Arts & Entertainment

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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Curve Theatre

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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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester's original museum on the historic New Walk, has wide ranging collections and displays spanning the natural and cultural world
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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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Nevill Holt Opera

World-class opera takes centre stage on a country estate

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The Y Theatre

Leicester’s oldest surviving theatre plays host to an eclectic programme of live music, comedy, performance and spoken word.

Where:

7 East Street, Leicester, LE1 6EY

Contact details:
+44 (0)116 2557066

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The Soundhouse Leicester

The Soundhouse is an established independent live music venue located in St George’s Cultural Quarter of Leicester.

Where:

28 Southampton Street, Leicester, LE1 1SJ

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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…

Where:

University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA

Contact details:
+44 (0)116 2522455

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Jewry Wall Museum

Jewry Wall Museum is currently closed for refurbishment. Check back here for details of the renovated museum and a new, exciting and interactive exhibition.

Where:

St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, LE1 4LB

Contact details:
+44 (0)116 2254971

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Stoneywell

Arts and Crafts cottage that took root in forest setting

Where:

Whitcrofts Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, LE67 9QE

Contact details:
01530248040

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Melton Mowbray - Paint the Town Red

Painting the town red since 1837

Where:

Melton Mowbray, Melton Mowbray, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0AU

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The Newarke

Costume drama played out in ancient quarter

Where:

The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY

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Narborough Hall

Hall that really sells itself

Where:

19 Coventry Road, Narborough, LEICESTER, Leicestershire, LE19 2GD

Contact details:
0116 2866885

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1620s House & Garden

A house of plotting, witchcraft and enlightenment

Where:

Manor Rd, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2FW

Contact details:
01455 290429

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Lutterworth

Where great ideas have taken off

Where:

Lutterworth, Lutterworth, Lutterworth, LE17 0SD

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