Eventful c ity Your free guide to city centre events in Coventry
The Live Site, Millennium Place London 2012's Live Sites are a unique and lasting part of the Olympic Games. Using big screens and event spaces, Live Sites spread the Olympic message across the nation with live information, news, video and community events. Coventry is one of 22 Live Sites across the UK which will contribute to the legacy of London 2012. Coventry's Live Site is in the hub of the city centre, next to Coventry Transport Museum, where people can watch live coverage of the action from the Olympic and Paralympic Games throughout the summer and help support Team GB as a nation. The public can gather together and witness major local, national and international sporting and cultural events. With this in mind we have selected a programme of events to make the most out of this special year, including sporting and cultural events at the Live Site in Millennium Place and Broadgate. The Live Site is a partnership between the BBC, London 2012 and Coventry City Council.
Live Site events Millennium Place Date
Event
Time
3 June
The Big Lunch - includes opening performance for 2012 bands in the Park season
11.00am 2.00pm
9 June
Canoe England - come and have a go at canoeing with Canoe England and test your water skills.
10.00am 4.00pm
25 June
Lloyds TSB World Sport Day - young people from Coventry schools will celebrate the athletes and cultures of the world by staging their own World Sport Day.
9.00am 12 noon
2 July
The Olympic Flame leaves Coventry - bid farewell to the Olympic Flame as the Torch Relay continues its journey to the Olympic Stadium.
6.30am 7.15am
31 July (also 3, 7, 10 August)
Cadbury Activation Day - Join the family fun at this free event and win Cadbury’s goodies.
11.00am 5.00pm
3 - 7 August
Triathlon Demo Session - have you got what it takes to swim, cycle and run? See the experts take on one of the most gruelling Olympic sports and see if you have what it takes to be a top triathlete.
10.00am 5.00pm
25 August
Paralympic Flame Celebration - join a celebration of disability sport, art and culture as part of the nationwide Flame Celebrations. And welcome the Paralympic Flame lantern from London.
2.00pm 5.00pm
14 October
Coventry Half Marathon - put your running shoes on and take part in The Coventry Half Marathon and Mile. Taking in areas across the city, the scenic route begins and finishes in the city centre. www.coventryhalf.com
8.00am 2.00pm
Live Site screenings - Millennium Place Date
Event
Time
4 June
Queen's Jubilee Concert
7.30pm - 10.30 pm
5 June
National Service of Thanksgiving
9.15am - 1.00 pm
21 June
The Big Concert - Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela.
7.00pm - 10.30pm
23 and 24 June
BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend
4.00pm - 10.30 pm
25 June - 8 July
Wimbledon - watch the excitement from the All England Tennis Championships.
Various
7 and 8 July
Wimbledon Finals
Various
16 July
Royal Opera House - screening of Metamorphosis.
7.30pm
19 July
Basketball Test Event
5.00pm
21 July
Olympic Torch arrives in London
7.00pm
27 July
Opening Ceremony - watch the Opening Ceremony live from the Olympic Stadium and enjoy the start of the greatest show on earth.
7.30pm 10.30am
12 August
Closing Ceremony - watch the Closing Ceremony live from London and enjoy moments of great beauty and power as the Olympic Flame is extinguished.
7.30pm - 10.30pm
29 August 9 September
Paralympic Opening Ceremony and coverage
7.30pm - 10.30pm
8 September
Last Night of the Proms
7.00pm - 10.30pm
9 September
Paralympic Closing Ceremony
7.30pm - 10.30pm
10 September
Team GB Parade
2.00pm - 5.00pm
London 2012 highlights on the Live Site Throughout Games Time, both for the Olympics and Paralympics, the Live Site will feature all the action and showcase the very best of Team GB. Witness winning moments in history here in Coventry. Here are some selected highlights for your diaries. Date
Event
20 July
Team GB v Brazil - Football Test Event, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
27 July
Opening Ceremony, 7.30pm - 10.30pm
28 July
Road Cycling, Air Rifle Shooting, GB Football, Beach Volleyball
30 July
Diving, Rowing, Swimming, Gymnastics, Equestrian
1 August
Rebecca Adlington, Sir Chris Hoy going for Gold as well as Olympic Football and Rowing
2 August
Cycling, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis , Canoeing
3 August
Football, Athletics, Swimming, Rowing, Archery, Badminton
4 August
Super Saturday! The turn of Jessica Ennis and Team GB Rowers to go for Gold in addition to Cycling and Triathlon
5 August
Women’s Marathon and 100m Finals - Usain Bolt should be there!
