Things to do in Leicester- Page 7

Leicester Restaurant Week

Leicester Restaurant Week returns in 2026 for another citywide celebration of food, flavour and fantastic value.

Leicester City Centre, Leicester

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Kim Blythe: Puzzle

Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle, and listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult.

The Cookie, Leicester

The Return of Leicester Monsters

After more than 80,000 people came to meet the curious creatures when they first took over Leicester in 2023, they’re back this Halloween!From 22 to 31 October,…

Leicester City Centre, Leicester

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Samhain: Candlelight at the Crossroads

The veil thins… and we gather at the crossroads.Join us for Samhain: Candlelight at the Crossroads — an immersive evening of witchcraft, self care, and shadow w…

Manor House Community Centre, Leicester

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Fairywishes Psychic Shuffle

A night of psychic readings.Where everyone will receive at least 4 individual mini readings tableside, which could include Tarot Readings, Flower readings and C…

Red Lion, Leicester

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Soot Sprite

Soot Sprite are a four piece indie/shoegaze from the south of England. Songs that are equal parts bleak and bright, shatter and shimmer in your sweet little ear…

The Soundhouse, Leicester

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Northern Lights Leicester - Immersive Light Trail

Northern Lights is set to transform Abbey Park into a spectacular festive experience this winter.

Abbey Park, Leicester

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Come with me and you’ll be in a world of Curve’s imagination.Roald Dahl‘s magical and much-loved story of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is spectacularly bro…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

The Pistols

Sex Pistols tribute.

Duffy's Bar, Leicester

Daisy and The Trouble with Christmas

“The trouble with Christmas is it’s too exciting!”Make this Christmas one to remember with Daisy, her best friend Gabby and a plan that can only lead to trouble…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Lawless: Part 1

Riordan playing back to back with Murphy's Law.

440, Leicester

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Santa’s Best Ever Christmas

Santa’s Best Ever Christmas - the show where every child gets a present from Santa!Honalee Media are delighted to present a new Christmas show featuring childre…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before.- Let it Snow - Christmas Son…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Class of '79

Class of '79 are a British punk and new wave supergroup featuring veteran musicians from UK Subs, The Selecter and Eddie & The Hot Rods.They play classic hits f…

Duffy's Bar, Leicester

SAVAGE

SAVAGE. A drag extravaganza. A brand-new comedy about the Blonde Bombsite herself, Lily Savage.Inspired by the life of Paul O’Grady and created with his blessin…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Made In Tennessee

Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions' brand new show Made in Tennessee - The soundtrack of American Country.With a band made…

Athena, Leicester

Matt Richardson: Bit Much Mate

Being loud, brazen and a little bit lairy was all Matt needed to propel himself onto the comedy Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, and viral sensation, Ma…

Firebug, Leicester

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Tom Ollendorff Trio

This autumn, Tom Ollendorff embarks on a European tour celebrating the release of his critically acclaimed third album, Where in the World.

International Arts Centre, Leicester

Darbar Culture Festival: Kirpal Panesar, Eeshar Singh And Sukhvinder Singh Pinky

Get ready for a rare and mesmerising evening as three exceptional maestros of Indian classical music unite on one stage: KIRPAL PANESAR, EESHAR SINGH and SUKHVI…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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Unquiet Thoughts

Join Castle Baroque Players for this narrative concert, exploring music from Renaissance England, from cheerful tunes, peaceful reflection, to the darkest of de…

St Mary De Castro Church, Leicester

Leicester Open Mic

Monthly showcase of local talent with excellent P.A, Cocktail kit, backing musicians available and access to tracks.

The Salmon, Leicester

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Tales From One Thousand And One Nights

Join storyteller Jessie Wild, who will amaze and astound you with her magical tales.What can save the world from drowning in anger, betrayal, and blood-soaked c…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Sylvia

Sylvia Pankhurst – fearless, flawed, and unforgettable. The untold story of the rebellious middle child of Emmeline Pankhurst takes centre stage in this irresis…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

New Directors' Showcase

A new cohort of first-time LDS directors stage a collection of one-act plays, beginning their journeys towards directing on the mainstage.

