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.

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Wigston Summer Community BBQ

Wigston Deli 29 Carlton Drive, Wigston, Wigston

Wigston Deli is hosting the inaugural Wigston Community BBQ to celebrate local food and drink producers from Leicestershire. The event will feature products and samples from local Leicestershire food and drink businesses: Marty’s Virgin Bloody Mary, Simply Cider, Hambleton Bakery, Zero Six Beer, Now Now South African Food Co. BBQ & drinks menu (including vegan […]

Free

The Lion Inside

Curve Theatre 60 Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicester

Curve, Rose Theatre, Nicoll Entertainment, MAST Mayflower Studios, and Unicorn Theatre present The Lion Inside. ‘No matter your size, we all have a mouse and a lion inside.’ A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, […]

£10

Europe’s #1 Liam Gallagher Tribute Show

Boxed Venue 1-3 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, Leicester

Europe's Number One Liam Gallagher Tribute Show! A truly international artist and support show that is going from strength to strength! Massively in demand across the Costa's and likewise Europe but particularly in the UK where OASIS is still the number one crowd pleaser even after splitting up! Our main man has decades of experience […]

£10

Benidorm’s Number One Liam Gallagher Tribute Show

Boxed Venue 1-3 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, Leicester

Europe's Number One Liam Gallagher Tribute Show !! A truly international artiste and support show that is going from strength to strength ! Massively in demand across the Costa's and likewise Europe but particularly in the UK where OASIS is still the number one crowd pleaser even after splitting up ! Our main man has […]

£10

Orchestral Qawwali Project

Curve Theatre 60 Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicester

The genre-defying Orchestral Qawwali Project will bring Sufi music to Leicester in August for a special, one off and intimate showing as part of AN INDIAN SUMMER festival. Widely regarded as the biggest step forward for the art-form in decades, the Orchestral Qawwali Project has captivated audiences through its unique combination of Sufi poetry, Indian Classical dance and orchestral […]

£10

Leicester Film Club: Demolition Man (1993)

Firebug 1 Millstone Lane, Leicester, GB

📼 Leicester Film Club Presents... 📼 💥 Demolition Man (1993) 💥 Directed by Marco Brambilla 1h 55m The 21st Century's Most Dangerous Cop. The 21st Century's Most Ruthless Criminal. Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) awakens from his CryoPrison in 2032 to find a non-violent LA ready for the taking. John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone), the only man […]

£5.50

Storytelling club

Attenborough Arboretum 5-23 Carisbrooke Road, Leicester, Leicester

Join us for a week of storytelling, games and fun with professional storyteller Johnny Steinegger! Mon 12th - Fri 16th Aug, 10am to 12 noon, £5 per session. Open to care-experienced children in KS1 and KS2. Places must be reserved in advance. Email: info@theraftleicester.co.uk for a registration form.

£5

Stevie Jones & The Wildfires ‘Getting There’ Album Soft Launch Gig at The Musician Leicester

The Musician Clyde Street, Leicester, Leicester

STEVIE JONES AND THE WILDFIRES are a well-established East Midlands based independent 4 piece who deliver a unique blend of alternative rock centred around acoustic based songwriting. This summer they gear up to release their 4th album ‘Getting There’. As with their two previous albums ‘Clarity In Dusk’ (2023) and ‘Angels and Sirens’ (2018) it […]

£8.50 – £12

LOROS’ Big Day Out

LOROS Hospice Groby Road, Leicester, Leicester

After returning with a bang in 2023, we are excited to announce our 2024 date for your diary! Join us for our free, family fun day on Saturday 17th August 2024 here at LOROS Hospice. Our beautiful Hospice grounds will host outdoor games, bouncy castles and mini golf whilst also giving children the chance to […]

Free

Festival of Media Stories

Attenborough Film Theatre University of Leicester, university road,, Leicester, Leicester

We're delighted to announce an exciting programme for our inaugural Festival of Media Stories. The festival takes place at University of Leicester in our Attenborough Film Theatre, Friday 13th September 2024 Our first event will welcome big names to the City of Leicester, and will include workshops and screenings. Experience stories from various media angles […]

£15

THE JERSEY QUARTET – MECCA BINGO LEICESTER

MECCA BINGO LEICESTER Campus, 80, Freemen's Park, Aylestone Rd,, Leicester, Leicester

Experience the magic of The Jersey Quartet, the ultimate tribute to the legendary Jersey Boys! This electrifying show brings to life the timeless hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with stunning vocal harmonies, dazzling choreography, and infectious energy. From "Sherry" to "Big Girls Don't Cry," The Jersey Quartet delivers all the iconic songs […]

£19.96

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