Overview
A venue for music and music education
Launching in Autumn 2021 with a season of shows supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England, Drapers’ Hall joins the vibrant cultural landscape of Coventry, playing host to a music and events programme befitting the splendour of this newly-restored Regency building in the heart of historic Coventry.
The home of Coventry Music Service, Drapers’ Hall will honour the venue’s past and future by presenting a year round music and arts programme for all ages.
Our Grade II* listed society rooms are also available for hire.
Events
Tom Robinson solo show
Veteran broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson presents his solo show, and the first ever live music performance in the newly restored Drapers’ Hall.
This is a seated show.
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Jubilee Quartet
Leamington Music and Historic Coventry Trust present the Jubilee String Quartet performing Tauský Coventry: A Meditation and Mendelssohn Quartet in A minor Op 13.
This is a seated show.
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Johan Dalene
Violinist Johan Dalene, is already making an impact on the international scene, performing with leading orchestras and in important recital halls both at home in Sweden and abroad. Johan is joined by his accompanist Nicola Eimer for this intimate lunchtime performance. Supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.
This is a seated show.
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Jess Gillam
“She really is a wonder” The Times
Jess performs her solo show at Drapers’ Hall. Supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.
This is a seated show.
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Timelapse 2.0
Coventry University’s Orchestra in Residence Orchestra of the Swan presents Timelapse 2.0.
Drapers’ Hall launch season supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.
This is a seated show.
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Catrin Finch
Catrin Finch, from Llanon on the west coast of Wales, is the most gifted classical harp virtuoso of her generation, grounded in prodigious early achievements and intense classical training, and serving as Royal Harpist to HRH. The Prince of Wales in her early twenties. Catrin performs her solo show at Drapers’ Hall. Supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.
This is a seated show.
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Theon Cross
Theon Cross is an award-winning tuba player and composer who not only redefines what can be done with his instrument but also transcends traditional genre conventions with his heady brew of low end theory combined with strains of ‘jazz, dub, hip-hop, soca, grime, and other sounds from the Afro-Caribbean diaspora’. Supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.
This is a part seated/part standing show.
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Haiku Salut lamp show
Haiku Salut, an instrumental dream pop and electronica trio from the Derbyshire Dales, perform at the newly restored Drapers’ Hall.
This is a seated show.
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Mammal Hands INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK
The semi-classical drums/sax/piano trio Mammal Hands perform at Drapers’ Hall.
This is a seated show.
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Dele Sosimi INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK
Dele Sosimi, one of the most active musicians currently on the Afrobeat scene, comes to Drapers’ Hall. Supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.
This is a standing show.
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One Track Minds
One Track Minds is a live storytelling show all about the life changing power of music. Think of it as a cross between Desert Island Discs, TED Talks and The Moth. Each night, we ask a selection of guests to share a story about a song (or piece of music) that has, in some way, changed their life. And then we play the song to our audience. Supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.
This is a seated show.
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Talvin Singh
Percussionist, producer and composer, Talvin Singh, performs at Drapers’ Hall. Supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.
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Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
19 year old pianist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, performs at Drapers’ Hall. Supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.
This is a seated show.
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Parking
Car Parking is available on Grove Street
There is no car parking on the site. The nearest car park is Grove Street car park (CV1 5AG) which is located underneath the ring road. For further information please see https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory_record/11435/grove_st.
There are a two Blue Badge parking bays on Bayley Lane.
Access For All
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Disabled toilets available.
- Induction Loop available.
The new entrance at Drapers’ Hall allows for ground floor access with a lift up to the first floor. Accessible toilets are situated on both levels. The bar has a DDA-level counter top to the right hand side.
There are three steps required for access to the two meeting rooms on the lower level. Otherwise, all rooms are accessible for wheelchair users.
There is an induction loop throughout the building.
The original entrance may still be used upon request, however there are steep steps up to the first floor.
On Bayley Lane there are many cobbled pathways and limited dropped kerbs. There are two Blue Badge parking bays on Bayley Lane.
The seating for events is non-allocated. For requests to reserve seating or for any queries regarding access or assistance please email drapersevents@historiccoventry.org.uk
Venue Hire
Drapers’ Hall is available for corporate hire. Rooms can be booked for daytime and/or evening events, as individual spaces or a full venue hire – including weekends.
Stay with us
Stay in some of the West Midland
s most important historic buildings nearby. Stay in a fairy-tale medieval gatehouse, or one of four gorgeous timber-framed cottages.
Contact Us
To contact the team at Drapers’ Hall please fill in the below contact form.
If you would like get hold of Coventry Music Service please visit Coventry Music Hub.