Things to do in Leicester- Page 3

Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More?

A brand new production from the guys that brought you Steptoe & Son!Tommy Cooper, one of the greatest ever comedians, is back!

The Sue Townsend Theatre, 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

Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You

Tez Ilyas, one of the most most celebrated stars in British comedy, returns to stage in 2023 with an hour of his trademark, no-holds barred, crowd participation…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Robert White: 'THAT' Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy Guy!

Robert White is going on tour with a brand new show!Whether you're a fan from his series of Britain's Got Talent, or you're one of his millions of online viewer…

Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

The Beat

One tempestuous weekend in March 1979 was not only the date of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, but also, in Birmingham, England, the very first show by…

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Alan Davies

He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Luther Live And Velvet Voices

Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices - the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era…

De Montfort Hall, 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…

Peter's Pizzeria, Leicester

Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm

If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm!Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing.

Curve Theatre, Leicester

What The World Needs Now

The evening honours one of the most influential songwriters of the past century and features performances by beloved UK artist Rumer and the Mercury nominated s…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

The Last Laugh

Three Legendary Comedians… One very unusual dressing room. THE LAST LAUGH is a smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain's all-time greatest come…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Aurie Styla: Maverick

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around.

The Y Theatre, 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

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

The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets

A co-headline showcase of two iconic indie bands, blending The Wonder Stuff’s anthemic charm with Inspiral Carpets’ Madchester groove.

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Richard Ayoade - Afterthoughts

Join BAFTA Award-winning actor, comedian, director, and writer Richard Ayoade for an evening of reflections as he shares insights from his latest book, Aftertho…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him whil…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Catherine Bohart

Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years…A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled wit…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

The Tumbling Paddies

One of Ireland's most popular music acts, The Tumbling Paddies are now coming to England! Song writing and original material is a major part of their success.

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Celya Ab: We Must Stop Meeting Like This

Have you ever forensically over-thought your life choices? Are they all somehow connected to a passing comment your Spanish teacher made when you were 15?

Firebug, Leicester

The Glam Rock Show – Get It On

Get ready to go wild, wild, wild!Step into the ultimate glam rock experience as we transport you back to the golden age of glitter, guitars, and anthems that de…

Athena, Leicester

The Legends - Vegas: After Hours Tour

The Legends: Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their brand new Show Vegas: After Hours–Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps!Get ready for the ultimate nig…

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

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Following overwhelming demand (mainly from his wife Rosie who is desperate to get him out of the house), Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a br…

De Montfort Hall, 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

Chris Packham's World of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge

For nearly forty years Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK. Through his groundbreaking work on The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Au…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and c…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Tom Davis: Spudgun

Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics.Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganat…

De Montfort Hall, 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

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

One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, following his sell-out debut tour.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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Yard Act

Yard Act formed in Leeds in September 2019 when Ryan Needham found himself temporarily living in James Smith's spare bedroom.

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

W*nkernomics

Wnkernomics are masters at skewering the buzzwords, bureaucracy and bullst ofthe modern workplace with their unique blend of observational comedy and dark satir…

De Montfort Hall, 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

Laura Smyth: Born Aggy

What if all your dreams come true and you’ve still got the hump?Laura Smyth has had a meteoric rise in comedy!

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Sam Campbell

I definitely don't know what's going on. I'm not even sure I know what's happening anymore. But I cannot wait to come to your town and respect your traditions.

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

Josh Pugh

After two sell out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit.

The Y Theatre, 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

Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift and her Eras experience in this electrifying show featuring the incredible Xenna.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Big Country, The Alarm

Big Country is one of Scotland’s most iconic rock bands, known for their unique fusion of post-punk, new wave, and Scottish folk influences.

O2 Academy Leicester, 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

Jubin Nautiyal

Experience the magic of music with Jubin Nautiyal live.Enjoy soulful hits and chart-toppers like Raatan Lambiyaan and Tujhe Kitna Chahe Aur Hum.Don't miss this…

Mattioli Arena, Leicester

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Beauty and The Beast

When a prince is cursed to live as a beast, his only chance to break the spell is to find love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester