Things to Do

  1. 6 Aug
    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…
  2. 1 Aug
    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…
  3. 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…
  4. 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!…
  5. 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…
  6. 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…
  7. 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…
  8. 17 Jun
    England Curry Capital flag

    Leicester marks 1 year as England’s Curry Capital

    The world is on our plate as Leicester celebrates a year of being England’s Curry Capital. The city, which is one of the best places to try Indian food is planning loads of activity, launching the 2025 Leicestershire Curry Awards, and of course giving you the chance to try the…
  9. 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,…