Leicester events today, this week & this month
Discover Leicester events, family activities, free things to do, theatre, comedy, nightlife and live music today, this week and this month.
Current events and activities in Leicester
- A Sky Full of Stars – A Tribute to Coldplay
An immersive candlelit choral experience Step into a world of light and sound as The Canterbury Chamber Choir presents A Sky Full of Stars an immersive choral performance where you are free to move through the candlelit
19:30-21:30 at Loughborough Town Hall
- Kevin Bloody Wilson
The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert performance; for most, it’s a full on event and an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list, a chance to see Australia’s most unique international comedy legend.
19:30 at Melton Theatre
- Leics Celebrate Diwali – An Afternoon of Dance & Music
Performances by Leicester young musicians alongside celebrated South Asian artist Daljit Neer and his son Bhindarjit Neer.
15:00-17:30 at Haymarket Theatre
- Grace Petrie: This Is No Time To Panic!
Grace Petrie is a folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, she has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly ever since.
20:00 at The Y Theatre
- The Music of Zimmer vs Williams
Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon as two of the greatest film composers of all time go head-to-head in The Music of Zimmer vs Williams.
15:00 at De Montfort Hall
- Michael Starring Ben
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman.
19:30 at De Montfort Hall
- Halloween Comedy Comedy to Enderby
Get ready for an evening of non-stop laughs as top-tier stand-up comedians take the stage for a showcase of brilliant live comedy. Headlining the show is Comedy Store regular and Absolute Cuts podcast host Ryan Cullen,
19:30-22:00 at Enderby And District Social Club
- Celya Ab: We Must Stop Meeting Like This
Have you ever forensically over-thought your life choices? Are they all somehow connected to a passing comment your Spanish teacher made when you were 15? Has it impacted everything from your love life to your career?
19:10 at Firebug
- 80’s Mania
Performing over thirty-five chart topping smash-hits live in concert, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, Nena, Toni Basil, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama, Dead
19:30 at The Coplow Centre
- Leicester Jazz House: Coltrane 100 With Dan Forshaw Quartet
John Coltrane would have been 100 in 2026. His influence stretches far beyond jazz — shaping popular music from rock to hip hop. Bono even sang of A Love Supreme in U2’s Angel of Harlem. Dan Forshaw and his Quintet mark
20:00 at The Y Theatre
- Simon Evans: Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun
Staring at the Sun sees Simon Evans (Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Simon Evans Goes to Market, One Person Found This Helpful) squinting at an uncertain future, revisiting the blue remembered hil
Check official times at Mountsorrel Memorial Centre
- Chris Ramsey: Here Man
Following overwhelming demand (mainly from his wife Rosie who is desperate to get him out of the house), Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show.
19:30 at De Montfort Hall
- Dracula The Panto From Isosceles Theatre Company
Theres a Vampire behind you! (Oh no, there isn't!) This is a hilarious spoof of the Dracula story done in glorious and ridiculous panto style .
19:30 at Venture Theatre
- Leicester Diwali Shopping Festival
Experience the magic of Diwali at the UK's biggest indoor Diwali Shopping Festival,, just minutes from Leicester's iconic Golden Mile.
12:00-20:00 at Ramgarhia Community Centre
- The Southbury Child by Stephen Beresford
Directed by Nadine Beasley 3rd - 7th November 26 In this dark comedy, a Devonshire priest, with a propensity for drink and a wandering eye, manages his parish with charm and occasional wilfulness.
Check official times at Market Harborough Theatre
- Andrew Browning As George Michael
Andrew Browning stands alone as the definitive tribute to George Michael, offering the unique experience of watching, hearing and feeling the atmosphere masterfully recreated by the world's number one tribute artiste. We
18:30-19:45 at Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre
- In Full Swing – Lindy Hop Weekend with Trisha Sewell & Kibble White
Ever wanted to try swing dancing? Here’s your chance! We’re bringing a whole weekend of live jazz, guest workshops, and social dancing to Leicester! You don't need a partner, you don't need special shoes, and you definit
11:00-23:00 at African Caribbean Centre
- Yur Mum , The Roz Bruce Infusion, Ginkgo Cloud
Yur Mum's 10th Anniversary and 10 years of fuzzy mayhem... The only duo in the UK who blends punk attitude with Brazilian vibes. Anthemic, energetic, self-styled fuzz-punk duo outta London via Brazil, Yur Mum is a high-v
Check official times at Duffy's Bar