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Clear filtersDiwali lights on Belgrave Road
Golden Mile, Belgrave · Leicester City
- Festivals & fairs
- Seasonal & celebrations
- Food & drink
- Community events
- Free local events
One of the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India, with lights, food stalls and fireworks.
Comedy Crackers
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Comedy
- Seasonal & celebrations
- Nightlife, clubs & DJs
A Christmas stand-up night with several comedians.
Beauty and the Beast (pantomime)
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Theatre & performing arts
- Family & children
- Seasonal & celebrations
The hall's family Christmas pantomime with Imagine Theatre.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Curve, Leicester · Leicester City
- Theatre & performing arts
- Family & children
- Seasonal & celebrations
Curve's own Christmas musical of the Roald Dahl story.
Daisy and the Trouble with Christmas
Curve, Leicester · Leicester City
- Theatre & performing arts
- Family & children
- Seasonal & celebrations
A one-hour Christmas comedy for young children and their grown-ups.
Christmas Music by Candlelight 2026
Curve, Leicester · Leicester City
- Live music & concerts
- Seasonal & celebrations
A candlelit seasonal concert.
Santa's Spaceport Experience
National Space Centre, Leicester · Leicester City
- Family & children
- Seasonal & celebrations
A festive mission with Mrs Claus and the elves, ending with a visit to Santa.
Leicester Christmas Lights Switch-On
Town Hall Square & city centre, Leicester · Leicester City
- Seasonal & celebrations
- Festivals & fairs
- Free local events
Music in Town Hall Square, street performers, funfair rides and market stalls, with switch-ons at the Clock Tower (6:30pm), Haymarket (6:45pm) and Highcross (7pm).
Leicester Christmas Market
Gallowtree Gate & High Street, Leicester · Leicester City
- Markets & shopping
- Food & drink
- Seasonal & celebrations
Wooden chalets along the main shopping streets, close to the funfair and Christmas lights.
Jubilee Square Winter Garden
Jubilee Square, Leicester · Leicester City
- Seasonal & celebrations
- Family & children
Festive lights, snow-covered trees, illuminated igloos and the Wheel of Light in place of the ice rink.
Ashby Christmas Light Switch-On & Late Night Shopping
Ashby town centre, Ashby-de-la-Zouch · North West Leicestershire
- Seasonal & celebrations
- Free local events
The town's Christmas lights go on, with late-night shopping.
Christmas in Ashby Christmas Market
Market Street & Brook Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch · North West Leicestershire
- Markets & shopping
- Food & drink
- Seasonal & celebrations
- Free local events
About 80 festive stalls, food and drink, and live music across two streets.
Market Harborough Christmas Lights Switch On
The Square, Market Harborough · Harborough
- Seasonal & celebrations
- Free local events
An evening of festivities, with the lights switched on at 7pm.
Lutterworth Christmas Light Switch On
Lutterworth town centre, Lutterworth · Harborough
- Seasonal & celebrations
- Free local events
Lutterworth's Christmas lights switch-on.
Loughborough Christmas Lights Switch-on Market
Market Place, Loughborough · Charnwood
- Markets & shopping
- Seasonal & celebrations
A special evening market for the town's lights switch-on.
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.
Melton Mowbray Christmas Market
Town centre, Melton Mowbray · Melton & Rutland
- Markets & shopping
- Food & drink
- Seasonal & celebrations
- Free local events
Three days of independent makers, artisan food and drink, and live entertainment.
Playful Elves Workshop
The 1620s House & Garden, Donington le Heath · North West Leicestershire
- Family & children
- Workshops & classes
- Seasonal & celebrations
Help the elves catch up on their Christmas work in a festive children's workshop.
Christmas at the Manor
The 1620s House & Garden, Donington le Heath · North West Leicestershire
- Family & children
- Seasonal & celebrations
Discover how Christmas was celebrated in times gone by.
Deck the Halls at Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle, Belvoir · Melton & Rutland
- Family & children
- Seasonal & celebrations
Rooms dressed as Christmas carols, a Mice Trail for children, Father Christmas and Castle by Candlelight evenings.
Lanterns of the Wild
Twycross Zoo, Atherstone · Hinckley & Bosworth
- Family & children
- Seasonal & celebrations
- Outdoor adventures
Thousands of handcrafted lanterns illuminate an after-dark trail through themed zones at Twycross Zoo.
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.
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.
Times, prices and access change, so check with the venue before you set off.