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Classes & Workshops, Family & Kids
Sunday Sessions: Give it a go! Attenborough Arts Centre 17/05/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free!

Join 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.

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Music
Tiny Gear Concert The Real Ale Classroom - last Thursday of the month 21/05/2026 7:00 pm Free!

Join 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.

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Speakers & Talks
Talk: Leicester’s Migration Story Leicester Cathedral 21/05/2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm £7

Leicester'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.

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Culture & Heritage, Film & Theatre
Frida Kahlo: Exhibition on Screen Phoenix 21/05/2026 6:30 pm £12

Who 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.

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Comedy
Danny Bhoy: Dear World… The Y Theatre 23/05/2026 7:00 pm £25.50

Danny 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.

Dance, Festival, Music
K-Pop Live Athena 24/05/2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm £17.33 - £42.90

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.

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Music
Lunchtime Recital: Tin Hat Ukuleles Leicester Cathedral 25/05/2026 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. 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.

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Music
Leicester Jazz House Presents: The Vimala Rowe Quartet Phoenix 28/05/2026 8:00 pm £16

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.

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Speakers & Talks
WORD! May Edition Attenborough Arts Centre 28/05/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pay what you can

WORD! 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.

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Classes & Workshops, Family & Kids
Clay Play Day! Leicester Guildhall 28/05/2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm £4

Come 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.

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Health & Fitness
Run Rave Leicester city centre 29/05/2026 8:00 pm Free!

RunRave 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!

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