What you need to know about Godiva in the City
BBCThis weekend, Godiva in the City comes to Coventry, with two days of free music and street performances.
It replaces the Godiva Festival, which Coventry City Council announced would not be taking place in 2026 due to financial reasons.
Instead, the "slimmed down" Godiva in the City will be taking place at two smaller stages in the city centre.
Here is everything you need to know about the new festival.
Why the change?
Godiva Festival has been held every year at the War Memorial Park since 1997, with acts over the years including Richard Ashcroft, Paloma Faith, and Beverley Knight.
However, in February, the BBC learned that the Godiva Festival would not be taking place in 2026, with the council claiming it was being "paused".
A council spokesperson said the local authority was facing rising costs and industry challenges, adding it was important to review how the festival could be delivered in a sustainable and cost-effective way, that was affordable for Coventry's residents.
They added that pausing the festival for 2026 would allow them to explore future options, review delivery models and look for new funding opportunities "to ensure Godiva Festival can return in a sustainable form".
Instead, the free Godiva in the City festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday - but not at the War Memorial Park.
Instead, performances will be held at two smaller stages: the Gosford Street Stage and Millennium Place Stage.
Who is playing?
At the Millennium Place stage, the Amy Winehouse Band are the main attraction on Saturday among a line-up of six other acts including Matt Gannon, Stacey and Tracey, and Daniel Connolly.
Sunday sees The Selecter headline, while The Institutes, Charlie Ward and Freya Rose are also performing.
At the Gosford Street stage, Saturday sees MC and rapper Chip play alongside Coventry-based DJ Whitley Ruchea.
Sunday is headlined by David "Ram Jam" Rodigan DJ, with other acts including BBC presenter and singer Letitia George.
The stages open at midday on both days, with fans able to get their wristbands for entry up to 16:00 BST at the latest.
PAWhat else is going on?
There will also be street performances taking place in Coventry, including a series of high-wire acts performed on cables strung out over University Square.
In the iconic ruins of the cathedral, a Secret Garden is being held from 12:00 to 18:00 each day.
Designed especially for children and families, visitors can discover a world of animal characters, interactive performances, storytelling, crafts and hands-on activities, revolving around wildlife, plants and green spaces.
In University Square, outdoor performances blending circus and immersive theatre will be held, called Unity by Gorilla Circus.
These shows take place at 12:00 and 17:00 on Saturday and 13:00 and 17:00 on Sunday.
A funfair will also be held at Broadgate.
What else do I need to know?
Free tickets need to be booked online for the music performances, which will be exchanged for wristbands on the day to gain entry to the stages.
All other Godiva in the City activities do not require booking in advance and people are encouraged to just drop by throughout the day.
Wristbands can be collected from Drapers' Hall between 10:30 and 16:00 on both Saturday and Sunday.
Any wristbands not collected by 16:00 will be released and made available to people without tickets.
For people without a ticket, a limited number of wristbands may become available after 16:00 each day if they have not been collected by ticket holders.
The last entry for the music stages is at 18:15 on both days.
People are also advised to be aware of road closures affecting Priory Street to Bayley Lane and St Mary Street.
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