Name: Coventry Godiva Festival 2011
Start: 2011-07-01
End: 2011-07-03
Location: Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry

Coventry Godiva Festival 2011

Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July 2011
Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry, England MAP
FREE

Last updated: Fri 17th Jun 2011

The Midlands' biggest three-day FREE festival, attracting over 85,000 people to an eclectic mix of rock, hip-hop, folk, comedy, poetry, and world music returns, running from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July.

Line-up

There first acts confirmed are Heaven 17, Blancmange, and Mirrors on Friday. Lethal Bizzle & Athlete to headline Saturday with The Sunshine Underground, Jon Fratelli, The ShackLetons, Just Morale, The Tones, The Last Republic, and Young Knives. Sunday is headlined by Sandi Thom, with support from Anthony Harty (& The Expensive Musicians!), The Magnets, and The Ripps.

Other entertainment

The Comedy Tent on the opening night features Pete Johansson, Joel Dommett, Carly Smallman, and MC Luke McQueen.

In addition to live musical performances the free and ticketless festival will also welcome the annual carnival, the fairground and many more family and community based activities and entertainment. Expect over the weekend local craftsmen to give demonstrations and a variety of organisations will be giving talks to raise awareness on environmental issues.