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Leisure, culture and arts in out city

Leisure, Art & Culture in our city


Leicester really is a cultural treasure trove! There's a whole host of events, exhibitions, museums, galleries, libraries and markets - set in some of Leicester's most spectacular buildings - and with our beautiful parks and open spaces to explore, you're guaranteed to find something for everyone!

 

We also have a huge offering of fabulous live theatre, music and dance from all genres, arts cinema, community centres and education facilities for all... 

 

De Montfort Hall
De Montfort hall's programme ranges from jazz, ballet and comedy to opera, West End musicals and more...
Curve
A state of the art theatre in the heart of the Cultural Quarter, Curve showcases world class theatre...
Leicester Exhibition Centre
The exhibition and conference centre is the host venue for a variety of events...
Athena
A landmark building within the Cultural Quarter, Athena combines original Art Deco features with state of the art technology...
Leicester's Museums
Leicester's museums contain some of the finest objects of local, national and international importance...
Annual Festivals

Leicester’s parks, public spaces and city centre sites host many great activities including major festivals...

 

Parks in Leicester
Leicester City Council’s parks service has been named Britain’s Best Parkforce. Visit the city's beautiful parks for yourself...
Sport in Leicester
A city truly passionate about sport - find activities you can enjoy in our sporting city...
The Little Theatre

The Little Theatre is one of the Uk's leading amatuer theatres based in Leicester city centre...

 

The Y Theatre
The Y has an eclectic programme of music, comedy, theatre, dance and spoken word...
National Space Centre
In 2007 the National Space Centre was voted Large Visitor Attraction of the Year - a visit that is out of this world...
The City Gallery
The City Gallery is Leicester's leading contemporary gallery, exhibiting vibrant art that reflects the values of the city's cultural diversity...
Leicester Creative Business Depot
At the heart of Leicester's Cultural Quarter, the LCB Depot supports the city's thriving creative industries...
Phoenix Square - Digital Media Centre
This is a truly unique cultural building fusing together independent arts cinema and immersive digital gallery...
Leicester Libraries
Enjoy Leicetser Libraries. All ages and abilities can learn and engage...