The Leicester Food Festival 2026 is taking place this weekend, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August at Abbey Park, offering a vibrant mix of food, drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities. The sun is out and the event is hotting up along with the freshly baked sausage rolls. Come and see for yourself. Here are some early pictures. Find out more Please see below for all FAQ's WHERE IS THE ENTRANCE? There is only 1 entrance to the festival on Charter Street Footbridge,

Enjoy Bonfire Night at Leicester’s biggest fireworks event at Abbey Park on Saturday 7 November. Watch the traditional bonfire and enjoy two spectacular fireworks displays, along with live entertainment, funfair, delicious street food, licensed bar and a fantastic, safe atmosphere for all the family. It’s a great night out for families and friends! Location : Abbey Park, Leicester, LE4 5AQ Time : 17:00, Saturday 7 November 2026 Save Up To 50% – Book early to get the best pric

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

Celebrating 41 years of carnival here in Leicester. Thousands gathered to celebrate the Caribbean Carnival. This yearly festival was hosted at Victoria Park – featured a vibrant carnival parade that began at the park, proceeded through the city centre, and then returned. This year’s theme was Crowned by Culture - Caribbean Queens and Kings. Pictures taken by Trevor Sewell Saturday 1st August 2026 Follow Leicester Caribbean Carnival on Facebook Here is lots more pictures from

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

Leicester Mela Festival returns to Abbey Park on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026, bringing two unforgettable days of Indian arts, culture, music, food and fashion to the heart of the city. Running from 12pm–7pm each day, the festival features headline acts, an Indian circus, over 100 shopping and food stalls, live performances, workshops, funfair rides, arts and crafts, and lots of free activities for children. Tickets are just £3, with family tickets available for £10,

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

The Leicester Food Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August at Abbey Park, offering a vibrant mix of food, drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities. The Leicester Food Festival is set to be one of the biggest culinary events of the year, returning to Abbey Park in Leicester for a weekend of food, entertainment, and fun for all ages. The festival is family-friendly, welcoming visitors of all ages, with only registered guide dogs permitted for s

After attracting more than 80,000 visitors during its 2023 debut, Leicester Monsters, one of Leicester's most-loved family events, is set to make its much-anticipated return this autumn. The Return of Leicester Monsters will once again transform Leicester city centre from 22 to 31 October, as eight giant illuminated monster installations appear across rooftops, windows and unexpected corners of the city. The event is expected to once again attract tens of thousands of visitor