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Coventry Festival of Books

Join us at Coventry Charterhouse for a fabulous weekend full of books, talks and music!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The Coventry Festival of Books is being delivered by Book Extravaganza and Rosie's Retro Bazaar.

Visit the Charterhouse for a weekend of all things bookish including books talks, discussions, live music, theatre performances, new and old books and packed with books, crafts, bookish merch and over 50 indie authors.

Taking place over one spectacular weekend on 11th - 12th July 2026, this brand-new festival is the first of its kind for Coventry, transforming the city into a true book lover’s paradise. From page-turning talks to hands-on workshops, immersive exhibits to creative activities, this is a full weekend celebration of books, literacy, art and history, with a few delightful plot twists along the way.

To see the other venues taking part, full programme including all the inclusive activities featuring theatre and music performances as well as author talks connecting with the history of Charterhouse and Coventry, visit www.festivalofbooks.co.uk

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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Free for Go CV+ card holders.

Upcoming events

Meet Pepperpot the Mole 

A larger-than-life sculpture in the Charterhouse grounds

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28 Jun to 27 Sep 2026
at 09:00 to 17:00+ 65 other dates or times

Summer Sounds at Coventry Charterhouse 

Unwind with live music in the walled garden at Coventry Charterhouse this summer.

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3 Jul to 4 Sep 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00+ 2 other dates or times

Wellbeing walk at Coventry Charterhouse 

Join our Head Gardener for a wellbeing walk around the Charterhouse grounds and Heritage Park.

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16 Jul to 12 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30+ 3 other dates or times

Festival Of Archaeology at Coventry Charterhouse 

Join us at Coventry Charterhouse for the Festival of Archaeology and uncover the fascinating history hidden beneath your feet through trails, expert talks and hands-on family activities.

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25 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00