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  • February 2026

  • Sat 14
    A piece of white paper on top of a collection of scattered photographs. The paper has shapes and squiggles created with pens, threads and cut up paper. In the corner is another white piece of paper with a black squiggle with leaves made out of paper cuttings.
    February 14 @ 13:00 - 15:00 View all in this series

    Saturday Gallery Art Club: with Poonam Thanki

    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. This session has been designed by one of our gallery assistant facilitators to explore a unique area of work. Open to everyone, each session is supported by our friendly Learning […]

    Free
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    Mon 16
    Two punch needle scenes of flowers in wooded hops displayed on top of books.
    February 16 @ 10:30 - 13:30

    Beginner’s Punch Needle Embroidery: Hoop Art

    Studio 3 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Create your own wonderfully textured piece of wall art in this beginner's punch needle embroidery workshop. You will use a slim needle and DK yarn to create a piece that can be mounted in a 4” hoop. Not only will you learn a new skill, you’ll also enjoy the wellbeing elements of this incredibly therapeutic […]

    £23 – £30
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    Tue 17
    A range of fibre badges including a watermelon, lips, and an eye.
    February 17 @ 10:30 - 14:30

    Punch Needle Embroidery Badge

    Studio 3 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Online booking will be available on Monday 2 March. Create your own fun and tactile badge in this beginner’s punch needle embroidery workshop. Not only will you learn a new skill, you’ll also enjoy the wellbeing elements of this incredibly therapeutic and rhythmic craft. No experience is necessary as tutor Caroline will take you through […]

    £26 – £35
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    Tue 17
    A white man in a suit surrounded by balloon animals looking up happily.
    February 17 @ 15:00 - 16:00 View all in this series

    Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC

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

    Ever wanted to see a balloon fly on its own? Witness the biggest balloon in the world? (and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn’t try at home?) This show is full of MINDBLOWING Magic, balloons and fun for all the family! Magic Gareth is a total BALLOONATIC & brings this rip-roaring […]

    £9 – £25
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    Wed 18
    February 18 @ 13:00 - 14:00

    Ishi Khan: Ask Granny

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

    Family fun alert! Granny’s got advice, games, and giggles waiting just for you! A hit at family festivals, 'Ask Granny' is a laugh-out-loud, interactive show starring NaanE—the playful, fruit-loving granny you never knew you needed. Children and families are invited to ask questions, join in games, and discover mischievous life tips that will leave everyone […]

    £5 – £20
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    Thu 19
    February 19 @ 13:00 - 14:00

    Edy Hurst’s Dream Park! (Building-In-Progress)

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

    Join Edy Hurst as we build the world's greatest theme park whilst also applying for planning permission! At long last, a show filled with thrills, spills, and local building zone permits. Edy Hurst is a critically-acclaimed Neurodivergent comedian, nominated for BBC New comedy Award, best Alternative at NW Comedy awards and best Comedy show at […]

    £7 – £25
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    Fri 20
    A young girl and woman smiling together, with cartoon sunglasses surrounded by colourful graphics.
    February 20 @ 13:00 - 14:00

    Tej & Tulsi Dhutia presents Make It Up as You Go! Mayhem

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

    Comedy, adventure and total mayhem collide in this laugh-out-loud family show where the kids are in charge! Using on-screen prompts, the audience decides what happens next — with every choice leading to new twists, silly surprises and big laughs. Expect thrills, spills, laughter and unpredictable fun from start to finish. The show is created and […]

    £6 – £20
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    Fri 20
    Five people on a stage in front of a crowd with the word 'Showcase' above them.
    February 20 @ 20:00 - 21:00 View all in this series

    Laugh Academy Showcase

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

    Join us for the culmination of Laugh Academy! A showcase of young talent as participants from the programme take to the stage and perform comedy, some of them, for the very first time. These kids have been working all week with professional comedians to learn the tricks of the trade. Come and spot the stars […]

    £6
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    Sat 21
    Two punch needle coasters of a cherry and a orange, with a mug about to be placed onto it.
    February 21 @ 10:30 - 14:30

    Punch Needle Mug Rug

    Studio 1 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Online booking will be available on Monday 2 March. Create your own punch needle mug rug in this fun beginner's punch needle class. Not only will you learn a new skill or further develop your experience of punch needle, you’ll also enjoy the wellbeing elements of this incredibly therapeutic and rhythmic craft. No experience is […]

    £26 – £35
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    Sun 22
    Three people in costumers shouting at each other surrounded by colourful drawings and abstract shapes. Above it says '14/48 Takeover'.
    February 22 @ 18:00 - 19:00

    14/48 Takeover Performance

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

    The World’s Quickest Theatre Festival written by Young People. 4 brand new plays, written by young people, and brought to life by professional theatre makers for the UK Kids Comedy Festival! 14/48 Takeover gives young writers the chance to work with professional playwrights and theatre makers to produce four new plays, brought to life for […]

    £5 – £20
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    Sat 28
    Two pieces of folded up gingham fabric next to a pair of scissors.
    February 28 @ 10:30 - 16:30

    Beginners Sewing Day

    Studio 3 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Learning as you sew in this relaxed but comprehensive one-day beginners sewing workshop. Do you have an unloved sewing machine at home and want to put it to use? Have you been inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee? Would love to try making your own clothes? Then this is the workshop for you! We'll […]

    £60 – £80
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    Sat 28
    February 28 @ 14:00 - 17:00

    Apittame x Queer Coffee Linkups: Art for Freedom

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

    'Art For Freedom' is an exciting, all-ages showcase event happening in February 2026 in Leicester. It’s a celebration of community, connection, the many ways we find our sense of belonging in the world and express freedom. We invite you to experience an inspiring mix of, spoken word, and performances—each uniquely capturing the theme of finding […]

    £5 – £20
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