The Little Theatre, Leicester

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Last Minute Theatre - Murder Mystery!

Last Minute Theatre are pleased to announce our next production - A Murder Mystery!Written by Jack Gamble, it's sure to be party no one will forget!

Kibworth Grammar School Hall, 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

Elvis by Candlelight

We are all shook up, as one of the UK's leading Elvis tribute acts along with an incredible live band perform in Elvis by Candlelight at the stunning Leicester…

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

Open Mic Night

Friendly Open Mic night all are welcome!Two mics, Free entryBook your slot on arrival.

James' Cafe Bistro, Leicester

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Nick Cope's Family Show

Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.Nick has been writing and recording his…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Foxy Frolics - Best of Leicester Comedy Festival

Join us for a top evening of stand-up comedy, with some of the highlights from Leicester Comedy Festival at James Bistro. With Al Grant, Cock-Kane the Clown, an…

James' Cafe Bistro, Leicester

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The Music Of ABBA By Candlelight

Join us for an incredible night of Abba anthems, performed in the beautiful Leicester Cathedral, by candlelight.Featuring the UK's leading Abba Tribute Act, Abb…

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

Family Music Day

St James the Greater Church is holding a Family Music Day on Saturday 26th September 2026 1.00pm-3.30pm.

St James The Greater Church, Leicester

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Rollers Teej & GLM WAREHOUSE RAVE

Funktion - One sound and a crowd that gets it.

440, Leicester

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Lucy Porter - Let Yourself Go!

Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense.Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and lov…

Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

Bollywood Legends – Live in Concert

One stage, three stars, one unforgettable night.Experience the magic of Bollywood Sanjay Kapoor.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Oadby Comedy Club September

Join us at Oadby Legion Club for a fantastic night of standup comedy at Oadby Royal British Legion Club!Join host ALEX HYLTON as he introduces three terrific pr…

The Royal British Legion, Leicester

Thistle

Thistle, with support from Daisy Chain. More TBA.

Firebug, Leicester

Cole Stacey

Immerse yourself in this remarkable space in Leicester for an intimate concert with Cole Stacey as he presents his critically acclaimed debut album Postcards Fr…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Bollywood Mehfil : Leicester

Experience Bollywood in a whole new way. Bollywood Mehfil is a live Bollywood sing-along, bringing together the songs you know, the songs you forgot you knew, a…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Alfie Brown: the Entertainer

A show so entertaining you can scarcely believe it. Written and performed (both!) by a man in crisis, desperate to find meaning in life.

Firebug, Leicester

Mehfil Masti – Leicester

Mehfil Masti launches in Leicester!Join comedian and host Tommy Sandhu and Bollywood vocalist Chirag Rao for a unique evening where no two shows are ever the sa…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

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After-Death Communications: A Science of Personal Loss by Professor Cal Cooper

Prof. Cal Cooper of the University of Northampton and the California Institute for Human Science will take you on a journey of death and loss.What is the scienc…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Art

Set in modern-day Paris, this hilarious dark comedy involves three male friends, Serge, Marc and Yvan, who find that their previously solid 15-year friendship i…

The Little Theatre, Leicester

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Bleak Expectation

Written by Mark Evans. Directed by Dan Bools.From the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy comes Bleak Expectations a wildly funny stage adaptation that lovingly mo…

Oadby Baptist Church, Leicester

Fairywishes Psychic Supper

A fantastic collaboration brought to you by Rothley court hotel and fairywishes. Enjoy a delicious curry buffet menu, adm while enjoying this aromatic food, be…

Rothley Court Hotel, Leicester

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The Call Of Cthulhu - Nunkie Theatre

“The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate its contents….”To mark the 100th anniversary of the publication…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Black Classics Symposium

Classical music is a timeless and universal art form, transcending geographic and cultural boundaries.

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, Leicester

Funhouse Comedy Club - New Comedy Night

Funhouse Comedy Club, which already runs successful nights at numerous venues across the country, is excited to announce the launch of a brand new comedy night…

The Groby Club, Leicester