Events & Festivals

  1. 9 Jul
    Riverside festival crowd

    Low cost summer family activities in Leicester

    We know that the summer holidays can be an expensive time for families, so we’ve put together some suggestions for lower cost and free family activities in Leicester this summer. From our elephant trail to festivals, workshops and exhibitions, take a look and plan some great days out! Stomp Round…
  2. 3 Jul
    People in uniform at the Victory Show battle recreation

    The Victory Show celebrates its 20th year

    The largest World War II recreation event in the country is coming back to Leicestershire and you could be there! The Victory Show is held in the small town of Cosby in Leicestershire’s Blaby District. For one weekend a year the 100 acre Foxlands Farm is transported back to…
  3. 17 Jun
    The tank battle at the Victory show

    What’s on this summer in Blaby

    Blaby District has loads of fantastic events and activities taking place summer. It kicked off with the fantastic PitchFest Live, a day of food and music which was held at Whetstone Juniors Football club by the local community. As we head into the summer, there’s loads more on offer, and…
  4. 12 Jun
    The main stage at Download Festival

    Download rocks Leicestershire into Summer

    The UK’s premier rock event, Download Festival, is set to electrify Donington Park this weekend (13–15 June), kicking off a jam-packed summer of festivals across Leicestershire. As the sun comes out, the region is rolling out a new “Summer in Leicestershire” campaign spotlighting the county’s rich mix of music, food,…
  5. 10 Apr
    poster that says old town festival and an image of a roman soldier

    Leicester’s Old Town Festival

    Step into the world of the Romans and celebrate St George with a weekend of adventure
  6. 30 Mar
    National Space Centre - lady and boy walking under Soyez rocket and pointing at display

    10 amazing things to do in Leicester

    There are so many reasons to explore Leicester – from ancient architecture to out of this world attractions, we reveal the iconic landmarks that put the city on the map, as well as some of its best-kept secrets that will leave you wanting more.
  7. 29 Jan
    Evanescent by Atelier Sisu - Light Up Leicester

    Light Up Leicester’s what’s on

    A fantastic FREE night time festival, bringing lights, creativity and family fun to Leicester city centre is coming back this March and we’ve got all the details. We cannot wait for Light Up Leicester, bringing large scale light installations, performances and parades to the city from 12-15 March. Aimed at…
  8. 2 Jan
    Ey Up me Duck Comedy Festival poster

    What’s on at the Leicester Comedy Festival this…

    It’s the new Year so of course we’re getting hyped for the Leicester Comedy Festival, which takes place from 5-23 February across Leicester (and selected Leicestershire venues). It’s officially the biggest dedicated comedy festival in Europe, with more than 700 shows taking place across the two and a half weeks…
  9. 17 Dec 2024
    Leicester Food Festival Sand Sculpture - girl eating corn on the cob

    2024: A year in review (Part Two)

    Welcome to the second part of our year in review where we look at everything that happened in the summer and autumn around Leicester and Leicestershire. Some incredible festivals, massive gigs, food, Pride and sport for you to enjoy in this one! July It was definitely the summer of sport…