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, Simon Says.

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.

City Festival

City Festival celebrates everything we love about Leicester – right in the heart of the city. The 2017 festival takes place over seventeen fun-packed days, filling the city centre with street entertainment, sports, culture, music, art, heritage and more.
1. 12 Aug 201728 Aug 2017
Leicester Belgrave Mela

Enjoy a host of South Asian arts and cultural experiences and spot a bargain in the UK’s biggest shopping bazaar.
1. 20 Aug 2017
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.
1. 1 Dec 201631 Dec 2017
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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.
Leicester Pride

Leicester Pride is Leicester’s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) festival, held at the beginning of September each year.
1. 2 Sep 2017
Leicester International Music Festival

Leicester International Music Festival is a chamber music festival rooted in the city’s strong musical tradition of working with the finest musicians and composers, including the Leicester Symphony Orchestra with Sir Malcolm Sargent, The Bach Choir with Kathleen Ferrier and the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra with Sir Michael Tippett.
1. 21 Sep 201723 Sep 2017
Get Active!

Celebrate physical activity in Leicester! Health providers will be on hand to offer expert advice and health checks, giving tips on how to build activity into your daily routine and how to Get Active!
1. 2 Aug 2017
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