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Your week ahead ยท Thu 29 Oct to Wed 4 Nov
Thursday 29 October 2026 ยท lands 8.30am
Hello, Coventry! Halloween week is packed. Catch Little Shop of Horrors before it closes, laugh with Chris Ramsey on Fri 30 Oct, or pick a fireworks night across the CV area on Sat 31 Oct. Tags: gig, theatre, comedy, family, free, food and markets, film, talk.
Thursday 29 October
free
October Half Term Family Fun
Belgrade Theatre ยท Thu 12.30pm to 4.30pm; Fri and Sat 10.30am to 3.30pm ยท Free
Free detective-themed activities plus a city-centre family trail at the Belgrade. Details โ†’
theatre
The Mystery of the Belgrade Theatre
Belgrade Theatre ยท Thu 1pm and 3pm; Fri and Sat 11am and 2pm ยท From ยฃ12 (inc booking fee)
Interactive murder-mystery show for families across the half-term weekend. Details โ†’
theatre
Gorilla Circus: RPM
Warwick Arts Centre (Theatre) ยท Thu 3pm and 7pm ยท ยฃ25 (ยฃ23 conc.); students ยฃ15
Circus-theatre show, about an hour with no interval. Content warning on the page. Details โ†’
theatre
Little Shop of Horrors
Belgrade Theatre ยท Thu to Sat 7.30pm, plus 2pm Thu and Sat ยท From ยฃ34
Musical comedy finishes its Belgrade run this weekend. Compare nights before you book. Details โ†’
gig
20 Days + The Fazeleys
The Tin at the Coal Vaults ยท 7.30pm to 11pm ยท ยฃ11.08 advance (inc booking fee)
Two bands for about eleven quid at The Tin. Solid Thursday night out. Details โ†’
talk
An Evening with Jack the Ripper
Albany Theatre ยท 7.30pm ยท ยฃ18
True-crime themed evening at the Albany, just ahead of Halloween. Details โ†’
theatre
Our House
Albany Theatre ยท Thu 29 Oct to Sun 1 Nov, 7.30pm ยท ยฃ17 (ยฃ15 conc.)
Madness musical staged by local performers. Four nights if you fancy a singalong. Details โ†’
family
Castle After Dark
Warwick Castle ยท Thu 29 and Fri 30 Oct from 6pm (Sat 31 sold out)
Evening Halloween at Warwick Castle. Limited tickets Thu and Fri; Sat 31 is sold out. Details โ†’
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Friday 30 October
gig
Jazz Fridays
Warwick Arts Centre ยท 5.30pm to 7.15pm ยท Free (donations welcome)
Free early-evening jazz every Friday in term time. Easy way into the weekend. Details โ†’
theatre
The Monkey's Paw
The Weaver's House, 121 Upper Spon Street ยท 5.30pm ยท ยฃ10
Halloween telling of the classic ghost story. Ages 12+, book ahead by email. Details โ†’
gig
Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble
Coventry Central Hall, Warwick Lane ยท 7.30pm ยท ยฃ20 to ยฃ30
Concert of music from Tim Burton films. One for fans of the spooky soundtrack. Details โ†’
comedy
Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle!
Warwick Arts Centre (Studio) ยท 7.45pm ยท ยฃ20.50; students and NHS ยฃ18
Stand-up with strong language, about an hour and 40 minutes with an interval. Details โ†’
comedy
Chris Ramsey: Here, Man!
Warwick Arts Centre (Butterworth Hall) ยท 8pm ยท ยฃ34.50
Stand-up tour stop, about two hours with an interval. Ages 14+. Details โ†’
family
Fireworks Night at The Warwickshire
The Warwickshire, Leek Wootton, Warwick ยท Gates 5.30pm, fireworks 7.45pm ยท Adult ยฃ16, child ยฃ9.50, family ยฃ43
Ticket-only fireworks night. No door sales, so book before you go. Details โ†’
family
Riverside Venue's Halloween Fireworks Spectacular
Riverside Venue, Stratford-upon-Avon ยท Doors 5pm, fireworks 7.30pm to 8pm
Halloween fireworks over Stratford. Tickets via the venue's Eventbrite listing. Details โ†’
Saturday 31 October
Halloween
free
Black History Month Quiz Night and Open Mic
The Box, FarGo Village ยท 3pm ยท Free (booking via council page)
Quiz and open mic at FarGo for Black History Month. Free, but book a place. Details โ†’
family
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape
Warwick Arts Centre (Theatre) ยท ยฃ20.50; under 16s ยฃ18.50
Family puppetry show at Warwick Arts Centre. Confirm performance times on the page. Details โ†’
gig
The Ordering of Moses
Coventry Cathedral ยท 7.30pm ยท ยฃ22.50 (ยฃ5 concessions)
Choral concert in the Cathedral. Concessions are a bargain if you qualify. Details โ†’
gig
Halloween 2026 (Kasbah)
Kasbah Nightclub ยท 9pm ยท ยฃ10 on the door
Kasbah's Halloween club night. Ten quid on the door if you're dressing up. Details โ†’
family
Balsall Common Lions Halloween Fireworks Extravaganza
The Lant Sports Ground, Balsall Common ยท 5.30pm ยท Advance tickets online
Village fireworks night run by Balsall Common Lions. Book online before you go. Details โ†’
family
Nuneaton Rugby Club Fireworks
Nuneaton Rugby Club, Liberty Way, Nuneaton ยท 5.30pm
Fireworks at Nuneaton Rugby Club. Check the club page for prices before you go. Details โ†’
gig
Beatles Complete: A Tribute to the Fab Four
Bridge House Theatre, Warwick ยท 7.30pm
Beatles tribute at Bridge House Theatre in Warwick. Price is on the venue page. Details โ†’
Sunday 1 November
family
Family Sundays
Warwick Arts Centre ยท 1.30pm to 4pm ยท Free (donations welcome)
