Music

This year brings an exciting change, with the Main Stage moving into Bede Park, allowing the site to stay open later so you can enjoy the music, funfair and atmosphere for longer.

12:00 Tots Rave – DJ Juvie x Louisa Darling
13:15 Mirchi Mob
14:00 Soft Touch Collective
15:30 Natzel
16:15 Eava FM – 1 city 1 Celebration
17:45 HQ Familia
19:00 The Old Boy

12:00 Tots Rave – DJ Juvie x Louisa Darling
13:15 Leics Connect
14:30 Harry Pentony
15:15 Pretty Dirty Rats
15:45 Nupur Arts x KAINE
16:30 2Funky Presents – Project LIVE
18:00 Simon Philip

Run by DMU students, this stage showcases student-led shows and creative collaborations.

12:00 Talent 25
12:15 DMU Dance / Moving Together
12:55 Chris Maponga
13:15 Philippa Steel
13:50 DMU Creative Writing
14:05 CD Creatives
14:20 DMU Creative Writing
14:50 Woe Battle Of The Band Winner
15:30 Syston Scout Band
16:15 Lex Pretorius
17:15 Mirchi Mob

12:00 Syston Swing Band
13:00 Curve Youth Dance Group
13:15 Aakash Odedra Dance Company
13:45 DMU Drama Society
14:15 Bezlial Albert & Sathuska
14:45 Anish Patel
15:10 Sam The Rapper
15:45 Cashmere.FM

Acoustic performers and street entertainers are invited to attend at the Maypole area. Whether you’re an experienced musician or trying busking for the first time, you can book a slot or drop in on the day and share your talent with festival visitors.

Curated by BrightSparks Arts, this stage presents live performance, spoken word, music, comedy and dance in a relaxed creative space.

Roaming across festival sites throughout the weekend, Leicester-based beatboxer Mr Shay brings an interactive live sound experience where audiences choose a style and watch beatbox loops created in real time. From drum & bass to hip-hop and techno, each performance is built live using looping and vocal effects for all ages.

Organised by 2Funky Arts, keeps the energy going into the evening. Celebrate Leicester’s creative scene, discover new talent, and enjoy the rhythm of Riverside Festival.