Festival

Riverside Festival

7 June 2025 - 8 June 2025

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.

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!


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Key details

Bede Park
Western Boulevard
LE2 7HN