Things to do in Leicester today
Find events, gigs, family activities and free things to do in Leicester today.
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
- Blood Brothers
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
19:15-22:05 at Curve Theatre
- Leicester Audio Tour: From Royal Bones to Modern Beats
9 stops across Leicester, roughly 80 minutes of narration, walked in whatever order and at whatever speed suits you. Works fully offline once downloaded, so you need no data or signal while you walk.
18:00-20:00 at Leicester Cathedral
- Market Harborough Rock Choir
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Market Harborough?' then why not join your local Rock Choir. The Market Harborough Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Dave Easter.
19:30 at Welland Park Academy
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
16:10-18:10 at Showcase Leicester
- The Festival Players present The Diary Of Anne Frank
Based on teenager Anne Frank's famous diary the play gives a stirring insight into the lives of people persecuted under Nazi rule in WW2 occupied Europe,.
19:30 at Mountsorrel Memorial Centre
- Leicester Restaurant Week
Leicester Restaurant Week returns in 2026 for another citywide celebration of food, flavour and fantastic value.
Check official times at Leicester City Centre
- Leicester Rock Choir
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes! The Leicester Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Sarah Stephens.
Check official times at Oadby Trinity Methodist Church
- Melton Mowbray Rock Choir
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Melton Mowbray Rock Choir is led by Leicestershire based musician and teacher Robyn Licata.
19:30 at The Royal British Legion Club
- The Halloween Farm
Brand new attractions, pumpkin picking, trick-or-treating, a Halloween Circus and an all new After Dark experience are coming to Cattows Farm this spooky season.
Check official times at Cattows Farm
- Century Theatre Heritage Tours
Join us to celebrate the rich heritage of Century Theatre, the only mobile theatre in the UK. Featuring rare photographs, fascinating artefacts and personal accounts from local historians, this is a unique opportunity to
15:00 at Century Theatre
- A Dog’s Life
This exhibition celebrates the enduring bond between humans and their canine companions Our national love of dogs has deep roots, and this exhibition celebrates the enduring bond between humans and their canine companion
11:00-16:30 at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
- 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
- Musical Theatre Workshops – Leicester Theatre Group
Musical Theatre Workshops with Leicester Theatre Group! Get ready to sing, dance and shine with Leicester Theatre Group’s high-energy Musical Theatre Workshops!
12:30-16:00 at Active Arts Centre
- Kaine: Better Together
The story of the Windrush Generation is one of courage, resilience, achievement, and lasting contribution to British society.
18:00-20:00 at Curve Theatre
- Spooky Space: The Science of Magic
Looking for things to do this October half term? Discover a spellbinding family Halloween day out packed with science shows, magical demonstrations, workshops, crafts and space adventures. Join us for a spooktacular fami
10:00-17:00 at National Space 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
- 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
How to find something worth doing today
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.
Choose fixed-time bookings first, then combine nearby attractions rather than crossing the city between stops. Confirm opening hours and access information with the venue before travelling.
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