Leicester Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Leicester? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Leicester with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Leicester and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Leicester, featuring the best of things to do in Leicester – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Leicester fundraisers and charity events.


Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

TOXIC

Pulling back the glittery curtain of pride to reveal a place where many still suffer the devastating impact of generational HIV stigma, racism, homophobia and toxic gender norms, this powerful and passionate play inspired by true events celebrates survival and the resilience of the queer spirit. This is the story of how we met, fell […]

Free

Songs of the Bulbul

‘A tribute to my mother “Kay” … my smiling bulbul who left her cage.’- Aakash Odedra Bird song is ephemeral–like dance, it exists only in the moment—sung once, then lost to time. Nightingales, or “Bulbils”, hold a special place in Persian culture, with their song representing a spiritual seeker, yearning for union with the divine. […]

Free

Bluebell Walk or Ride for Crohn’s & Colitis UK at Rutland Water

Rutland Water 2 Bull Brig Lane, Whitwell, Oakham, Whitwell, Oakham

Join the Bluebell Walk or Cycle Ride around Rutland Water on Sunday 4th May supporting four Crohn’s & Colitis UK Local Networks! Bring the whole family, meet with friends, or come along solo - it’s guaranteed to be a fun day out among the beautiful bluebells, with stunning views of Rutland Water. Choose to walk […]

£10

Muriel’s Wedding The Musical Theatre Day

Step behind-the-scenes into the making of the brilliant production of MURIEL’S WEDDING at our THEATRE DAY. Through fantastic demonstrations and discussions with team members, gain exclusive insights into the rehearsal and technical process of the production. Discover how the actors, creatives and production team came together to create this show. A Q&A with members of the […]

Free

Young Elton

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre Kilworth House Hotel, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire, Leicestershire

Tom Weston portrays Sir Elton John like no other AND with a twist. We take you back in appearance to the 1970’s but expect to hear all of the very best hits including ‘I’m still Standing,’ ‘Bennie and the jets,’‘Rocket Man,’ ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On me,’ ‘Crocodile Rock,’ ‘Your Song’and many more […]

£79

Andrew Browning as George Michael

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre Kilworth House Hotel, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire, Leicestershire

Andrew Browning stands alone as the definitive tribute to George Michael, offering the unique experience of watching, hearing and feeling the atmosphere masterfully recreated by the world's number one tribute artiste. Dress Code: Lounge suits. Arrival Time: 6:30pm. Dining: 7pm. Carriages: 11pm. Welcome drink on arrival. A pre-order menu for each party will be required […]

£79

Talon Acoustic

Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre Kilworth House Hotel, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire, Leicestershire

Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid-back banter, Talon will leave you simply spellbound. “Essential listening if you appreciate great musicianship, major label production standards and the tightest harmonies you will hear this side of crosby stills nash” ‘Maverick’ (The UK’s Leading Country Music Magazine) […]

£85

Signatures and Black British Dance Platform

Two platforms in one evening of dance. SIGNATURES and BLACK BRITISH DANCE PLATFORM come together to showcase emerging and developing dancers and choreographers locally, nationally and internationally for a unique mixed bill performance. SIGNATURES TETHERED – Jameel Hendricks TETHERED is a new ballet centred around a particular sector of the human experience expressed through the music selection, and the virtuous […]

Free

Ballet Hispanico: Carmen.Maquila

Ballet Hispánico return to Curve for Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2025 with their electrifying reimagining of CARMEN, a contemporary take on Bizet’s beloved classic. The physically charged and sensual choreography fuses contemporary dance with nods to the Spanish paso doble, flamenco and movement of the Latin American Diaspora. The full-length work is choreographed by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, whose work, 18+1, […]

Free

Kim’s Convenience

Following hugely successful runs both in London and internationally, KIM’S CONVENIENCE is heading out on a UK tour! Now a global smash hit, this hilarious and heartwarming drama about a family-run Korean store that inspired the Netflix phenomenon, is written by Ins Choi, who calls the play his ‘love letter to his parents and to all first-generation immigrants […]

Free

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