What’s On
Summer 2026

Craft & Art Fair

Saturday 9 May, 11am – 4pm

Our popular Craft & Art Fair returns to showcase the work of some of the best local and regional craft makers and artists.

Meet, browse and buy from over 50 curated exhibitors at each fair, showcasing their jewellery, glass, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, painting, wood, stationery, homewares, accessories, artisan foods and more.

Featured events

Growing Your Poetic Voice

Thursdays April - July, 6pm - 8pm

Focus each week on a specific subject, including writing for special events, nature writing, writing for publication and much more. Aimed at anyone who has some previous experience of writing poetry.

Rebel Sparks: Take Flight

Saturday 16 May, 3 Showings

A stunning aerial theatre show for 0-2 year olds and their grown ups. The story follows a musical mother bird as their baby hatches, grows and explores, navigating the challenges of hunger, sleep and play.

Sunday Sessions: Sacred Patterns

Sunday 24 May, 11am - 2pm

We are partnering with local creative community groups for our weekly Sunday Sessions, to support artists and organisations while bringing you incredible workshops each week.

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.