Weekly family creative afternoon at Warwick Arts Centre. Just turn up and join in. Details โ†’
comedy
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious
Warwick Arts Centre (Butterworth Hall) ยท 7.30pm ยท ยฃ29
Stand-up from Nurse Georgie Carroll. Bring someone who needs a proper laugh. Details โ†’
food and markets
Nuneaton Indie Market
Market Place, Nuneaton ยท 10am ยท Free to attend
Indie market in Nuneaton's Market Place. Browse makers and food stalls for free. Details โ†’
free
Diwali Celebration
Market Place and Asda car park, Rugby ยท 2pm ยท Free
Free Diwali celebration in Rugby town centre. Check the listing for the full programme. Details โ†’
free
Diwali light switch-on
The Parade (top), Leamington Spa ยท 5.30pm
Diwali lights switch on in Leamington Spa. A short hop for a festive evening. Details โ†’
family
Stratford Rugby Club Bonfire and Fireworks Night
Stratford Rugby Club, Stratford-upon-Avon ยท 5pm ยท On-the-day tickets
Bonfire and fireworks at Stratford Rugby Club. Tickets sold on the day. Details โ†’
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Monday 2 November
theatre
Swan Lake (Imperial Classical Ballet)
Belgrade Theatre ยท 7.30pm ยท From ยฃ20
Imperial Classical Ballet opens a three-night run at the Belgrade with Swan Lake. Details โ†’
talk
The Princes in the Tower: An Evening with Philippa Langley
Macready Theatre pop-up, Rugby
Historian Philippa Langley on the Princes in the Tower. Time and price on the listing. Details โ†’
Tuesday 3 November
talk
Coventry Archives Talk: Coventry and the Gunpowder Plot
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum ยท 11am ยท ยฃ5 to ยฃ7.50
Archives talk on Coventry and the Gunpowder Plot. Book ahead at the Herbert. Details โ†’
talk
An Audience with Lord Ian Botham
Albany Theatre ยท 7.30pm ยท ยฃ37 standard; ยฃ62 VIP
An audience with Lord Ian Botham at the Albany. Cricket fans, this one's yours. Details โ†’
theatre
The Nutcracker (Imperial Classical Ballet)
Belgrade Theatre ยท 7.30pm ยท From ยฃ20
Second night of the Imperial Classical Ballet run. Early Christmas, if you like. Details โ†’
family
Stan Mellor Chase Day (raceday)
Warwick Racecourse ยท From ยฃ20
Raceday at Warwick Racecourse. Times and full prices are on the course page. Details โ†’
Wednesday 4 November
comedy
Matrilaughy: Giggles for the Girls, Gays and Theys
The Yard, Earl Street ยท 7pm ยท ยฃ3 to ยฃ5
Low-cost comedy night at The Yard. A midweek laugh without breaking the bank. Details โ†’
theatre
Giselle (Imperial Classical Ballet)
Belgrade Theatre ยท 7.30pm ยท From ยฃ20
Third and final night of the Imperial Classical Ballet run at the Belgrade. Details โ†’
theatre
Rhythm of the Dance: Christmas Special
Albany Theatre ยท 7.30pm ยท ยฃ29.50 to ยฃ37
Irish dance Christmas special at the Albany. Early festive footwork. Details โ†’
gig
Sink or Swim present An Dannsa Dub + guests
The Tin at the Coal Vaults ยท 7.30pm ยท ยฃ14.30 early bird; ยฃ16.50 advance
Dub night at The Tin with An Dannsa Dub and guests. Early-bird tickets save a couple of quid. Details โ†’
On all week
free
British Art Show 10: A Chorus of Strangers
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum and Warwick Arts Centre (Mead Gallery) ยท Until Sun 10 Jan 2027 (Mead Gallery Tue to Sun, 11am to 8pm) ยท Free
Touring national contemporary art show, split across two Coventry venues. Free entry. Details โ†’
free
In the Sight of God
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum ยท Until Sun 8 Nov (museum opening hours) ยท Included with admission
Drawings by Prashant Kansara at the Herbert. Free with museum admission. Details โ†’
free
Sikh Stories in Colours
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum ยท Until Thu 5 Nov (museum opening hours)
Art exhibition on Sikh stories at the Herbert. Open during museum hours. Details โ†’
family
The Haunted Castle
Warwick Castle ยท Daily until Sun 1 Nov, 10am to 5pm
Halloween takes over Warwick Castle for half-term. Ticketed; prices on the event page. Details โ†’
theatre
Women of Troy (Loft Theatre Company)
Loft Theatre, Leamington Spa ยท Until Sat 7 Nov (no Mon 2 Nov); usually 7.30pm
Community staging of the Euripides tragedy in Leamington Spa. Check times on the listing. Details โ†’
theatre
As You Like It (RSC)
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon ยท Until Sat 7 Nov
RSC's As You Like It in Stratford. Times and prices are on the RSC booking pages. Details โ†’
theatre
Middlemarch Parts 1 and 2 (RSC)
Swan Theatre (RSC), Stratford-upon-Avon ยท Until Sat 16 Jan 2027
George Eliot's novel on stage in two parts. Check the RSC site for times and prices. Details โ†’
 
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We checked these listings on the venues' and organisers' own websites on Wed 28 Oct. Times and prices can change, so check the link before you go.
Penny Whitlock, Newsletter Editor and Writer ยท Part of The Coventry Pulse's AI-assisted newsroom.
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