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Bellowhead

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts

The folk big band live in concert.

EventTue 10 Nov
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Philharmonia: Manfred Honeck and Emanuel Ax

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts

An orchestral evening with conductor Manfred Honeck and pianist Emanuel Ax.

EventWed 11 Nov
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Phil Wang: Uh Oh

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Comedy
  • Nightlife, clubs & DJs

Stand-up from Phil Wang's latest tour.

EventThu 12 Nov, 19:30
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The Australian Pink Floyd

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts

The long-running Pink Floyd tribute show.

EventMon 16 Nov, 19:00
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Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Comedy
  • Nightlife, clubs & DJs

Absurdist stand-up on tour.

EventSat 21 Nov
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Alison Moyet

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts

Alison Moyet in concert.

EventSun 22 Nov, 19:00
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts

Boogie-woogie piano and big-band R&B.

EventThu 26 Nov, 19:30
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Comedy Crackers

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Comedy
  • Seasonal & celebrations
  • Nightlife, clubs & DJs

A Christmas stand-up night with several comedians.

EventThu 3 Dec, 19:30
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Christmas Music by Candlelight 2026

Curve, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts
  • Seasonal & celebrations

A candlelit seasonal concert.

EventMon 7 Dec
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Space Lates: November

National Space Centre, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Arts, museums & exhibitions
  • Nightlife, clubs & DJs

The galleries after dark, with stargazing, talks and planetarium shows.

EventFri 20 Nov, 18:00
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Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon (planetarium)

National Space Centre, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts
  • Arts, museums & exhibitions
  • Nightlife, clubs & DJs

Ten tracks from the album set to 360° planetarium visuals.

EventSat 21 Nov
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Melton Mowbray Big Christmas Party & Lights Switch-On

Market Place, Melton Mowbray · Melton & Rutland

  • Seasonal & celebrations
  • Live music & concerts
  • Free local events

Rock Choir from 6pm, Santa and the switch-on at 6:40pm, then Dick & Dom host an hour-long party.

EventFri 27 Nov, 18:00
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Hadestown

Curve Theatre, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Theatre & performing arts
  • Live music & concerts

The touring musical intertwines the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone.

Multi-dayFri 19 Feb – Sat 6 Mar
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The Magic of Motown

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts

A live tribute concert celebrating Motown artists and songs.

EventSat 6 Feb, 19:30
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Fascinating Aïda

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Comedy
  • Live music & concerts

The cabaret troupe performs a new show of songs and comedy.

EventThu 18 Mar, 19:30
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London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts

The orchestra performs re-arranged rock anthems by artists including Queen, Led Zeppelin and Metallica.

EventWed 10 Mar, 19:30
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Queenz: Battle of the Divas

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts

A live vocal and dance show featuring songs associated with pop divas.

EventThu 11 Mar, 19:30
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Disney Princess: The Concert

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts
  • Family & children

Broadway and West End performers sing songs from Disney films in a concert with theatrical effects.

EventFri 19 Mar, 19:00
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The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra

De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Live music & concerts

A 16-piece orchestra performs classic Northern Soul songs.

EventTue 20 Apr, 19:30
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Dragged to the Musicals! Starring Ella Vaday

Loughborough Town Hall, Loughborough · Charnwood

  • Theatre & performing arts
  • Live music & concerts

A live-vocal musical theatre show mixing West End showstoppers and drag performance.

EventSun 14 Mar, 19:30
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The Magic of the Bee Gees

Loughborough Town Hall, Loughborough · Charnwood

  • Live music & concerts

A concert tribute to the Bee Gees featuring songs from the group’s catalogue.

EventThu 29 Apr, 19:30
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The Drifters

Loughborough Town Hall, Loughborough · Charnwood

  • Live music & concerts

The Drifters perform their classic hits on their UK tour.

EventFri 14 May, 19:30
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Blume Summer Camp

Stapleford Estate, Stapleford · Melton & Rutland

  • Family & children
  • Festivals & fairs
  • Outdoor adventures
  • Live music & concerts

A new family festival combines live music with children’s activities and outdoor adventures at Stapleford Estate.

Multi-dayFri 6 Aug – Sun 8 Aug
Early bird weekend tickets start at £210 for adults, £126 for ages 13–17 and £84 for ages 4–12; under-fours freeDetails
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Leicester Caribbean Carnival

Victoria Park, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Festivals & fairs
  • Live music & concerts
  • Food & drink
  • Community events
  • Outdoor adventures

A celebration of Caribbean culture, music, creativity and community with the 2027 theme Mother Earth.

EventSat 7 Aug
FreeDetails
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Syston Food Festival

Central Park, Syston · Charnwood

  • Festivals & fairs
  • Food & drink
  • Live music & concerts
  • Family & children
  • Markets & shopping
  • Outdoor adventures

A two-day food and drink festival featuring street food, live music, eating competitions, children's rides and artisan stalls.

Multi-daySat 17 Jul – Sun 18 Jul, 10:30
£2 entry; under-14s freeDetails
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Leicester Riverside Festival

River Soar riverside sites, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Festivals & fairs
  • Live music & concerts
  • Arts, museums & exhibitions
  • Family & children
  • Free local events
  • Outdoor adventures

Leicester's annual free, family-focused outdoor festival takes place along the River Soar on the first weekend of June.

Multi-daySat 5 Jun – Sun 6 Jun
FreeDetails
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Viva La Moonshine New Year's Eve Party

Moonshine, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Nightlife, clubs & DJs
  • Live music & concerts
  • Seasonal & celebrations

A 1950s Las Vegas-themed night to see in 2027, with singer Scarlett D'Amour, Adam Whitmee's Sinatra act, roulette tables, welcome drinks and canapés. Over-18s only, photo ID needed.

EventThu 31 Dec, 7pm
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Lunchtime Christmas Singalong at The Old Plough

The Old Plough, Birstall · Charnwood

  • Live music & concerts
  • Seasonal & celebrations
  • Community events

A festive midday singalong at Birstall's Old Plough pub, two days before Christmas.

EventWed 23 Dec, 12pm
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Times, prices and access change, so check with the venue before you set off.