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Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Welcome to Leicester! There's something on offer throughout the year. Twitter: twitter.com/leicesterfest
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Leicester has a major festivals and events programme to be proud of including Diwali Leicester, Riverside Festival, St George's Day Festival, Abbey Park Bonfire, Christmas in Leicester and much more! Visit Leicester and enjoy some of the region's major festivals and events, ranging from cultural and community celebrations to comedy, music and history.

02/11/2024

Limited tickets still available for Abbey Park TONIGHT!

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02/11/2024

If you're coming to today's Abbey Park Bonfire & Fireworks Display check out our handy event map! Tickets must be purchased in advance and no cash sales on the gate. Please note: Blue Badge parking is now full bit.ly/3XGbUC0

01/11/2024

Getting set up for tomorrow's Abbey Park Bonfire & Fireworks Display! Tickets are still available and please note there will be no cash sales on the gate bit.ly/3XGbUC0

01/11/2024

Leicester's biggest bonfire and fireworks display takes place at Abbey Park on Saturday!

With two firework displays, entertainment, live music, children’s funfair, plus hot food and licenced bars, get your tickets and enjoy a fun night for all the family!

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01/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate !
We'd love to know your thoughts to help us plan future events so if you attended please complete our short survey consultations.leicester.gov.uk/communications/7abed2c9
More pics to come, follow us Leicester Festivals & Events for the latest updates

01/11/2024

Today is the last day to take advantage of cheaper tickets for Abbey Park Bonfire & Fireworks Display as prices rise tomorrow. (2 Nov). Enjoy a full evening of entertainment, two firework displays, funfair plus food & licensed bars. Full details & tickets bit.ly/3XGbUC0

31/10/2024

greetings to everyone celebrating, with best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year!

31/10/2024

Happy ! If you're coming to this evening's here's our handy map of the event with key timings. The fireworks begin at 7.30pm and can be viewed from Cossington Street Recreation Ground. We look forward to celebrating with you all! visitleicester.info/diwali

30/10/2024

We want everyone to celebrate safely this Diwali. 🎆

Please be do not fly drones over the events on 31st October.

Setting off fireworks in the street is both dangerous and illegal - http://leicspolice.link/qSy3r

Please do not attempt to ride a bicycle or scooter through the events.

30/10/2024

We're delighted that up and coming Leicester band The Mercians are joining us this Saturday (2 Nov) at Abbey Park Bonfire & Fireworks Display! Enjoy a full evening of entertainment, two firework displays, funfair plus food & licensed bars. Full details & tickets bit.ly/3XGbUC0

30/10/2024

Looking forward to celebrating tomorrow! Join us from 3pm

Day is almost here!
Join us in tomorrow (31 Oct) for music, food, shopping and family-friendly entertainment on the city's Golden Mile. Everyone is welcome.
Find out more here: https://www.visitleicester.info/diwali

29/10/2024

We can't wait! Follow us Leicester Festivals & Events for the latest updates on

29/10/2024

Still a few more days to enjoy Billy Bates & Sons Fun Fair!

29/10/2024

We're on countdown! Four days until Leicester's biggest display, Saturday 2 Nov. Advance tickets only and no cash sales on the gate. Buy tickets bit.ly/3XGbUC0

29/10/2024

This Thursday (31 October) celebrate Day with us! The Diwali Village opens at 3pm and the main stage programme begins at 5pm, for full details check visitleicester.info/diwali

Thanks to our sponsors Malabar Gold and Diamonds and Lidl GB

28/10/2024

We're on countdown! Five days until Abbey Park Bonfire & Fireworks Display, this Saturday 2 Nov. Save money buying tickets before the day with free admission for children four and under. Buy tickets bit.ly/3XGbUC0
No cash sales on the gate

27/10/2024

26/10/2024

One week today! Tickets for Leicester's biggest bonfire and fireworks display on Abbey Park, Saturday 2 November are selling fast. Advance tickets only and no cash sales on the gate. Book online now bit.ly/3XGbUC0

25/10/2024

Check out our fantastic map for Abbey Park Bonfire & Fireworks Display Saturday 2 November. Enjoy a fun packed evening, live music from Leicester band The Mercians, fire performers, funfair, hot food stalls, licensed bar and entertainment. Book tickets bit.ly/3XGbUC0

24/10/2024

Enjoy two free family-friendly events this half-term!
There's a puppet-making workshop at the Haymarket shopping centre tomorrow (Fri) – and a special waterside celebration at the Outdoor Pursuits Centre on Saturday.
More here: https://ow.ly/229k50TPWWf

24/10/2024

Join us one week today on Thursday 31 October for .

Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, vibrant street artists, dazzling firework display and more! Check out the full programme in our Guide, visitleicester.info/diwali and follow us Leicester Festivals & Events for the latest updates.

With thanks to our sponsors Malabar Gold and Diamonds

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115 City Hall, Charles Street
Leicester
LE11FZ

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Website

http://www.visitleicester.info/festivals

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We're on countdown! Four days until Leicester's biggest #fireworks display, Saturday 2 Nov. Advance tickets only and no cash sales on the gate. Buy tickets bit.ly/3XGbUC0

Join us for Leicester's biggest bonfire & firework display at Abbey Park on Saturday 2 November. Get your tickets early for the best-value way to enjoy a fun packed night! With two firework displays, entertainment, live music, children’s funfair plus a variety of hot food & licenced bars, buy tickets now bit.ly/3XGbUC0

Leicester's biggest #bonfire & #fireworks display is back at Abbey Park on Saturday 2 November. Get your tickets early for the best-value way to enjoy a fun packed night! With two firework displays, entertainment, live music, children’s funfair plus a variety of hot food & licenced bars, buy tickets now https://bit.ly/3XGbUC0

Leicester's biggest bonfire & firework display is back at Abbey Park on Saturday 2 November. Get your tickets early for the best-value way to enjoy a fun packed night! With two firework displays, entertainment, live music, children’s funfair plus a variety of hot food & licenced bars, buy tickets now bit.ly/3XGbUC0

Thank you to everybody who joined us at Leicester St George's Day Festival! We'd love to know your thoughts to help us plan and improve future events so complete our short survey and be entered into our prize draw. consultations.leicester.gov.uk/communications/7244074f Leicester City Council Visit Leicester King Richard III Visitor Centre Leicester Cathedral Thanks to Matt Short Photography

Get your skates on at Leicester Jubilee Square Ice Rink open until 7 Jan. Tickets start at just £5 including skate hire. Book tickets now to guarantee your place christmasinleicester.co.uk #ChristmasInLeicester

Get your skates on at Leicester Jubilee Square Ice Rink open until 7 Jan. Tickets start at just £5 including skate hire and we've weekend DJ nights and quieter sessions too. Book tickets now to guarantee your place christmasinleicester.co.uk #ChristmasInLeicester

Tickets are now on sale for Leicester Jubilee Square Ice Rink, open from Thursday 7 December - Sunday 7 January. With the extension of super off-peak pricing, tickets start at just £5 and there's a whole month to perfect your moves! Book now christmasinleicester.co.uk

Thank you to everybody who joined us on Wednesday to kick off #ChristmasinLeicester! We'd love to know your thoughts to help us plan and improve future events. Complete our short survey and be entered into our prize draw. consultations.leicester.gov.uk/communications/7244074f 🎥Matt Short Photography

The countdown has begun! The tree is lit and lights are on…here’s to a wonderful #ChristmasinLeicester Thanks to Scott Mills BBC Radio 2

Join us this Wednesday (22 Nov) as the countdown to #ChristmasinLeicester officially begins with Leicester Christmas Lights switch-on. Join us from 5pm for a fun packed evening across the city centre with the official countdown at 6.30pm christmasinleicester.co.uk

Thank you to everybody who joined us to celebrate 40 years of Diwali Leicester 2023! We'd love to know your thoughts to help plan and improve future events. Complete our short survey and be entered into our prize draw! consultations.leicester.gov.uk/communications/7244074f Follow us Leicester Festivals & Events updates on future events #DiwaliLeicester Leicester City Council Visit Leicester Inspirate Mr Cleaver's Monsters Matt Short Photography Leicester Mela Festival Leicester Libraries and Community Centres Leicester Museums & Galleries

Thank you to everybody who joined us Abbey Park Bonfire & Fireworks Display. We'd love to know your thoughts to help us plan and improve future events. Complete our short survey and be entered into our prize draw! consultations.leicester.gov.uk/communications/7244074f