Attenborough Arts Centre

Exhibitions, performances, courses & community programmes all under one roof in Leicester. Explore your next fav artist or unleash your inner creator #ArtForAll

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Ready for 'Romeo & Juliet' at the Botanic Garden? 🎭 - https://t.co/sDV2VaxFQi

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Art After Hours: Don't Miss Attenborough Late ✨ - https://t.co/VGSGqfPhyR

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Early-bird discount for 'Romeo & Juliet' at the Botanic Garden 🎭 - https://t.co/i1DDfSwADA

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Did you know? 2026 is the National Year of Reading! 📚

Reading broadens minds and sparks creativity, yet many of us aren't making time for it. Go All In with Cathi Rae.

Join our curated book group on January 15 to read, think & talk.

Find out more:
🔗 https://t.co/WecP81VvJb

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Are you interested in understanding and challenging your views on art? 💭

If so, our five session Art History: Understanding Art Better talks are just for you!

Join the first talk next Wednesday 14 January, 10:30am -12pm

Find out more:
🔗 https://t.co/YKJ4mtVm8g

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NOTICE: There will be no Saturday Gallery Art Club this Saturday

We will however leave out sensory resources and art materials in the Salmon Gallery if you decide to visit Attenborough Arts Centre.

The sessions will continue the following Saturday 17 January.

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Next month, we'll be welcoming the return of Europe's largest comedy festival - the one & only...

✨🤡 Leicester Comedy Festival 🤡✨

📆 4-22 February 2026
🔗 View shows at Attenborough Arts Centre:
https://t.co/7UHIoYSvcM

Prepare for another month of side splitting comedy!!

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#NEWS: Sir David Attenborough launched Leicester’s largest art gallery ✨

On 29 January 2016, Sir David Attenborough opened our galleries as a space celebrating culture and creativity. Join us on 29 January to mark a decade of exhibitions.

📰 Read more:
https://t.co/0jLmfAwSSB

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Each season at Attenborough Arts Centre is home to Leicester Jazz House - the best Jazz in Leicester 😉

Join us this season for a solo concert by Alcyona Mick, a pianist working at the forefront of the London Jazz scene.

📆 15 January
⏰ 8pm - 10:30pm
🔗 https://t.co/7DGC7nC9dP

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Join our beginner-friendly Introduction to Latch Hook workshop and explore the traditional craft of latch hook 🧶.

You will create a 12cm square hooked canvas to display as a wall hanging or frame.

📆 31 January 2026
⏰ 10:30am - 2:30pm
🔗 https://t.co/7PhBfagRyz

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For our weekend workshops, we will be running a number of sessions lead by our amazing Gallery Assistant Facilitators!

Are you ready to explore unique areas of work by Poonam, Jaida and Lizzie?

Explore more:
🔗 https://t.co/NOS5rVmYo5

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Piano Club starts THIS Thursday!! 🎹

📆8 Jan, 6pm

Enhance your piano skills in this relaxed monthly club.

Join pianist Jude Richardson on Sundays or Thursdays for a casual group class to build confidence as a pianist and performer.

🔗More details: https://t.co/bhgpAttbl9

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Enjoy fun filled weekends with us at Attenborough Arts Centre in 2026!

Dive into creativity with the Saturday Gallery Art Club, perfect for family fun. Or join our Community Sunday Sessions for workshops led by local artists/groups.

Discover more:
🔗 https://t.co/a5d7VM1CSe

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Ready to join A Curated Book Group this year? 📚

If you're struggling to find the time to read whole books but would you like to read more in 2026 then this 10 week curated group is for you!

Find out more:
➡ https://t.co/WecP81VvJb

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We have two Exhibition Launches this month to mark the 10 year anniversary of opening our (then) new purpose-built galleries, creating a new home for contemporary art in Leicester.

Don't miss the launch! 😍

📆 Thursday 29 January
🕖 5pm – 8pm
🔗 https://t.co/a5jes9awWm

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We're back and ready to fill you up with the magic of creativity, live performances and fun family weekends!

What are you most excited for 2026? 😍

#2026Adventures

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Happy New Year! 🌟

Wishing you joy, prosperity, and new creative adventures in 2026!! 🙌🏽

We are looking forward to welcoming you back from Monday 5 January.

See you soon! ❤

#HappyNewYear #Welcome2026

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We hope you're having a wonderful time so far! 😊

There is so much to look forward in the in the New Year!

We can barely wait to treat you to a host of exciting events coming up 🥳:

🤡 Leicester Comedy Festival
✨ New exhibitions 😮
🎨 Creative Learning opportunities

& more!

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Merry Christmas! 🎄

Thank you for being a valued part of our Attenborough Arts Centre family and for the continued support this year ❤

May your holiday be bright and your new year successful! ✨

#MerryChristmas #ThankYou