Festivals
If festivals are your forte, Leicester has you covered.
Leicester’s festival calendar is packed with diverse and exciting events, catering to a wide range of interests. From the renowned Comedy Festival to the Annual Leicester Pride Festival, and of course the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India, Leicester’s festivals promise an unforgettable experience.
Discover our festivals
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Leicester Comedy Festival
Leicester Comedy Festival
Founded in 1994 as a student project, the Leicester Comedy Festival has grown over the years to beco…
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Lunar New Year Celebrations
Lunar New Year Celebrations
This celebration of the Chinese New Year has grown over the years to encompass communities from acro…
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Leicester’s Old Town Festival
Leicester’s Old Town Festival
Step into the world of the Romans and celebrate St George with a weekend of adventure
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Riverside Festival
Riverside Festival
Leicester Riverside Festival returns on 7 & 8 June 2025 to the heart of the city for a weekend p…
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Christmas
Christmas
We love to celebrate in Leicester and Christmas is no exception! The festivities start in mid-Novemb…
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Halloween
Halloween
Across Leicestershire, October is the perfect time to get spooky! Whether it is scary films at the P…
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Diwali in Leicester
Diwali in Leicester
Leicester’s Diwali festivities are famous the world over, bringing the local South Asian community t…
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Download Festival
Download Festival
Hosted at the rock mecca that is Donington Park racetrack, the Download Festival is a continuation o…
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Nevill Holt Festival
Nevill Holt Festival
Held at the beautiful Nevill Holt Estate in Harborough District, this is Leicestershire’s answer to…
Summer in Leicester and Leicestershire
Summer in Leicester and Leicestershire
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.
