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Leicester and Leicestershire are bursting with things to see and do, and we’re excited to share them all with you on our blog. Whether you’re a foodie, a history buff, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. We’ll cover everything from the latest events and exhibitions to the best places to eat, drink, shop, and explore.

16 Dec 2025

Leicester Festivals Team Competes for National ‘Tourism Superstar’

The team responsible for organising festivals and events in Leicester has been selected as one of the finalists in a major VisitEngland award and needs your votes! Leicester’s awar…

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  1. 19 Jan
    Comedy festival big weekend logo

    Leicester Comedy Festival’s big weekends!

    While for a number of years the Leicester Comedy Festival has spread out into the county and across our districts with venues as far afield as Coalville, Market Harborough and Oadby hosting shows as part of the festival. But now, for the first time ever they are hosting very special…
  2. 14 Jan
    Last Friday at the LBC Depot

    12 things you couldn’t do in Leicester but can now!

    As we enter the New Year we’ve been taking stock and looking at the things you can do in Leicester that just weren’t possible only 20 years ago. There’s so much happening in the city, so many new things to do and we wanted to highlight some of our unique…
  3. 7 Jan
    Phoenix Leicester ticket office

    Make It To The Movies In Leicester

    Leicester is blessed with a great variety of cinemas, both mainstream and arthouse, plus fantastic organisations putting on special events and showings. Whether you’re looking for the latest blockbuster, a film festival, foreign language showings or themed evenings, we have got you covered. Here’s what’s taking place over the next…
  4. 5 Jan
    A thali in a restaurant, bowls of indian food

    National Thali Week 2026

    Returning for its second year, this week is National Thali Week, run by the people behind the Leicestershire Curry Awards and England Curry Capital. National Thali Week is taking place first time between 6 and 12 January 2026 and celebrates this often overlooked Indian feasting sensation. Bringing together restaurants, communities…
  5. 4 Jan
    A band on stage at Firebug

    Live music in Leicester!

    Leicester has a vibrant and exciting music scene, with events taking place almost every night of the week. Rock and pop, classical, touring artists and local up and comers all share stages across the city. Venues range from the 2,000 seat De Montfort Hall, the 100-year old theatre setting of…
  6. 19 Dec 2025
    Belvoir Castle Christmas

    2025 in review part 2

    And here we are, time for part 2 of our massive wrap up of 2025. What with our summer campaign and all of the amazing things happening through the autumn into Christmas, there was no letting up for the second half of the year, so let’s get on with it!…
  7. 17 Dec 2025
    Download festival main stage

    2025 in review (part 1)

    Welcome to our annual run-down of the highlights of the year in Leicester and Leicestershire! It’s always fun to look back, reflect and celebrate a fantastic list of events, attractions and great days out. This is part 1 of 2, because, of course, there’s way too much to pack into…
  8. 11 Dec 2025
    Bring the Paint Festival

    7 top tourism trends for 2026

    What’s in store for 2026? Top hotel groups, travel firms and trend forecasters have come up with their top suggestions for new trends in the next year. They suggest that we will see more quiet escapes, algorithm-shaped itineraries, ultra-personalised retreats and a return to slower, more intentional travel. While VisitEngland…
  9. 4 Dec 2025
    Leicestershire Tourism Awards

    The Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025

    Last night (3 December) at Leicester’s Athena venue, the very best of Leicestershire’s Tourism businesses gathered for the Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards. Atrractions, restaurants, pubs, hotels and many more were in the running for a host of awards celebrating the people and the place who drive our region’s tourism…