Loughborough Town Hall is bringing two much-loved Christmas stories to the stage this festive season, with its first production of Dick Whittington and the return of Charles Dickens Presents A Christmas Carol. From Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, award-winning producers Little Wolf Entertainment will take audiences on a pantomime adventure packed with music, comedy and colourful characters. Dick Whittington heads to London in search of fame and fortune, bu

Thousands of people will be taking part in a major annual Sikh parade through Leicester later this month. The Nagar Kirtan procession will take place on Sunday 15 November. Thousands of people are expected to take part in the parade that runs between two of the city’s best-known Sikh temples, or Gurdwaras. The procession will set off from the Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara, on East Park Road, at around 11.30am and make its way across the city to arrive at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara,

Murder mysteries and World War II-themed events and tours are being rolled out at a historic Leicestershire landmark as part of plans to ramp up visitor numbers. Leicestershire County Council is trialling the activities at Beaumanor Hall whilst it draws up a longer-term plan. The new events, which include company away days, follow discussions with residents and visitors about the activities they would like to attend. Over the next six months, twilight wedding packages and mor

The National Space Centre is reinventing the traditional murder mystery night with Cosmic Crime & Dine, an immersive after-hours experience that invites guests to become investigators beneath its towering rockets on Friday 30 October 2026. Taking the familiar appeal of a whodunnit beyond the dinner table and into the galleries, the adults-only evening combines hands-on forensic challenges alongside a themed three-course dinner in an experience that puts them well and truly at

Christmas shopping, creative workshops and festive nights out are coming to Loughborough Town Hall this winter with a program of events offering plenty of ways to get together and celebrate the season. From handmade gifts to party nights in the Victoria ballroom, the venue is inviting visitors to make Christmas plans with friends, family and workmates. Kicking off the creative celebrations, Lino Printing Christmas Cards with Kate Gibbs takes place on Saturday 7 November, from

Great Central Railway (GCR) is inviting families to celebrate Bonfire Night in style on Thursday 5 November, with a giant bonfire, spectacular fireworks and family entertainment at Quorn & Woodhouse Station. Promising an evening packed with autumn fun, the event will bring together traditional Bonfire Night favourites and the chance to enjoy a heritage railway journey, making it a memorable night out for all ages. Festivities will begin with the lighting of the giant bonfir

Leicester’s biggest celebration of food and drink, brought to you by BID Leicester, is now on with 49 venues and 67 deals to enjoy from today (19 October) until 1 November. Now in its sixth year, the city-wide celebration is once again running across two weeks, following the success of last year’s extended format. A highlight of Leicester’s culinary calendar, it gives diners the chance to discover new favourites, revisit beloved local haunts, and explore cuisine from across t

Loughborough Fair will return to the town next month, bringing four fun-packed days of rides, attractions and entertainment. Aerial image of the iconic Loughborough Fair in 2025 Organised by Charnwood Borough Council, the historic event will take place from Wednesday 11 November to Saturday 14 November 2026. The fair will feature a broad range of attractions for visitors of all ages and continues a tradition that has been part of Loughborough's history for more than eight cen

Families looking for affordable ways to enjoy the October half-term will find plenty going on across Leicester next week, with storytelling, crafts, railway rides and a giant monster hunt amongst the free and low-cost activities taking place. With local schools closed from 19-23 October, parents looking for fun things to do with their children should check out the events taking place at museums, libraries, family centres and other venues across the city. Among the highlights