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Akira, the iconic cyberpunk film, returns to cinemas in 4K at Warwick Arts Centre.
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You can find a variety of activities across Coventry this week that cater to different interests and ages. The city’s green spaces, particularly in areas like Brandon Hill Park, Canley Fields, and Foleshill Recreation Ground, are hosting family-friendly sessions at local community centres, offering interactive experiences suitable for children and adults alike. These include storytelling circles, outdoor craft workshops, and gentle physical activity programmes that encourage shared participation across generations.
Live music events are taking place within easy reach of central hubs such as Broadgate and the Coventry Canal Basin, where acoustic sets by local artists can be enjoyed in accessible venues like The Belgrade Theatre’s courtyard or under temporary awnings near Coventry railway station. These performances often feature small band ensembles drawing from folk, jazz, and indie traditions.
Comedy nights are held at mid-sized performance spaces such as the Lighthouse Arts Centre and Studio 17 on Pinfold Street, providing a relaxed atmosphere for stand-up acts delivering observations rooted in everyday life around Coventry’s urban streets. Workshops, creative and practical, are scheduled throughout the week across venues including The Hub at Broadgate, where attendees can engage with topics ranging from local industrial heritage to textile crafting using recycled materials.
Informal gatherings, including music nights on Thursday evenings at Riverside Park or discussion spaces hosted by civic groups in libraries near Coventry railway station, focus less on spectacle and more on connection. Events are timed around public transport schedules, including late-night bus services and extended hours for Park and Ride facilities, ensuring accessibility without long commutes.
Check the listings below for times and venues.
Akira, the iconic cyberpunk film, returns to cinemas in 4K at Warwick Arts Centre.
Adults can enjoy a relaxed afternoon of artmaking at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.
A film exploration of George Orwell's life and literary legacy, focusing on 1984 and Animal Farm.
A guided talk exploring Coventry's dark history at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.