What’s On
Summer 2026

Exhibition launch: Jason and the Adventure of 254

Thursday 4 June, 5pm – 7pm, Free for all

Reimagining the gallery space as a hospital ward, Wilsher-Mills’ immersive installation of sculptures, illustrations and interactive dioramas challenges the cultural and societal perceptions surrounding disability, medicine and the human body.

Featured events

14/48 Leicester

Friday 5 & Saturday 6 June, 8pm & 10:30pm

70 theatre makers come together to create 14 brand new plays in just 48 hours. It’s raw, dirty, punk rock theatre, with a live band. What will happen? There’s only one way to find out!

Islamic Geometry for Beginners

Tuesday 9 June, 10am - 1pm

Learn how to draw a historical pattern from Islamic traditions. This 3-hour workshop will teach you how to design, draw and colour an eight-fold Mughal pattern from India.

Attenborough Late

Friday 19 June, 6pm - 10pm

Join us for the return of Attenborough Late, a fun-packed after-hours art experience the takes over our whole building. Our gallery and café will be buzzing with music, dance, performances and craft workshops.

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After-hours art experience with Attenborough Late

2nd June 2026

Join us for the return of Attenborough Late, a fun-packed after-hours art experience the takes over our whole building. Explore the galleries, get creative in hands-on sessions, experience live performances...

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Celebrating Pride Month

1st June 2026

Happy Pride Month! June is a vibrant and inclusive celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, reflecting on their history and achievements while understanding the ongoing struggles for equality. This month brings...

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Spring Craft & Art Fair supports local artists and crafters

12th May 2026

On Saturday 9 May we welcomed in over 500 visitors to our bi-annual Craft & Art Fair to explore the work of local crafters and artists as they presented their...

Art for all

Based at the University of Leicester, Attenborough Arts Centre runs a range of arts and culture initiatives for our students and delivers the institution’s public programmes together with a range of partners, collectively engaging over 250,000 people annually.