7 August
Triathlon, Sailing, Football Semi-finals
8 August
Canoeing, BMX, Hockey, Basketball
10 August
BMX, Diving, Hockey Finals
12 August
Closing Ceremony, 7.30pm - 10.30pm
29 August
Paralympics Opening Ceremony, 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Olympic Football Twelve games of Olympic Football take place over eight days in July and August at the City of Coventry Stadium, including the Women's Quarter Final and Bronze medal matches. With the first match taking place on 25 July between Japan and Canada, the city is proud to be welcoming 14 countries from all over the world. For further ticket details call 0844 873 6323, email loft@ccfc.co.uk or visit www.coventry.gov.uk/olympicfootball
Broadgate - the heart of historic Coventry Broadgate has undergone a massive facelift recently and will be hosting a series of events in 2012. Listed here are some highlights of the year. Date
Event
Time
4 - 9 June
Coventry Beach - the return of the popular family attraction.
10.00am 4.30pm
15 June
Farmers’ Market launch - after the launch, the market will take place every 3rd Friday of the month.
9.30am 4.00pm
16 June
Festival Celebration - a day of exciting events from all four of the city's festivals. Featuring street theatre, music and poetry.
9.30am 4.00pm
30 June
Armed Forces Day - an annual event to mark this national day of respect.
TBC
7 and 14 July
Cascade - a live dance performance from Mercurial Dance company.
12.00pm 3.00pm
21 July
Freeman Dance Show for Teenage Cancer Trust.
12.00pm 2.00pm
28 July
Godiva Awakes - a three-hour mini festival and procession.
12.00pm 3.00pm
1 - 12 August
International Market - a celebration of food and drink from around the world to tie-in with Olympic Football in the city.
9.30am various
18 August
Brewing Up - an amusing street theatre performance celebrating tea, the great British drink!
10.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm
27 August 2 September
Roller Rink - Coventry's very own successful outdoor rink, fun for all the family!
10.00am 4.00pm
26 August
Titanic Event - Albany Theatre performance marking the 100th anniversary.
12.00pm 2.00pm
12 and 13 October
Lifestyle Show - the city centre shops come together in a display of fashion, cooking, gardening and leisure.
TBC
18 November
Christmas Lights Switch On
TBC
Additional city centre events Coventry Car Day 9 June
Moving the Goalposts 23 July - 12 August
Coventry University celebrates the city's motoring heritage by featuring great cars of the past and present including the likes of Ferrari and Jaguar. Takes place in University Square and Broadgate.
A contemporary national women's football exhibition, Moving the Goalposts, timed to take place alongside the Olympic Football in Coventry. Hosted by the new Lanchester Gallery in Jordan Well.
Coventry Cycling Festival 23 June On the day of the Festival, Millennium Place in front of Coventry Transport Museum will come alive with a whole host of FREE activities for all ages - and whether you prefer to join in or simply to watch, you’ll find lots to enjoy throughout the whole weekend. And it doesn’t matter whether or not you own a bike, as cycles of all shapes and sizes will be provided for you to try. www.transport-museum.com Coventry City Schools Arts Festival 9 - 20 July Coventry school children bring their creative talents to various city centre locations.
Godiva Awakes On Saturday 28 July (ticketed event), Godiva will awake for the first time in 1000 years to a spectacular performance in University Square. Watch it all unfold between 9.15 10.30pm on a big screen in Broadgate. The Festival features a ten metre cyclopaedia which will make its way to London to take part in the London 2012 celebrations. For more information visit www.imagineerproductions.co.uk Sunday 29 July will see Godiva and 2,000 participants parade around the city before Godiva leaves for her journey to London. Takes in University Square, Millennium Place and Broadgate. Dressing Godiva 12noon Godiva Carnival Event 12.30pm
Coventry Mysteries 9 - 16 June A festival of performing arts showcasing music, drama and dance using the city's spaces as a stage.
Godiva Awakes is part of Artists taking the lead, a series of 12 public art commissions across the UK to celebrate the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad funded by Arts Council England.
www.coventrymysteries.com
www.imagineerproductions.co.uk
Tours and trails As part of this summer's programme, the city is offering a range of new tours and trails around the historical city centre. Aimed at visitors to the city and residents, the tours and trails offer an interesting insight into the amazing history and heritage of Coventry. For further information please visit www.visitcoventryandwarwickshire.co.uk
To keep up to date with all the latest events: www.visitcoventryandwarwickshire.co.uk www.coventry.gov.uk/london2012 For further information telephone 024 7683 2351
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