Leicester Festivals & Events

Leicester Festivals & Events Welcome to Leicester! There's something on offer throughout the year. Twitter: twitter.com/leicesterfest
Instagram: instagram.com/leicesterfest/

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.

23/12/2024

Don't forget that the Ice Skate Leicester ice rink is open both today and tomorrow, so why not take to the ice and make it the perfect Christmas Eve!

Click here to book! https://ow.ly/JOpE50UucZ1

21/12/2024
Ice Skate Leicester rink is open until Sunday 5 January. As well as the chance to show off your best moves under the cov...
19/12/2024

Ice Skate Leicester rink is open until Sunday 5 January. As well as the chance to show off your best moves under the covered roof, new for this year is an outdoor bar, marshmallow roasting pits, arcade games and lights under the ice. Get your skates on book tickets now! iceskateleicester.co.uk

18/12/2024
17/12/2024
We've put together a round up of free or low cost family-friendly activities taking place this ! Full details: families...
17/12/2024

We've put together a round up of free or low cost family-friendly activities taking place this ! Full details: families.leicester.gov.uk/things-to-do-and-activities/school-holiday-activities

14/12/2024

🎄Our park & ride services will be running from 10am-5pm this Sunday (15 Dec) and next Sunday (22 Dec), as well as from 7am-7pm Monday to Saturday.
A group ticket for up to five people (arriving on site in 1 car) costs just £4, so it's great value for money!🎄

There's lots of festive fun taking place this including the new Christmas Market on Gallowtree Gate, Santa's grotto, t...
13/12/2024

There's lots of festive fun taking place this including the new Christmas Market on Gallowtree Gate, Santa's grotto, traditional nativity display, city fun fair and the ice rink on Jubilee Square! See what else is planned christmasinleicester.co.uk

Free festive fun this weekend Haymarket Shopping Centre
12/12/2024

Free festive fun this weekend Haymarket Shopping Centre

12/12/2024

The stage is set and De Montfort Hall is ready to welcome you for their annual Christmas panto! What better way to celebrate with the family? Snow White opens tomorrow evening and runs through to 5 January. You can get your tickets by clicking the link below!

https://ow.ly/ViEH50UpKrs

07/12/2024

⚠️Storm Darragh is currently doing its worst so we must do our best to minimise potential risks.
We have therefore took the decision to close our Christmas Fair today which is currently running in the city centre.

The Light Trail in Abbey Park will also be closed today.

We are sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment caused and we hope you are able to visit us soon, in more settled conditions.
Stay safe everyone đź’š

06/12/2024

🚨 Important Update: Enlightened Closure - Sat, 7th Dec 2024 🚨

Due to forecasted high winds from Storm Darragh, all Enlightened locations will be closed on Sat, 7th Dec for guest safety.

Affected Locations:
Hylands Estate
Colchester Castle Park
Markshall Estate
Abbey Park
Staunton Farm

What to Do:
✅ Tickets for Other Days: No action needed – your event is on as planned.
❌ Tickets for 7th Dec: Rebook online at enlightenedmoments.co.uk/tickets. Cancel your booking for a rebooking voucher to select a new date/time.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Questions? Email [email protected] (response times may be slower).

Thanks for your support, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
– The Enlightened Team

06/12/2024

We'll be sharing more digitised images from 's archives from tomorrow (Sat) at Leicester Museum and from Sunday at the Guildhall. And the theme? , of course!
Who remembers joining Santa on his horse-drawn coach in November 1993?
leicestermuseums.org/archive-sundays

Lots to enjoy this weekend as part of !
06/12/2024

Lots to enjoy this weekend as part of !

A festive event at Leicester Museum, crafts at the Central Library, music from the Leicester Symphony Orchestra and not one but two Santas – it's all happening in tomorrow (Saturday 7 Dec) and it's all FREE!
More here: https://ow.ly/68nm50UlIX0

Jubilee Square Ice Skate Leicester rink is now open until Sunday 5 January. As well as the chance to show off your best ...
06/12/2024

Jubilee Square Ice Skate Leicester rink is now open until Sunday 5 January. As well as the chance to show off your best moves under the covered roof, new for this year is an outdoor bar, marshmallow roasting pits, arcade games and lights under the ice. Get your skates on book tickets now! iceskateleicester.co.uk

Call out for artists! Last few days to apply to be part of Light Up Leicester 2025.
06/12/2024

Call out for artists! Last few days to apply to be part of Light Up Leicester 2025.

Leicester City Council’s Festivals & Events Department, BID Leicester and Art Reach are seeking new commissions for engagement projects at Light Up Leicester in March 2025.

06/12/2024

How amazingly Christmassy is this? Thanks to BID Leicester every Friday and Saturday in the run up to Christmas you can enjoy Festive Jams in the city centre! Check out our What's On for all the details!

https://ow.ly/fhpp50UjIOn

We've put together a round up of free or low cost family activities taking place this ! Full details: ow.ly/9rwi50UlKIo...
05/12/2024

We've put together a round up of free or low cost family activities taking place this ! Full details:
ow.ly/9rwi50UlKIo
ow.ly/W1EY50UlKIn

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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

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This Thursday (5 Dec) Jubilee Square real ice rink opens for a month of festive fun! With its covered roof, skaters can show off their best moves come rain or shine and super off-peak pricing gives opportunities to skate for just ÂŁ7 per person at selected dates. Book now ticketsource.co.uk/iceskateleicester

One week ago today we kicked off #ChristmasinLeicester! If you joined us 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/7abed2c9 Follow us Leicester Festivals & Events for updates on future events

Thank you to everybody who joined us yesterday to light up the city! 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/7abed2c9 Follow us Leicester Festivals & Events for updates on what is planned for the festive season #ChristmasInLeicester 📸aew_photography

The tree is lit and the lights are on! Here's to a great #ChristmasInLeicester

Crowds are building for Leicester Christmas Lights Switch On. Join us at Clock Tower, Town Hall Square and across the city centre for the official countdown at 6.30pm! #ChristmasInLeicester

#Snow has been falling in Leicester city centre today ready for the Christmas Light Switch on this Wednesday 20th November! Grab your hats and scarves and join us from 5pm-8pm to kick off the festive season. #christmasinleicester

Thank you to the thousands who joined us at Abbey Park Bonfire & Fireworks Display. We'd love to know your thoughts to help us plan future events so if you attended please complete our short survey and be entered into our prize draw! consultations.leicester.gov.uk/communications/7abed2c9 📸 AEW Photography

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

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

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