What's On in Leicestershire & Rutland

Wonders of Nature

Venue: Harborough Museum

Website: www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk

Reflecting the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge theme “Story Garden”, discover the wonderful and amazing objects from the museum collections which will inspire stories and creativity.

Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee

Venue: Leicester Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.leicestermuseums.org

Celebrating over 35 years of Elmer the patchwork elephant and his unforgettable friends, this free family friendly exhibition brings to life McKee’s iconic stories through immersive, multi sensory displays...

Stomp Round Leicester art trail

Venue: Leicester city centre, various locations

Website: https://loros.co.uk/events/2025/07/14/stomp-round-leicester

Stomp Round Leicester is a public sculpture trail that will leave a BIG impression! For 10 weeks, 40 beautifully designed giant Elephant sculptures will stampede through Leicester’s streets to commemorate...

Stomp Round Leicester Art Trail

Venue: Leicester city centre, various locations

Website: https://loros.co.uk

Stomp Round Leicester is a public sculpture trail that will leave a BIG impression! For 10 weeks, 40 beautifully designed giant Elephant sculptures will stampede through Leicester’s streets to commemorate...

GCR Explorer

Venue: Great Central Railway - (Loughborough Central)

Website: www.gcrailway.co.uk/whats-on

Every ticket includes a special Explorer Pack, packed with fun facts, engaging activities, and station-by-station challenges designed to bring the history of railway travel to life, making every stop along...

All aboard for Road, Rail and Ale!

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: https://statfold.com/roadrailale

Alongside their award-winning railway Statfold will be joined by a whole host of things Road, Rail and Ale. From vintage trucks, tractors and cars to steam traction engines, plus a whole host of visiting...

Extinct Express - Family Day (Fox and Edwards Events)

Venue: Great Central Railway

Website: www.gcrailway.co.uk/whats-on

Step on-board for a terrific family journey, complete with pre-historic appearances by our wonderful mini-dinosaurs! This event is run by Fox and Edwards.

Three Little Vikings

Venue: Curve Theatre

Website: www.curveonline.co.uk

Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan...

Heritage Open Days - Transport Shed Tours

Venue: Abbey Pumping Station

Website: www.leicestermuseums.org

Exclusive free tour of Abbey Pumping Station's 'Transport Shed'. The tour includes viewing the heritage vehicles in the APS Transport shed including the Aveling & Porter Steam Roller, Bagnall Steam Locomotive...

Little Women: The Broadway Musical

Venue: The Little Theatre

Website: www.thelittletheatre.co.uk

This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with adventure, heartache and everlasting love.With a superbly talented cast, this beloved tale of self-discovery and...

Shrek the Musical

Venue: MMC Venue

Website: www.mmcvenue.co.uk

From the group that brought you 'The Sound of Music' and 'The Wedding Singer' comes this award-winning adaptation of the iconic film. Featuring ogres, dragons, fairytale creatures (and of course Donkey!)...

Abbey Pumping Station Food and Craft Fair

Venue: Abbey Pumping Station

Website: www.leicestermuseums.org

This event gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the manificent surroundings of Abbey Pumping Station and the chance to support food producers and artists. A range of stalls containing tasty treats and...

Family Fun Day and Dog Show

Venue: Huncote Sports & Social Club

Website: www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk

As well as the fun dog show there will be 'have-a-go' dog agility, a full bar, refreshments, ice cream van, raffle, games and stalls.The fun dog show starts at 1pm, but you can register your four-legged...

Statbus

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: https://statfold.com/statbus

Thanks to Transport Museum Wythall you will be able to stroll through the showground and see a wide selection of restored, vintage and modern buses and coaches from across the country. Transport Museum...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com

Step into a world of pure imagination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical, brought to life by Lichfield Musical Youth Theatre. This spectacular production features all the magic and...

Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: https://statfold.com/day-out-with-thomas-the-party-tour

Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at Statfold! Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas. Thanks to Transport Museum Wythall, there will be a free shuttle bus between...

