Event

Curve on the Square

8th August - 10th August
Orton Square, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB

Leicester residents and visitors of all ages will be able to enjoy a free weekend of top-class entertainment from the city’s Curve theatre as Curve on the Square returns Friday 8 to Sunday 10 August.

Sponsored by De Montfort University (DMU), Curve on the Square will take place on Orton Square in the Cultural Quarter. All performances and activities as part of the festival will be free, with no need to book.

Performances at Curve on the Square will begin 6pm to 9pm on Friday 8 August, continuing 11am to 9pm on Saturday 9 August before the weekend comes to a close 11am to 5pm on Sunday 10 August. Throughout the weekend Curve will also operate an outdoor bar, serving a range of drinks and snacks.

Since 2021, the bi-annual Curve on the Square event has brought together Leicester’s communities and provided performance platforms for talented local artists. In 2023, the event showcased over 120 local artists and community group members – with performances ranging from musical theatre, dance, interactive family workshops, live bands and musicians, Dementia Friendly sing-a-longs, spoken word poetry and beyond – and was enjoyed by more than 2,200 audience members.

Performances

Friday 8th August

Saturday 9th August

Sunday 10th August

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Contact

Orton Square
Rutland Street
Leicester
LE1 1SB
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