Godiva Festival announces huge line-up for special 25th year

Godiva Festival is set to be the biggest yet as it marks its 25th anniversary this July. The three-day festival is expected to attract 40,000 visitors from across the UK.

The festival will run from Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7 with headline acts from pop sensation Paloma Faith, former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft and Midlands soul legend Beverly Knight heading to the stage at War Memorial Park.

Organisers promise something for everyone including a Friday night drum and bass artist takeover on the Next Stage, and family activities and music to keep kids of all ages entertained in the Family Field on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a have-a-go circus, sports events, outdoor dance, and street performers on Sunday.

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Deputy Leader of Coventry City Council and Cabinet Member for Events, Councillor Abdul Salam Khan, said: "The 25th Godiva Festival is set to be our biggest yet. The festival has gone from strength to strength over the years, and we are excited to see some music legends perform alongside the best of Coventry's local talent on our stages once again.

"Our lineup perfectly reflects this year’s theme of Worldwide Welcome – we have something for everyone across the weekend. The diversity of the festival caters to all music lovers and that is something we are immensely proud to achieve year after year."

Tickets for this year's Godiva Festival start from £12.50, with family day tickets priced from £38 for two adults and two children. Tickets are selling fast, so organisers are encouraging people to book early to avoid disappointment.

To view the full weekend line-up and book tickets, visit the Godiva Festival website.

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