Things to do in Leicester- Page 5

Beautiful Day – One Night of U2

Get ready for a full-throttle celebration of one of the world’s greatest rock bands.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Sounds of the 60s Live with Tony Blackburn

A string of extra shows have been added to the incredibly popular Sound Of The 60s Live tour, hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn OBE.Every week, listeners a…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Frenzy

Hitch's penultimate film is the bloody tale of a serial sex killer called the 'Necktie Murderer'.

Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Leicester

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University Archaeology Day

University Archaeology Day 2026 - the future of our past is in YOUR hands!Fascinated by the histories of people, cultures, places and things? Up for knowledge,…

St Martins House, Leicester

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Night Must Fall

When the imperious, embittered Mrs Bramson learns that her young maid Dora is pregnant, she summons the child’s presumed father to her bungalow.

The Little Theatre, Leicester

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Writing Compelling Songs & Lyrics With Rob Green

A practical workshop sharing and exploring techniques for writing songs and lyrics for musical theatre with a strong character voice - getting ideas flowing, br…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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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

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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

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Aardman in Concert

50 years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Friends A cinematic and musical celebration of clay, comedy, and creativity.Bring the whole family for a hilar…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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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

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Minions & Monsters

The Minions go on a journey to find frightening creatures to appear in their monster movie and after unleashing them upon an unsuspecting world must race to sav…

Showcase Leicester, Leicester

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Over 55 Dance Workshop

Our fun and friendly classes for those over the age of 55 are suitable for all abilities!Our classes have a social focus, building a community and empowering pa…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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Better Together Windrush Showcase

The story of the Windrush generation is one Courage, resilience, achievement and lasting contribution to British society.it celebrates the rich cultural heritag…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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Kaine: Better Together

The story of the Windrush Generation is one of courage, resilience, achievement, and lasting contribution to British society.

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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Party And Bullshxt

Halloween rave drawing students from over 40+ universities, including Leicester, Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, Loughborough, Northampton, Liverpool, Wolverh…

Club Republic, Leicester

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Ghosts At The Guildhall

Ghost stories in the Haunted Hall!Join Leicestershire Guild of Storytelling for an evening of chilling tales for grown-ups told by guild members.Fancy dress enc…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Halloween in Leicester - Nightmare in Gravel Street

3000+ ravers40+ uni's5 arena'sFancy dressWill Be Hosted At Club Republic, Leicester's, The Midlands Biggest Nightclub This OCTOBER!!!ALL 5 Arenas & VIP Section…

Club Republic, Leicester

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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

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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

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Halloween

Directed by John Carpenter, featuring Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran. "The year is 1963, the night: Halloween.

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Lastfriday // //

On the last Friday each month Amazing street food & drinks out in the LCB courtyard The legendary LCB street food experience, a great mix of street food vendors…

LCB Depot, Leicester

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Crime & Dine

Step into a night of crime, arrests and CSI investigation at the National Space Centre this Halloween, with forensic challenges and a three-course dinner.From t…

National Space Centre, Leicester

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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

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The Lost Boys

Two new-in-town brothers discover a local gang of motorcycle youths (including a young Kiefer Sutherland) are more undead than alive.

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Frightarama

The Phoenix all-nighter horror marathon returns! Join us from 9.45pm for a night of cult and classic horror films, raffle draws, fancy dress prizes and more.The…

Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Leicester

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Halloween Party - Vipers Rfc

Vipers Halloween party!Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Vipers RFC!Friday 30th October 6:30-8:30pm 3 per person Under 1s FREESweets Raffle Games & prizes…

Vipers Rugby Football Club, Leicester

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A Groovin' Halloween // LAIDLAW, SCOTT STEER, LOTTIE J+

There's no messing around with this one. One massive lineup, an intimate setting and a serious Halloween rave.

