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.

July – Key Events

  1. Summer on the Square
  2. Supersonic Open Air concert

    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 and music festival

    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

    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. Ashby Pride

    Leicester Pride

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