Things to do in Leicester

Thank you for the Music

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to th…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Tim Key: Loganberry

Bit gutted he’s old. Guzzling continental lager. Magnetic lol. Decent reviews for previous shows. Played a pigeon in Bong Joon Ho’s latest movie.

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills

Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns.A fragmented, digressing portra…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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Back to the 90s Festival

The biggest 90s spring indoor daytime dance festival is coming! Get ready for this one! Brace yourselves as we bring you an experience like no other!

Peepul Centre, Leicester

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Embrace

Embrace celebrate the 20th anniversary of their massive-selling, No.1 album, Out Of Nothing, playing their biggest selling record in full, along with their othe…

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

A loving tribute to the BBC’s classic TV series, the show has been seen by over a million people worldwide since it was born in Australia in 1997.

voco Leicester, Leicester

Austentatious: An Improvised Novel

Join the all-star cast as they improvise a brand new Jane Austen work before your very eyes, based on a single audience suggestion.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

The Marmozets

SJM Concerts Presents Marmozets plus special guests.Exhilarating, clattering alternative rock/metal quintet made up of the MacIntyre siblings Becca (vocals), Sa…

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Last Resort: Nu-Metal Tribute

Last Resort bring an awesome night of nu-metal.Expect the raw energy of the early 2000s, the bounce, the breakdowns and the tracks you still know every word to.…

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

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Originals Live

Originals live brings together the Iconic artists of dance. The artists who sang the songs, were in the videos, graced the stages and brought their music to lif…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Aitch

It’s been a whirlwind few years for Aitch, from first blowing up with "Straight Rhymez" at 18 years old to the cover of The Face Magazine.

Abbey Park, Leicester

Madness

Nutty ska-revivalists and 80s pop titans led by the inimitable Suggs.Madness may have been at the forefront of the late ’70s ska revival, but the band quickly m…

Abbey Park, Leicester

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ShxtsNGigs

After touring across North America, Australia and beyond, Shxtsngigs are bringing the Daddy’s Home Tour to home ground for the first time.Best friends on and of…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Othello

Join The Lord Chamberlain's Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written.

Bradgate Park, Leicester

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K-Pop Forever!

K-Pop Forever! is here, LIVE on stage!Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert.Featuring all-live perform…

Athena, 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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Paul Smith - Pablo

Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver.

De Montfort Hall, 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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Francis Rossi

One of Britain's most loved and influential musicians takes to the road again with a brand new show entitled The Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Fu…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Boyzlife

Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform pop hits by their former bands.There are few acts that accomp…

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 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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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

Illegal Eagles

The World’s Official No. 1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and…

Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

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Celebrating Celine - The Ultimate Celine Dion Tribute Show

Following an incredible run of sell out theatre tours across the UK and Europe, multi-award winning tribute artiste January Butler is now taking her very own br…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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The Music Of Fleetwood Mac By Candlelight

The Music Of Fleetwood Mac By CandlelightDirect from London's West End, and featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers and epic live band, join us for a l…

Leicester Cathedral, 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

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

Lord of the Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations

Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. It promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

The Soundhouse, Leicester

Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

The Clause

Combining the swagger of the 60s, the rolling groove of the 80s and the riotous verve and attitude of the 90s, The Clause effortlessly combine huge hooks with g…

The Soundhouse, Leicester

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Say Shava Shava

Say Shava Shava is a dazzling live music and dance experience that pays tribute to the legendary Bollywood film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as it marks its 25th an…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Shalamar

Shalamar are one of the most successful soul groups of all time, selling 25 million albums worldwide.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Road to Nashville Festival

After a wave of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing a country showdown like no other!

Athena, 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

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

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…

The Black Horse, 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

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

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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