Things to do in Leicester

Leicester Careers Fair

Meet local and national employers face-to-face at the Leicester Careers Fair. Free entry for candidates.

The City Rooms, Leicester

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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

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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

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Jamie Webster

From Liverpool songbird to national hero, Jamie Webster, the establishment-baiting pied piper from the banks of the Mersey, rides a towering wave of success.

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

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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

Li Jin Hao: Falling from a Moon

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Li Jin Hao is bringing his latest show “Falling From A Moon” on his first ever UK tour."I wanna go back in time.

Firebug, 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

Urzila Carlson: Fatty on a Yacht

Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australian and New Zealand's biggest comedy stars, and she's bringing her trademark che…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Jazz Emu

JAZZ EMU is the viral comedy character sensation from award-winning writer, actor, musician Archie Henderson.

The Y 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

Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour

Michael Ball is Britain’s leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular r…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

EFL Trophy Southern Group B: Leicester City vs Fulham U21

Leicester City take on Fulham U21 in this EFL Trophy Southern Group B fixture.

King Power Stadium, Leicester

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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie, the UK’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show touring the UK.Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s…

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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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

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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Paul Smith - Happy

Attention comedy fans worldwide!Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour HAPPY and this is the biggest, boldest show of his career.Following…

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

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

Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Show

The worlds premier tribute show chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time, the legendary Barry Manilow.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Limehouse Lizzy

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Too Much, Too Young

Get ready for an electrifying night of music with Too Much Too Young - The Music of 2Tone and Beyond, a high-octane spectacle that takes you on an unforgettable…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in this all-new production: Fastlove - A Tribute to Geo…

De Montfort Hall, 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

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

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

Killer Couples with Emma Kenny

Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Kristin Hersh

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

International Arts Centre, 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: 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

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

Jonny Cole

Hailing from the Black Country, Jonny has become a beloved figure in the Midlands comedy scene, bringing a local flavour to his performances that is both relata…

The Little Theatre, Leicester

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Ceri Dupree – Frock With Laughter

Ceri Dupree, one of the UK's accomplished female impersonators, is bringing his brand-new show, Frocks with Laughter, to the stage!This isn’t just a drag show;…

The Little Theatre, Leicester

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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

Steve Hackett

The legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock.Guitarist Steve Hackett joined Genesis…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Shane Daniel Byrne: Baby This Time

Ireland’s megastar is back.All of Shane’s mates are having babies, but he’s just having the craic.

Duffy's Bar, Leicester

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

Duke Special

Seamus Heaney described his friend, the poet Michael Longley, as: 'a keeper of the artistic estate, a custodian of griefs and wonders'. On this very special tou…

International Arts Centre, Leicester

Kevin Bloody Wilson

The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert performance; for most, it’s a full on event and an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list, a chance to see…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Morgan Rees: What A Bummer

After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum in Coventry and the other to a Bear Party in Barcelona - a massive revelatio…

Firebug, Leicester