What’s On
Autumn 2026
Attenborough Late Returns
Friday 16 October 2026, 6pm – 10pm
Expect contemporary art, live performances, creative workshops, DJs, food and plenty of opportunities to get involved. The full programme remains under wraps for now, but that’s part of the fun.
For the curious, the creative and anyone looking for a different kind of Friday night.
Featured events
Every Saturday during exhibitions, 1pm - 3pm
Your opportunity to get creative, explore art hands-on, and take inspiration from our latest exhibitions to create your own work. Open to everyone, each session is supported by our friendly Learning Team.
Saturday 10 October, 7pm - 8pm
An enjoyable and educational cultural dance show case which tells Nritya, story telling expressions, and Nritta, technical dance pieces, suitable for all ages.
Wednesday 14 October, 1pm - 2pm
Each lunchtime session is a chance to slow down, settle in and experience an album as a whole, without interruptions or distractions. You can suggest an album you’d love to hear, or simply book a place and enjoy something chosen by someone else.
Recent news
![Attenborough Arts Centre Advisory Board members from left to right: Steve Williams, Jennifer Francis (Chair), Vishal Joshi, Simon Sansome, Destiny Oboh, Zoe Partington and Meera Saujani. [Advisory Board members not pictured: Professor Neil Chakraborti, Emeka Ejiofor, Sonal Joshi]](https://attenborougharts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/AAC-New-Advistory-Board-Members-768x512.jpg)
2nd October 2026
Attenborough Arts Centre announces the appointment of five new members to its Advisory Board. Professor Neil Chakraborti, Destiny Oboh, Zoe Partington, Simon Sansome and Steve Williams have recently joined the...
1st October 2026
Join us for Black History Month this October, as the UK joins together to celebrate the culture and history of Black communities. As part of the University of Leicester, the...
21st September 2026
It’s that time of year again when we look forward to welcoming students, old and new, for the beginning of a brand-new academic year. Hello to all of you coming...
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.
Upcoming events
Events
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Art History: Art, Revolution and the Making Of Cities
September 9 @ 10:30 - October 28 @ 12:00£7.50 – £10 -
Soundbites Lunchtime Concert
September 22 @ 12:15 - December 7 @ 13:15
