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What's On In Leicestershire
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Lunchtime Jazz
Today, Thu 1 Oct, and more dates until Thu 29 Oct
The Grosvenor Snooker Club,
At Rear of 1269 Melton Road, Syston.
(Off Wreake Close) LE7 2EN
The Titanic Jazz Band play a mix of traditional and Swing style Jazz
at The Snooker Club.
Good Food available!
Jazz lunch
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, and more dates until Tue 17 Nov
The Wheatsheaf, 203 Thurcaston Road, Thurcaston, Leicester. LE7 7JN
The Titanic Jazz Band play a mix of traditional and swinging Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime in the Skittle alley...
FREE taster session with the Market Harborough Rock Choir
Wed 30 Sep, Wed 21 Oct, Wed 4 Nov, Wed 11 Nov, Wed 18 Nov
Welland Park Academy, Welland Park Road, Market Harborough LE16 9DR
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Lost in Music - One Night at The Disco
Thu 1 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Step back into the era of glitter balls and groove – Lost in Music is back with a brand-new, high-energy show that’s bigger, bolder, and more...
Join our choir in Leicester for a FREE taster session
Thu 1 Oct, Thu 15 Oct, Thu 5 Nov, Thu 12 Nov
Oadby Trinity Methodist Church, Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4LA
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your local Leicester choir is run by Leicestershire based musician Sarah Stephens...
J for Jazz: Traditional Jazz every Friday lunchtime
Fri 2 Oct
Foxton Locks Inn, Bottom Lock, Gumley Road, Foxton, Leics. LE16 7RA
J for Jazz play entertaining Traditional Jazz every Friday lunchtime in a wonderful setting overlooking the narrow boats and other craft on the...
Michael Ball
Sat 3 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Michael Ball announces a new solo album of original material for 2026.
Glow will be Michael’s 23rd solo album, due for release early next year...
Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch
Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Oct, Sat 10 Oct, Sun 11 Oct, Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Oct, Sat 24 Oct to Sat 31 Oct
Windmill Farm Park, Langton Road, Kibworth Harcourt LE8 0PR
Tickets NOW LIVE! Make sure you secure your tickets as key dates always sell out early...
Concert in aid of wildlife
Sat 3 Oct
St James the Greater church, 216 London Road, Leicester LE2 1NE
Concert featuring ‘A Requiem for Humankind’ by John Middleton, inspired by Sir David Attenborough's conservation legacy, in support of the...
Bardi Symphony Orchestra - The Greatest Movie Themes
Sun 4 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
George Morton conductor
Bardi Symphony Orchestra
Join the Bardi for an afternoon at the movies as the Orchestra takes you on a journey though the...
FREE taster session with the Hinckley Rock Choir
Mon 5 Oct, Mon 19 Oct, Mon 23 Nov
Richmond Primary School, Towers Drive, Hinckley LE10 0ZD
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Hinckley Rock Choir...
Thrive Together TRIAL
Mon 5 Oct
Foxton Village Hall, Middle Street, Foxton LE16 7RE
This is the ticket for the stand alone TRIAL session on 5th October. A home educating community for children (and their families) aged between 5...
Alan Davies - Think Ahead
Tue 6 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym...
The ELO Experience
Wed 7 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
The legacy left by Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they...
Luther Live and Velvet Voices
Thu 8 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live and Velvet Voices – the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating...
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
Thu 8 Oct
Venture Theatre
Ashby Dramatic Society
North Street
Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1HU
Back by popular demand!
We are thrilled to announce that the ABBA Sensation tribute band are making their annual return to Venture Theatre...
Legends of Motown live at The Little Theatre, Leicester
Fri 9 Oct
The Little Theatre, Dover Street, Leicester LE1 6PW
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
Jonathan Pie - The End of The World According To Jonathan Pie
Fri 9 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Jonathan Pie, the Uk’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new live show touring the UK.
Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of...
Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm
Sat 10 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby - it would be Emerald Storm!
Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon...
Counterfeit Sixties Show
Sun 11 Oct
MMC Venue, 105 Leicester Rd, Mountsorrel, Loughborough LE12 7DB
The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes,...
What The World Needs Now - The Burt Bacharach Songbook
Mon 12 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook
Led by longtime Bacharach music director Rob Shirakbari with The Royal Philharmonic...
Thrive Together BLOCK 12th Oct - 9th Nov
Mon 12 Oct
Foxton Village Hall, Middle Street, Foxton LE16 7RE
This is the ticket for the BLOCK booking 12th Oct - 9th Nov. A home educating community for children (and their families) aged between 5 and 11 to...
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis and Solo Gems
Tue 13 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
It has been 12 years since Steve Hackett brought his classic Genesis Revisited show to us. Back then, in 2013, his UK tour culminated in his...
FREE taster session with the Melton Mowbray Rock Choir
Tue 13 Oct, Tue 20 Oct, Tue 17 Nov
The Royal British Legion, 12 - 14 Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray LE13 1RB
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Francis Rossi - Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future
Wed 14 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
A brand new show, entitled Francis Rossi - Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future, will see one of Britain’s most loved and influential musicians take...
