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.

Featured Accommodation

St George's Festival

Enjoy the annual family friendly festival on Orton Square with music, dance and live performances on the square and in venues across the Cultural Quarter.
1. 20 Apr 2019
Handmade Festival 2019

Leicester's biggest independent music festival is back for 2019 at venues across Leicester City Centre
1. 5 May 2019
April Highlights
Spring has sprung, the sun’s out (sometimes), and there’s plenty of things to get up to in Leicester this month!

29 Mar 2019
Years and Years and Jax Jones

We are opening up our gardens for a series of large-scale outdoor events this August. Join us for a summer of fun...
1. 25 Aug 2019
UB40

As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, Britain's world-famous reggae band UB40 will release their first new studio album in five years in September 2018, before embarking on an extensive nationwide 40-date UK tour in 2019.
1. 11 May 2019
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concentrating on the themes of social, financial and creative freedom via exclusive first-hand eye witness accounts and unpublished images.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
Events Calendar
LDIF19 Launch

In the historic and reflective setting of Leicester Cathedral, Let's Dance International Frontiers 2019 will launch with an exciting new commission by Haitian choreographer Jeanguy Saintus and his company Ayikodans.
1. 29 Apr 2019
Collabro

After the success of last year's huge sell-out theatre tour, Collabro are going back on the road with a mammoth 51 dates across the UK
1. 13 Apr 2019