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 the Y through to pubs and bars like Duffys, Firebug and the Soundhouse. There’s also The International, which has taken on the mantle from the much missed Musician of showcasing exciting unsigned and touring bands from across the world.

This summer there is a wealth of fantastic talent taking to the stage and we’re wrapping up some of the best picks in this new blog. Take a look at our list and let us know if we’ve missed anything!

One Leg One Eye at The International Tickets

Betty Boo at the Soundhouse Tickets

Fastlove Tribute to George Michael at DMH Tickets

Craig David at Abbey Park Tickets

Devout… Depeche Mode tribute at O2 Academy Tickets

Come Together Beatles Tribute at The Guildhall Tickets

Emily Saunders Queen of Jazz Fusion at the Y Tickets

Jagged Little Pill Alanis Morisette tribute at The International Tickets

Morningstar at Firebug Tickets

UB40 in Abbey Park Tickets

The Tumbling Paddies at O2 Academy Tickets

Luke Combs UK (tribute) at DMH Tickets

Thank You For The Music ABBA Tribute at Judgemeadow College Tickets

Summer Sessions at the Soundhouse Free

Dopamine Crash, Boilermen, Luna Del Tigre and High Maintenance at the Soundhouse Tickets

Illusions of Grandeur at Firebug Tickets

Soul on Sunday featuring Gabrielle and Soul II Soul at Abbey Park Tickets

Venus Attax, Celestar Coco, Steve Cartwright & the Last Days, Kevin Hewick at The International Tickets

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac at DMH Tickets

Hex Poseur at The Big Difference Tickets

The Simon and Garfunkel Story at DMH Tickets

The Last Waltz Again – Leicester musicians play tribute to The Band at The International Tickets

Leicester Jazz House Presents DSW Trio at Y Theatre Tickets

The Bon Jovi experience at DMH Tickets

Coldplace tribute to Coldplay at Athena Tickets

Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain at DMH Tickets

Mishmash – some of Leicester’s finest artists at The Guildhall Tickets

Jah Tubbys at The International Tickets

The Noel Show – Noel Gallagher tribute at The Guildhall Tickets

The ELO Show at DMH Tickets

Summer Sessions at the Soundhouse Free

Afternoon for Neil at The International Tickets

Legss at The Big Difference Tickets

Mike Sanchez and The Portions at The Guildhall Tickets

Close to Tears (Tears for Fears tribute) at Duffys Tickets

Replica (Oasis Tribute) play What’s The Story Morning Glory at The Big Difference Tickets

Darker Days Festival at The International Tickets

Woven in Song – A choral journey through folk traditions at Clarendon Park Congregational Church Tickets

Ro Jordan and Tasai at The Big Difference Tickets

Summer Sessions at the Soundhouse Free

La Villa Strangiato at The International Tickets

Nirvanher (female Nirvana tribute) at Duffys Tickets

Inflictions, Bleed the Fifth and Convey at Firebug Tickets

Public Image Ltd at O2 Academy Tickets

Dave Bainbridge and Sally Minnear at The International Tickets

Anicca, Outcry For Mercy, Futility Of Kindness, Devlin Tickets

Dayflower, Virginia’s Wolves, SJ Thomas at Duffy’s Tickets

Dark Side of the Wall at The International Tickets

The 80s Show at DMH Tickets

NOWT presents Onlooker/ Unified Action/ Value of Nothing/ Victim Unit at Firebug Tickets

NIN, Korn and Marilyn Manson tribute bands at Duffy’s Tickets

Vision Video at The International Tickets

Kossof – The Band Plays On at The International Tickets

Sabbotage (Black Sabbath tribute) at The International Tickets

Be There Or Be Square Fest – Collaborative art and music showcase Tickets

Shapeshifter, Chris Conway, Tom Rose & The Heathen Orchestra and Cold War Tickets

Eve Selis at The International Tickets

John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett at The International Tickets

The March Violets with support from The Faces of Sarah and Bloodworm at Firebug Tickets

James Maddock with Nick Murphy at The International Tickets

Pay The Man with support from Sam Fairbrother at Firebug Tickets

Tuesday nights at the Soundhouse.

Last Thursday of the month at the Real Ale Classroom.

Last Friday of the month at James Café Bistro.

Third Thursday of the month at Baton Rouge.