440, Leicester

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The Christophers

A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered,…

Queniborough Village Hall, Leicester

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Beauchamp City Sixth Form Open Day

Join us at our Open Day on Saturday 31st October from 10am-2pm.With talks at:10am 10.30 11am 11.30am 12pm 12.30pm 1pm 1.30pmFollowing your booked timed talk, yo…

Beauchamp City Sixth Form, Leicester

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In Full Swing - Lindy Hop Weekend with Trisha Sewell & Kibble White

Ever wanted to try swing dancing? Here’s your chance!We’re bringing a whole weekend of live jazz, guest workshops, and social dancing to Leicester!You don't nee…

African Caribbean Centre, Leicester

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I Love 90s & 00s - Halloween Edition

Expect a huge night of R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, UKG, Party Classics & Floor-Shaking Anthems all night long.

2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

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Deptford Northern Soul Club - Halloween Special

Get ready for a Halloween party with soul! Northern Ghoul brings the dance-floor spirit of Deptford Northern Soul Club to a night of spooky decorations, infecti…

The Donkey, Leicester

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Basswreck : Phaze 3

We've curated an unmissable lineup featuring headliner Trilla alongside a massive roster of heavyweight acts, showcases, and takeovers from both Bassline and Dn…

2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

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FATHOM X Deeper Sounds HALLOWEEN (Sully/J:Kenzo/Youngsta)

This Halloween, Fathom & Deeper Sounds collide to bring you a dark and ominous night of heavy weight frequencies.

440, Leicester

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Leics Celebrate Diwali - An Afternoon of Dance & Music

Performances by Leicester young musicians alongside celebrated South Asian artist Daljit Neer and his son Bhindarjit Neer.

Haymarket Theatre, Leicester

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Halloween Day Party - Fat Cat - !

This Halloween we're taking over Fat Cat Leicester for five hours of huge tunes, drinks, dancing and Halloween madness, all wrapped up by 8PM!

Fat Cat Cafe Bar, Leicester

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Haunted Leicester Historical Pub Crawl

Truth and Tale Tours launch its first Haunted Leicester Pub Crawl.This isn’t your usual haunted history tour.

King Richard III, Leicester

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Cocktails Under the Stars

Be one of the first to see the amazing Light of Stars installation in the evening whilst enjoying a bespoke cocktail made for the occasion by the team at 33 Can…

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

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Monsters, Inc.

This CGI animation from Toy Story makers Pixar is set largely in Monstropolis, a city inhabited by the foulest of beasts.

National Space Centre, Leicester

Leicester Diwali Shopping Festival

Experience the magic of Diwali at the UK's biggest indoor Diwali Shopping Festival,, just minutes from Leicester's iconic Golden Mile.

Ramgarhia Community Centre, Leicester

The Birds

Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) meets Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) in a San Francisco pet store and decides to follow him home.

Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Leicester

Royal Ballet & Opera: Manon

Manon - Royal Ballet Approximate runtime: 3h 10min / 190min, Two IntervalsCast:To be confirmedCreatives: Choreography KENNETH MACMILLAN Music JULES MASSENET Orc…

Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Leicester

Halloween Live - The Ultimate Family Halloween Party!

This Halloween, we're transforming the spectacular Athena Leicester into a spooktacular Halloween world for one enormous family party! ️

Athena, Leicester

Peepul Centre presents ‘Enchanted Diwali Tree’

The Enchanted Diwali Tree returns with a visually stunning, heartwarming production performed by talented children, creating a magical experience for the whole…

Peepul Centre, Leicester

In Full Swing - Lindy Hop Weekend with Trisha Sewell & Kibble White

Ever wanted to try swing dancing? Here’s your chance!We’re bringing a whole weekend of live jazz, guest workshops, and social dancing to Leicester!You don't nee…

St Martins House, Leicester

At the Going Down of the Sun - The Work of the At Risk War Memorials Project.

How mindless vandalism and neglect was the catalyst to our starting the Project to take into care war memorials from closed churches, chapels, working men’s clu…

The Guildhall, Leicester

An Evening with Helen Sharman Under the Stars

Join us for a unique evening beneath our breathtaking Light of Stars installation as we welcome Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut.Helen willshare her e…

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester