Arts & Culture

Did you know that Richard Attenborough’s acting career began at Leicester’s Little Theatre? Or that Sue Townsend – like her creation, Adrian Mole – was born in the city?

You’ll be surprised by how much there is to discover in Leicester. Whether you want to enjoy a performance at the stunning Curve theatre, catch a film at the Phoenix or immerse yourself in old masters in the Victorian Art Gallery at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

There’s a full programme of events at De Montfort Hall and the Y Theatre, contemporary visual arts at the Attenborough Arts Centre, and lots of free activities in Leicester’s museums. So what are you waiting for? Let your inner culture vulture loose in Leicester!

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Leicester Contemporary

Founded in 2021 by an artist's collective, "The Company of Artists", Leicester Contemporary is a one year project to show a diverse range of contemporary fine art in the heart of Leicester.
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Phoenix

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture.
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De Montfort Hall

De Montfort Hall has been one of Leicester's premier entertainment venues for over a century, hosting live music ranging from pop to classical, theatre, stand-up comedy, musicals and operas.
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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester's original museum, has wide ranging collections and displays spanning the natural and cultural world
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Curve

Curve is a spectacular, state-of-the-art theatre in the heart of Leicester’s vibrant Cultural Quarter. It offers a year-round programme of diverse productions and opportunities to get involved in a range of community projects and workshops.
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Attenborough Arts Centre

The University of Leicester’s Attenborough Arts Centre is an inclusive and lively place to watch theatre, dance or music, entertain children, learn a new skill at a course or workshop, buy jewellery by local makers or meet up with friends in the Attenborough café. Open seven days a week.
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Leicester Print Workshop

Leicester Print Workshop is a centre for fine art printmaking.
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