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!
Thursday 3 July
Public Image Ltd at O2 Academy Tickets
Friday 4 July
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
Saturday 5 July
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
Sunday 6 July
Vision Video at The International Tickets
Wednesday 9 July
Kossof – The Band Plays On at The International Tickets
saturday 12 July
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
sunday 13 July
Shapeshifter, Chris Conway, Tom Rose & The Heathen Orchestra and Cold War Tickets
wednesday 16 July
Eve Selis at The International Tickets
Tiny Gear Concert at Real Ale Classroom Tickets
friday 18 July
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
Saturday 19 July
Summer Sessions at the Soundhouse Free
James Maddock with Nick Murphy at The International Tickets
The Burnout, Producty, Gattica at Duffy’s Free
24 July
FREYA (Ex Earth Crisis) and RIG TIME at Firebug Tickets
Saturday 26 July
Summer Sessions at the Soundhouse Free
Pay The Man with support from Sam Fairbrother at Firebug Tickets
sunday 27 July
Girlypop Live at The Athena Tickets
Gigs for Gaza at The International Tickets
open mics and guest spots
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.