Celebrating the Next Generation of Creatives
DOT DOT DOT... Graduate Festival 2026
Welcome to the School of Arts & Creative Industries DOT DOT DOT Graduate Festival 2026, our annual celebration of emerging talent. This festival brings together industry professionals, students, families, schools, and our wider community to experience the work, ambition, and imagination of our graduating cohort.
Across film, theatre, music, games, animation, digital media, visual arts and design, over 20 subject areas come together to showcase bold ideas, innovative practice, and the creative thinking that shapes our future industries.
What’s on: DOT DOT DOT…Graduate Festival Calendar
A warm welcome awaits you at each of the events below.
18 April
Coventry Phoenix Film Festival
Location : Square One
Kicking off the 2026 Festival this independent event showcases curated films, documentaries, and animations from regional and international filmmakers. Featuring industry talks, Q&As, and an awards ceremony, it offers our students exposure and experience within a wider professional filmmaking community.
Keep an eye on this page and @covuni_saci for announcements of what's on
20 April
Encore Performance Festival
A vibrant mix of theatre and music performances, produced, performed, and managed entirely by our students.
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27 April - 1 May
Open 10am - 3:00pm each day
Creative Tech Fest
Location : Bugatti Trust Hyperstudio in the Delia Derbyshire Building
A celebration of games, immersive experiences, digital storytelling, animation, and interactive media from our creative technologists.
No booking required for general public visits.
19-20 May
Groups and Offer Holder Days
Two dedicated days for schools, colleges and offer-holders to explore over 20 creative subject areas, meet students, and experience the breadth of disciplines within the festival. (19 May - Schools Day; 20 May - Offer-Holders Day)
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Special Events
Industry Private View
14 May
This eagerly anticipated evening brings together employers, creative organisations, and industry partners for networking and a first look at our graduates’ work in the award-winning Delia Derbyshire Building.
This year, we are also proud to host the RIBA West Midlands Building of the Year 2026 awards during the evening.
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: Delia Derbyshire building, Coventry, CV1 1PH
Public Exhibition
15 - 22 May
Our Graduate Festival is open to the public, presenting an exciting range of 2D, 3D, and digital work. Students have been developing projects that push boundaries and respond to real-world themes. This is where you’ll see the next generation of makers, designers, and practitioners.
Public Access: No booking required during opening hours.
Time: 10am – 3pm Mon-Fri (Closed at weekends)
Location: Delia Derbyshire building, Coventry, CV1 1PH
Friends and Family Evening
21 May
We invite friends and family to a relaxed celebration of our students' hard work. Explore the exhibition, discover the stories behind the projects, and share in the pride of their creative achievements.
No booking required, drop in at your own pace and enjoy the atmosphere.
Time: 6pm – 8pm
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