Leicester Brick Festival

Venue: Braunstone Leisure Centre

Website: https://visitleicester.info/event/leicester-brick-festival

This will be a great day for families with lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new lego sets, retired lego sets, minifigures,...

Leicester High School for Girls Open Morning

Venue: Leicester High School for Girls

Website: www.leicesterhigh.co.uk

As an all-girls school for ages 3-18, Leicester High offers a unique environment where girls are free to be themselves, take the lead, and grow in confidence. Visitors can tour the school, meet staff and...

The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rock Show!

Venue: De Montfort Hall

Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk

Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie,...

WiFi Wars

Venue: Attenborough Arts Centre

Website: www.attenborougharts.com

It’s the live comedy game show where you all play along: Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes.Hosted by comedian Steve...

Hairspray

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com

Bursting with fabulous characters, amazing dance numbers and some of musical theatre’s biggest hit songs, the multi award-winning Hairspray is without doubt one of the most beloved shows of our time...

Taylor Swift Tribute - Lauren G

Venue: Century Theatre

Website: www.centurytheatre.co.uk

Lauren G is a talented multi tribute performer and her tribute to Taylor Swift is effortless.Performing all of Taylors classic country pop numbers as well as her hits from reputation and lover, this show...

Railway Day with Models

Venue: Abbey Pumping Station

Website: www.leicestermuseums.org

Enjoy a railway day with a ride on "Leonard" the Steam Locomotive and also enjoy a fun display of model trains and vehicles, including Scalextric and some vehicles made from Lego! A thoroughly entertaining...

The Elephants' Big Day Out- Farewell Weekend

Venue: LOROS Hospice

Website: https://loros.co.uk

This is your very last chance to say farewell to the Elephants as they all gather at LOROS Hospice. As well as the amazing sculptures, enjoy a variety of exciting outdoor activities, delicious food and...

Accessible Afternoon

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

An afternoon to support children, young adults and families with additional needs and disabilities, designed for SEND visitors who would benefit from a quieter experience. This accessible programme combines...

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Venue: Century Theatre

Website: www.centurytheatre.co.uk

From the makers of War of the Worlds (On a Budget) and Frankenstein (On a Budget) this new comedy take on Jules Verne’s classic novel will be one epic night out, full of belly laughs, brand new music...

Matilda the Musical

Venue: Curve Theatre

Website: www.curveonline.co.uk

With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and directed by Matthew Warchus, MATILDA is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares...

RBC Race for the Kids at School

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.gosh.org/get-involved

Take part in the annual school charity fun run between 6-10 October and help build the new Children's Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Get the whole class - or even the whole school...

Enchanted

Venue: The Empire Banqueting And Conference Hall

Address: 1 Foundry Lane

Website: https://visitleicester.info/event/enchanted

The Candlelight Concert is a magical musical experience that brings the beloved songs of fairy tales to life in a truly enchanting candlelit setting.With a welcoming, all-ages atmosphere and plenty of...

Warley at Statfold

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Website: https://statfold.com/warleymodelrailwayshow

Warley Model Railway Club return with their impressive and popular Model Railway Exhibition to Statfold. You can also explore all that Statfold has to offer from unlimited rides behind one of the fantastic...

I've Lost my Bobble Hat! A new Nick Cope family show 2025

Venue: The Y Theatre

Website: https://ytheatre.co.uk

Help Nick find his beloved bobble hat in this fun filled musical hour with all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.Nick’s live performances are legendary. If you haven’t heard his songs or seen...

Aliens Love Panta Claus

Venue: Curve Theatre

Website: www.curveonline.co.uk

This Christmas at Curve join a super-charged rabble of aliens and Santa Claus, as they spread festive knicker cheer across Curve, in the brand-new stage show of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort‘s picture...

The Sound of Music Theatre Day

Venue: Curve Theatre

Website: www.curveonline.co.uk

Through fantastic demonstrations and discussions with team members, gain exclusive insights into the rehearsal and technical process of the production. Discover how the actors, creatives and production...