Things to do in Leicester- Page 4

The Mercians

The Mercians have announced their biggest headline show to date, here at the Hall in January!

De Montfort Hall, 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

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates.People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

Cam Cole

Cam Cole is probably the heaviest one-man band in the world, fusing blues, folk, grunge, stoner rock and metal into an unforgettable live experience.His story s…

International Arts Centre, Leicester

Sophie Duker: But Daddy I Love Her

Sophie Duker is back! The Taskmaster champ is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show.But Daddy I Love Her sees…

The Y Theatre, 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

Hadestown

The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is heading out on its first ever UK and Ir…

Curve Theatre, 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

Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell

Everyone’s annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand up grot.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Harriet Kemsley: Floozy

Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up co…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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

Jimeoin: Ballyhoo!

A not-to-be-missed, hilarious evening with a genuine stand-up comedy legend who is globally hailed as one of live comedy's masters - we are absolutely delighted…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

The Howlers

The Howlers are an indie rock band from London who formed in 2019. Their style is described as "Desert Rock", and their lyrics address working class struggles,…

Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

Michael Portillo - A Life of Two Halves

Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his ex…

De Montfort Hall, 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

Disney Princess - The Concert

Your every dream will come true as larger-than-life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while these powerhouse talents s…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

40 years on from the iconic gig that re-wrote music history, relive the joy of Live Aid in a “completely new and delightful way!” (Pete Townshend of The Who).Pe…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Danny Bowes

Thunder frontman and Planet Rock radio presenter Danny Bowes is set to embark on a UK tour which marks a significant return to the stage for Bowes, following hi…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Dragged To The Musicals

Get ready for a Night at the Musicals like you’ve never seen before!Dragged to the Musicals - All the eleganza-extravaganza of the West End combined with the fi…

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

Starlight Express

An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this ‘jaw-dropping’ (Daily Telegraph) production as an incredible cast whizzes by performing some of m…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Ian Gillan: Talking Gib’rish Tour

This very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian’s remarkable life and career in music.From his childhood…

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

Count Arthur Strong - And it’s Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening.

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

Chris Hadfield

The Artemis missions have changed everything. For the first time in half a century, humans are returning to the Moon-reaching terrain no mission has ever touche…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Mc Hammersmith: Ice Ice Nepo Baby

MC Hammersmith (posh West London’s leading freestyle rapper with over half a billion views online) presents his new show: “Ice Ice Nepo Baby”.When MC Hammersmit…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Wet Wet Wet

Released in 1987, Popped In Souled Out was the album that introduced Wet Wet Wet to not only a national audience, but a global one too.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Bat! - The Bat Out Of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert

Joining Steve on stage is Mark Alexander, Meat Loaf’s musical director and pianist for over 25 years.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Leicester Guildhall - September Tours

The Great Hall was built in about 1390 as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi. It is believed that Shakespeare performed here during Tudor times.

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Leicester Photographic Archive Pop Up Exhibition

This year we will be hosting a pair of exhibitions. One as part of Leicester Guildhall’s centenary as a museum celebrating the past 100 years through pictures a…

The Guildhall, Leicester

A Dog’s Life

This exhibition celebrates the enduring bond between humans and their canine companionsOur national love of dogs has deep roots, and this exhibition celebrates…

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester

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Funhouse Comedy Club

Many acts that appear at our comedy nights have appeared on TV shows such as Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You?

Kayal, Leicester

Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society: Special Library Event

The Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society invites you to explore our magnificent archival sources and rare book collection inside the historic Jury…

The Guildhall, 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

Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel

Bringing Ms Rachel's character to life in a fun, interactive live on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!With over 5 billi…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco

Get ready to recreate the Magical '70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time fro…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

The ELO Experience

The ELO Experience - The world's foremost multi award-winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

This is Floyd

Founded in 2007, This is FLOYD draws inspiration from the legendary Pink Floyd. With a passion for their iconic sound, we aim to create our own unique take of t…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Elvana

From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead!

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

From the Jam

From the Jam features Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up. He also spent 15 years playing bass with Stiff Little Fingers.

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

Kerrang'd

Kerrang'd! are selling out large venues across the UK and has appeared at numerous music festivals.Kerrang'd!

Duffy's Bar, Leicester

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

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

The Guildhall, Leicester

Down In Laurel Canyon

Down In Laurel Canyon: Liverpools 7-piece time machine, reawakening the golden-age harmonies of The Mamas & The Papas, CSNY, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Door…

The Guildhall, Leicester

The Smyths

Join The Smyths as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic Smiths albums, The Smiths and Hatful of Hollow, that feature such classic tracks as “This C…

O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester