Things to Do

  1. 15 May
    May the Toys Be With you exhibition at Leicester Museum

    What’s on this half term and bank holiday!

    Looking for something to do with the kids this half term? We’ve put together the ultimate guide to everything happening across Leicester and Leicestershire. From big events to free fun family activities, there can be no excuse for missing out. Craft activities, Star Wars exhibition, cycling events, medieval fairs, historic…
  2. 23 Mar
    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 live…
  3. 25 Feb
    Leicester Clock Tower with a Busk Leicester logo

    BUSK Leicester brings live entertainment!

    Music and street entertainment is coming to the streets of Leicester with a brand new initiative allowing local performers and street entertainers to showcase their talents – BUSK Leicester! BUSK Leicester will provide four outdoor performance spots in the city centre as part of a new pilot scheme to help…
  4. 12 Feb
    Lanterns of the Wild at Twycross Zoo

    7 great things to do this half term

    Looking for something to do during February half term? Well we’ve got some great ideas for things to do with the kids, one for every day of the week in fact! So have a look through, and see what you could do this Feb. Lanterns of the Wild at Twycross…
  5. 11 Dec 2025
    Bring the Paint Festival

    7 top tourism trends for 2026

    What’s in store for 2026? Top hotel groups, travel firms and trend forecasters have come up with their top suggestions for new trends in the next year. They suggest that we will see more quiet escapes, algorithm-shaped itineraries, ultra-personalised retreats and a return to slower, more intentional travel. While VisitEngland…
  6. 7 Nov 2025
    A robin in a snow covered tree

    Christmas in National Forest Leicestershire

    Christmas is always a Claus for a celebration and there’s a certain type of magic in the air around the National Forest Leicestershire at this time of year. So why not visit and experience it for yourself. There’s plenty to see, do, and experience throughout the entire festive period. You…
  7. 6 Nov 2025
    Lane7 image

    Leicester’s vibrant late night economy recognised

    We all know that Leicester has a great nightlife, but now there’s even more ways to find out the best, safest and most well-managed spots to go out in the city. On Tuesday 4 November, Leicester’s nightlife took centre stage as 53 city centre venues were recognised for excellence, safety,…
  8. 5 Nov 2025
    Oadby Lights switch on

    Christmas in Oadby & Wigston

    Christmas Capers in South Wigston There are Christmas Capers aplenty in South Wigston on Saturday 6th December as the lights switch on takes place. Starting from 1pm, there will be more than 60 craft and gift stalls, street entertainment, the Billy Bates Funfair, Bird of Prey and late night shopping…
  9. 22 Oct 2025
    Lights Switch On banner

    A magical Christmas in Leicester

    This Christmas, Leicester will be packed full of more festive cheer, great food and awesome activities than ever before! From the 44-foot Christmas tree to an expanded Christmas market, the return of the real ice rink and a whole host of seasonal shows, Leicester is set to host one of…