What’s On

  1. 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…
  2. 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…
  3. 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,…
  4. 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,…
  5. 9 Jul 2025
    festival surroundings with banners

    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…
  6. 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…
  7. 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,…
  8. 12 Jun 2025
    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,…
  9. 10 Apr 2025
    poster that says old town festival and an image of a roman soldier

    Leicester’s Old Town Festival

    Step into the world of the Romans and celebrate St George with a weekend of adventure