Leicester Festivals & Events

19/09/2026

Opportunities to trade glow products at Sunday 8 November are now open. To apply please visit bit.ly/diwaliglowproducts

16/09/2026

Still time to take part in Heritage Open Days until 20 September celebrating Leicester's fantastic architecture and history. Discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture!
Details: visitleicester.info/festival/heritage-open-days

16/09/2026

Hansom Hall on Belvoir Street is the venue for this year’s Leicester International Music Festival ‘Music Among Friends’ taking place on 17–19 September, which launches a season of classical music in this historic building. Eight acclaimed artists will play music by Schubert, Schumann and Britten plus new works over the three-day festival, which features lunchtime and evening events and a Saturday lunchtime concert, arranged especially for families. Find out more leicesterinternationalmusicfestival.org.uk

15/09/2026

12/09/2026

Call out for traders! Opportunities are now open to tender for Abbey Park Bonfire & Fireworks Saturday 7 November for catering, licensed bars, glow products and funfair. Details on how to apply bit.ly/abbeyparktenders

11/09/2026

Heritage Open Days starts today! From 11 - 20 September celebrates Leicester's fantastic architecture and history. Discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture!
Details: visitleicester.info/festival/heritage-open-days

09/09/2026

It's been amazing to see our streets brimming with buskers since we launched earlier this year. Whether you’re a musician, dancer, circus artist, street theatre show or something entirely unique, we’d love to hear from you. This is your chance to showcase your talent and connect with the public. Book your slot now and help bring the city to life! bit.ly/buskleicester