Arts events in Leicester

Check out happening arts events all around Leicester, EN

Jethro Tull in Leicester

 Tue, 05 May at 06:00 pm De Montfort Hall

The Park Series presents MADNESS

 Sat, 13 Jun at 01:00 pm Abbey Park

Lord of the Dance

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:45 pm De Montfort Hall

Park Series Leicester - Aitch

 Fri, 12 Jun at 04:00 pm Abbey Park GBP 45 to 80

Aisling Bea - Older Than Jesus

 Wed, 08 Apr at 08:00 pm De Montfort Hall

Up Close With The Blues In The Upstairs Room @ The Globe, Leicester

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm The Globe - Pub & Kitchen GBP 28

Bank Holiday Special: H Dhami LIVE at FatCats Leicester | Sunday 5th April (This Event Will Sell Out)

 Sun, 05 Apr at 10:15 pm Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge

Luciano Live & Acoustic

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm 2Funky Music Cafe

BOLLYWOOD VS BHANGRA NIGHT - BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL | LEICESTER 💥

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 pm Harvey's

Desi Affair | Bank Holiday Special: H Dhami LIVE at FatCats Leicester | Sunday 5th April (This Event Will Sell Out)

 Sun, 05 Apr at 10:00 pm Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge

Formfest Festival 2026 10 Arenas : 100 Artist : 12hours

Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm 2Funky Complex

Japan Fest Leicester

 Sun, 26 Apr at 11:00 am Leicester Tigers Welford Road Stadium

NACHO NIGHTS | Bank Holiday Special

 Sun, 05 Apr at 10:00 pm Harvey's

SUMMER SHOWDOWN 2026 - THE ULTIMATE ACS SUMMER DAY PARTY EXPERIENCE ☀️🔥

 Sat, 23 May at 03:00 pm 2Funky Music Cafe

Leicester City’s Miracle Season

 Sun, 17 May at 05:00 pm Athena, Queen St, Leicester LE11QD

Festival2Funky 2026

 Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm 2Funky Complex - Music & Event Venue Leicester

The Shoop Shoop Show

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:30 pm De Montfort Hall

Bring The Laughter with Guz Khan - Leicester **

 Sun, 12 Apr at 07:15 pm The Y Theatre

Justin Live - Justin Time to Rock - Leicester 2.30pm

 Sun, 31 May at 02:30 pm De Montfort Hall

Man in the Mirror

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm De Montfort Hall

F*CK ME It's Freshers - Leicester Freshers 2026

 Mon, 21 Sep at 09:00 pm Leicester

FRESHERS RNB TAKEOVER LEICESTER 2026 ⚡️ Sold Out 15 years Running! 👕 FREE T-Shirt with Every Ticket!

Sun, 20 Sep at 10:00 pm Club Republic

DJ Spoony presents Garage and R&B Classical

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm Abbey Park

Originals Live, The Ultimate Nostalgia Experience

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:45 pm De Montfort Hall

NACHO NIGHTS | Easter Takeover

 Fri, 03 Apr at 10:00 pm Harvey's

London Bollywood Orchestra - Sounds of Mumbai

 Sun, 03 May at 07:00 pm De Montfort Hall

David Rodigan @ Festival2Funky 2026

 Sun, 03 May at 09:00 pm 2Funky Complex - Music & Event Venue Leicester

Sing The Musicals

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm De Montfort Hall

Midge Ure in Leicester

 Mon, 11 May at 07:00 pm De Montfort Hall

Fastlove - The Tribute To George Michael

 Sat, 19 Sep at 07:30 pm De Montfort Hall

Curve Theatre, Leicester | London African Gospel Choir Celebrates 40yrs of Paul Simon's Graceland

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:30 pm CURVE theatre, Leicester

IQ

 Sat, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm The Y Theatre

THE SOUTH play The International, Leicester May 24 2026 Doors 4.30pm

 Sun, 24 May at 04:30 pm The International Music Venue

Danny Bhoy at The Y Theatre

 Sat, 23 May at 08:00 pm The Y Theatre

Justin Live - Justin Time To Rock

 Sun, 31 May at 11:00 am De Montfort Hall

Jen Brister: Reactive

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm De Montfort Hall

I Love Reggae Music

 Fri, 03 Apr at 09:00 pm 2Funky Music Cafe

Motive Good Friday x Hosted By DJ Alex Miles & DJ Dre

 Fri, 03 Apr at 09:00 pm Sophy.

