Music in Leicester

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

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

Jazz Emu

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

The Y Theatre, 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

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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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

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

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

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

Kristin Hersh

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

International Arts Centre, Leicester

The Phantoms starring Lee Mead

In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take us on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Le…

De Montfort Hall, 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

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

Tribute to The Carpenters

One of the original, very first tribute shows touring the UK is back by popular demand, with an all new production of, Tribute to The Carpenters.Brought to you…

Athena, Leicester

Half Drunk Club 2026

Half Drunk Club's autumnal weekender returns.After a year off, we're recharged and ready to bring you New York City ska pioneers, The Toasters to our fair City.…

Firebug, Leicester

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Steal This Band: Live at Duffy's Bar

Get ready for an afternoon of high-octane rock at Duffy's Bar with Steal This Band!

Duffy's Bar, Leicester

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The Old School Sessions Day Party

Destinys Child Usher Mariah Carey Aaliyah TLC Ashanti Ja Rule Ne-Yo Beyoncé Mary J.

Brick & Beam, Leicester

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Knighton Opera: The Flying Dutchman

A semi-staged production of Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman in the atmospheric setting of Leicester's St James the Greater Church.

St James The Greater Church, Leicester

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Music Afternoon

A concert of live popular and classical music played by village residents.

Houghton On The Hill Village Hall, Leicester

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Darbar Culture Festival: Parveen & Ilyas Khan

Get ready for a night of soul-stirring melodies and captivating performances as PARVEEN KHAN and ILYAS KHAN bring the living musical heritage of Rajasthan to Y…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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Talib Kweli

The Brooklyn-based rapper earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 yea…

2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

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Leicester International Music Festival 2026: Concert 1

Britten: 6 Metamorphoses after Ovid, Op.49 15 Allie Daniel: Reader Nicholas Daniel: OboeSchumann: Abendlied 3 Nicholas Daniel: oboe Katya Apekisheva: pianoSchub…

Hansom Hall, Leicester

Leicester International Music Festival 2026: Concert 1

Britten: 6 Metamorphoses after Ovid, Op.49 15 Allie Daniel: Reader Nicholas Daniel: OboeSchumann: Abendlied 3 Nicholas Daniel: oboe Katya Apekisheva: pianoSchub…

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester

Limehouse Lizzy: The Greatest Hits Of Phil Lynott And Thin Lizzy

After 3 decades as a premier touring act, LIMEHOUSE LIZZY continue to dominate stages worldwide, keeping the legacy of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his le…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Leicester International Music Festival: Concert 2

Schubert: Notturno for piano trio, D897 12 Jack Liebeck: violin Ashok Klouda: cello Danny Driver: pianoBritten: Suite for violin and piano, Op.

Hansom Hall, Leicester

Greyfriars/ Haze & Static/ Sakura/ Mantis

Four acts on from 2pm until 6pm, finishing with Greyfriars. This is their first headline gig at a venue with some brilliant support from the local scene

Firebug, Leicester

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Leicester International Music Festival: Concert 4 'Festival Finale'

Schubert: Adagio and Rondo Concertante in F major, D487 15 Jack Liebeck: violin Ting-Ru Lai: viola Ashok Klouda: celloHolloway: Cor Anglais Quintet (world premi…

Hansom Hall, Leicester

Greyfriars/ Haze & Static/ Heather McDowall/ Mantis

Four acts on from 2pm until 6pm, finishing with Greyfriars. This is their first headline gig at a venue with some brilliant support from the local scene

Firebug, Leicester

The Juliet Consort - An Ode to Nature

Songs of love and nature from the Renaissance to the present day. Leicestershire's favourite vocal quintet perform beautiful madrigals and duets by, among other…

St Mary De Castro Church, Leicester

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Leicester International Music Festival: Concert 3

A relaxed introduction to the world of classical music and musical instruments, featuring the story of Ferdinand the Bull.

Hansom Hall, Leicester

Day Fever

The day-time clubbing event started by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it’s launch in 2024‘The day-time disco that do…

Athena, Leicester

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Tom Ollendorff Trio

This autumn, Tom Ollendorff embarks on a European tour celebrating the release of his critically acclaimed third album, Where in the World.

International Arts Centre, Leicester

Darbar Culture Festival: Kirpal Panesar, Eeshar Singh And Sukhvinder Singh Pinky

Get ready for a rare and mesmerising evening as three exceptional maestros of Indian classical music unite on one stage: KIRPAL PANESAR, EESHAR SINGH and SUKHVI…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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Unquiet Thoughts

Join Castle Baroque Players for this narrative concert, exploring music from Renaissance England, from cheerful tunes, peaceful reflection, to the darkest of de…

St Mary De Castro Church, Leicester

Open Mic Night

Friendly Open Mic night all are welcome!Two mics, Free entryBook your slot on arrival.

James' Cafe Bistro, Leicester

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Elvis by Candlelight

We are all shook up, as one of the UK's leading Elvis tribute acts along with an incredible live band perform in Elvis by Candlelight at the stunning Leicester…

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

Erotic Secrets Of Pompeii

Erotic Secrets of Pompeii play wild and weird apocalyptic lounge music - a twisted amalgamation of angular art rock and transgressive post-punk, transmitted dir…

The Soundhouse, Leicester

The Music Of ABBA By Candlelight

Join us for an incredible night of Abba anthems, performed in the beautiful Leicester Cathedral, by candlelight.Featuring the UK's leading Abba Tribute Act, Abb…

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

Rollers Teej & GLM WAREHOUSE RAVE

Funktion - One sound and a crowd that gets it.

440, Leicester

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Bollywood Legends – Live in Concert

One stage, three stars, one unforgettable night.Experience the magic of Bollywood Sanjay Kapoor.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Bollywood Mehfil : Leicester

Experience Bollywood in a whole new way. Bollywood Mehfil is a live Bollywood sing-along, bringing together the songs you know, the songs you forgot you knew, a…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Cole Stacey

Immerse yourself in this remarkable space in Leicester for an intimate concert with Cole Stacey as he presents his critically acclaimed debut album Postcards Fr…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Mehfil Masti – Leicester

Mehfil Masti launches in Leicester!Join comedian and host Tommy Sandhu and Bollywood vocalist Chirag Rao for a unique evening where no two shows are ever the sa…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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Thistle

Thistle, with support from Daisy Chain. More TBA.

Firebug, Leicester