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Film & Theatre
We are the Lions, Mr Manager! Curve 19/11/2025 7:15 pm £10 - £20

Townsend Theatre Productions presents WE ARE THE LIONS, MR MANAGER! – the story of Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick Strike. In 1976, six workers walked out of Grunwick Film Processing Laboratory and Factory in Willesden. They staged a strike against their poor working conditions, demanding the right to join a union.

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Comedy
Andrew White: Rhinestone Comedian The Big Difference 20/11/2025 7:30 pm £14

Treat yourself to a deliciously witty and hilarious night out as comedian Andrew White takes his star-spangled stand-up rodeo out on the road for a sophomore national tour.

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Film & Theatre
Ben Hart: The Remarkable Curve 20/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 7:15 pm £10 - £27

Following sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show—his most astonishing and impossible yet. An entirely unique voice in magic, Ben Hart brings together enthralling storytelling, sharp wit and indisputable charm, to create magic shows that are unforgettable, funny, dark and profoundly baffling.

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Comedy
Urooj Ashfaq The Big Difference 21/11/2025 8:30 pm £16

The Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner is back, but this time she’s different. No longer is she a good girl and a relatable comedian. Most importantly, she is not sweet. Now she’s a bona fide bad girl and edgelord who at times mentions sexy things and topics. Come and watch her to find out what’s happened.

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Film & Theatre
Zoo Indigo presents The Conditional Citizen (Don’t You Want Me Baby?) Attenborough Arts Centre 21/11/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm £5 - £20

Created by Zoo Indigo with an ensemble of emerging performers from migratory contexts, this multidisciplinary piece weaves movement, multilingual spoken word, original music and live song into a politically charged exploration of home, loss, and the surreal choreography of borders.

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Food & Drink, Health & Fitness
Meal & Meditation Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre 21/11/2025 7:00 pm £22

Try a Friday night out with a difference! The evening starts at 7 pm with 30 minutes of relaxing guided meditation to let go of all the stresses and strains of the week, followed by a delicious three-course plant-based meal and complimentary drinks. Each month a new mouth-watering plant-based menu is lovingly prepared. Gluten-free options are available.

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Music
Festival of Choirs XIV Curve 22/11/2025 7:00 pm £10 - £12

Mark your calendars for a night of soulful melodies and harmonious celebration as FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS XIV takes the stage at Curve. FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS XIV is more than just a concert; it is a celebration of community, connection, and the shared joy of music.

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Classes & Workshops
Stitch Weekend Leicester Guildhall 22/11/2025 - 23/11/2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Free!

A weekend celebrating Mary Linwood and embroidery with workshops, demonstrations and talks. There will be lots to see and do at this exciting festival of thread and stitch.

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Shopping & Markets
Christmas Market and Craft Night Leicester Cathedral 22/11/2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm £5

Step into warmth and wonder with a Christmas Market in the Cathedral that brings together festive cheer and local makers for an enchanting experience – ideal for Christmas gifting! Entry cost includes a mince pie, hot drink & access to browse the stalls.

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Film & Theatre
Caravaggio Phoenix 23/11/2025 3:30 pm £12

Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.

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Music
GirlyPop Live Xmas Athena 23/11/2025 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm £33.25

GirlyPop Live is returning to Athena, Leicester with your favourite pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

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Music
Rewind : The Journey of Soul, R&B and UK Garage Live! The Y Theatre 23/11/2025 8:00 pm £20.50

An electrifying tribute show bringing the golden era of Soul, R&B and UK Garage back to life. Join us for a musical journey with ◀◀ Rewind, a high energy tribute to the iconic tracks that defined the 90s and 00s. Featuring live vocalists, dancers & dynamic host, this feel-good theatre show takes you on a nostalgic journey through the best of Soul, R&B and UK Garage.

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Classes & Workshops
Ceramic Christmas Tea Light House Attenborough Arts Centre 24/11/2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm £23 - £30

Tutor Nikki will guide you through step-by-step how to hand build a pottery tea light house from white clay. You will be shown how to roll and slab build the house and how to strengthen the joins. You will use different shaped cutters for windows and doors to create a unique house which can be used as a tea light holder, ideal for display or a gift for Christmas.

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Classes & Workshops
Movement and Storytelling with Laura Weston Curve 27/11/2025 6:00 pm £10

Together, we will investigate how narratives emerge from the body—through breath, sensation, spatial awareness, and dynamic expression using the framework of Laban’s Kinesphere and Ensemble Movement Practices which explore the use of motion, action, and spatial composition.

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Film & Theatre, Speakers & Talks
WORD! International Day of People with Disabilities Special Attenborough Arts Centre 27/11/2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm £5 - £20

This WORD! Special will explore ideas around (dis)ability and imagine a present and future that is accessible for all without exception. Every aspect of performance will be conceived of for access to expression, and include multiple forms of language within diverse ability.

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Comedy
Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It The Y Theatre 28/11/2025 7:30 pm £20

Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to ‘The Man’, as long as ‘The Man’ doesn’t stick it back to him. With his trademark hard-hitting ‘take no prisoners’ comedy (this is what Hal told me to write!!!) he will be hilariously pontificating on subjects like middle aged dating, social media, the insanity of modern politics and the fact that his daughters love him but don’t respect him.

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Exhibition, Shopping & Markets
Guildhall Christmas Craft Fair Leicester Guildhall 29/11/2025 - 30/11/2025 11:00 am - 4:30 pm £1

Experience the magic of Christmas shopping in the stunning medieval Guildhall. Warm up by the real fire and admire the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the historic courtyard.

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Dance
Rasa Rising presents Flowing Locks and Flaming Feet: A Shiva themed Bharata Natyam Solo by Dr. Hiten Mistry Attenborough Arts Centre 29/11/2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm £10 - £12

Through a selection of choreographed works by distinguished artists, this performance offers a deeply personal journey into rhythm, devotion, and transformation. Each piece invokes Shiva’s divine paradox: wild yet composed, fierce yet compassionate, still yet ever-moving. Performed by Leicester’s very own leading Bharata Natyam dance practitioner, teacher and choreographer – Dr. Hiten Mistry.

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