What’s On

  1. 29 Oct 2025
    Victoria Park arch

    Remembrance Day services around Leicestershire

    In the year that we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II we are highlighting Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services and events around the region as we remember and commemorate those who gave their lives for our freedom. LEICESTER Remembrance Sunday service As always, Leicester’s…
  2. 29 Oct 2025
    Comedy Festival 2026 banner

    Leicester Comedy Festival Line-Up Announced!

    The Leicester Comedy Festival is back for 2026 and this year they are exploring the Art of Comedy! The biggest and best comedy festival in Europe has been running for more than 30 years now and this year is bringing nearly 700 shows to the city and county, including a…
  3. 6 Oct 2025
    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…
  4. 29 Sep 2025
    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…
  5. 11 Sep 2025
    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 2025
    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. 9 Jul 2025
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    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…
  8. 3 Jul 2025
    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…
  9. 17 Jun 2025
    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…