Leicester’s Cultural Quarter pulses with creative energy.

It’s home to world class theatre, independent cinema, top live music venues, street art, exhibitions, great restaurants, trendy cocktail bars and real ale haunts, plus the LCB Depot, the hub of the city’s creative community. 

Grand warehouses and listed buildings stand as testaments to the city’s textile and shoemaking past. Yet, the Quarter isn’t a museum – it’s a living fusion of history and innovation. Award-winning regeneration has sparked a vibrant energy, making it a centre for creative expression, cosmopolitan living, and an inspiring place to exist, whether it’s your home, your workspace, or your playground. 

The City Council’s HQ - City Hall - is just across the road, and the Ramada Hotel offers co-working spaces. There are four barbers and hairdressers in the area Tillys for Hair, 1RD (an original CQ resident business) Eleganza, and New Luk, and for those looking for more permanent beautification, there’s Sakura Tattoo on Yeoman Street. Finally, sign up to an authentic Bikram Yoga class and sweat it out at this boutique hot yoga studio  

The community in the Cultural Quarter comes together every Last Friday of the month at the LCB Depot with a fantastic night of street food, live performance and chat where everyone is welcome! And their CQ Earlies events are a family friendly way to get creative, held monthly on a Saturday. If the little ones aren’t worn out after this, then take them along to Boost trampoline park for a full workout!