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  • March 2026

  • Sat 7
    An Asian women in traditional Indian dance clothes, dancing in front of a striped background.
    March 7 @ 10:30 - 16:30

    Introduction to Indian Dance: One Day Taster Workshop

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

    A unique one-day introduction to four Indian dance disciplines. The day will include four dance sessions of around 60 minutes each covering: Bollywood Semi Classical Garba Basic Kathak (Indian Classical) There will be a brief comfort break between each session and a longer break for lunch after the first two sessions. No experience is required […]

    £45 – £60
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    Sat 7
    A white women with long blonde hair dressed in a white dress and gold halo, standing in front of a painting of buildings and a red velvet wall.
    March 7 @ 19:30 - 20:30

    Bebe Cave: CHRISTBRIDE

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

    In the dark, deathly world of the Middle Ages, one (annoying) woman strives to find the light. Join Batilda Bigbum, a female mystic in a world of male dullards, as she escapes from a life of monotony to a life of devotion. This is CHRISTBRIDE: a “dementedly funny and fast-paced” (The Scotsman) new character comedy from […]

    £15
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    Fri 13
    A black woman in monochrome, drawn over with gold lines to emphasis her hair and suit.
    March 13 @ 19:00 - 20:30

    Paula Varjack: Nine Sixteenths

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

    In 2004, in the SuperBowl halftime show finale, 23 year old Justin Timberlake ripped off 37 year old Janet Jackson’s top. Her breast was exposed on screen for nine sixteenths of a second. A pop icon and role model for many black women, and an outspoken ally for the LGBTQ community, the moment derailed Jackson’s […]

    £5 – £20
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    Sat 14
    An plastic embroidery square filled with colourful zig-zags made of thread.
    March 14 @ 10:30 - 13:30

    Bright Bargello Coaster

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

    Learn the retro craft of bargello to create a colourful textile coaster and wow your friends with your creative talents! No experience in crafting or embroidery is required – this is the perfect class for the nervous or novice and crafter, or anyone with more experience who fancies some relaxing retro stitching fun. This perfect […]

    £30 – £40
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    Sat 14
    Two white men in suits holding a saxophone in a church.
    March 14 @ 20:00 - 22:30

    Leicester Jazz House presents Alan Barnes & David Newton Duo

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

    Best jazz music in Leicester. Alan Barnes (saxes & clarinet) David Newton (piano). Barnes and Newton have been playing duets together for over 40 years. These multi award-winners cover a vast repertoire from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea and play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. The emphasis, as always, is […]

    £7 – £16
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    Mon 16
    A silver ring with multiple holes on a wood stand.
    March 16 @ 10:30 - 16:00 View all in this series

    Silver Jewellery Making: Wax Carved Rings

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

    Explore the ancient art of wax carving to design, sculpt, size and finish a bespoke silver ring. This is an introductory class, suitable for absolute beginners or anyone with some jewellery making experience but new to wax carving. You will learn to carve, sculpt and refine a wax model ready to be cast into solid silver. […]

    £72 – £95
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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
    Two hands taking strings of felt and tying them around a metal ring.
    March 18 @ 10:00 - 13:00

    Spring Felt Wreath Making

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

    Celebrate the new season by making your own spring-inspired felt wreath. This workshop is open to all ages (12+) and abilities as you learn how to create a sustainable wreath using felt knotting techniques. Experiment with embellishing and adorning your wreath with a variety of wooden decorations, ribbons, feathers, and dried flowers to create a […]

    £23 – £30
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    Sun 22
    The Sitar Music Society logo
    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

    A tribute to the late great sitarist Ustad Vilayat Khan. Vilayat Khan (1928-2004) was a child prodigy to whom goes the credit of taking the sitar beyond the shores of India. He was a contemporary of Pandit Ravi Shankar, but developed the distinctly different Gayaki style of performance, and reconfigured the instrument accordingly. He hails […]

    £11 – £26
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    Sat 28
    A paper filled with prints of giant leaves.
    March 28 @ 10:30 - 13:30

    Spring Stamps

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

    Create your own unique and beautiful shaped lino cut plates and stamps in this exciting half-day printmaking workshop. Explore working intuitively and organically to build up an original composition for your print. Suitable for absolute beginners or those with some experience who love printmaking, tutor Jo will take you through the lino printing process step by […]

    £23 – £30
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    Sat 28
    A oil painting in blue of a women looking up in a bra.
    March 28 @ 10:30 - 16:00

    Life Drawing for Absolute Beginners

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

    A comprehensive introductory one-day workshop for total beginners to the life drawing genre. Participants will be shown fool proof, tried and tested methods of rendering the life model using a variety of drawing media. By the end of the day, you will have the knowledge, confidence and ability to continue your life drawing journey. Following […]

    £60 – £80
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  • April 2026

  • Fri 10
    A tired looking middle-aged white man looking deadpan, Above him it says 'Phil Nichol, Trying my best'.
    April 10 @ 19:30 - 21:00

    Phil Nichol: Trying His Best

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

    Phil Nichol: Trying His Best Phil has been getting better at comedy since March 1987. One of these days he may just get it right. Until then Phil just keeps trying. If at first you don’t succeed, try and try your best. This is a tour of Phil, trying his best! Age Guidance: 18+ only ★★★★★ […]

    £15
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