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Paul Smith: Happy - De Montfort Hall

Attention comedy fans worldwide! Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour Happy; The biggest, boldest show of his career.

Costumed Tudor Tours

Discover the fascinating Tudor connections within the Cathedral. Journey back to the Tudor period and explore the Cathedral’s links to one of the most iconic eras in British history. This guided tour brings to life key figures, eve

About Time

ArtSpace are delighted to return this year to the prestigious Sock Gallery in Loughborough with a diverse show of new work.

The Burghley Halloween Trail

Our spooktacular Halloween Trail returns this October half term. Can you find the ghosts hiding around Burghley’s Sculpture Garden? Get the whole family together to follow the ghoulish trail, collecting clues as you go. Crunch thr

The Burghley Halloween Trail

Our spooktacular Halloween Trail returns this October half term. Can you find the ghosts hiding around Burghley’s Sculpture Garden? Get the whole family together to follow the ghoulish trail, collecting clues as you go. Crunch thr

Creepy Crafts and a Cuppa

Treat yourself to a cosy cuppa while the little ones get creative this Halloween! Head to the Waterside or Harbour Café and get any regular drink and with a spooky craft activity for just £6. Whether you\'re making haunted decorati

Creepy Crafts and a Cuppa

Treat yourself to a cosy cuppa while the little ones get creative this Halloween! Head to the Waterside or Harbour Café and get any regular drink and with a spooky craft activity for just £6. Whether you\'re making haunted decorati

Halloween Adventure Trail & Crafts at Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle\'s Halloween trail is returning to the Adventure Playground and Animal Park, with a new run of craft sessions launching in the Retail Village at the point where the trail concludes. The adventure starts well before t

Iron Pit Woods Adventure- Half Term

Iron Pit Woods Adventure – October Half Term Dates:Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November Opening:Open all week, 10am–4pm Activities: High Ropes + Zip Line Axe Throwing Adventure Golf Disc Golf Foot Golf & more Discount:Use di

Cattows Halloween Farm 2026

Halloween Farm returns for 2026, bigger, better and more spooktacular than ever! From Saturday 26th September to Sunday 1st November, Cattows Farm in Leicestershire transforms into the ultimate family Halloween adventure. Discover

Two

Tickets will be available to purchase online from 10:00AM on Saturday 5th September 2026 for Concordia Theatre Members and from 10:00AM on Saturday 12th September 2026 for the general public.

Eric & Ern

Book tickets for Eric & Ern at Loughborough Town Hall online today!

Twinlakes Fireworks! - Twinlakes Park

The Stylistics - De Montfort Hall

The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s including the Grammy nominated hit You Make Me Feel Brand New plus Can't Give You Anything (But My Love), I'm Stone In Love With You, Let's

Dr Richard Shepherd – Time of Death

Book tickets for Dr Richard Shepherd - Time of Death at Loughborough Town Hall online today!

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Tickets will be available to purchase online from 10:00AM on Saturday 15th August 2026 for Concordia Theatre Members and from 10:00AM on Saturday 22nd August 2026 for the general public.

Jamie Hutchinson: Can My Mate Come? He's Sound.

Podcasting cult hero. “Wetherspoons’ own Hunter S. Thompson” (British Comedy Guide) Following his record-breaking Waterslide tour, Jamie Hutchinson is back with Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound. — a brand-new hour

Chris Packham’s World of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge - De Montfort Hall

Chris Packham presents World Of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge- an encyclopaedia of stories from his lifetime of curiosity and conviction

Late Night Opening Under the Stars

Buddy Holly and The Cricketers 2026

34 Years of Rock ’n’ Rolling the World — on TV, Radio & In Venues Worldwide THE ROCK ’N’ ROLL LEGENDS SHOW “Buddy brilliant!” – Graham Norton, BBC One For more than three decades, this sensational show has

James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)

Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past 30 years unite for a special double bill. James Walsh of Starsailor and Ben Ottewell of Gomez will share the stage for a powerful evening of liv

Simon Brodkin - Unleashed - De Montfort Hall

He’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and created the smash-hit BBC comedy series Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show. Simon is now one of the most exciting stand-up comedia

Highlight Tour: The Cathedral Windows

The Celine Experience

A stunning live concert celebrating the music of Celine Dion – brought to the stage in a bold, theatre-scale production. Starring acclaimed vocalist January Butler, The Celine Experience delivers the power, control and

Lanterns of the Wild

From 6 November, step into the UK's best lantern experience where an unforgettable evening awaits...

