Things to do in Leicester

Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

The Black Horse, Leicester

Jurassic Park

Rawr!! Join us for a very special outdoor screening of Spielberg’s, dinosaur classic Jurassic Park.

National Space Centre, Leicester

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Carabao Cup First Round: Leicester City vs Northampton Town

Leicester City take on Northampton Town in this Carabao Cup First Round fixture.

King Power Stadium, Leicester

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The Courteeners

Get ready for an epic night of indie anthems as Courteeners bring their electrifying live show.

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Halloween In Concert

A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family!As darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three de…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Step Into Christmas

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest live tour yet.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orch…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show tha…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Gabrielle

Through the first chapter of her career from her emergence in 1993 through to 2007, Gabrielle was a constant presence in the UK charts.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrify…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

The Sound of Springsteen

With a passion for the work of "The Boss", the 8 piece tribute “The Sound Of Springsteen” brings their years of live performances and recording to rock you with…

Athena, Leicester

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

The Guildhall, Leicester

Senser

Senser are pioneers of cross-over alternative/hip hop/metal/electronic and since 2009 have been back on the scene playing some fantastic live shows.

International Arts Centre, Leicester

The Music Of Ed Sheeran By Candlelight

Calling all Ed Sheeran fans… this is the moment you’ve been Thinking Out Loud about!

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

Soul Bingo

Soul Bingo: a night of classic hits, fun, and games!Get ready for Soul Bingo: the ultimate night of soul, motown, and classic hits from the 70s & 80s!

2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

GirlyPop Live

Calling all pop music fans! Live Republic is thrilled to present GirlyPop Live, a spectacular celebration of all things pop!Get ready for an unforgettable day t…

Athena, Leicester

Breakin Science

After London's biggest 16+ drum & bass party ever at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in February, we return for another massive night for the end of May half term.Thi…

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Hejira: Celebrating Joni Mitchell

Hejira is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Neil Delamere: Reinventing The Neil

Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories.Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at th…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

The Glenn Miller Orchestra features the same stage line-up as Glenn Miller’s original big band, and has been playing his legendary music for years.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Tim Key: Loganberry

TIM KEY (Alan Partridge, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Tim Key’s Late Night Poetry Programme) again pops his suit on and plods about in a brand new show.Bit gutt…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

The History of Rock

The History of Rock is back and bigger than ever! Join us as we celebrate a rock line up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!As alw…

Athena, Leicester

The Dualers

A musical force of sheer ska and party spirit; The Dualers' rise to kings of good times and the live music circuit has been a remarkable feat.Over what has been…

Athena, Leicester

An Evening With Harry Redknapp

Expect behind-the-scenes insights, hilarious anecdotes, and Harry’s signature charm that has made him a household name both on and off the pitch.

Athena, Leicester

Reggae Bingo

Get ready to dive into a night of pure entertainment - packed with comedy, chaos, dance-offs, reggae-oke, and cash prizes up for grabs.

2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

The Guildhall, Leicester

Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Scott Matthews

Singer-songwriter Scott Matthews who grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, got his first guitar when he was seven and knew then that m…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More?

A brand new production from the guys that brought you Steptoe & Son!Tommy Cooper, one of the greatest ever comedians, is back!

The Sue Townsend Theatre, Leicester

Chris Moyles

One of the most prolific names in broadcasting of this century, Chris Moyles hits Leeds for a hometown '90s Hangover’ show, playing all the biggest tunes and hi…

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Kristin Hersh

Throwing Muses’ lynchpin, Kristin Hersh’s prolific career has seen her heralded queen of the alternative release.

International Arts Centre, Leicester

Captain Fantastic & The Rocket Man Band

The Greatest Elton John Show on the Planet!Celebrating more than five decades of amazing music and showmanship from legendary British singer, pianist and compos…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You

Tez Ilyas, one of the most most celebrated stars in British comedy, returns to stage in 2023 with an hour of his trademark, no-holds barred, crowd participation…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Stiff Little Fingers

Stiff Little Fingers were formed in 1977 in Belfast, Ireland. Along with the likes of the Clash, Sex Pistols, The Jam, Buzzcocks, Undertones, Sham 69, Strangler…

Duffy's Bar, Leicester

Candlelight: Coldplay vs Ed Sheeran

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience.Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.Performers…

The Guildhall, Leicester

The Blow Monkeys

With hits like ‘Digging Your Scene’ and ‘It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way’, The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophis…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Space

Indie-rock outfit from Liverpool who hit the charts in the mid-90s with the quirky 'Female of the Species' and 'The Ballad of Tom Jones'.

The Soundhouse, Leicester

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beast

Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate…

Peter's Pizzeria, Leicester

Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm

If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm!Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing.

Curve Theatre, Leicester