Leicester Festivals

Leicester proudly hosts an array of festivals and events all year round including City Festival, Abbey Park Bonfire, Caribbean Carnival, Diwali and many more!

[Leicester Festivals @leicesterfest]

We will not be posting here after January 2026. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all the latest Festivals and Events happening in Leicester. See you there! @leicesterfestivals

[Leicester Festivals @leicesterfest]

This October the city will sparkle with festivities for #DiwaliLeicester an exciting events programme showcasing South Asian arts. Follow us @leicesterfest for up to date information. Thanks to sponsors @getmarshmallow @LidlGB @BarrattHomes

[Leicester Festivals @leicesterfest]

#SavetheDate for Leicester's biggest and best fireworks display at Abbey Park Saturday 1 November. With two dazzling firework displays, live entertainment and a night full of Spooks & Sparks! Super Early Bird e-tickets: https://t.co/oXEZ43HYfF

[Art Reach 🧡 @_ArtReach]

Save the date! Journeys Festival International returns to Leicester City Centre on 10-12 October 2025.

Follow us for more updates & hold the date in your diaries.

Check out our website to read more about the festival:
https://t.co/E3k4gMP2UH

Image Credit: ‘Name Me Lawand’

[Leicester City Council @Leicester_News]

We're proud to support #LeicesterPride, which returns to Abbey Park on Saturday 30th August. Entry is free and there will be a colourful parade from the city centre. Find out more at https://t.co/daUth12zrU

[Leicester City Council @Leicester_News]

A service of reflection will take place at #Leicester Cathedral on the eve of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. All are welcome to attend the civic service tomorrow (Thurs, 14 Aug) at 5:30pm.
https://t.co/DeVqQw3i3r
#VJDay80

[Visit Leicester @visit_leicester]

It's another packed weekend across the county with Caribbean vibes, top sporting action, food and drink festivals, great music and loads more! Take a look!

#leicesterevents #visitleicester #leicester #leicestershire #tastetheplace #summerevents #summerinthecity #lcfc #england

[Leicester City Council @Leicester_News]

Leicester's Caribbean Carnival is back!
Running from 12pm- 8pm on Sat 2 August, the event will include a city centre parade and a huge celebration on Victoria Park with music, food and fun.
Digital tickets are on sale on the Carnival website: https://t.co/TUKTMGw5v4

[Jewry Wall Roman Museum @JewryWallRoman]

Jewry Wall - Opens Saturday 26 July AD

Join us as we unveil Leicester’s newly restored Roman museum. Step into 2,000 years of history, explore fascinating artefacts, and experience the story of Roman Leicester like never before.

https://t.co/vj36aMkXvO

[Leicester City Council @Leicester_News]

We're putting the finishing touches to the displays at #Leicester's exciting new #Roman visitor attraction at Jewry Wall.
It opens at 10am next Saturday (26 July) and tickets are now on sale!
More here: https://t.co/CzXllhHnRJ

[Visit Leicester @visit_leicester]

We're following up our recent post with another quick and easy reference guide to the free fun and activities in Leicester this summer holiday! The perfect way to keep the kids entertained, and reduce the strain on your wallet!

#LeicesterSummer #LeicesterEvents #BudgetDaysOut

[Visit Leicester @visit_leicester]

What's on this weekend? From airborne events to elephant trails, markets and exhibitions, there is loads happening in Leicester and Leicestershire as we enter the summer for real!

#leicester #visitleicester #leicestershire #whatson #leicesterevents #redarrows #addamsfamily

[Cosmopolitan Arts @ArtCosmopolitan]

For the Love of Jazz Festival 2025 Saturday 16th August 12-8.30pm more information to follow @tonyminvielle @joeajkeys @kofimusic @byron_wallen @romanacampbell @briancorbettmusic @marcusjosephsax @LeicsCathedral @leicesterjazzhouse @leicesterfest @visitleicester #letscreate #jazz

[Leicester Festivals @leicesterfest]

Get ready for an extraordinary weekend next Sat 26 & Sun 27 Jul as @_ArtReach Re/action Festival bursts into the city. With fresh creativity, bold ideas and playful adventures that put nature, the environment and community at the heart of the action https://t.co/YqhI3iElfy

[Leicester Festivals @leicesterfest]

After an incredible transformation @JewryWallRoman reopens its doors in just ten days on 26 July 2025 AD. Be one of the first to experience it and step into history like never before. Tickets now on sale at https://t.co/6vxcpQltKw

[Visit Leicester @visit_leicester]

The #StompRoundLeicester #elephants have come to town and we spotted our first few out walking this morning. These are in Victoria Park and Nelson Mandela Park, but you can find them all around the city! Check out their website for a map, or download the app!

@visitenglandbiz

[Visit Leicester @visit_leicester]

Leicester Food Festival is coming to Abbey Park on the 9 & 10 August and there's loads new for 2025 including live cooking demos hosted by @kwoklyn1! Take a look at our new blog for all the latest info on what's in store!

https://t.co/rr3ZkNyMig

#LeicesterFoodies #FoodLoversUK

[Visit Leicester @visit_leicester]

As the summer comes around we've still got loads of #livemusic in the city! There's 35 #gigs in our listing, and that's not counting the open mic nights and jam sessions, so why not click below and make your plans (and let us know if we've missed any!)

https://t.co/TfVFDLND6S

[Visit Leicester @visit_leicester]

Here's a sneak peek inside the soon-to-open @jewrywallroman Experience. This new attraction will be a fantastic addition to Leicester and help bring to life our 2,000 years of history!

It opens on 26 July and tickets are on sale now! https://t.co/41r2PTSSRE

@visitengland

[Sambando Leicestershire @SambandoLeics]

Our summer gig season is now underway! You can catch us in and around Leicester city centre tomorrow (Sunday) as part of 'Open Streets', and preparations are well underway for London Pride next week! @leicslive @leicesterfest @RideLeicester @LiveWellLeics @VisitLeicester