Fireworks Spectacular 2026 - Conkers

Join the best fireworks display with laser dancers in The National Forest! Book your family tickets now and enjoy two nights of dazzling displays and delicious food. Don't miss out!

The War of the Worlds By H.G Wells A New Abridged Performed Reading

Talon – The Best of Eagles – Busy being fabulous

'Talon – The Best of Eagles – Busy being fabulous'

14/48 Theatre Festival

The world’s quickest theatre festival is back for its 13th year! We gather 70 artists and give them just 24 hours to write, direct, rehearse, score, design and perform seven brand-new plays. Then, as if that isn’t enough, they h

Discover Your Railway

Guided Walks

Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a fascinating historical walk around our beautiful country park.

Huncote Sports and Social Fireworks Night

Join Huncote Football Club for its annual fireworks and bonfire night.

LSU’s Fireworks Extravaganza

Get ready for

The Great Central Railway Discover Your Railway

Your chance to explore behind the scenes, step inside our beautifully restored stations, and enjoy a great day out with family and friends.

Tom Davis: Spudgun - De Montfort Hall

Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics. Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan, star of BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-winning comedy serie

Interstellar Under the Stars

Fungi for Beginners

Charnwood Eco Hub Upcycled Paper Christmas Decorations

Live Music with The Noise

Wartime Walk

Discover Bradgate Park's connection to war on a fascinating tour of the Park, exploring how the Civil War and two world wars impacted the estate.

Little Journey - Curve Theatre, Leicester

Diwali

Celebrate the festival of light at Highcross Leicester

Live Music with Weirdfish at The Old Plough

Local band, Weirdfish are back with an eclectic mix of Foo Fighters, Chilli’s, Nirvana and AC/DC. Let’s rock!

The Nature of Forgetting - Curve Theatre, Leicester

Bellowhead - De Montfort Hall

Bellowhead celebrate the 20th anniversary of their full-length debut album Burlesque in 2026. The 11-piece folk outfit made a watertight case for big being beautiful with the release of Burlesque which features songs including London Town,

An Evening with Leicester City Legends Wes Morgan and Robert Huth

By popular demand, An Evening with Leicester City Legends returns, and this time it features the truly legendary, Premier League-winning, centre back partnership of Wes Morgan and Robert Huth. This is a night

Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic as he takes his brand-new show on the road

Oak Stool Workshop

Craft Your Own Bradgate Oak Bespoke Stool

Philharmonia: Manfred Honeck and Emanuel Ax - De Montfort Hall

Emanuel Ax plays one of Mozart's greatest concertos, framed by music from two differing operas, a treat of the Philharmonia Leicester season

The Littlest Yak - Curve Theatre, Leicester

Phil Wang: UH OH - De Montfort Hall

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before. He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial le

Daniel Kitson: Thrum

There’s the sound of somewhere else and the permanence of a plant pot and the ubiquity of a phrase and the heartbreaking brevity of a very long time. There’s figs and worms and an old dog rejecting a blanket. There’s a wom

DJ Matties Sea

“Drink Outside the Bottle” Wine Tasting

Heard the phrase ‘Think outside the box’? We’re inviting you to ‘Drink outside the bottle’ on our Wine Tasting night with wine expert Raj from Libra Wines. Our Le Verre […]

Chocfest

One of the largest UK chocolate festivals. All things chocolate even choc pizza, beer and kebabs…chocolate pancakes, ice cream, cakes, donuts, marshmallows, hot chocolate, biscuits, pastries, liqueurs, brownies, tarts, puddings.

Plant a Tree

Get hands on with creating the National Forest and come and plant your tree with us.

The Langtons

An exhibition about the beautiful Langton villages and William Hanbury’s plan to create Leicestershire’s own Oxford University.

Guided Walks

Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a fascinating historical walk around our beautiful country park.

Bye Bye Baby

Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Katzeye: The Tribute Experience - De Montfort Hall

Katzeye – The Tribute Experience is a spectacular, high-energy live production celebrating one of the world's fastest rising global pop groups. With Katseye's popularity exploding worldwide, a sold-out world tour, and an iconic he

Charnwood Eco Hub Mors Bag Make-a-thon

Join us for a friendly group sewing session t

Ānartam: An Evening of South Asian Classical Dance & Music - Curve Theatre, Leicester

Ānartam: An Evening of South Asian Classical Dance

November Century Theatre Heritage Tour

Join us to celebrate the rich heritage of Century Theatre, the only mobile theatre in the UK. Featuring rare photographs, fascinating artefacts and personal accounts from local historians, this is...

