Start your evening with 30 minutes of relaxing guided meditation to let go of the stresses of the week. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious three-course plant-based meal with complimentary tea and coffee. Please arrive early to register and settle into the meditation room.
Find out moreJoin us at the wonderful Phoenix Cinema for a brilliant evening of poetry and music. As always we’ll have open mic, a poetry slam with cash prize, the world-famous Some-Antics raffle, guest DJ Mojo playing tunes and host Sammy Nour and an incredible feature in Pete the Temp.
Find out moreLeicester’s flagship children’s arts festival, The Spark Festival, returns in 2026 with an ambitious programme of performances, live activities and creative experiences for children and families across the city. From schools and libraries to cultural venues, Spark will transform Leicester into a vibrant playground of imagination.
Find out moreMidlands Makers Market will be taking over LCB Depot Leicester for an exciting day of community, indie shopping and local food. With over 45 traders, most of which are trading with us for the first time, you’ll be in for a treat. Catch up with pals, feel that sweet community spirit and support small business. All for free!
Find out moreJoin our friendly learning team in the sensory Salmon Gallery to get creative with a choice of arts and crafts in response to our major exhibition: ‘Material Worlds: Contemporary Artists and Textiles’ from Southbank Centre and Hayward Gallery Touring.
Find out moreJoin us for The Basement Presents’ take on an open mic - artists are welcome to come and showcase their tiny gear talent in this one-of-a-kind creative space, accompanied by projections and lightshows by Marlon Foster. Sign up at 7PM and come show us what you can do with kit small enough to fit in a backpack. Musicians of all genres are welcome to do a 15-minute set.
Find out moreLeicester's foreign-born population rose from 4% in 1961 to 41% in the census of 2021. Professor Bernard Ryan will speak on the many layers to history of migration to Leicester behind the headline figures. He will highlight the diverse origins, and the varied legal routes, of those who have moved to the city over the period, in this special talk linked to the St Philip's Centre Living Together exhibition.
Find out moreWho was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her face but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate and turbulent life.
Find out moreDanny Bhoy brings his sellout London, Edinburgh & Montreal Comedy Festival 2025 show, Dear World..., to venues across the UK. This is the sequel to my 2014 show ‘Dear Epson…’ My favourite ever show. It’s a hybrid of stand up and theatre, but really that just means I get to sit down for bits of it.
Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.
Find out moreAdd a little music to the start of your week with lunchtime recitals performed by musicians from the city, county, and beyond. Join us for a special Bank Holiday performance by Hinckley-based group Tin Hat Ukeleles, who play songs from the 1920s through to the present day.
Find out moreThere’s going to be a commotion in the ocean at Haymarket when sea creatures visit for a free half term event. Children can meet two magical mermaids from the lost city of Atlantis, the Aquanauts Adrift, a duo of vintage deep sea divers, and Cali the larger-than-life octopus will also be at Haymarket with her good friend Captain Barnacle. Children will be able to create something for the Mission Magpie panel or make a sea creature of their own to take home at a free workshop at the event.
Vimala’s original music draws on a rich tapestry of influences: jazz and blues, African and Indian folk traditions, UK indie, and soul. Her story spans nine years living in Bangkok, where she became part of Thailand’s first rap band, followed by a year studying North Indian classical vocals in Maharashtra. Returning to England, she spent a period in reflective retreat before emerging as a striking new voice on the jazz scene, where she is now widely celebrated.
Find out moreWORD! is a 24 year old, Leicester based and UK Saboteur nominated, poetry and spoken word organisation. They deliver one of the longest running poetry events in the UK, alongside a broader portfolio of work focused on social, personal and professional development. With a focus on creative health and wellbeing through writing, spoken word, and poetry, WORD! have four core values; Cultural Diversity, Sustainability, Wellbeing and Inclusion.
Find out moreCome to the Guildhall this half term and create your own clay art or model from air drying clay to take home. We have lots of ideas for things to make and there will be extra craft materials you can use too. Suitable for kids of all ages. Bring an apron, some hand wipes and a tub to carry your creation home in.
Find out moreRunRave Leicester is a 5K night run with music, lights, big vibes and an afterparty at Last Friday! This is more than a run, it’s a boost for your health, your fitness, and your community. Bring your crew, meet new people, and try something different on a Friday night!
Find out moreThis June marks 100 years since the birth of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age. In celebration of this centenary, we present a short season of her work including some of her greatest comedy performances alongside her superb (and underseen) dramatic roles.
Find out moreNow working on solo projects, the Coen brothers left an indelible mark on American filmmaking with their early off-beat, singular films. Screening across June and July, we present the first 8 films they made together. A collection of oft-quoted cult-favourite comedies and deftly subversive homages that helped launch (or re-launch) the careers of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
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