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Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Sherlock Holmes is on the case, so get your deerstalker cap on – the game’s afoot!The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one.

The Little Theatre, Leicester

Macbeth

Leicester College L3 Acting presents: MacbethStep into a world of ambition, temptation and the dangerous pursuit of power.

The Sue Townsend Theatre, Leicester

Dreamcase

Things are continuously changing when you are growing up.There isn’t a manual that helps you figure out all the things happening inside and out.The transition o…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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The Comedy of Errors by The Festival Players

Separated twins reunite, sparking mistaken identities, chaos, and farce in Shakespeare’s most uproarious comedy.One of Shakespeare’s earliest plays, The Comedy…

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

An evening with Henry Normal at Leicester Central Library

Join us for a fun evening of accessible and thought-proving verse with award-winning TV and film writer, producer and poet, Henry Normal. He will be reading fro…

Leicester Central Library, Leicester

The Legend of Croyf

I’m the Games Master , and I’m calling all gamers or anyone who’d enjoy a n ultimate battle with a difference !T his legendar y tale will not only excite you bu…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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Space Lates - June

Discover science after hours at Space Lates — an exclusive evening of talks, activities, and galleries for curious minds.Designed for curious minds who love to…

National Space Centre, Leicester

Art House

Art House Leicester offers you the unique opportunity to view and purchase art from across many disciplines, and meet the artists who have created it - all with…

Stoneygate, Leicester

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Laffalot Comedy Club

Join us for our SYSTON launch in association with Syston QT Theatre Group, featuring a top lineup of comedians headlined by the brilliant CHRISTIAN REILLY.Chris…

The Old Chapel, Leicester

AstroSnores Sleepover

Join the Space Lates team for our 25th birthday special public sleepover in the heart of the exhibition.AstroSnores is extra special this year as we celebrate 2…

National Space Centre, Leicester

Friday Street Funk Cartel

Underground sounds in disused brewery.Intimate space - get in while you can.

440, Leicester

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Leicester Caribbean Carnival

Back in 1984, while the world marked 150 years since the Emancipation of Slavery in the Caribbean, here in Leicester… nothing happened. No celebration.

Victoria Park, Leicester

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Chris McCausland: Yonks!

You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The La…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along rauco…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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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

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The Leicester Peace & Love Festival and Africa Fest

Join us as we celebrate our 20th anniversary of promoting harmony and unity with our annual Leicester peace & love festival.What makes this event even more spec…

Clock Tower, Leicester

The Leicester Peace & Love Festival and Africa Fest

Join us as we celebrate our 20th anniversary of promoting harmony and unity with our annual Leicester peace & love festival.What makes this event even more spec…

Clock Tower, Leicester

Ladies of Laughter

The Ladies Of Laughter are back, flexing their female funny muscles especially for you! This hit tour returns for a night made for everybody (whatever your pron…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

DJ Spoony presents Garage and R&B Classical

This summer, UK garage pioneer DJ Spoony brings his acclaimed garage & r&b classical show to Abbey Park, Leicester for a huge open-air concert alongside Katie C…

Abbey Park, Leicester

Lata & Asha: Purane Gaane... Side A Side B

A musical journey honouring the enduring magic and legacy of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.For over seven decades, the voices of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhos…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Leicester Balloon Festival

The weather is heating up! The excitement is building. Don't miss out on this spectacular family friendly event.A massive hot air balloon festival is coming to…

Victoria Park, Leicester

Windrush Tea Party

Come and celebrate the legacy and contributions of the Caribbean community in Britain!Hosted by comedian Anette Fagan, this event will have an equipped stage wi…

Museum Square Park, Leicester

James Maddock

A rock & roll lifer, James Maddock has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the British-born singer/songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, s…

International Arts Centre, Leicester

Rathayatra

Leicester’s city centre will burst into colour, music, and spiritual celebration as the Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots returns this year, inviting the entire…

Leicester City Centre, Leicester

An Indian Summer

Inspirate’s flagship festival, An Indian Summer, is back this year, transforming Leicester city centre into a vibrant hub of creativity and community.

Leicester City Centre, Leicester

Festival of Leicestershire & Rutland Archaeology

The Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology returns, and this year the theme is archaeology and nature.Archaeology and nature are deeply connected.

Various venues: Leicester, Leicester

Word Up 80s

Get Ready to Sing and Dance All Night Long!Featuring some of the best musicians in the business, Word Up 80s will take you on an unforgettable journey through t…

International Arts Centre, Leicester

Leicester Dino Fest

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Leicester Dino Fest stomps into the city centre for a weekend packed with dinosaur-themed fun for the whole family!Pres…

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

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A Celebration of Biodiversity Exhibition

Biodiversity and Climate themed artwork by amateur and professional artists of all ages, from around the world.

Leicester Adult Education College, Leicester

Candlelight: The Best of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings

Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone. If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (30 pe…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Silence of the Lambs

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now…Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS as it makes its world stageplay premiere in…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Taylor Liam Jackson

Taylor Liam Jackson with special guests Kings Walk and Valley One.

Firebug, Leicester

Leicester Food Festival

Set to be the biggest food event of the year, the Leicester Food Festival will be returning to Abbey Park for its second year this August, creating a paradise f…

Abbey Park, Leicester

R&B Lovers

Get ready for a massive indoor 90s & 00s R&B festival coming August 2026!We have an insane event planned with lots of glitter, glam & confetti!

Athena, Leicester

Leicester Fake Festival

The Leicester Fake Festival returnswith tribute bands to Arctic Monkeys (Antarctic Monkeys), Blur (Blur2), Gun N Roses (Guns 2 Roses), Nirvana (Nirvana Tribute)…

Victoria Park, Leicester

Fairywishes Holistic Pamper Evening

Enjoy an Evening of Holistic pampering, lots of shopping, therapists and Readers, including Tarot Readings, jewellery, reflexology, Reiki, crystals and much mor…

Sapcote Club, Leicester

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Community Festival

Join us at the University's beautiful Botanic Garden for our Community Festival. Attractions include live outdoor performances, arts and crafts, food stalls, ed…

University Of Leicester, Botanic Garden, Leicester

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Talib Kweli

The Brooklyn-based rapper earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 yea…

2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

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

Common Folk Festival

Our 2nd Annual Festival will feature a 'Song and Shanty' Friday opening event to which all are invited.

Regent Sports And Social Club, Leicester

Erotic Secrets Of Pompeii

Erotic Secrets of Pompeii play wild and weird apocalyptic lounge music - a twisted amalgamation of angular art rock and transgressive post-punk, transmitted dir…

The Soundhouse, Leicester

Common Folk Festival

Our 2nd Annual Festival will feature a 'Song and Shanty' Friday opening event to which all are invited.

Victoria Park, Leicester

Common Folk Festival

Our 2nd Annual Festival will feature a 'Song and Shanty' Friday opening event to which all are invited.

Friends Meeting House, Leicester

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?

Groby Ex-Servicemens Club, Leicester

Crowded Festival

A new independant heavy music festival starting in Leicester!Bands confirmed so far: OHHMS Helpless, Bile Caster and Dead Bird

Various venues: Leicester, Leicester

The Desi Central Comedy Show

Desi Central is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of comedy events since 2009.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Legends Of Motown

Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music…

The Little Theatre, Leicester