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Things to do in Leicester

85 upcoming events. Leicester, United Kingdom.

Updated 30 October 2026 · October 2026 listings

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Kurupt FM
Oct31Sat
Concerts

Kurupt FM

Sat 31 Oct · 22:00

O2 Academy

Yard Act
Nov16Mon
Concerts

Yard Act

Mon 16 Nov · 19:00

O2 Academy

The Rifles
Nov20Fri
Concerts

The Rifles

Fri 20 Nov · 19:00

O2 Academy

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Leicester at a glance

We list 85 upcoming events for Leicester; 4 fall this weekend.

With 45 dates, the biggest category here is concerts, ahead of comedy (27) and plays & musicals (7).

De Montfort Hall, The Y Theatre and O2 Academy have more dates than any other venue.

Next on the calendar is The Wedding Present - Sea Monsters Tour, on 31 October.

About Leicester

Leicester is a city, unitary authority area, and the county town of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands, with a population of 383,116 in 2025. The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th most populous in England, and the 13th most populous in the United Kingdom. For three years running, the annual Good Growth for Cities Index has ranked Leicester as the best place to live and work in the East Midlands. The latest study, which is based on a range of economic factors, rated Leicester as the best performing city in the East Midlands in 2024 and 20th overall out of 52 other UK cities.

Leicester events: FAQ

What's happening in Leicester this weekend?

There are 4 events in Leicester this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is concerts. See the full weekend line-up on our Leicester this weekend page.

Which venues in Leicester have the most events?

By number of upcoming dates: De Montfort Hall (36), The Y Theatre (19), O2 Academy (15), O2 Academy2 Leicester (12) and Mattioli Arena (2).

What kind of events are on in Leicester?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (45), Comedy (27), Plays & Musicals (7), Family & Kids (4) and Sports (1).

Where can I buy tickets for events in Leicester?

Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.

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