Events & Festivals

  1. 28 May
    Cosby Yarn Bomb Sonic the Hedgehog

    6 fun Family events in Leicestershire this summer

    Looking for great things to do with the kids this summer in Leicester and Leicestershire? Well look no further! From music to performance to activity days and hot air balloons, there’s so much happening for you to enjoy with the family. Leicester Riverside Festival: 6 & 7 June Leicester’s biggest…
  2. 27 May
    Download festival main stage

    Big events in Leicestershire this summer

    Leicestershire is always full of incredible events which draw audiences from around the world in some cases. From the biggest festivals to heritage events, take a look at our toppicks for this summer! Music Festivals The summer starts with the HUGE Download Festival, running from 12-14 June. Held at…
  3. 11 Feb
    The Festival and Events team at the Richard III statue

    Vote Now for Leicester’s Tourism Superstars!

    Leicester’s Festivals & Events team are one of ten finalists in this year’s VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award and they need your votes! They’re up against some stiff competition from all across the country and you can VOTE FOR THEM HERE! The team have been shortlisted for this…
  4. 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!…
  5. 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…
  6. 16 Dec 2025
    Leicester Festivals and Events Team

    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 award-winning Festival and Events Team has been selected as one of 10 national finalists in VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar Awards 2025. Their nomination…
  7. 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…
  8. 3 Dec 2025
    Light Up Leicester bubbles

    Light Up Leicester wins second national award

    The Light Up Leicester festival which transformed Leicester city centre with extraordinary artworks earlier this year has won another major national award (plus a regional one too!). Held in March 2025, Light Up Leicester welcomed an estimated 100,000 visitors to the city centre over four dazzling nights, transforming Leicester with…
  9. 27 Nov 2025
    Stand up To Cancer tribute mile

    Stand Up To Cancer comes to Leicester

    Visit Leicester is delighted to share some big news! This December, Leicester is set to host an extremely moving national event: the Stand Up To Cancer Tribute Mile! We’re inviting all our friends across the UK to join us in transforming Abbey Park into a stunning and emotional mile of…