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Clear filtersBraunstone parkrun
Braunstone Park · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
- Outdoor adventures
- Community events
- Free local events
A friendly timed 5k. Walk, jog or run it. Register once online and bring your barcode.
Leicester Market
Market Place, city centre · Leicester City
- Markets & shopping
- Food & drink
One of the UK's biggest covered markets, with fresh fruit and veg, street food and local traders.
Great Central Railway steam days
Loughborough Central station · Charnwood
- Outdoor adventures
Ride Britain's only double-track heritage main line between Loughborough and Leicester North.
Diwali 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.
Leicester Tigers home match
Mattioli Woods Welford Road · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Big-match atmosphere at one of rugby's most famous grounds. Junior tickets available.
Loughborough Market
Market Place, Loughborough · Charnwood
- Markets & shopping
- Food & drink
A traditional open-air market in the town centre, with food, plants and bargains.
Leicester Riders basketball
Morningside Arena · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Fast, loud and great for kids. Catch the city's top-flight basketball team at home.
Bellowhead
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Live music & concerts
The folk big band live in concert.
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.
Phil Wang: Uh Oh
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Comedy
- Nightlife, clubs & DJs
Stand-up from Phil Wang's latest tour.
The Australian Pink Floyd
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Live music & concerts
The long-running Pink Floyd tribute show.
Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Comedy
- Nightlife, clubs & DJs
Absurdist stand-up on tour.
Alison Moyet
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Live music & concerts
Alison Moyet in concert.
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.
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.
Diwali Community Day
Curve, Leicester · Leicester City
- Community events
- Festivals & fairs
- Workshops & classes
A day of Diwali celebration at Curve, alongside dhol and Bollywood dance workshops.
Private Peaceful
Curve, Leicester · Leicester City
- Theatre & performing arts
Stage version of Michael Morpurgo's First World War story.
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.
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.
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.
Small Space Day
National Space Centre, Leicester · Leicester City
- Family & children
A day for toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, crafts, songs and a planetarium show.
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.
Leicester City v Walsall
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
EFL Trophy football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v Bradford City
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v Mansfield Town
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v Sheffield Wednesday
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City Women v Charlton Athletic Women
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
WSL Cup football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City Women v Burnley Women
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Women's Championship football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v AFC Wimbledon
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v Reading
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v Bromley
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v Luton Town
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City Women v Newcastle United
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Women's Championship football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v MK Dons
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v Stockport County
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v Notts County
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City v Cambridge United
King Power Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
League One football at King Power Stadium.
Leicester Tigers v Glasgow Warriors
Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Rugby union at Welford Road.
Leicester Tigers v Harlequins (Prem Cup)
Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Rugby union at Welford Road.
Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints (Prem Cup)
Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Rugby union at Welford Road.
Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Red Bulls
Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Rugby union at Welford Road.
Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby
Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Rugby union at Welford Road.
Leicester Tigers v Bristol Bears
Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Rugby union at Welford Road.
Leicester Tigers v Harlequins
Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
Rugby union at Welford Road.
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.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Curve Theatre, Leicester · Leicester City
- Theatre & performing arts
An irreverent, award-winning retelling of Jane Austen’s classic love story featuring pop songs.
Savage
Curve Theatre, Leicester · Leicester City
- Theatre & performing arts
- Comedy
A new comedy-drama about Paul O’Grady and the creation of his Lily Savage persona, starring Danny Beard.
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.
The Magic of Motown
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Live music & concerts
A live tribute concert celebrating Motown artists and songs.
Maisie Adam: Whatsherface
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Comedy
Maisie Adam brings her new stand-up show to De Montfort Hall.
Fascinating Aïda
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Comedy
- Live music & concerts
The cabaret troupe performs a new show of songs and comedy.
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.
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.
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.
The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · Leicester City
- Live music & concerts
A 16-piece orchestra performs classic Northern Soul songs.
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.
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.
The Drifters
Loughborough Town Hall, Loughborough · Charnwood
- Live music & concerts
The Drifters perform their classic hits on their UK tour.
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.
Bosworth Battlefield Guided Walks
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park, Sutton Cheney · Hinckley & Bosworth
- Family & children
- Outdoor adventures
- Community events
A guided country-park walk explores the Wars of the Roses and the Battle of Bosworth.
Twycross Zoo 10K
Twycross Zoo, Atherstone · Hinckley & Bosworth
- Sport & fixtures
- Outdoor adventures
- Family & children
A road-closed 10K begins and finishes inside Twycross Zoo, with zoo admission included for participants after the race.
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.
Heritage Open Days 2027
Participating venues across England, Leicester · Leicester City
- Community events
- Free local events
- Family & children
The annual Heritage Open Days festival returns with free heritage events, with local Leicestershire listings to be announced.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday Afternoon Jumps
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled jumps meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Tuesday Afternoon Jumps
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled jumps meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Wednesday Afternoon Jumps
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled jumps meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Friday Afternoon Jumps
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled jumps meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Tuesday Afternoon Jumps
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled jumps meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Friday Afternoon Jumps
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled jumps meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Thursday Afternoon Flat Racing
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled flat meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Friday Afternoon Flat Racing
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled flat meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Saturday Afternoon Flat Racing
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled flat meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Thursday Evening Flat Racing
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled flat meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Wednesday Afternoon Flat Racing
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled flat meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Tuesday Afternoon Flat Racing
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled flat meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Tuesday Afternoon Flat Racing
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled flat meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Monday Afternoon Flat Racing
Leicester Racecourse, Oadby · Oadby, Wigston & Blaby
- Sport & fixtures
A scheduled flat meeting at Leicester Racecourse.
Leicestershire Half Marathon
Charnwood College, Loughborough · Charnwood
- Sport & fixtures
A road-closed half marathon starting and finishing at Charnwood College.
Run Leicester Half Marathon
Victoria Park, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
The city half marathon starts and finishes at Victoria Park.
Run Leicester 10K
Victoria Park, Leicester · Leicester City
- Sport & fixtures
A 10K race taking place alongside the Run Leicester Half Marathon.
Loughborough Lightning v London Pulse
Sir David Wallace Sports Hall, Loughborough · Charnwood
- Sport & fixtures
Loughborough Lightning host London Pulse in a Netball Super League fixture.
The Littlest Yak
Curve Theatre, Leicester · Leicester City
- Theatre & performing arts
- Family & children
A puppet-filled musical for young children about a little yak in a hurry to grow up. Around 45 minutes, with a relaxed performance on the Friday morning.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Concordia Theatre, Hinckley · Hinckley & Bosworth
- Theatre & performing arts
- Family & children
Hinckley's amateur theatre company stages the family musical about the flying car, the Potts children and the Child Catcher. Evening shows plus Saturday matinees at 2:30pm.
Bosworth at Night – evening guided walk
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Sutton Cheney · Hinckley & Bosworth
- Arts, museums & exhibitions
- Outdoor adventures
A torch-friendly 90-minute walk around the battlefield after dark with a guide, covering Roman links, a lost village and the night before the battle. Booking essential; not suitable for dogs.
Daniel Kitson: Thrum
The Y Theatre, Leicester · Leicester City
- Comedy
The cult comedian and storyteller brings his new show, mixing music, odd details and a few jokes, to the Y Theatre for one night.
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.