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

Leicester Comedy Festival

Founded in 1994 as a student project, the Leicester Comedy Festival has grown over the years to beco…
Lunar New Year Celebrations

This celebration of the Chinese New Year has grown over the years to encompass communities from acro…
Leicester’s Old Town Festival

Step into the world of the Romans and celebrate St George with a weekend of adventure
Riverside Festival

Taking over the banks of the River Soar, the historic Castle Gardens and De Montfort University camp…
Christmas

We love to celebrate in Leicester and Christmas is no exception! The festivities start in mid-Novemb…
Halloween

Across Leicestershire, October is the perfect time to get spooky! Whether it is scary films at the P…
Diwali in Leicester

Leicester’s Diwali festivities are famous the world over, bringing the local South Asian community t…
Download Festival

Hosted at the rock mecca that is Donington Park racetrack, the Download Festival is a continuation o…
Nevil Holt Festival

Held at the beautiful Nevil Holt Estate in Harborough District, this is Leicestershire’s answer to t…

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