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.

08/03/2025

Are you ready to join the pedal-powered fun at the festival next week? Bling up your bike and join our dazzling free parade - with the disco bike providing the tunes! Details here: https://ow.ly/pRZx50ValfM

08/03/2025
We can’t wait!
06/03/2025

We can’t wait!

05/03/2025

One week today sees the return of Light Up Leicester! From 12 - 15 March enjoy an incredible programme of activities, stunning light installations, dazzling performances and colourful festival parades, making this event truly unique. Find out more and check out the event map lightupleicester.com to start planning your visit!

If you're planning on coming to next week's Light Up Leicester there are plenty of sustainable options to get into the c...
04/03/2025

If you're planning on coming to next week's Light Up Leicester there are plenty of sustainable options to get into the city!

Plan your trip to Light Up Leicester 🚌 The festival is just around the corner (next week!!), and there are plenty of easy, sustainable ways to get to the here:

✨ Walk or Cycle – Explore the festival by foot or bike! Free and secure bike parking is available at Town Hall Square Bike Park, which is opening late each evening between 12-15 March.

🚌 By Bus – Leicester Buses offer frequent services with tap-on tap-off ticketing from £1.60, with a £3 single fare cap. Or, get an £11 Family Flexi Day ticket.
📍 Closest stops: Haymarket Bus Station (3 min walk) | St Margaret’s Bus Station (5 min walk)
🐸 Hop! Electric Bus – Free city centre service every 10 mins, Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm

🚋 Park & Ride – Avoid city centre traffic with services from Meynell’s Gorse, Birstall & Enderby for just £4 per group.

🚆 Train – Leicester Railway Station is just a 10-minute walk from the festival.

💡 Earn Rewards! Travel actively and earn points with the BetterPoints app – download it now using referral code lightup25!

🔗 Plan your journey now: choosehowyoumove.co.uk
🔗 More info: lightupleicester.com/travel

03/03/2025

To celebrate International Women's Day Shama Women's Centre takes over Leicester Museum & Art Gallery for an inspiring day of connection, empowerment, and celebration.

Saturday 8 March 11am – 4pm www.leicestermuseums.org/ShamaMuseumTakeover

02/03/2025

will be welcoming hundreds of runners to the city centre today (Sunday) for Run For All's Leicester 10k, which starts and finishes in Jubilee Square.
Road closures will be in place. Details here:
https://ow.ly/e3QQ50V8nX3

01/03/2025

Join in the bling! A dazzling bike parade is being planned for the festival – and everyone is invited to take part in the pedal-powered fun! Full story here: https://ow.ly/CLPE50V8gWQ

01/03/2025

will be welcoming hundreds of runners to the city centre on Sunday morning (2 March) for Run For All's Leicester 10k, which starts and finishes in Jubilee Square.
Road closures will be in place. Details here:
https://ow.ly/e3QQ50V8nX3

28/02/2025

Early Bird tickets for the second ever Leicester Food Festival are now on sale! Taking place on 9 & 10 August prices start from just £5 (plus booking fee). Get yours today!

https://ow.ly/bgpX50V8bBq

27/02/2025

Get ready for an explosion of colour! 🎨 On the Friday night of the festival,
you can be part of The Holi Experience with Nupur Arts, a high-energy, vibrant dance performance bringing the magic of Holi to the city, the Hindu celebration of new beginnings, unity, and the arrival of spring! 💃🏽

Expect dazzling choreography, infectious rhythms, and a joyful burst of colour, and yes, you can join in and throw colour too! 🌈

📍 Clocktower
📅 Friday 14 March | 6:30pm & 7:30pm

⚠️ Please note: Powdered colour will be used and may stain clothing!

Two weeks today Light Up Leicester returns to the city! From 12 - 15 March enjoy an incredible programme of activities, ...
26/02/2025

Two weeks today Light Up Leicester returns to the city! From 12 - 15 March enjoy an incredible programme of activities, stunning light installations, dazzling performances and colourful festival parades, making this event truly unique. Find out more and check out the event map lightupleicester.com to start planning your visit!

25/02/2025

🚴 Join the Illuminated Bike Parade 🚴 Get ready to light up the streets... on wheels! On Thursday, 13 March, the Illuminated Bike Parade rolls into Light Up Leicester, filling the city with glowing wheels, vibrant colours, and an electrifying atmosphere.

Bring your bike to the 'bling your bike' workshops from 5pm, decorate it with lights, and be part of this unique spectacle as we cycle through the heart of Leicester in a dazzling display of creativity and community spirit! Register now at www.lightupleicester.com/events

📍 Start location: Town Hall Square
⏰ Workshops: 5:30pm
🚴 Rides from: 6:30pm

Your chance to get involved in Light Up Leicester! Nupur Arts are looking for participants to get involved in the specta...
25/02/2025

Your chance to get involved in Light Up Leicester!
Nupur Arts are looking for participants to get involved in the spectacular opening parade on Wednesday 12 March

23/02/2025

☘️ SAVE THE DATE ☘️
Who’s ready for Leicester’s BIG Pre St Patrick’s Day Celebration Parade for 2025??? 🥳

🇮🇪 SUNDAY 16th MARCH 2025 - 12 Noon 🇮🇪

More details to follow 😉

The Emerald Centre Leicester City Centre Burden Academy of Irish Dancing Haymarket Shopping Centre Friends Of St Josephs - Parent Chat Irish in Leicester Leicester Naomh Padraig Gaa Leicester Festivals & Events St Patrick's AFC Irish in Britain Irish Embassy London Leicester Comhaltas Irish parents in Leicester Nottingham Oddfellows Club Standard Triumph Pipe Band Leicestershire Live The Irish World GoodGym Leicester Members Leicester Media Online Comhaltas in Britain Holy Family Cluster Leicester

21/02/2025
Great opportunity to be part of Stomp Round Leicester this summer!
18/02/2025

Great opportunity to be part of Stomp Round Leicester this summer!

Introducing the 🐘TUSK FORCE🐘

Are you looking to get involved in something innovative and exciting this summer? We are looking for some ele-fantastic volunteers to join the herd!

We have a range of volunteering opportunities to get involved in from looking after our precious elephants, providing key information to the public about our trail and supporting at some of our events. Whatever it is you’re interested in getting involved in, there’s something for everyone. Even better, it’s an opportunity to boost your CV and gain new skills and experiences!

Are you feeling inspired to join the Tusk Force? Visit stomproundleicester.co.uk/volunteering to find out more and register your interest🐘

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115 City Hall, Charles Street
Leicester
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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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One week today sees the return of Light Up Leicester! From 12 - 15 March enjoy an incredible programme of activities, stunning light installations, dazzling performances and colourful festival parades, making this event truly unique. Find out more and check out the event map lightupleicester.com to start planning your visit!

One month today, Light Up Leicester is back from 12–15 March! Bringing dazzling light installations, vibrant performances, and unforgettable events to Leicester city centre. Explore the full programme now at lightupleicester.com Proudly brought to you by Leicester City Council BID Leicester Leicester Cathedral and Art Reach #LightUpLeicester #LUL2025 #Leicester

Starting today Leicester Comedy Festival begins! Running until 23 February alongside The UK Kids' Comedy Festival. The largest and longest-running comedy festival in Europe, this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring 720 shows at 80 venues throughout the city. Further details and tickets at comedy-festival.co.uk

Light Up Leicester is back from 12–15 March! Bringing dazzling light installations, vibrant performances, and unforgettable events to Leicester city centre. Explore the full programme now at lightupleicester.com Proudly brought to you by Leicester City Council BID Leicester Leicester Cathedral and Art Reach #LightUpLeicester #LUL2025 #Leicester

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 £7 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

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