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
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.
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 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.
Recent news
22nd May 2026
Attenborough Arts Centre will be closed to the public on Monday 25 May 2026 for the Bank Holiday. During this time our Front of House will also be closed, with...
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...
6th May 2026
Wellcome Collection and Attenborough Arts Centre are pleased to present Jason and the Adventure of 254, a major solo exhibition by leading artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Showcasing his largest and most...
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.
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