Things to do in Leicester- Page 2

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

Transvision Vamp

Transvision Vamp was formed by Wendy James and co-writer and guitarist Nick Christian Sayer. In West London they teamed up with Dave Parsons and Tex Axile.

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

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

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

Ginger Johnson

You’ve seen her in the Masterchef kitchen… You’ve seen her on the Drag Race runway… Now it’s time to see her in her element: outrageous, untamed and completely…

The Y Theatre, 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

Grace Petrie: This Is No Time To Panic!

Grace Petrie is a folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, she has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly ever since.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

The Wedding Present

The Wedding Present, formed from the ashes of Lost Pandas, were founded in Leeds, England, in 1985.

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

The Stylistics

One of the most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene, The Stylistics bring with them the sweet, soulful memories of years past.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Dizzee Rascal

Mercury Prize-winner and game-changing grime MCAs one of the UK’s most successful and influential rappers of all time, Dizzee Rascal is credited to bringing UK…

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Dan Tiernan: Quartz and All

Dan Tiernan is back at it again: and this time he's got magic rocks in his pocket.With a hat trick of sold-out Edinburgh Festival runs, Dan's a two-time Edinbur…

Firebug, Leicester

Bellowhead

Vibrant, chaotic and upbeat international folk on a variety of instruments.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Phil Wang: Uh Oh

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stup…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Hothouse Flowers

Since the release of their last CD, 'Into Your Heart' Hothouse Flowers have been playing steadily around Ireland, America, Great Britain, Japan and Europe.

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

Someone once asked Sindhu Vee a very stupid question. She wants to tell you about it.From the award-winning star of Live at the Apollo comes a brand-new stand-u…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

The Rifles

There can’t be many other bands in the UK with as fervent a fanbase as The Rifles.

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Christmas in Ireland

Be transported to a magical Christmas Eve inside a traditional Irish pub, where friends, old and new, gather to share songs, stories and memories of Christmases…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Flo & Joan

Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand n…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Alison Moyet

The tour celebrates 40 years as a solo artist as well as the release of her new album ‘KEY’ on Fri 4 Oct, which features a collection of reworked singles, fan f…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Shed Seven

Indie superstars Shed Seven can boast four Top 20 albums and fifteen Top 40 singles.

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Martin Luke Brown

Martin Luke Brown at The Soundhouse, Leicester

The Soundhouse, Leicester

John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

These Wicked Rivers

From Derby, the band comprises of John Hartwell -- Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Arran Day -- Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals, Jon Hallam -- Bass, Dan Southall…

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Llandaff Cathedral.

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

Fatiha El-Ghorri - Cockney Stacking Doll

BRUV. The break-out star of Taskmaster and Mr Bigstuff is only embarking on her first ever stand-up tour, isn’t she?!

The Sue Townsend Theatre, Leicester

James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly

Join James B Partridge for The Big Christmas Assembly 2026 - the nostalgic, feel-good festive singalong that brings your childhood Christmases flooding back.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems

Bringing you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for music, think Blur vs Oasis, Fatboy Slim, Primal Scream, The Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Faithles…

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ Off To Mars

Join the acclaimed comedian as he tackles life’s frustrations with sharp wit and absurd observations.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Bollywood Time Machine

Step into the universe of Bollywood Time Machine, where we invite you to embark on a journey through the dynamic decades!Vocal performances by some of our favou…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of)

It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Com…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Hamza Yassin

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

The Classic Rock Show

‘The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate Live Juke Box!’From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Jason Fox

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on Earth as an elite operator, documenta…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface.Join the "tall, chao…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Operation MI6

For the very first time, step inside the world of MI6.What really happens behind the headlines? How are intelligence operations planned?

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Dynamo

Receiving four star reviews from both The Guardian and The Times, ‘Up Close and Magical’ is a unique showcase of magic from across Dynamo’s incredible career to…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Candlelight: A Tribute to Oasis

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

The Guildhall, Leicester

Rachel Parris: The Rachel Parris Songbook

In 2026, Parris announced The Rachel Parris Songbook – gathering together some of her best-loved musical material from the past decade and a half, alongside fre…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Rick Wakeman: The Wizard of Prog

Rick Wakeman: The Wizard of Prog brings his Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour feat The English Rock Ensemble!Classically trained keyboardist extraordinaire who p…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Fascinating Aida

The world’s greatest cabaret troupe is back with a BRAND NEW SHOW!Devilishly funny and gloriously glamorous Dillie, Liza and Adèle, with Michael Roulston on pia…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Fisherman's Friends

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Jon Culshaw: Me, Myself & Others

Jon Culshaw is taking to the road with a brand-new show. Join the star of BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers as he takes you on a whistle stop tour through an array of…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Scott Bennett: Stuff

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

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Lucy Beaumont - Bad at Quiz Shows, Good With Weirdos

Lucy Beaumont has had quite the year. She lost a contestant £79,000 on The Wheel, forgot to revise for Mastermind and generally confirmed she’s terrible at quiz…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Matt Bragg

The son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester