Live music in Leicester recommendations
Gigs, club nights, festivals and grassroots new bands across the city. Leicester options are grouped here so visitors can compare relevant listings quickly. Browse current Leicester listings with dates and official links.
Current events and activities in Leicester
- Birstall Open Mic
An open mic night for musicians and singers. Groups need to be no larger than a trio and with preferably acoustic instruments. Friendly and busy. Everyone that comes gets 3 songs.
19:30-22:30 at Old Plough
- Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson (Clarinet) & Viktor Erik Emanuel (Piano)
British clarinettist Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson joins pianist Viktor Erik Emanuel for a programme that moves between classical and jazz. James Lee III: Principal Brothers No. 3 5’ George Gershwin: (arr. Cohen): 3 Preludes
12:30 at Hansom Hall
- The Glam Rock Show – Get It On
Get ready to go wild, wild, wild! Step into the ultimate glam rock experience as we transport you back to the golden age of glitter, guitars, and anthems that defined a generation! With a sensational live band and powerh
19:30 at Athena
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- The Wedding Present
The Wedding Present, formed from the ashes of Lost Pandas, were founded in Leeds, England, in 1985. The only constant member throughout the group's history was singer/songwriter David Gedge.
18:00 at O2 Academy Leicester
- 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
- 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
- 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
11:00-19:00 at St Martins House
- Sunday Jazz
Join Leicester Jazz House on the first Sunday of the month in the stylish surroundings of Phoenix’s Café Bar for a relaxed afternoon of free live jazz.
13:30-15:30 at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre
- Witchcraft in Leicestershire
Join us for a fascinating talk about the women accused of witchcraft in Leicestershire, including those involved in the Belvoir and Husbands Bosworth witch trials.
14:30 at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
- 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