Leicester and Leicestershire are gearing up for a blockbuster autumn of events, with major exhibitions, spectacular cultural celebrations, fright-filled Halloween attractions, fantastic food and dazzling firework displays giving visitors plenty of reasons to get out and explore the city and county over the coming weeks. Black History Month events There are events running throughout the month, from a classical concert using only black composers, a rare show from the iconic Len

Leicester’s Open Streets festival is returning to the city centre with a special heritage-themed event. Taking place around the Clock Tower on Sunday 27 September, this ‘heritage edition’ of the popular mini-festival will celebrate walking and cycling as a great way to visit the city centre and explore Leicester’s culture, stories and landmarks. The free event will include heritage craft workshops, live traditional blacksmithing demonstrations, and a Hidden Histories guided t

A Mob of giant monsters is set to return to Leicester city centre next month, just in time for half-term and Halloween. From 22–31 October, the eight playful monsters will appear on city rooftops, at windows and around corners, popping up in unexpected places to surprise unsuspecting visitors. Following the event’s debut in 2023, which attracted more than 80,000 visitors, The Return of Leicester Monsters will introduce families to a colourful cast of larger-than-life characte

Families can enjoy a great value day out at two of Leicester’s award-winning heritage attractions this autumn, thanks to a Kids Go Free offer at the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Jewry Wall Museum. Throughout September and October, up to three children aged 15 and under can visit both attractions free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult – representing a saving of £6.25 per child. At the King Richard III Visitor Centre, visitors can explore the remarkable story

A weekend of great food, live music and local creativity is coming up, as Leicester's Abbey Pumping Station hosts its popular Food & Craft Fair. Taking place on Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September, the event will bring together local food producers, artists and artisan makers in the unique surroundings of the city's former pumping station. Fine foods from local producers will be on sale at Abbey Pumping Station’s Food & Craft Fair. Picture credit: AEW Photography Gu

Leicester’s historic buildings will reveal their fascinating stories in a series of open days this month – and they’re all free. The annual Heritage Open Days festival – which this year runs from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September – is a once-a-year chance to find out more about the city’s rich architectural heritage. As well as opening buildings or parts of buildings not normally accessible to the public, organisers are offering guided tours, walks and exhibitions, with more t

Three days of free live music, street food, craft beer, cocktail bars and family entertainment take over Jubilee Square from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September More than 30 live performances, over 30 craft beers, three dedicated festival bars, delicious street food, family entertainment and more take over Jubilee Square this weekend, as free festival Brew Beat returns to Leicester from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026. Headlining the festival are acclaimed Northern funk an

Just 72 hours to go, as Leicester Pride reveals huge entertainment line-up, free Pride bus, BBC Introducing East Midlands stage and spectacular Lady Gaga finale Leicester is preparing to welcome an expected 20,000 people for one of the UK's largest free Pride festivals, with just 72 hours to go until Leicester Pride brings a huge parade, two arenas of entertainment and a spectacular finale to the city – this coming weekend. Taking place on Saturday 5 September, Leicester Pr

Sat 5th September 2026 Leicester Pride set to welcome record crowds as region becomes home to more Pride celebrations than anywhere else in the country. Leicester Pride is preparing to welcome more than 20,000 people to the city this summer as organisers gear up for what promises to be one of the largest Pride celebrations in the UK and a powerful showcase of why the Midlands is increasingly regarded as the nation's Pride Capital. The annual event – which takes place Sat