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Comedy
Rosie Jones: I Can’t Tell What She’s Saying The Y Theatre 26/10/2025 7:00 pm £19

Join self-professed prick and star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show. She's talking about the big stuff: being single, the pressures of representing huge sections of the population, and gravy.

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Music
Lunchtime Recital: Willow Ensemble Leicester Cathedral 27/10/2025 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Free!

Add a little music to the start of your week with lunchtime recitals performed by musicians from the city, county, and beyond.

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Speakers & Talks
Understanding Art Better – The Landscape, from its romantic origins to its Expressionist explosion Attenborough Arts Centre 29/10/2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm £7.50 - £10

These accessible talks with discussion time are intended for anyone interested in developing their understanding of art, whatever their existing level of knowledge. Some historical context for individual artists and schools of art will be given but the emphasis will be on appreciating individual works of art and how and why they were created. You will not be expected to like every painting, print, or piece of sculpture seen on screen but you will be able to challenge the ideas and arguments presented.

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Film & Theatre
The Babadook + Q&A Phoenix 30/10/2025 8:00 pm Free!

We’re screening cult favourite The Babadook as part of a special evening, ‘The Horror of Childhood’ with the University of Leicester. Dr Jessica Urwin and Laurie Parsons will introduce the film to discuss the inherent uncanniness of childhood, why we fear children, and why horror is the perfect genre to explore our own pasts. All attendees receive a copy of an exclusive event zine, and with a post screening Q&A, this is the perfect way to gear up for Halloween!

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Film & Theatre
The Lost Boys Leicester Guildhall 30/10/2025 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm £8

Celebrate Halloween with this classic 1987 supernatural dark comedy horror film - The Lost Boys

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Film & Theatre
The Exorcist (1973) Leicester Guildhall 30/10/2025 8:45 pm - 11:00 pm £8

The Exorcist is a 1973 American supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin from a screenplay by William Peter Blatty, based on his 1971 novel of the same name. The film stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller, and Linda Blair. The story follows the demonic possession of a young girl and her mother's attempt to rescue her through an exorcism by two Catholic priests.

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Film & Theatre
Frightarama Phoenix 31/10/2025 9:30 pm £25

The Phoenix all-nighter horror marathon returns! Join us from 9.30pm for a night of cult and classic horror films, raffle draws, fancy dress prizes and more. Who will survive, and what will be left of them? Your all-nighter ticket includes a breakfast bap before the final film, simply choose an option from the drop-down menu at purchase.

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Family & Kids, Festival
Monster Mash Highcross 31/10/2025 - 01/11/2025 Free!

Join the frightfully fun Monster Mash Trail, crack the secret "password" (if you dare), and unlock exclusive access to our ghoulishly good Monster Mash Disco. Costumes, clues, and creepy tunes await. Are you brave enough to boogie with the monsters?

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Music
Halloween Screamfest The Big Difference 31/10/2025 7:00 pm £6

A spooktacular show featuring performances from Velvet Crisis, 'Saur, The Societys & a special performance from The Boilerverse performing The Cramps Gravest Hits!

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Music
Last Friday After Party The Exchange Bar 31/10/2025 8:00 pm Free!

We work with several DJ's who specialize in Funk, Soul, Rock, Punk, Indie, Hip-Hop and Afro-Funk. We are well known for mixing up different genres, getting people on the dance floor and our DJ tribute events- "The Smiths, The Cure and Joy Division, MF Doom, Madlib and J Dilla". We don't just play music, we set the mood and audiences and venues appreciate that we play all styles of music, that don't often get played.

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Shopping & Markets
Pop-up Art Stalls The Exchange Bar 31/10/2025 Free! Find out more
Film & Theatre
Halloween Screamfest The Big Difference 31/10/2025 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm £6

A spooktacular show featuring performances from Velvet Crisis, 'Saur, The Societys & more!

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Film & Theatre
The Elvis Dead The Big Difference 01/11/2025 7:30 pm £12

The Big Difference invites you to witness The Elvis Dead - Cult classic horror movie Evil Dead 2 reinterpreted through the songs of Elvis.

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Film & Theatre
K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-A-Long Phoenix 01/11/2025 3:30 pm £10.50

We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favourite K-Pop Demon Hunters songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix hit film.

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Shopping & Markets
Craft & Art Fair Attenborough Arts Centre 01/11/2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Pay what you can!

Meet, browse and buy from over 50 selected exhibitors at each fair, showcasing some of the best jewellery, glass, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, painting, wood, stationery, homewares, accessories, artisan foods and more from across our region.

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Film & Theatre
Wonders Of Our Universe The Y Theatre 01/11/2025 7:30 pm £20

Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the cosmos, delivered in a distinctive storytelling style, allowing imaginations to roam free and inspiring minds, both young and old alike.

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Speakers & Talks
‘Up Town Again’ Tour and Talk Two Queens 01/11/2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free!

This informal event will be a chance to look more closely and engage in critical discussion around the artworks included in the exhibition. It will also be a chance to hear from the curators about how they worked with artists to bring the project together.

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Classes & Workshops, Health & Fitness
Seasonal Ritual Circle Space to Breathe Collective 02/11/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm £30

Join our magical circle connecting with the energy of Samhain. A Rose and Rosemary brew, plus meditation, journaling and craft activity.

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