Leicester Festivals & Events

10/06/2025

This weekend (13 - 15 June) the RAF Recruitment team are landing in the city centre for an action packed free weekend of activities, live demos and hands-on fun on Humberstone Gate. visitleicester.info/event/raf-leicester-town-show

09/06/2025

Thank you to the thousands who (despite a rainy start!) joined us over the weekend at Leicester Riverside Festival. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did, if you attended please complete our short survey to help us improve future events bit.ly/3HuETo5
Follow us Leicester Festivals & Events to keep up to date on future events - more pics to follow

08/06/2025

🎪 As the final day of the Riverside Festival wraps up soon, it’s been a joy to see the River Soar buzzing with energy once again!
What began back in 1997 as a small community event along Bede Island has grown into one of Leicester’s biggest free festivals, now attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year.

The festival has come a long way — now stretching across Bede Park, Western Boulevard, Castle Gardens, the riverside, and even De Montfort University’s campus.
From narrowboat trips, boat races to live music, arts market and food stalls, it’s been a true celebration of Leicester’s culture and creativity.

Thank you to the fantastic crowds, dedicated event staff, and our amazing community for making Riverside Festival 2025 a weekend to remember! 👏

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08/06/2025

08/06/2025

Use the safe & secure Ride Leicester Bike Parks at Riverside Festival - Ask about ‘Learn to Ride’, ‘Confidence Rides’ & ‘Leicester ecycles’ - Arrive on foot, by cycle, with friends !

08/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the first day of Leicester Riverside Festival. If you attended please complete our short survey to help us improve future events bit.ly/3HuETo5
Join us again from 12noon - 5pm today for more fun at Leicester's biggest free festival!

📸 Photography

07/06/2025

The Visit Leicester team are down at Riverside Festival. Make sure you pop by and look out for our Big Duck dressed in fabulous Roman attire and enter the challenge:
1️⃣ Find the Roman Duck at the Visit Leicester stand
2️⃣ Snap a creative selfie...the more Roman, the better! Think togas, helmets, sandals… (props optional but encouraged 😉)
3️⃣ Post your selfie on Instagram, X, or Facebook using and tag
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The best selfie wins a family ticket to Jewry Wall!
Get creative, get Roman, and get snapping! 📸
We look forward to seeing your entries!


For the full rundown of the weekend's events just take a peek at the Festival Brochure https://tinyurl.com/5n6t89cp

07/06/2025

If you're planning on coming to this weekend's Leicester Riverside Festival but concerned about the weather we've plenty of events and activities that are inside and undercover, including De Montfort University Leicester campus and our fabulous Tipi in the Park, supported by Leicester's Family Hubs. The perfect spot to soak up the festival atmosphere! bit.ly/4iSEatU

06/06/2025

Enjoy more than 60 live performances across 3 sites at 's Riverside Festival this weekend, with live music in Bede Park, acoustic sessions & performance in Castle Gardens and an exciting programme on DMU's Cultural eXchanges stage on Mill Lane.
https://ow.ly/QTYb50W4J4b

06/06/2025

Our hard-working Leicester Festivals & Events team are busy getting everything ready for this weekend’s Leicester Riverside Festival. Join us from 12noon tomorrow & Sunday for Leicester’s biggest free festival! bit.ly/4iSEatU