Riverside Festival

Leicester Riverside Festival returns on 7 & 8 June 2025 to the heart of the city for a weekend packed with music, food, arts, family fun and waterside activities.
Festival highlights on Bede Park include a funfair, global food stalls, arts & crafts, licensed bar and a lively DJ tent. The Piazza hosts the main stage with fantastic live music and on Western Boulevard a bustling street market featuring handmade arts & crafts. Plus delicious street food and the opportunity to buy artwork from local artists at Art on The River.
On the River Soar enjoy a waterside spectacle with canoes, boat rides, dragon boat races and live demonstrations. Experience outdoor theatre, live music, and family-friendly activities with a focus on health, eco-awareness and the environment on Castle Gardens. De Montfort University Campus features action demos, shows, stalls, outdoor cinema and student exchange music project.
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Did you
know?
The first Riverside Festival in 1997 was a simple Sunday afternoon event on the banks of the River Soar, it now attracts 40,000+ over the weekend!