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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

Park Life – The Hidden Heritage in Leicester’s Green Spaces by Mathew Morris

Leicester is home to more than 190 parks, community gardens, local nature reserves and green open spaces, but beneath their lawns and trees lies a remarkable hi…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Peter Flanagan: Fresh Prince Of Kildare

After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Fresh Prince of Kildare is the debut tour show from Irish comedy sensation Peter Flanagan.An…

Duffy's Bar, Leicester

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Heritage Open Day

Learn about Leicester’s Black history through the collections in the Living Archive.

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, Leicester

Comedy

Laughter Craft Comedy are delighted to be launching a new Comedy night at Fibre Studio.We've got TV and award-winning comedians, plus a licensed bar.Mick Ferry…

Deacon Street Arts, 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's True Crime Tales

Join crime historian Adam Wood for an evening of local true crime tales, when he reveals some of the darkest stories from Leicester’s Victorian past.Cases inclu…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Abbey Pumping Station Food & Craft Fair

Join us for Abbey Pumping Station's Food & Craft Fair!Step into the magnificent Victorian surroundings of Leicester’s iconic Abbey Pumping Station and celebrate…

Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Leicester

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

Sylvia

Sylvia Pankhurst – fearless, flawed, and unforgettable. The untold story of the rebellious middle child of Emmeline Pankhurst takes centre stage in this irresis…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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

Lucy Porter - Let Yourself Go!

Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense.Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and lov…

Attenborough Arts Centre, 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

Nick Cope's Family Show

Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.Nick has been writing and recording his…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Oadby Comedy Club September

Join us at Oadby Legion Club for a fantastic night of standup comedy at Oadby Royal British Legion Club!Join host ALEX HYLTON as he introduces three terrific pr…

The Royal British Legion, 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

Alfie Brown: the Entertainer

A show so entertaining you can scarcely believe it. Written and performed (both!) by a man in crisis, desperate to find meaning in life.

Firebug, Leicester

Bleak Expectation

Written by Mark Evans. Directed by Dan Bools.From the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy comes Bleak Expectations a wildly funny stage adaptation that lovingly mo…

Oadby Baptist Church, Leicester

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Black Classics Symposium

Classical music is a timeless and universal art form, transcending geographic and cultural boundaries.

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, Leicester

The Call Of Cthulhu - Nunkie Theatre

“The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate its contents….”To mark the 100th anniversary of the publication…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Black History Month Launch: Black Classics in Concert

To launch Black History Month 2026, Black Classics in Concert is more than a mere showcase of musical excellence; it is a profound tribute to the cultural legac…

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, Leicester

The Monochrome Set

The Monochrome Set are an English New Wave band, original formed in 1978. They are one of the best kept secrets of the music business and having reformed with o…

International Arts Centre, Leicester

An Invitation to Understanding by Dr Malcolm Schofield

The journey from sceptic to parapsychologist – and how he perhaps got that journey wrong!Join parapsychologist and lecturer Malcolm Schofield as he explores his…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Heathers

Following smash hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL’ winner, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL is coming to Leicester.Welcome to Westerberg H…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

This Is Floyd - A Tribute To Pink Floyd

_THIS IS FLOYD - A TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD_ - experience the mesmerising sounds of Pink Floyd like never before.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Headsticks + Spitting Feathers

"A hard hitting album. Fusing Punk and hard rock to a core of folk music. Out there saying the things that need to be said."

Firebug, Leicester

Science Museum: The Space Explorers Academy

Calling all Space fans!The Science Museum, in association with the UK Space Agency, has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions (the creators behind Ministry o…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Witches Of Leicester

Dare you step through the mists of the cauldron of time?In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Witches of Leicester were tortured and executed, but what was the tr…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Finlay Christie

Finlay Christie (Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You) humblebrags for an hour about his fuckboy era and his new search…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Oasis v Stone Roses

Influence: The Stone Roses paved the way for Oasis, acting as a direct, elder inspiration for the Manchester scene.Style: The Stone Roses are often associated w…

Blaby & Whetstone Social Club, Leicester

Dorian Gray - Don't Go into the Cellar

Oscar Wilde's only novel is adapted for the stage in this atmospheric one-man show.What awful secret is stored inside the attic?Only the eternally youthful and…

The Guildhall, Leicester

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a ground-breaking National Theatre production returns in a brand-new stagin…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Believe not Every Spirit: An Introduction to Victorian Spiritualism

The age of the Victorians was one of industrialisation, secularisation and scientific development.

The Guildhall, Leicester

London, Acme Sewage Co, Drivelheads

The story of London:London is a four piece punk band formed in London in 1976. The original line-up was Riff Regan (vocals), Steve Voice (bass/vocals), Jon Moss…

Duffy's Bar, Leicester

London , Acme Sewage Co + One more

The story of London London is a four piece punk band formed in London in 1976. The original line-up was Riff Regan (vocals), Steve Voice (bass/vocals), Jon Moss…

Duffy's Bar, Leicester

Leicester Guildhall Alternative Market

This October, something wickedly wonderful is coming to Leicester Guildhall…The historic (and supposedly haunted) Guildhall will host its first Alternative Mark…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Renegades, Rebels and Rogues – Outlaws in Medieval Leicestershire by Mathew Morris

The ‘good’ outlaw is a major and recurring trope in medieval literature.Popularised by tales of Robin Hood, the outlaw is often portrayed as a social rebel and…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Aardman in Concert with Live Orchestra

Come and enjoy a joyful big-screen celebration at De Montfort Hall, Leicester as we mark 50 years of Aardman animation, all brought to life with a world-class o…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Blood Brothers

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Lemn Sissay - Let the Light Pour In

Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA award-winning author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller, Lemn Sissay OBE as he…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Coltrane 100 With Dan Forshaw Quartet

John Coltrane would have been 100 in 2026. His influence stretches far beyond jazz — shaping popular music from rock to hip hop.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Grace Petrie

For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK’s most urgent and passionate songwriters.Coming of age amidst the coalition government, her politic…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Yur Mum, The Roz Bruce Infusion, Ginkgo Cloud

Yur Mum's 10th Anniversary and 10 years of fuzzy mayhem...The only duo in the UK who blends punk attitude with Brazilian vibes.

Duffy's Bar, Leicester

80's Mania

Performing over thirty-five chart topping smash-hits live in concert, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, N…

The Coplow Centre, Leicester

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams

Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon as two of the greatest film composers of all time go head-to-head in The Music of Zimmer vs Williams.Experience the best…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Govannen

The annual Govannen Guildhall concert is always special – for the band and for the audience.

The Guildhall, Leicester

From Nightly Fears and Fantasies

Choral music, organ and piano solo based on the monastic rite of Compline, including works by John Joubert, Matthew Martin, Henry Balfour Gardiner, William Harr…

St Andrew's Church, Leicester

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Bobby Davro show

Bobby Davro is one of the UKs most recognisable and enduring entertainers, with a career spanning over four decades across comedy, television, theatre and film.…

Blaby & Whetstone Social Club, Leicester