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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Diwali

Fireworks across the dark winter sky, tempting and exotic aromas of Indian feasts in the air, music and laughter, celebration and lights… colourful lights, everywhere: this is Diwali in Leicester, and it truly is a one-of-a-kind experience.
1. 28 Oct 201811 Nov 2018
October Highlights
As we move from summer to winter, make sure you're clued in on all the amazing events this October!

28 Sep 2018
alt-J

alt-J - one of the most successful British bands of the millennium - are Joe Newman, Gus Unger-Hamilton and Thom Green
1. 24 Oct 2018
Father John Misty

Father John Misty is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Josh Tillman
1. 29 Oct 2018
Last Night of the Autumn Proms

Enjoy all your Proms favourites plus a flag waving finale with Last Night of the Autumn Proms at the De Montfort Hall in November
1. 25 Nov 2018
Black History Month 2018

Black History Month (BHM) is held each year in October, with a programme that promotes the history and contribution that African and Caribbean communities have made to Leicester, helping to understand the present through our past
1. 28 Sep 201831 Oct 2018
Abbey Park Bonfire & Firework Display

Be dazzled by Leicester’s biggest bonfire and firework display at the city’s official celebration!
1. 3 Nov 2018
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