Coventry Godiva Festival dates announced for 2024

Tom Grennan was among the headliners during 2022's Godiva Festival

The dates for the 25th anniversary of the Godiva Festival in Coventry have been announced.

The city council said the event would take place in War Memorial Park from Friday 5 July until Sunday 7 July 2024.

Tickets are set to go on sale in March with the line-up being announced early next year.

"The city has a deep connection with the event and reaching the 25th Godiva Festival is a huge milestone," said Councillor Abdul Salam Khan.

"As we eagerly anticipate the festival, it's important to acknowledge the economic benefits it brings to Coventry, particularly in terms of tourism," the deputy leader of the council added.

About 69,000 people attended this years festival

Despite the authority announcing earlier this month that festival ticket prices may increase and the festival may become more commercial due to a £30m budget shortfall for the council next year, Mr Khan said they recognised the financial pressures faced by attendees.

"We are mindful of the need for an affordable yet spectacular event," he said.

About 69,000 people attended this year's festival, which featured The Enemy, Rudimental and Mel C among the line-up.

Previous years have also seen headline acts like Tom Grennan, The Libertines and Bananarama.

Free Radio and Greatest Hits Radio will return as the official media partner and Coventry College will sponsor the festival's Family Field.

"We want our 25th Godiva Festival to be a truly unforgettable event," Mr Khan said.