Leicester Symphony Orchestra: Lord Mayor of Leicester's Concert Rhapsody in Blue - De Montfort Hall

Keelan Carew soloistDexter Drown conductor GERSHWIN Rhapsody in BlueCOPLAND Fanfare for A Common Man (Symphony No. 3)BERNSTEIN Candide Overture Join the Leicester Symphony Orchestra and the Lord Mayor of Leicester for an exciting afternoon

Daniel Foxx: How Lovely.

Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love an

Bosworth at Night – Evening Guided Walk

Experience Bosworth Battlefield like never before in this atmospheric evening Guided Walk.

The Australian Pink Floyd - De Montfort Hall

The Australian Pink Floyd have announced The Happiest Days Of Our Lives, a 30-date greatest hits tour spanning all corners of the UK for 2026. The band will take to the stage with a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink

Private Peaceful - Curve Theatre, Leicester

East 17 with special guest Blazin' Squad - De Montfort Hall

Get ready for a huge dose of boy band nostalgia as Boys Are Back Again hits venues across the UK in November and December this year. Bringing together two of the most iconic names in British pop for one unforgettable night. Headlining the t

Charnwood Eco Hub Handmade Book Workshop

Join us on Wednesday November 18th 2026, from 4.3

Take The Stage

Tickets will be available to purchase online from 10:00AM on Saturday 12th September 2026 for Concordia Theatre Members and from 10:00AM on Saturday 19th September 2026 for the general public.

W*nkernomics – Show_V4.1_Final _UseThis - De Montfort Hall

After two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, and over 50 million views online, Australia’s favourite workplace w*nkers are coming to Leicester.

Brass Band Festive Vibes

Emmanuel Church Loughborough - Lunchtime Concert

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Songster - Loughborough's own war horse

Author Alison Mott and illustrator Liz Waddell share the story of how they became involved in creating the picture book about a real horse from Loughborough who went to war. They explore the challenges and responsibilities of telling his

Mince Pie Workshop

Have a little festive fun making properly indulgent mince pies. Forget cheap shop-bought; You haven't tasted a mince pie this good! Make your own rich and sweet shortcrust pastry, then fill with homemade mincemeat, which you will make you

Ahoy! An evening with Shanty Folk at The Old Plough

Ahoy there! Back after a rip roaring performance last year… Calling all Pirates and mermaids… Dressing up is encouraged for this sing along fest my ole hearties! Think Fisherman’s friends […]

Diesel Mileage Weekend

Christmas Fair 2026

Join us this festive season for our wonderful Christmas market.

Guided Walks

Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a fascinating historical walk around our beautiful country park.

Belvoir Castle Christmas Lights

After-dark trail of illuminated gardens, festive food market and live carols.

Kaine: Festival of Choirs - Curve Theatre, Leicester

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Curve Theatre, Leicester

Chuckl. Leicester with Phil Ellis

Get ready for a huge night of live comedy as Chuckl. brings the UK ’ s premier comedy club to Leicester, headlined by the brilliant Phil Ellis . Phil Ellis – As seen on Taskmaster (Channel 4), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Roas

Fawn Willow Weaving Workshop

Weave Your Own Willow Fawn

Flo & Joan: With Feeling

DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND A MATINEE SHOW IS NOW ON SALE The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new sh

Comedy Night for Birstall Guides (Old Plough)

We’re back! Join us for an evening of brilliant stand-up comedy at our Sister pub The Old Plough, with top circuit headliner Duncan Oakley. Compered by Foxy Frolics Comedy’s very […]

November Open Mic Night

Step into the spotlight. Share your talent. Connect with your community. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or taking the stage for the very first time, our Open Mic night...

Ivo Graham: Orange Crush

What is the best orange thing in the world? Aperol spritz? Sunsets? Claudia Winkleman? You probably never stopped to think about what your favourite orange thing was, but you’re damn sure thinking about it now. Maybe it’s marmal

Walk With Me

A solo exhibition by Jo Sheppard ‘Walk With Me’ is a new body of work whose main concern is to capture atmosphere – the essence of a place – through the tactile and visual qualities to which we can all relate, for

Small Space Days

Join the Discovery team for a day of exploration for our littlest visitors.

