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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.

  1. 12 Oct
    Figures of Hindu gods at the city's Diwali celebrations

    Diwali in Leicester

    Leicester’s Diwali festivities are famous the world over, bringing the local South Asian community together to celebrate the festival of light with the wider population. Enjoy traditional Rangoli art and ride aboard the iconic illuminated big wheel and explore the fantastic Sari and jewellery shops of the…
  2. 11 Oct

    Leicestershire Firework displays

    Remember remember the 5th November. If you’re looking for the perfect firework display for Guy Fawkes night or want to warm yourself around the bonfire in a family friendly event, then you’re in the right place! This year the Firework displays around Leicestershire are nicely spread out, so…
  3. 6 Oct
    A cat and some pumpkins on a truck

    Spooky Halloween events across Leicestershire

    Spooky Season is one of our favourite times of the year and Halloween is when Leicester and Leicestershire come alive with big events, scare mazes, historic hauntings, pumpkin picking and great spooky attractions for the whole family (plus a few just for the adults!) Leicester Monster Trail Running…
  4. 1 Oct
    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, with music fans from across the East Midlands and Midlands coming to experience great…
  5. 22 Sep

    Autumn Uncovered in Leicestershire

    The leaves are turning and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air, which means it must be autumn! The events and activities don’t slow down around Leicester and Leicestershire, from Black History Month to Restaurant Week, then into Halloween, Diwali and Fireworks night, it’s packed full of…
  6. 22 Sep
    St peters square in leicester with many shops and eateries

    A city (and county) for students

    So we know that Leicester is a great city to visit and explore, but it’s also a fantastic place to study, and every September more than 60,000 students return to Leicester and Loughborough to study at one of our three great universities, the University of Leicester, Loughborough University and De…
  7. 15 Sep
    The front of Paper Wings cafe

    New openings in Leicester

    Since our last update in March there have been some amazing additions to Leicester’s high streets, with new retail offerings, restaurants, cafés and much more. Despite some doom and gloom in the press, Leicester’s empty units are filling up. Vacancy rates in the city are at 14% and stable…
  8. 11 Sep

    A Decade of Flavour: The Viva El Burrito Story

    Meeting Daksha and Raj Saujani at Viva El Burrito just yesterday offered a vivid reminder of what makes Leicester’s independent scene thrive: genuine warmth, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the human element of hospitality. Having recently celebrated a decade in business on Belvoir Street, the couple still…
  9. 11 Sep
    man standing in city centre

    Proudly Leicester

    Look out for the team looking out for Leicester Most of us move through the city on autopilot – focused on grabbing a sandwich, rushing to a meeting, or nipping into the shops. But next time you’re walking down the High Street or heading through the Lanes, try looking…