Coventry Building Society Arena
WHERE
Coventry
What it’s like
A big stadium venue in Coventry that hosts touring circus and street performance shows, with proper food, parking and step-free access sorted.
This is a large arena that brings in touring circus and street performance acts, so what you actually see depends entirely on what's booked in when you go. It's not a fixed show with a set running time you can plan your day around, it's a venue that hosts whoever's on tour, which means you'll want to look at what's actually playing before you buy in rather than assuming it'll suit a toddler or a ten-year-old.
What you can rely on is the practical side being properly sorted. It's a cashless venue, card only, so leave the coins at home. Food ranges from matchday-style kiosks doing hot dogs and pies to a proper brasserie and coffee shop if you want to sit down properly before or after, and there's a Fan Village with food trailers and bars for the bigger events.
Getting there is straightforward if you're driving, with 2,000 on-site parking spaces, though it's first-come-first-served so an early arrival matters more than usual if there's a popular show on. There's also a train station just eight minutes away on the Leamington-Nuneaton line, which is handy if you want to skip the parking scramble altogether.
Access is well thought through: step-free entry throughout the stadium bowl, up to 86 wheelchair-designated positions across the stands with a fixed chair next to each bay, and companion tickets available if you need supporting documentation. Guide dogs are allowed in the bowl, though it's worth getting in touch with whoever's actually running the show in advance to sort the best entry point.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- 2,000 on-site spaces, first-come-first-served
- Food
- Onsite sports bar (The Anecdote), brasserie and coffee shop (The Mill)
- Wheelchairs
- Up to 86 wheelchair-designated positions throughout stadium
- Getting there by bus or train
- Coventry Arena Station 8 minutes away
- It's a touring venue, so the show itself changes, check what's actually on before assuming it suits your kids' ages
- Card only, no cash accepted anywhere on site
- Parking is first-come-first-served, arrive early for popular shows
- Guide dogs are allowed in the stadium bowl, but contact the event organiser in advance about access
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Ticket prices depend on whatever circus or street performance event is booked in, so it varies show to show.
What age is it suitable for?
That depends on the specific act touring at the time, since the arena hosts different shows rather than running one fixed programme.
Do we need to book parking?
Parking is first-come-first-served across 2,000 spaces, so turning up early helps. Accessible parking can be pre-booked by emailing the arena.
Can we pay with cash?
No, it's a cashless venue and card only, so make sure you've got a working card on you.
What's there to eat?
There's a sports bar and a brasserie and coffee shop on site, plus kiosks doing hot dogs, pies and burgers for bigger events, and a Fan Village with food trailers for larger shows.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Step-free access throughout the stadium bowl and up to 86 wheelchair-designated positions across the stands, each with a fixed chair alongside. Bring your own wheelchair and complimentary companion tickets are available with supporting documentation.
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