Lunchtime Jazz with The Secret Jazz Band
Wed 14 Oct, Wed 11 Nov, Wed 9 Dec
The New Old Plough
18 Front Street, Birstall,
Leicester. LE4 4DP
The Secret Jazz Band plays traditional and Swing style Jazz
usually every 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Emmanuel Church Lunchtime Concerts
Thu 15 Oct
Emmanuel Church, Forest Road, Loughborough. LE11 3NW
We are excited to announce that the opening concert of the 2026-2027 season will be given by the Meridian Wind Quintet...
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
Fri 16 Oct
MMC Venue
105 Leicester Road
Mountsorrel LE12 7DB
We are delighted to be welcoming ABBA Sensation back to the MMC! Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed...
Richard Ayoade - Afterthoughts
Sat 17 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Join BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director, and writer Richard Ayoade for an evening of reflections as he shares insights from his latest book,...
Boyzlife
Sun 18 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Performing all the biggest hits from Boyzone and Westlife.
Boyband supergroup Boyzlife, comprising Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian...
An Evening with Leicester City Legends
Mon 19 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Celebrate the greatest sporting story of all time as we mark the 10th anniversary of Leicester City’s historic 2015–16 Premier League title...
Philharmonia: Seong-Jin Cho plays Tchaikovsky
Wed 21 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Santtu-Matias Rouvali conductor
Seong-Jin Cho piano
BORODIN In the Steppes of Central Asia
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No...
Kevin Bloody Wilson - Fair Dinkum Funny
Thu 22 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
He’s back, and he’s fair dinkum funny! After 40+ years of touring the UK, selling millions of records, and releasing 21 classic albums, Kevin Bloody...
Tresillian House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 25 Oct
Tresillian House, Melton Mowbray LE13 0BQ
¾ acre garden re-established by current owner. Beautiful blue cedar trees, specimen tulip tree. Variety of trees, plants and bushes reinstated...
Halloween In Concert
Sun 25 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits!
As darkness falls across the land, our incredible cast and live band take to the stage...
Harry Enfield and No chums
Mon 26 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Join us for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled stupid idiot, Harry Enfield...
Aardman in Concert with Live Orchestra
Tue 27 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Come and enjoy a joyful big-screen celebration at De Montfort Hall, Leicester as we mark 50 years of Aardman animation, all brought to life with a...
Psychic Supper at the Rose and Crown Thurnby
Wed 28 Oct, Fri 30 Oct
The Rose and Crown, Thurnby, 45 Main Street, Leicester LE7 9PJ
Join us for an enchanting evening of mystery, messages, and magic at our Psychic Supper. Set in the warm and welcoming surroundings of The Rose and...
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
Thu 29 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
The Legends Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their brand new show.
Vegas: After Hours – Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps!...
Michael Starring Ben
Fri 30 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.
Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production...
Chris Ramsey - Here Man
Sat 31 Oct
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Following a rapid and complete sell-out spring tour, Chris has added a limited run of extra dates this autumn...
Things to do around Leicestershire
Here's a concise summary of fun and engaging activities you can enjoy during a day out in Leicestershire, a charming county in England:
1. Charnwood Forest Alpacas: Located on the Leicestershire-Derbyshire border, this alpaca farm offers a unique experience. Get up close with these adorable creatures, as well as horses, donkeys, sheep, pigs, chickens, and cats. Afterward, visit The Chilli Bean for a drink or tasty afternoon tea.
2. National Space Centre: Embark on an out-of-this-world journey at the National Space Centre. Explore themed galleries with over 150 interactive experiences. Don't miss the awe-inspiring 360° fulldome planetarium show. The centre hosts exciting events, including astronomy evenings, movie-themed events, and special weekends like Star Wars and LEGO.
3. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park: Immerse yourself in the history of the Wars of the Roses at this multi-award-winning interactive exhibition. Learn about the Battle of Bosworth and explore the pristine country park.
These attractions offer a mix of nature, science, and history, making your day in Leicestershire both educational and enjoyable! 🌟🌿🚀
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1. Charnwood Forest Alpacas: Located on the Leicestershire-Derbyshire border, this alpaca farm offers a unique experience. Get up close with these adorable creatures, as well as horses, donkeys, sheep, pigs, chickens, and cats. Afterward, visit The Chilli Bean for a drink or tasty afternoon tea.
2. National Space Centre: Embark on an out-of-this-world journey at the National Space Centre. Explore themed galleries with over 150 interactive experiences. Don't miss the awe-inspiring 360° fulldome planetarium show. The centre hosts exciting events, including astronomy evenings, movie-themed events, and special weekends like Star Wars and LEGO.
3. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park: Immerse yourself in the history of the Wars of the Roses at this multi-award-winning interactive exhibition. Learn about the Battle of Bosworth and explore the pristine country park.
These attractions offer a mix of nature, science, and history, making your day in Leicestershire both educational and enjoyable! 🌟🌿🚀