Things to Do

  1. 8 Oct
    Leicester Restaurant Week

    Restaurant Week is nearly here!

    BID Leicester is bringing back the city’s much-loved Restaurant Week this month – and for the first time ever, it’s running for two whole weeks, from Monday 20 October to Sunday 2 November 2025. Set to be bigger and tastier than ever, there are currently more than 65 offers…
  2. 6 Oct
    Abbey Park Fireworks

    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 if you…
  3. 29 Sep
    Happy Diwali Rangoli art

    Diwali in Leicester

    Diwali looks slightly different in Leicester this year, and it will be focused on two weeks of fantastic events around the city. Diwali lights will illuminate the road, and the Wheel of Light will also return. In the lead up to Diwali Day, Leicester will sparkle with two weeks…
  4. 22 Sep
    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…
  5. 11 Sep
    Food on a table

    Leicester Restaurant Week returns

    It’s double the flavour with two weeks of tasty deals and citywide eats Calling all foodies! Leicester Restaurant Week (LRW) is back – and this year it’s bigger, better, and bursting with twice as much flavour. Running for two delicious weeks, from Monday 20 October to Sunday 2 November, there…
  6. 10 Sep
    A cat and some pumpkins on a truck

    Spooky Halloween events across Leicestershire

    From pumpkin picking to Xtreme Screams and spooky tours of historic buildings to family friendly ghost trails, there’s loads happening this spooky season in Leicester and Leicestershire. Read on to find out more! Spooks, Scares and pumpkins Cattows Halloween Farm is the biggest Halloween event in the country and this…
  7. 12 Aug
    Sculptors apply the finishing touches to the Storm Breaks

    Bosworth 1485 Trail: a new way to explore…

    Following the tenth anniversary of the reinterment of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral, the story of the Lost King’s final days are told in the brand new Bosworth1485 sculpture trail. The trail connects four remarkable locations across West Leicestershire, taking in churches, sleepy villages, windswept fields, award-winning pubs and…
  8. 22 Jul
    A lady and child looking at a giraffe

    Fantastic Family Attractions across Leicestershire

    If you’re looking for a great day out in Leicestershire this Summer, then check out these great attractions. Low cost, yearly tickets or just a fantastic day out, read on to find out more. Tickets for a year when you visit once! All of these attractions offer you an annual…
  9. 21 Jul
    A Sparkly elephant

    Stomp Round Leicester and explore our city!

    This summer the elephants have come to Leicester and they are the perfect way to make a day of it in the city. Take a Stomp Round Leicester and explore our cafes, restaurants and attractions while you find these fantastic pieces of public art and follow the LOROS elephant trail!…