The Armed Forces Day flag will be raised at County Hall on Monday 22 June A flag raising ceremony is once again being held at Leicestershire County Council’s headquarters ahead of Armed Forces Day next week to show support for all our service personnel. Armed Forces Day honours the huge contribution made by current and former members of the armed forces, their families, reservists and adult cadet volunteers, and is always well supported by the county council. The Armed Forces

This weekend, Leicester’s skies will be transformed as the city hosts its first-ever Balloon Festival, one of a series of major family-friendly events expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Leicester and Leicestershire. From spectacular hot air balloon displays and Star Wars adventures to giant mazes, colourful cultural celebrations and extraordinary community art installations, the county is offering families a packed programme of unique experiences throu

Cosmopolitan Arts Festival is back 11th July 12.20-7.30pm - celebrating cultural diversity in Leicester and beyond through a vast array of art forms, throughout the streets of the city centre! Jubilee Square is main stage - we excited to announce one of the greatest bands from Leicester The South will be headlining this year. More information to follow shortly. More about Cosmopolitan Arts Founded in 2011 by Director Amanda Leandro, Cosmopolitan Arts is a community interest c

The Opening Ceremony for the World Cup will be live on the big screen from 6:30pm. Mexico will kick off the first match of the tournament at 8pm today (Thursday 11th June). Tacos, Free Pints, and Big Screens: Jubilee Square Launches Leicester’s Summer On The Square – TODAY LEICESTER! Drop whatever you are doing. Today, Jubilee Square has officially transformed into Leicester’s first-ever pop-up outdoor beer garden in Jubilee Square, and we are kicking things off with a massi

Beer Day Britain 15th June 2026 One of the Leicester’s most historic pubs, The Old Horse, is raising a glass to its remarkable 162-year legacy by giving back to the community in the best way it knows how – with 162 free pints. Taking place on Beer Day Britain (15 June), the giveaway invites guests to join the celebrations and enjoy a pint on the house, marking more than a century and a half of serving great beer and good times. The simple but generous initiative will see 162

‘Gentle, Angry Women’ is the latest documentary film by award-winning Cornish film company Awen Productions. Phoenix, Leicester Monday 15th June 2026 7pm. The story follows three young women as they retrace the march from Cardiff to Greenham Common, forty years on from the first Women’s Peace Protests. The film has just won the Celtic Media Festival award for History (Screen) and director Barbara Santi believes that, in light of current conflicts, the message of Gentle, Angry

Who Cares for the Carers? Leicester Carers Support Service Event Offers Support and Advice People across Leicester who help care for a loved one are being invited to a special Carers Week event next week, offering support, information and a chance to connect with others who understand the realities of caring. Hosted by Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland and our Leicester Carers Support Service, the event is open to anyone who provides unpaid care for a family member, friend or

The National Space Centre is inviting visitors to celebrate its 25th birthday in spectacular style with a special anniversary edition of Space Lates and an exclusive AstroSnores sleepover which promises an unforgettable night of after-hours exploration, silent disco fun and cosmic adventure. On Friday 12 June 2026, guests can enjoy after-hours access to the whole Centre (including the Rocket Tower and Tetrastar Spaceport) and enjoy a programme packed full of entertainment, as

Children and young people in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for a programme of free summer activities. Starting on Monday 13 July, the sessions will include activities such as art, sport and outdoor fun – and each child taking part will receive a healthy meal as part of the session. Funding for the scheme has come from the Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) – a Department for Education-funded scheme that aims to