Things to do in Leicester- Page 8

Comedy

Laughter Craft Comedy are delighted to be launching a new Comedy night at Fibre Studio.We've got TV and award-winning comedians, plus a licensed bar.Mick Ferry…

Deacon Street Arts, Leicester

Leicester Photographic Archive Pop-Up Exhibition

Explore some of the highlights of Leicester City Council’s photographic archiveFor Heritage Open Days 2026 we will be hosting a pair of exhibitions.One as part…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Beer, Cider & Gin Festival

Join us for a celebration of real ales, ciders and speciality gins along the line, where you can travel between stations by train and sample some truly unique g…

Leicester North, Leicester

Deepest Fears

The Book of Darkness & LightPresents Deepest FearsGhost Stories adapted and performed by Adam Z.

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Limehouse Lizzy: The Greatest Hits Of Phil Lynott And Thin Lizzy

After 3 decades as a premier touring act, LIMEHOUSE LIZZY continue to dominate stages worldwide, keeping the legacy of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his le…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Leicester's True Crime Tales

Join crime historian Adam Wood for an evening of local true crime tales, when he reveals some of the darkest stories from Leicester’s Victorian past.Cases inclu…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Abbey Pumping Station Food & Craft Fair

Join us for Abbey Pumping Station's Food & Craft Fair!Step into the magnificent Victorian surroundings of Leicester’s iconic Abbey Pumping Station and celebrate…

Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Leicester

Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society: Special Library Event

The Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society invites you inside the historic Jury RoomThe Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society invites y…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Who Killed King Charles I? By Mark Turnbull

Discover more about the pivotal event that shaped our historyThe execution of King Charles I on 30 January 1649 is one of the key anchor points in our history.T…

The Guildhall, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black History Month Launch: Black Classics in Concert

To launch Black History Month 2026, Black Classics in Concert is more than a mere showcase of musical excellence; it is a profound tribute to the cultural legac…

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, Leicester

Autumn Steam Gala

It’s full steam ahead for our annual Autumn Steam Gala!Running across four packed days, the Gala features an intensive timetable of passenger, goods and double-…

Rothley Station, Leicester

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

Autumn Steam Gala

It’s full steam ahead for our annual Autumn Steam Gala!Running across four packed days, the Gala features an intensive timetable of passenger, goods and double-…

Leicester North, Leicester

Bharatanatyam Beyond Boundaries

Caste Away: From Tradition to Heresy is a powerful solo Bharatanatyam work by Dr. Prathiba Batley, exploring five shades of womanhood — divine, comic, lover, su…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Stay Loud - Everyone else

Secure your slot!We will meet up 7pm 9pm every Friday starting 2nd October, where participants can jam together, find their new bandmates, come up with a name,…

Firebug, Leicester

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Stay Loud - Drummers

Secure your slot!We will meet up 7pm 9pm every Friday starting 2nd October, where participants can jam together, find their new bandmates, come up with a name,…

Firebug, Leicester

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Stay Loud - Bassists

Secure your slot!We will meet up 7pm 9pm every Friday starting 2nd October, where participants can jam together, find their new bandmates, come up with a name,…

Firebug, Leicester

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The Monochrome Set

The Monochrome Set are an English New Wave band, original formed in 1978. They are one of the best kept secrets of the music business and having reformed with o…

International Arts Centre, Leicester

October Railway Day With Models

Free drop in event, small charge for train rideCome and enjoy a railway day with a ride on "Leonard" the Steam Locomotive and also enjoy a fun display of model…

Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Leicester

An Invitation to Understanding by Dr Malcolm Schofield

The journey from sceptic to parapsychologist – and how he perhaps got that journey wrong!Join parapsychologist and lecturer Malcolm Schofield as he explores his…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Heathers

Following smash hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL’ winner, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL is coming to Leicester.Welcome to Westerberg H…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

This Is Floyd - A Tribute To Pink Floyd

_THIS IS FLOYD - A TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD_ - experience the mesmerising sounds of Pink Floyd like never before.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Headsticks + Spitting Feathers

"A hard hitting album. Fusing Punk and hard rock to a core of folk music. Out there saying the things that need to be said."

Firebug, Leicester

COBO: Comedy Shutdown

COBO: Comedy Shutdown brings a Black History Month Special to a venue near you. Round up your friends & family and join us for an uplifting night of laughter.

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Science Museum: The Space Explorers Academy

Calling all Space fans!The Science Museum, in association with the UK Space Agency, has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions (the creators behind Ministry o…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Qawwali Live : A Soulful Sufi Experience

Prepare to be mesmerised by the soul-stirring melodies of San2 Singh, one of the UKs finest Qawwali performers, as he takes you on a transcendent musical journe…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Witches Of Leicester

Dare you step through the mists of the cauldron of time?In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Witches of Leicester were tortured and executed, but what was the tr…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Candlelight: Tribute to Leonard Cohen

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

The Guildhall, Leicester

Dan Budd as Robbie Williams

When it comes to the most authentic Robbie Williams experience it’s fair to say that Dan Budd is “the one”!His looks, his mannerisms, his charisma and showmansh…

The Royal British Legion, Leicester

Finlay Christie

Finlay Christie (Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You) humblebrags for an hour about his fuckboy era and his new search…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Oasis v Stone Roses

Influence: The Stone Roses paved the way for Oasis, acting as a direct, elder inspiration for the Manchester scene.Style: The Stone Roses are often associated w…

Blaby & Whetstone Social Club, Leicester

Dorian Gray - Don't Go into the Cellar

Oscar Wilde's only novel is adapted for the stage in this atmospheric one-man show.What awful secret is stored inside the attic?Only the eternally youthful and…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Planet Circus OMG presents

Prepare for the Ultimate Adrenaline Rush!OMG 2026 is coming to town, brought to you by Planet Circus OMG and featuring elite daredevils direct from Argentina in…

Leicester Lions Speedway, Leicester