Festivals

If festivals are your forte, Leicester has you covered.

Want to know what Festivals are on in Leicester? Our calendar is packed with diverse and exciting events, catering to a wide range of interests. From the renowned Riverside Festival to the Annual Leicester Pride Festival, and of course the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India, Leicester’s festivals promise an unforgettable experience.

Discover our festivals

  1. A cat and some pumpkins on a truck

    Spooky Halloween events across Leicestershire

    Spooky Season is one of our favourite times of the year and Halloween is when Leicester and Leiceste…

  2. abbey park bonfire fireworks in the sky

    Abbey Park Firework Display

    As we head into the colder months it’s time to get the big coat out and get ready for Fireworks seas…

  3. Autumn Uncovered

    Autumn Events, Festivals and Activities in Leicester & Leicestershire Celebrate the season with…

  4. lights at diwali in leicester

    Diwali in Leicester

    Leicester’s Diwali celebrations are among the biggest and most spectacular in the world, with…

  5. Leicester town hall square fountain lit at night

    Christmas

    We love to celebrate in Leicester and Christmas is no exception! The festivities start in mid-Novemb…

  6. man in roman dress holding sword in air

    Old Town Festival

    Travel through time at Leicester’s Old Town Festival! Discover history brought to life as you journe…

  7. man blowing fire out of his mouth on a stage

    Lunar New Year Celebrations 

    This celebration of the Chinese New Year has grown over the years to encompass communities from acro…

  8. Download festival stage and crowd

    Download Festival 

    Hosted at the rock mecca that is Donington Park racetrack, the Download Festival is a continuation o…

  9. Nevill Holt Festival grounds with well dressed visitors

    Nevill Holt Festival 

    Held at the beautiful Nevill Holt Estate in Harborough District, this is Leicestershire’s answer to…

  10. a man laughing in an audience

    Leicester Comedy Festival

    Founded in 1994 as a student project, the Leicester Comedy Festival has grown over the years to beco…

  11. Riverside Festival crowd

    Summer in Leicester & Leicestershire

    As the sun comes out around Leicestershire, there’s loads happening from internationally famous musi…

RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL – STAY TUNED

Leicester’s Biggest Arts Festival will be back in 2027, right in the heart of the city for a weekend bursting with music, food, arts, family fun and vibrant waterside activity.

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