VE/VJ Day 80 Concert
Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day with a fundraising concert for the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation
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Coventry Cathedral
Priory Street Coventry CV1 5AB United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
VE/VJ Day 80: a fundraising concert for the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation
Date and time: Friday 2nd May 2025, 6.30pm
Location: Coventry Cathedral
Join us on Friday 2nd May 2025 at 6.30pm at the iconic Coventry Cathedral to commemorate 80 years since Victory in Europe Day and the end of World War II in Europe. Hosted by Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden, this special fundraising concert for the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) will feature sensational live performances from special guests including the Brass Band of Central England, renowned Cellist Guy Johnston, and the UK's premier wartime act, the D-Day Darlings.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Torch For Peace will be present as a central symbol of remembrance throughout the event.
The CWGF supports a range of innovative projects that educate people, especially the younger generation, about the work of the CWGC and the men and women who gave their lives in the two World Wars. The money raised at this event will directly fund these efforts to keep their stories alive.
Don’t miss out on this special fundraising event. We hope to see you on 2nd May!
Frequently asked questions
The Cathedral can be found in Coventry's city centre on Priory Road, CV1 2GY.
There are plenty of public transportation options to reach Coventry Cathedral. The train station is a 10–15-minute walk away. The Cathedral is 200m from Pool Meadow coach station. The city centre Trinity Street bus stop is a 5-minute walk from the Cathedral, as part of the Park and Ride scheme.
There is no on-site parking. If you have limited mobility, and require nearby parking, please email supporters@cwgc.org for more information. The nearest long stay car parks are the multi-story car park at Salt Lane, CV1 2GY, or Lower Ford Street, CV1 5PS.
Yes, there is level access to the New Cathedral via the doors in the West Screen. We will have colleagues available on the day to help.
For any special requests please contact us at supporters@cwgc.org, and we will be able to advise further.
You will receive a digital ticket via Eventbrite after payment. If you do not receive this email, then please contact us at supporters@cwgc.org. It is sufficient to show your ticket on a digital device (eg mobile phone) rather than printing a copy to check in.
We offer discount to military personnel (former and current) and our volunteers. Please contact us at supporters@cwgc.org for more information.
We are unable to refund you if you are not able to attend the event. Where the event cannot go ahead, we will make every effort to reschedule. If you do not wish to attend the event on the rescheduled date, you will be entitled to claim a refund from us.
No, there is no dress code for the event, but we encourage all guests to dress appropriately for the weather and location.
Yes - we allow medals to be worn at your own discretion.
Information about the event can be found on the CWGF events page and our Eventbrite page when purchasing tickets.
The event will end at approximately 20:45.
The mission of the CWGF is to engage and inform the public on the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and to keep the memories and stories of the Commonwealth’s dead of the World Wars alive to preserve them for future generations.