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. 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.

  3. Aitch

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

  4. Madness

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

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!

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. 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.

  3. Ranch Jam Festival 2026

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

  4. The Long Road

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

August – City Events

August – County Events

September – Key Events

  1. Leicester Pride

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

September – County Events

September – County Events