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!

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

Rogue Notion and Guests at Firebug Tickets

Summer Sessions at the Soundhouse FREE ENTRY

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

Formation Rooftop 2025 at 2Funky Tickets

Gurdus Maan at Mattioli Arena Tickets

London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight Tickets

The Andy Wales Band at Bar Dos Hermanos FREE ENTRY

Vision Video at The International Tickets

Kossof – The Band Plays On at The International Tickets

Summer Sessions at the Soundhouse Free

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

Tiny Gear Concert at Real Ale Classroom 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

Summer Sessions at the Soundhouse Free

James Maddock with Nick Murphy at The International Tickets

The Burnout, Producty, Gattica at Duffy’s Free

FREYA (Ex Earth Crisis) and RIG TIME at Firebug Tickets

Summer Sessions at the Soundhouse Free

Pay The Man with support from Sam Fairbrother at Firebug Tickets

Girlypop Live at The Athena Tickets

Gigs for Gaza at The International Tickets

Tuesday nights at the Soundhouse.

Tuesday nights at King Richard III pub with Rett Barrow

Wednesday nights at The Western with Joe Scott

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.