poor ahead of its vividly moving and inspiring premiere production.

Sat 9 May 2026 | 10.30am London Road Cemetery

Research volunteers talk about the lives of Coventry artists, followed by an opportunity to sketch in London Road Cemetery with Sketch Coventry.

Thu 7 - Sat 9 May 2026 Belgrade Theatre

A critically-acclaimed rollercoaster ride through the ties that bind five best mates together and what happens when that world is blown apart.

Fri 1 to Sat 9 May 2026 Belgrade Theatre

Poor charts Katriona O'Sullivan's extraordinary journey emerging from a childhood in Coventry and Birmingham marked by poverty, addiction and homelessness.

Thu 14 May 2026 Belgrade Theatre

An experience on the borderlines of theatre, dance and mime, devised and performed by Open Theatre's ensemble company.

Friday 15th May, 10.30am-12.30pm The Nest, Talking Birds

A panel discussion as part of the Nestival of Ideas series, exploring what an Artistic Director actually does.

Wed 20 May 2026 Belgrade Theatre

The international tour of Hip Hop dance theatre comes to Coventry.

Tue 19 - Sat 23 May 2026 Belgrade Theatre

The true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances, and decidedly off-key voice.

theatre

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Friday 1st May 2026 Albany Theatre
2 May Rugby Theatre

An in-conversation evening with renowned barrister Michael Mansfield KC.

Saturday 2nd May 2026 Albany Theatre
3 May Rugby Theatre

An evening with actor David Bradley.

6 May Rugby Theatre

A theatrical performance, Playing Burton.

Wednesday 6th May – Saturday 9th May 2026 Albany Theatre
7 May Rugby Theatre

Black Box 2026, a theatre production at Rugby Theatre.

8 May Rugby Theatre

An evening featuring two voices performing together.

9 May Rugby Theatre

An 18+ comedy show about the unfiltered realities of having a baby.

10 May Rugby Theatre

A performance of The Field by the Rugby Irish Community Drama Group.

13 May - 20 June 2026 Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Kenneth Branagh takes the role of Prospero in Shakespeare's final play, a meditation on art, power and freedom, directed by Sir Richard Eyre. An exiled Duke ...

15-16 May Rugby Theatre
Mon 18 May 2026 | 10am - 5pm The Powerhouse

Professional training in multi-operator giant puppetry aimed at performers, actors, physical theatre practitioners, dancers and movers who want to deepen the...

Thu 23rd – Sat 25th May 2026

12 amateur filmmakers. One abandoned railway line. A murder mystery 84 years in the making.

25 May 2026 Royal Shakespeare Theatre

A talk with members of The Tempest creative team, revealing the influences and decisions behind the production featuring Kenneth Branagh as Prospero.

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Tue 12 - Sat 16 May 2026 Belgrade Theatre

Emma Rice's acclaimed Malory Towers returns to the UK by popular demand, featuring high jinks, high drama and sensational live music with breathtaking animat...

Wed 27 to Sat 30 May 2026 Belgrade Theatre

Songs, laughs and monstrous fun in this beloved stage adaptation of the classic children's story.

history

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3rd May | 2pm St Mary's Guildhall

A talk by historian Dr. Will Green tracing Coventry's theatrical history from medieval mystery plays through to professional travelling players of the sixtee...

community

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