Summer in Leicester and Leicestershire

As the sun comes out around Leicestershire, there’s loads happening from internationally famous music festivals to foodie treats, great gigs and a celebration of railways, find out what’s happening in our city and county this summer.

June – Key Events

  1. Riverside Festival

    6-7 June – Leicester’s Biggest Arts Festival is back right in the heart of the city

  2. Summer on the Square

    11 June-19 July – Watch the World Cup on a large-scale outdoor screen with a pop-up beer garden

  3. Nevill Holt Festival grounds with well dressed visitors

    Nevill Holt Festival 

    Until 21 June – Classical music performances, concerts, art exhibitions, family events and open gardens.

  4. The main stage at Download with crowd in front

    Download Festival

    10-14 June – The UK’s biggest Metal Festival will take over Donington Park for another amazing year.

  5. Aitch

    12 June – This award-winning young artist is heading to Abbey Park!

  6. Madness

    13 June – Abbey Park Hosts the nutty ska-revivalists and 80s pop titans led by the inimitable Suggs.

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    Leicester Comedy Festival in the Park

    14 June – Leicester Comedy Festival’s biggest ever summer show is here in Abbey Park!

  8. DJ Spoony presents Garage and R&B Classical

    14 June – UK garage pioneer DJ Spoony brings his acclaimed garage & r&b classical show to Abbey Park

  9. hot air balloons

    Leicester Balloon Festival

    19-21 June – A massive hot air balloon festival is coming to Leicester’s Victoria Park!

  10. Clarendon Park Summer Fair

    21 June – The Clarendon Park Summer Fair is returning—and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever!

June – City Events

June – County Events

July – Key Events

  1. 1000 Bikes Revival 2026

    4-5 July – A brand-new celebration of motorcycling heritage and performance: The 1000 Bikes Revival.

  2. Supersonic Weekender

    31 July-2 August – The UK’s ONLY 3-day tribute festival!

  3. Cosby Yarn Bomb

    8-29 July – The beautiful village of Cosby decorated with incredible knitted and crocheted installations!

July – City Events

July – County Events

August – Key Events

  1. Leicester Caribbean Carnival

    1 August – The Leicester Caribbean Carnival is an annual, vibrant celebration of African Caribbean culture.

  2. Summer Jams 2026

    7 August – The City’s premier R&B day to night party taking over Abbey Park!

  3. Leicester Food Festival

    8-9 August – Set to be the biggest food event of the year, the Leicester Food Festival is back on Abbey Park.

  4. Ranch Jam Festival 2026

    14-16 August – A full-scale festival experience for a fraction of the price! Book your tickets now!

  5. The Long Road Festival

    28th August – 29th August – Come along to this Country Music Festival in the heart of the County.

August – City Events

August – County Events

September – Events

  1. Leicester Pride

    5 September – March through the city centre in a vibrant parade that marks the beginning of the festival.