Festivals & Music

Home to Kasabian and the Leicester Symphony Orchestra, Leicester’s got all musical bases covered. With the O2 Academy and De Montfort Hall attracting top names, and venues like The Soundhouse and Firebug showcasing up-and-coming local talent, Leicester’s live music scene has never been more vibrant. Don’t miss the celebration of independent music at Handmade Festival or the family-friendly summer festival with live music stage, Riverside Festival.

If that doesn’t float your boat, look out for live music in the medieval Guildhall, reggae and soca at the Caribbean Carnival, and the soothing sounds of classical music at the Leicester International Music Festival.

And if it’s festival fun you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. From our famous Comedy Festival to the biggest Diwali party outside India, Leicester’s festival programme has got something for everyone.

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Christmas in Leicester 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and this festive season has an extraordinary line-up of fun for all the family in Leicester.
1. 16 Nov 20187 Jan 2019
Christmas in the Gardens

The dark winter skies over Cathedral Gardens will be bathed in light this Christmas, as BID Leicester and St Martins House present Christmas in the Gardens.
1. 13 Dec 201822 Dec 2018
Christmas Highlights
The lights are on, the tree is covered in snow and the Nativity scene’s in place. Let the festivities commence!

3 Dec 2018
Mods: Shaping a Generation

Mods: Shaping a Generation tells the story of the 1960’s Mod scene in Leicester and Nottingham and how they were connected, concentrating on the themes of social, financial and creative freedom via exclusive first-hand eye witness accounts and unpublished images.
1. 13 Apr 201930 Jun 2019
Kingfisher Chorale - People Look East

The hottest Christmas ticket in town returns to the historic Guildhall for three no doubt sell out concerts
1. 17 Dec 201821 Dec 2018
O'Hooley & Tidow WinterFolk Tour

Join 'one of British Folk's mightiest combinations' (MOJO), Belinda O'Hooley & Heidi Tidow, for a very special evening of original, contemporary and traditional winter songs
1. 12 Dec 2018
A Christmas Carol in Concert

A chance to enjoy a unique retelling of Dickens' heart-warming tale
1. 16 Dec 2018
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