🥳 MOSH SATURDAYS - 11TH APRIL🥳

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 pm Mosh

Back 2 Festival

 Thu, 06 Aug at 11:00 am Cattows Farm

🔥LEICESTER SOUTH INDIAN TAKEOVER🔥

 Sat, 04 Apr at 09:30 pm The Fan Club

Taylormania

 Sat, 30 May at 02:30 pm De Montfort Hall

The Drifters - Leicester, De Montfort Hall

 Fri, 29 May at 07:30 pm De Montfort Hall

F*CK ME It's Freshers | Leicester Freshers 2026 - FREE Queue Jump with Every Ticket 🏃

 Mon, 21 Sep at 09:00 pm Leicester's Best Venue

The Official Leicester Freshers Moving in Party | Leicester Freshers 2026 [SIGN UP FOR PRE-SALE TICKETS!]

 Sun, 20 Sep at 09:00 pm VENUE TBA

Justin Live - Justin Time to Rock - Leicester 11am

 Sun, 31 May at 11:00 am De Montfort Hall

Rude Science

 Fri, 10 Apr at 11:30 am De Montfort Hall

✭ WonKy Wednesday's ✭ I’M A CELEBRITY, GET ME OUT OF HERE! ✭ with Drinks From £1! ✭ @ R/Bar ✭

 Wed, 22 Apr at 09:00 pm R/Bar

R&B DAY PARTY - EASTER

Sat, 04 Apr at 02:00 pm EMPIRE HALL

🥊 WARDLEY vs DUBOIS 🥊

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm The Locker Room

Say Shava Shava : A 25 Year Musical Celebration of Family, Legacy & Bollywood Magic - Leicester

 Sun, 12 Apr at 05:00 pm The Y Theatre

Macky Gee: Leicester

 Fri, 24 Apr at 10:00 pm 2funkycomplex

Leicester Comic-Con

 Sun, 19 Apr at 10:00 am Mattioli Arena Leicester GBP 6 to 27

Bring The Laughter with Guz Khan Leicester

 Sun, 12 Apr at 08:15 pm Y Theatre

R&B Lovers - Saturday 15th August - Athena Leicester [PRE-SALE TICKETS ON SALE 9AM THURSDAY!]

 Sat, 15 Aug at 04:00 pm Athena Events Venue

90s Day Party: Leicester 💿

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge

FRANCO LEI

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 pm 2Funky Music Cafe

Circus Extreme - Leicester

 Fri, 01 May Victoria Park GBP 12 to 38

🎶 The Old School Jam Day Party 🎶

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Brick & Beam

NSJ PRESENTS: ZIM INDEPENDECE +263 SHUTDOWN

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 pm Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge

End of Semester

Sat, 04 Apr at 09:30 pm RUBY BLUEZ NIGHTCLUB

🙌🏼 MOSH FRIDAYS - 3RD APRIL 🙌🏼

 Fri, 03 Apr at 10:00 pm Mosh

🥳 MOSH SATURDAYS - 4TH APRIL🥳

 Sat, 04 Apr at 02:30 am Mosh

🙌🏼 MOSH FRIDAYS - 10TH APRIL 🙌🏼

 Fri, 10 Apr at 10:00 pm Mosh

Donae'O at The Spotlight @ Festival2Funky 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 06:30 pm 2Funky Complex - Music & Event Venue Leicester

Country Club - Country Music Festival - Leicester

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Athena Events Venue

🎉 BOLLYDAY EXPRESS — LEICESTER

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Sophy.