Loughborough Christmas Lights Switch-On

Christmas Lights Switch On – 2026 – Full timings and schedule TBC

Cosby's Christmas Yarn Bomb

Beautiful festive textile art displays throughout the centre of Cosby, including Christmas trees, hanging decorations and a nativity scene complete with a decorated life-sized camel. Come and enjoy some festive magic amongst the Christmas l

Coalville Comedy Club

Coalville Comedy Club brings a genuinely great night out to the heart of the town. A professionally run, carefully curated evening of stand up featuring top comedians from the UK...

Market Harborough Late Night Shopping

Charnwood Eco Hub Rag Wreath Workshop

Join us on Friday 27th November 2026 at Charnwood

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound

After 2 sell out tours, J osh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit. Josh is known for his appearances on the small screen (TV) Live at the Apollo , Big Fat Quiz of Everything , Mock

The Magic of Twinlakes Winter Wonderland - Twinlakes Park

Visit Santa in his grotto - Twinlakes Park

Bradgate Deer Feeding Experience

Join us for this unique deer feeding experience over winter.

Daydream Journal Cover Workshop

Take some time to slow down and get creative

Kae Kurd: Kae Kurd's Comedy Club On The Road

After a sold-out, two-year residency at London’s legendary Up The Creek Comedy Club, one of stand-up’s most exciting breakout stars, Kae Kurd , is taking his smash-hit comedy club on tour across the UK. Expect top-tier stand-up,

Desford Colliery Band: Christmas Extravaganza

Get into the festive spirit with the Desford Colliery Band in a sparkling Christmas concert full of seasonal favourites.

Love Loughborough Festive Fair 2026

The Love Loughborough Festive Fair takes place on Sunday 29th November and is a well-established annual event in Loughborough town centre. The Fair celebrates all things local and you’ll find stalls from

DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS - Curve Theatre, Leicester

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em

Tickets will be available to purchase online from 10:00AM on Saturday 12th September 2026 for Concordia Theatre Members and from 10:00AM on Saturday 19th September 2026 for the general public.

Are You Even Indian - Curve Theatre, Leicester

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

A sparse stage. A single performer. And Victorian London springs to life. This is ‘A Christmas Carol’ as Charles Dickens performed it himself, drawn directly from his original reading script. Through voice, presence and the power of Dicken

Jim Smallman: The End

Leicester's own Jim Smallman started comedy in 2005 to get over constantly being a bag of nerves at work. He then accidentally became a full-time comedian for over a decade, won awards, got some great reviews, upset the Daily Express,

Mince Pie Workshop

Have a little festive fun making properly indulgent mince pies. Forget cheap shop-bought; You haven't tasted a mince pie this good! Make your own rich and sweet shortcrust pastry, then fill with homemade mincemeat, which you will make you

Dick Whittington – Signed Performance

This year we are pleased to host two special performances of Dick Whittington, so that everyone can enjoy the pantomime experience. Our Brit

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Step right up and enter a world of circus magic as Five Star Theatre brings Goldilocks and the Three Bears to The Century Theatre! This year, we’re transforming the stage into a...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Step right up and enter a world of circus magic as Five Star Theatre brings Goldilocks and the Three Bears to The Century Theatre! This year, we’re transforming the stage into a...

Ramble with a Ranger in Winter

A leisurely Winter six hour guided walk. Learn about the history of the Park, enter closed off spinneys and the Deer Sanctuary and see inside Old John Tower and the Bradgate House Ruins.

Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars

Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24 Tour, Andy is back with a brand-new show. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo , Mock The Week and his 2025 NextU

Live Music with MOD Story (Old Plough)

The very best of Mod, Ska, & Britpop from a DJ and a great live band. Great band, great repertoire. A must for Mod fans. Leicester-based Mod band and DJ.

Fawn Willow Weaving Workshop Dec

Weave Your Own Willow Fawn

Bollywood Time Machine 2.0 - New Songs. New Dialogue. Same Magic

Step back – and fast-forward – through the dazzling eras of Indian cinema with Bollywood Time Machine 2026, now reimagined with brand new songs, fresh dialogues and dance performances! Experience breathtaking live vocals from ou

Christmas Music by Candlelight 2026 - Curve Theatre, Leicester

Taking Place at St James the Greater, Step out of the winter rush and into the still, warm glow of candlelight. Ex Cathedra’s much-loved concerts offer beautiful seasonal music, a sprinkling of favourite carols, and readings to make you smi

Birstall Bags Ladies Charity Meal

A four course charity meal. Get your tickets via the BAGS charity. Menu & price available nearer the time.