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Wonders of Nature
14th June-11th October 2025
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
12th July-9th November 2025
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
14th July-21st September 2025
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
14th July-21st September 2025
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
11th-28th September 2025
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...
Little Women: The Broadway Musical
16th September 2025
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
16th-20th September 2025
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
20th-21st September 2025
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
21st September 2025
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
21st September 2025
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
23rd-27th September 2025
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
27th-28th September 2025
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
27th September 2025
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
27th September 2025
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!
28th September 2025
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
28th September 2025
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
1st-5th October 2025
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
3rd October 2025
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
4th October 2025
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
4th-5th October 2025
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
5th October 2025
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
5th October 2025
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
6th-25th October 2025
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
6th-10th October 2025
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
11th October 2025
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
11th-12th October 2025
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
18th October 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
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...
The Sound of Music Theatre Day
4th December 2025
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...