Riverside Festival’s full programme has now been revealed – and it’s packed full of interactive experiences, hands-on activities and music to suit every taste. Across two days, the free, family-friendly Riverside festival on 6 and 7 June will offer a huge range of arts, craft and theatre activities – expanded thanks to new funding from Arts Council England – plus there will be music all across the festival. On Saturday evening, THE OLD BOY will headline at Bede Park from 7pm,

The award-winning producers of Channel 4’s The Dog House, and one of the BAFTA- winning producers of First Dates, comes a brand new six-part series about friendship for BBC One and iPlayer from Five Mile Films. We all know what it feels like to try and make a friend. Whether it’s an awkward hello,turning up to a party alone, or telling a joke that doesn't quite land, the pursuit of friendship isn't always easy. Now imagine navigating all of that as a little kid. Will You Be M

Leicester city centre is experiencing a fresh wave of independent energy and high street investment, with more than 42 new openings already announced or launched this year across restaurants, nightlife, leisure and retail. From Vietnamese street food and Goan-inspired dining to live music basements, “human claw machine” gaming and a booming café culture, the city is rapidly reinventing itself as one of the Midlands’ most vibrant destinations for food, culture and entertainmen

Discover the story, colour, and community spirit behind “The Pride Picnic Blanket”, now on display in the Spotlight Case at Charnwood Museum in Queen’s Park, Loughborough. Loughborough Pride is delighted to invite members of the media and the wider community to the official opening of this vibrant and meaningful exhibition on Friday 12 June from 13:00 to 15:00. Created through a powerful community collaboration, “The Pride Picnic Blanket” celebrates Pride, creativity, and con

Leicester — This June experience Jubilee Square like never before as it transforms into ‘Summer on the Square,’ Leicester’s first large-scale outdoor screen and dedicated pop-up beer garden. Opening from 11th June to 19th July through the FIFA World Cup period, the square will be open daily from midday - late becoming the city’s central destination for all to enjoy, bringing a Summer calendar of food, drink, DJ sessions, music, film nights and live coverage of the Summer’s bi

Families looking for a free or low-cost day out this half term should head for Leicester’s parks, libraries and museums. The city council and its partners have organised a range of indoor and outdoor activities that children and young people of all ages will enjoy – and they’re all listed in a handy online guide. This year’s Spark Festival is running performances, workshops and activities until Sunday (24 May), with many of them completely free of charge. Families, for exampl

Leicester’s much-loved Spark Festival is in full swing, transforming venues across the city into a nine-day celebration of creativity for children and families - and this year, children aren’t just taking part, they’re helping to lead the way. Running from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 May 2026, the nine-day festival will transform schools, libraries, community spaces and venues across the city into a vibrant celebration of the arts for young people aged 0-13 with a packed program

Visit Leicester has officially announced its Green Days, Green Stays and Green Ways campaign, a major initiative designed to highlight the benefits of regenerative tourism and encourage eco-friendly travel throughout the city and county. Tourists the world over are increasingly aware of the impact of their travel and want to know that their choices make a positive difference, rather than leave a negative impact. Moving beyond traditional sustainability, the campaign focuses o

Leicester’s Museum Square will once again be transformed into a vibrant hub of Caribbean joy as the Windrush Tea Party returns for another amazing celebration on Saturday 20th June. What's On Organised by Opal22, the event takes place from 12pm to 8pm at Museum Square, New Walk, Leicester, and invites families, friends, and communities of all backgrounds to come together for an unforgettable day honouring the legacy of the Windrush Generation. With entrance operating on a...