‘For the Love of Jazz’ returned to Leicester yesterday for its fifth year, bringing an extraordinary lineup of jazz musicians from across the UK. For the Love of Jazz Festival 2026 came to life thanks to public funding and support from Arts Council England. Organised by Leicester's Cosmopolitan Arts (recognised as a National Portfolio Organisation by Arts Council England), a driving force behind captivating live music, dance, and combined arts in Leicester since 2011. We woul

‘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

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

A guide to some of the many free and low-cost family activities taking place in Leicester this summer is now available on the council’s website. The city’s museums have come up with a packed programme of special events, with activities taking place at Newarke Houses Museum every Wednesday – and with the Abbey Pumping Station opening its doors on both Mondays and Tuesdays during the school holidays. Leicester’s historic Guildhall will be hosting regular events too – including

Today Saturday (27 June), Leicester held its annual Armed Forces Day parade in the city center to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The parade was led by the Pipes and Drums of the Seaforth Highlanders, made up of serving military, reservists, veterans, and cadets, and started off from Belgrave Gate, at 11 am. It made its way past the Clock Tower, onto High Street, and fell out in Jubilee Square. A saluting dais was set up on High Street across from Carts Lane, where the Lord-Lieu

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

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