NEXT STOP WIGSTON Don't forget that The Mini Fire Engine will be operational and taking passengers when Wigston Fire Station opens its doors on Sunday, August 9th for what will no doubt be a fantastic day of rides, live demonstrations and all sorts of family fun. There will also be food stalls, a bouncy castle, home fire safety advice and the opportunity to meet your local emergency services. Make sure you're on board with the timetable... Sunday 9th August 10:00am – 3:00p

The Great Central Railway is inviting visitors to enjoy one of Britain's favourite meals while witnessing one of the most remarkable astronomical events of the decade during a special Fish & Eclipse evening on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Departing from Loughborough Central at 6.45pm, the heritage steam train will travel to the spectacular Swithland Viaduct overlooking Swithland Reservoir, where passengers will be perfectly placed to experience the solar eclipse in the beautiful

‘For the Love of Jazz’ returns to Leicester for its fifth year, bringing an extraordinary lineup of jazz musicians from across the UK. Come and experience the unmissable energy and excellence of live jazz! Come along to our annual free festival in Jubilee Square. Plus, enjoy two ticketed events at Leicester Cathedral. For the Love of Jazz - Live Events Cosmopolitan Arts is excited to partner with Leicester Cathedral for two incredible events. Location: Leicester Cathedral Adm

Summer of Funk Leicester's Music Festival Last year, we were the first-ever event to use Vicky Park's bandstand for live music, and that legacy will live on. Our main stage this year is even bigger to accommodate the ever-growing (but legislatively limited) capacity of 4,000 people. We fit the festival feel in Victoria Park too, so even though our locally-loved vendors make the site look pretty, you can pull up a picnic blanket where you like and relax. We all know about the

A Free family funday in New Parks next week will showcase the support, activities and services that are available for people in Leicester. The event, on Tuesday 4th August, will include free face painting, a family quiz, giant outdoor games and a storytelling visit from the Leicester Libraries Bookbus. It takes place at New Parks Library from 10am-1pm. Regular monthly drop-ins are being held in Leicester neighbourhoods to give people the chance to chat with organisations and

Assistance dog charity, Canine Partners, is inviting the whole family, plus their paw-some friends, to its annual Family Fun Day and Dog Show at its National Training Centre, Loughborough, on Saturday 1 August, to support their life changing work. Doors will be open from 11am to 3pm with the hotly anticipated community event featuring live music, a variety of stalls packed with delicious food and unique gifts, treats and accessories, as well as children's activities. T

A historically significant Deltic locomotive will return to public passenger service for the first time in nearly 30 years when Great Central Railway welcomes D9015 Tulyar for a special weekend of diesel action on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August. Image Credit: Jason Cross The event, held in partnership with the Deltic Preservation Society (DPS), will see the iconic locomotive hauling passenger trains along the UK’s only double-track heritage main line, marking a major mileston

Leicester’s Caribbean Carnival and parade take place this weekend and motorists are being advised there will be some temporary road closures in place. The popular annual event – which will be held on Victoria Park on Saturday 1 August – will include a colourful carnival parade starting at the park from midday, before heading into the city centre and back again. The parade route includes Granville Road, London Road, part of Waterloo Way and St George’s Way, Charles Street and

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Leicester Dino Fest stomps into the city centre for a weekend packed with dinosaur-themed fun for the whole family! Presented by BID Leicester and Leicester Cathedral and taking over Cathedral Gardens (Saturday) and Jubilee Square (Sunday) on 25 & 26 July 2026. From 11am – 4pm each day, the festival will feature incredible live dinosaur performances, roaming walkabout dinos, interactive family activities, and hands-on fossil experience