Free events in Leicester
Free things to do in Leicester, sorted for quick planning.
Current events and activities in Leicester
- 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
- Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours
Leicester Guildhall is a historic building and the oldest building still in use in the city. The Great Hall was built in about 1390 as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi. It is believed that Shakespeare performed here during Tudor times.
11:30-13:30 at The Guildhall
- October Free Guided Tours of The Guildhall
Leicester is privileged to have one of the best-preserved timber framed halls in the country dating back 600 years. This is your opportunity to come and find out more regarding this unique and beautiful building with a f
11:30-12:30 at The Guildhall
- Halloween Party – Vipers Rfc
Vipers Halloween party! Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Vipers RFC! Friday 30th October 6:30-8:30pm 3 per person Under 1s FREE Sweets Raffle Games & prizes And plenty more Halloween fun! Get those costumes ready
18:30-20:30 at Vipers Rugby Football Club
- 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
- The Return of Leicester Monsters
After more than 80,000 people came to meet the curious creatures when they first took over Leicester in 2023, they’re back this Halloween!
Check official times at Leicester City Centre
- Helpers at any Leicester Parkrun
Be a valuable part of making parkrun happen taking in a volunteer role and wearing your Goodgym tshirt. Choose one close and convenient to you, walk, run or cycle to the event if possible.
08:30-10:30 at Any Leicester parkrun
- Volunteer at Leicester JUNIOR Parkruns
Be a valuable part of making Junior parkrun happen taking in a volunteer role and wearing your Goodgym tshirt. Choose one close and convenient to you, walk, run or cycle to the event if possible.
08:30-10:00 at Any Leicester parkrun
- 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
- Late Night Opening Under the Stars
Experience Leicester Cathedral and all it has to offer in this free showcase taster evening. Come and find out about our tours, experience free art workshops, try out some yoga and experience our impressive building afte
18:00-20:00 at Leicester Cathedral
- Broughton Astley Open Mic
Friendly pub in North Leicestershire. Expect to sound your very best with pro gear. If you only want to sing, I can back you up or download backing tracks (with lyrics if needed).
19:30-22:30 at The Red Admiral
- Live Jazz Funk Bands and Taco Night
Local Jazz Funk Bands, Blue Green and Friends, playing live music from 7.30pm til 11pm alongside special Taco Menu from 6pm if youre hungry. Free entry
18:00-23:00 at James' Cafe Bistro
- Pricing & Provenance With Gildings Auctioneers
We have Penelope Harris from Gildings Auctioneers coming to talk about how the origins of an item affect its price, and what happens to the item when the hammer comes down. An evening event with hot drinks. Free parking
19:30 at Kibworth Grammar School Hall
- The Print Fair at Leicester Print Workshop
Browse an inspiring selection of 25 Artist stalls including @johnpurcellpaper, enjoy a coffee from @goaspecialtycoffee and have a go at printing on our Stephenson Blake press!
10:00-16:00 at Leicester Print Workshop
- CQ Earlies 2025/26
On the second Saturday of each month, we host CQ Earlies – fun, free, and creative sessions for families. Join practitioner Fran Sharman and celebrate the start of summer by letting the sun in!
12:00-13:00 at Curve Theatre
- Leicester Symphony Orchestra: Lord Mayor of Leicester’s Concert Rhapsody in Blue
Keelan Carew soloist Dexter Drown conductor GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue COPLAND Fanfare for A Common Man (Symphony No.
15:00 at De Montfort Hall
- Christmas Fair
Join us this festive season for our wonderful Christmas market. We’ll have your Christmas gift shopping sorted in no time with a range of artisan, boutique style homeware, gift, and handmade craft stalls.
10:00-16:00 at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
- The Stockyard Tuesday Market
Our Tuesday market takes place from 8 am until 1 pm every week at The Stockyard site with free entry to the public. This market extends the Melton Mowbray town centre market that trades on the same day, just a short walk
08:00-13:00 at Stockyard
A genuinely low-cost day in Leicester
Plan your visit to Leicester. Discover theatre, comedy, family days out, live music, sport, food and local things to do around the Cultural Quarter, Highcross, Clarendon Park and nearby Leicester.
Check what the advertised free entry includes. Advance booking, optional activities, parking and transport can still have a cost.
- Check whether advance booking is still required
- Confirm parking or travel costs
- Look for free family sessions with limited places