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What's On in Leicestershire & Rutland
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Stick Man Christmas Trail
5th November-31st December 2025
Venue: Hicks Lodge
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/stick-man
Families can join Stick Man on a magical winter adventure and team up with Santa to deliver the final Christmas present. This interactive festive adventure invites young explorers to enjoy lots of fun...
Dance Central Leicester
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Inglehurst Junior School
Website: www.dance-central.co.uk
Dance Central welcomes children from 2.5-18yrs offering classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Musical Theatre (singing and acting) and Acro (gymnastics). Children take part in performances and...
Kumon Free Assessment
20th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Kumon study centres across the country, offer individualised maths and English study programmes tailored to all ages and abilities. Designed to develop their independent study skills and confidently tackle...
Cinderella
21st November-11th January 2026
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Don't miss this year's hilarious, fun-filled, family pantomime Cinderella starring Lichfield Pantomime favourite San Rabone! With hilarious comedy, beautiful sets and costumes, and a magical cast, Cinderella...
Cinderella
22nd November-4th January 2026
Venue: Loughborough Town Hall
Website: www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Featuring sparkling sets, fabulous frocks, side splitting slapstick and not one, but two outrageous dames, this is an unmissable treat for the whole family. The clock is ticking so grab your tickets to...
Ice Skate Leicester
28th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Ice Skate Leicester
Website: https://iceskateleicester.co.uk
Step into a magical world of real ice skating at Jubilee Square, Leicester. From November 28 to January 4, experience the joy of gliding on authentic ice in the beautifully designed winter wonderland setting.Accessibility...
Aliens Love Panta Claus
2nd December-4th January 2026
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...
Dick Whittington
12th December-4th January 2026
Venue: The Little Theatre
Website: www.thelittletheatre.co.uk
Get ready for a spellbinding adventure filled with laughter, mischief, and a sprinkle of magic as The Little Theatre present the dazzling tale of Dick Whittington! This is a festive spectacle bursting...
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
11th January 2026
Venue: De Montfort Hall
Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk
Shake it Off to Taylor Swift, sing along to Flowers with Miley Cyrus, dust off all your best dance moves to Vampires with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing...
Dick Whittington
15th January-7th February 2026
Venue: Concordia Theatre
Website: https://concordiatheatre.co.uk
Whilst there is a smidgeon of accuracy in this tale – the rest of the tale will be jam-packed with true Concordia panto magic! Spectacular sets and costumes, breath-taking special effects and a wealth...
Swan Lake
5th-6th February 2026
Venue: De Montfort Hall
Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide...
The Nutcracker
7th February 2026
Venue: De Montfort Hall
Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk
Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2026 brought to life by magical special effects.This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.When...
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
15th February 2026
Venue: Century Theatre
Website: www.centurytheatre.co.uk
Hold on to your horns and join the three billy goats on their wild and wacky adventure, as they bravely cross the rickety bridge to greener pastures. But who will they meet along the way as they trip trap...