Overview
A venue for music and music education
Launched 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 honours 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
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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Mostly piano: Sarah Beth Briggs INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK
A new lunchtime series at Drapers’ Hall. Mostly Piano presents piano led recitals in our grand ballroom. The first in the series, Sarah Beth Briggs plays piano music by Haydn, Chopin and Debussy.
This is a seated show and will be at half venue capacity in light of recent Covid conditions*
*this is subject to change.
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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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Jaz Delorean solo show INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK
Front man of Tankus the Henge and a firm festival favourite. Jaz Delorean performs a solo set at Drapers’ Hall. Supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council England.
This is a seated show.
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Made in the Midlands with Jess Philips MP
The outspoken and independent-minded Shadow Minister and onetime Labour leadership candidate was born and raised in Birmingham, and has been MP for the city’s Yardley seat since 2015.
How has her Midlands upbringing influenced her politics and unique style? Which Midlands people and places have shaped the person she is today?
Made In The Midlands is commissioned by Coventry City of Culture Trust and produced by Loftus Media.
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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 show will be BSL interpreted***
This is a seated show.
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Rebel Rebel – Night Owl
Rebel Rebel examines the cultural impact and far reaching legacies of two visionary artists who challenged the weight of received ideas and accepted musical norms during their respective lifetimes.
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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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Mostly piano: Darren Leaper and Cecilia Xi (piano duet)
A new lunchtime series at Drapers’ Hall. Mostly Piano presents piano led recitals in our grand ballroom.
This is a seated show and will be at half venue capacity in light of recent Covid conditions*
*this is subject to change.
Darren Leaper and Cecilia Xi present a programme of piano duets including music by Debussy, Kapustin, Ravel and Schubert.
This concert is dedicated to the memory of pianist Peter Rossiter.
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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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Mostly piano: Jonathan Fashole-Luke
A new lunchtime series at Drapers’ Hall. Mostly Piano presents piano led recitals in our grand ballroom.
This is a seated show and will be at half venue capacity in light of recent Covid conditions*
*this is subject to change.
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Cara Dillon
Irish folk singer Cara Dillon performs at Drapers’ Hall.
This is a seated show.
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The Infernal Machine – Night Owl
An illuminating performance featuring baroque specialist, jazz musician and composer David Gordon.
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
Refunds
Tickets can be exchanged for another date up to four hours prior to the performance free of charge.
Tickets can be returned for a credit voucher up to four hours before a performance free of charge.
Credit will be valid for 12 months from date of issue.
For a refund contact us on admin@historiccoventrytrust.org.uk
COVID-19
We are lucky at Drapers’ Hall to be able to remain agile due to our flexible space arrangements. Therefore, as a matter of caution and care, we have made the decision to reduce our capacity for upcoming shows by 50%. We will review this when the time is right, but for now, we want all who visit the hall – audience, staff, volunteers and artists, to feel comfortable and safe whilst attending events in our new venue. Additional provision for our current COVID-19 measures can be found on our COVID-19 policy page.
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.