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  • March 2026

  • Wed 18
    November 18, 2025 - March 29, 2026

    Save the World: The 25th Annual Open Art Exhibition

    Balcony Gallery Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    A BrightSparks: Arts in Mental Health Group and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust exhibition. The main exhibition features selected artworks from The University of Leicester Collection with responses from members of the ArtsCafe arts group based at The Bradgate Mental Health Unit and the ArtSpace arts group based at Attenborough Arts Centre. The exhibition also displays […]

    Free
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    Wed 18
    Colourful fabric draped over large stone structures in a white room.
    January 30 - May 3

    Material Worlds: Contemporary Artists and Textiles

    Gallery 1 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom   +1 more

    This exhibition is in partnership with Hayward Touring. Attenborough Arts Centre presents 'Material Worlds: Contemporary Artists and Textiles', an ambitious group exhibition exploring how artists are using textiles in surprising and radical ways. Illuminating the diverse roles textiles play in contemporary artistic practice, the exhibition brings together artists who take the intimate and domestic quality […]

    Free
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    Wed 18
    A pink box saying 'A Decade of' above a yellow box saying 'Exhibitions' on a dark green background.
    January 30 - May 3

    A Decade of Exhibitions

    Salmon Gallery Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    In 2016, Attenborough Arts Centre opened its new purpose-built galleries, creating a new home for contemporary art in Leicester. Since then we have welcomed thousands of visitors and hosted a diverse programme of exhibitions by local, national and international artists. Over the past decade, these spaces have become more than galleries — they are places […]

    Free
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    Wed 18
    March 18 - March 21

    Literary Leicester

    Attenborough Arts Centre University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester

    Literary Leicester is the University’s annual free festival of great literature. Between Wednesday 18 March and Saturday 21 March 2026, Attenborough Arts Centre will host a variety of daytime events, open to all. The Festival will feature some of the country’s most well-known authors as well as topical panels, new writing showcases, workshops, local writers […]

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    Wed 18
    A group of young people chatting in a gallery surrounded by art.
    March 18 @ 10:30 - 12:00 View all in this series

    Art History: Understanding Art Better

    Main Hall Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    A series of five talks with discussion time for anyone with an interest in understanding and challenging their views on art. These accessible talks with discussion time are intended for anyone interested in developing their understanding of art, whatever their existing level of knowledge. Some historical context for individual artists and schools of art will […]

    £7.50 – £10
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    Fri 20
    Students are shown drawing on easels in an art studio during a Life Drawing class.
    March 20 @ 18:00 - 20:00 View all in this series

    Weekly Life Drawing Classes

    Studio 4 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Weekly pay-as-you-go Life Drawing classes with artist and expert tutor Scott Bridgwood. Ideal for complete beginners or more experienced artists seeking a flexible opportunity to do some life drawing with experienced models and a professional tutor. No need to commit to a long course, simply book the dates you can make it and pay for […]

    £13.50 – £18
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    Sat 21
    A square of clear glass with colourful glass flowers fused into the surface.
    March 21 @ 10:30 - 13:30 View all in this series

    Fused Glass Spring Scene

    Studio 4 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Create a unique fused glass spring scene which will stand in a Leicestershire-made wooden base. During this informal workshop you will use clear sheet and a wide range of accessory glass to create your own design. Bring images to work from if you wish to, or tutor Katherine will provide ideas to inspire you. No […]

    £30 – £40
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    Sat 21
    A pair of hands creating with wire on a creative table.
    March 21 @ 13:00 - 15:00 View all in this series

    Saturday Gallery Art Club

    Salmon Gallery Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Saturday Gallery Art Club is 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 as they hold the space for you to work independently or with your friends and family. With all […]

    Free
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    Sun 22
    Sunday-Sessions
    March 22 @ 13:00 - 15:00 View all in this series

    Sunday Sessions

    Café Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Join in fun and engaging creative activities in our café, that are open and available for all. Give yourself permission to get creative in a welcoming and engaging environment with old and new friends alike. Enjoy crafting, board games, chalkboard activities, and more with each week offering up new and exciting activities that everyone can […]

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    Sun 22
    Three Asian men playing traditional Indian instruments.
    March 22 @ 17:00 - 19:00

    The Sitar Music Society presents Tribute to Ustad Vilayat Khan

    Main Hall Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Echoes - An ode through sarode Join us for an evening of Indian classical music as maestro sarode player, Prattyush Banerjee, pays homage to Aftäb-e-Sitar, Ustad Vilayat Khan. Featuring Rajvir Singh on tabla. Vilayat Khan (1928-2004) was a child prodigy to whom goes the credit of taking the sitar beyond the shores of India. He […]

    £11 – £26
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    Tue 24
    Adventures-in-Art
    March 24 @ 10:00 - 12:00 View all in this series

    Adventures in Art

    Studio 4 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Adventures in Art is our weekly multi-disciplinary art workshop for adults. The sessions are usually in Studio 4 on the first floor, accessible via lift, stairs or external ramp. We have a variety of tutors who will deliver 3 or 4 weeks in a row, and then a different tutor will take over with a […]

    £7 – £11
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    Tue 24
    An x-ray looking image of an industrial building in black and white. Below it says 'Modernity is always on the horizontal.'
    March 24 @ 18:00 - 20:00

    Culture Talk: How TB Sculpted Modernism

    Main Hall Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    This event is chaired by Dr Nuala Morse, Associate Professor in Museum Studies at University of Leicester. The Leicester TB Research Group is pleased to host this special event to mark World Tuberculosis (TB) Day – a global annual event to raise awareness and reflect on the continuing health impact of this deadly infectious disease […]

    Free – £20
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