4AM IN SOWETO : ALL BLACK BOILER ROOM 🎩 FT W4DE & READASOUL

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm Quarter 25

RNBLAND - Leicester Biggest Summer Opening RNB DAY PARTY

 Sat, 23 May at 03:00 pm Sophy.

Groovin' in The Theatre: ALISHA, Laidlaw, Cam Stockman + more

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:00 pm LEICESTER ATHENA QUEEN ST, LEICESTER LE1 1QD

Transglobal Underground + Sonar//Radar @ International Music Venue Fri 15 May £20 advance

Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm The International Music Venue

Bardi Symphony Orchestra - West End Spectacular

 Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm De Montfort Hall

Best of British: WARDLEY vs DUBOIS

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm The Locker Room

Luciano Live & Acoustic

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm 2Funky Music Cafe

Laughter at the Lounge

 Fri, 10 Apr at 09:00 pm The Golden Lounge GBP 10

Bhangra pind rave

Fri, 03 Apr at 09:00 pm Bungles Bar

Sipp Fridays: | EASTER EDITION | Hosted By DJ Kisna & DJ Monte || 2-4-1 Cocktails All Night || Double Vodka Mixer All Night || Venue: SIPP

 Fri, 03 Apr at 10:00 pm Sipp Cafe and Bar

That'll Be The Day - Leicester - De Montfort Hall

 Thu, 14 May at 07:30 pm De Montfort Hall

Bingo Jamz Leicester | 2nd May 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 06:00 pm The Terrace

3 Years Of Doppler Easter Weekender: Good Garage Friday w/ Drinks On Me

 Fri, 03 Apr at 10:00 pm Doppler Studio

Talent Nobody Sees - Leicester

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm The Y Theatre GBP 12

Magic Queen

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:00 pm Athena, Queen St, Leicester LE11QD

🏆 FINAL SZN: FA CUP FINAL 🏆

 Sat, 16 May at 02:00 pm The Locker Room

Bollywood Vs Ol Skool

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm 2Funky Street Kitchen

Too Much Too Young

 Fri, 18 Sep at 07:30 pm De Montfort Hall

Passion Presents The Over 25s Old Skool Rnb Special. Sunday 3rd May

Sun, 03 May at 02:00 pm R/Bar

Punjabi Pulse Presents Official R&B Punjabi Special 🥂

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 pm Sophy.

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Emo Republic | Athena

 Sun, 24 May at 04:30 pm Athena Events Venue

IAMZIMPARTY46 - ZIMBABWE INDEPENDENCE PARTY ( WEEKENDER ) LEICESTER

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 pm Quarter 25

Aba Shanti-i meets Jah Orthodox Sound - Easter Sunday

 Sun, 05 Apr at 09:00 pm 2Funky Music Cafe

Leicester's Craft & Flea Market

 Sun, 19 Apr at 11:00 am The Venue @ DMU GBP 3

GlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival 2026

 Sat, 01 Aug at 11:30 am Leicester Lions Rugby Football Club GBP 0 to 28

FRIDAY 10TH APRIL Friday nights done properly 🔊

 Fri, 10 Apr at 10:55 pm The Basement

The Musical Box Presents and Then There Was... Phil

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 pm De Montfort Hall

OLD vs NEW REGGAETON LEICESTER 🔥 @BARRIO.UK

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 pm Sophy.

The West End Day Party: Leicester 🎭

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm Athena Events Venue

Abbey Pumping Station Food & Craft Fair

 Sat, 19 Sep at 11:00 am Abbey Pumping Station

Motown Day Party: Leicester ✨

 Sat, 04 Jul at 02:00 pm Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge

Disney’s Frozen Jr ❄️

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:30 pm Sue Townsend Theatre

The Summer LuvIN

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:30 pm 2Funky Music Cafe