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  • July 2026

  • Mon 13
    Two rectangle pieces of punch needle wall art displayed on the wall.
    July 13 @ 10:00 - 16:00

    Punch Needle Textured Wall Art

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

    Explore the versatility of the humble punch needle tool to create a piece of 6” wall art full of texture and interest.  This is a great opportunity to let your creativity flow and make a piece that develops as you punch. If you prefer more guidance however, tutor Caroline will be on hand to help […]

    £41 – £55
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    Sat 18
    A posters filled with lemons, Black women smiling and talking, and a butterfly.
    July 18 @ 13:00 - 15:00

    Apittame Arts: Creative Writing with Imani Ahiro

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

    Tap into your imagination with Apittame Arts. This is a space to experiment, share, and connect with like-minded people. Through guided prompts, discussions, and interactive exercises, you’ll gain fresh perspectives and (hopefully) spark new ideas. No pressure, no judgment—just creativity in a casual, welcoming space. The only thing required is your presence and a willingness […]

    £5 – £20
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  • August 2026

  • Sat 1
    August 1 @ 14:00 - 17:00

    The Sitar Music Society: Homage to Gurus

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

    An annual celebration of Guru Purnima – a special day between students and their teachers. Students of all standards will play special pieces as a homage to their guru(s). The event is open to all, with a particular emphasis on students, their families and friends.

    £11 – £13
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    Mon 3
    A delicate painting of a spiny flower curled in on itself.
    August 3 @ 10:00 - August 4 @ 15:30

    Introduction to Botanical Drawing & Painting at the Botanic Garden

    Botanic Garden Glebe Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    A two-day introduction to the art of botanical painting at the University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden in Oadby. This course is suitable for anyone who’d like to combine their love of botanics with art - from complete beginners to those with some experience who’d like to try new techniques or just spend two days drawing […]

    £90 – £120
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    Mon 3
    A green and well-tended botanic garden.
    August 3 @ 10:00 - August 5 @ 15:30

    Drawing and Painting in the Botanic Garden

    Botanic Garden Glebe Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden is an inspirational place. Spend three days immersed in the gardens as you experiment with different drawing, painting and mixed media approaches, leading to a final painting or mixed media piece. The Botanic Garden is a wonderful place for artists to work, both in the garden areas and in […]

    £135 – £180
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  • September 2026

  • Sat 26
    A white women with brown hair jumping up happily in a striped top, while miniature versions of herself float around her pulling poses.
    September 26 @ 19:30 - 21:30

    Lucy Porter – Let Yourself Go!

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

    Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go – in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle aged woman, they’re probably not). […]

    £23
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  • October 2026

  • Sat 3
    A white haired white man wearing glasses and a sweatervest, playing the keyboard in front of a purple background.
    October 3 @ 19:00 - 20:30

    Robert White: ‘THAT’ Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy Guy!

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

    Robert White: ‘THAT’ Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy Guy! Is going on tour with a brand new show! Presented by Little Wander. Whether you’re a fan from his series of Britain’s Got Talent, or you’re one of his millions of online viewers but only just realising that Robert is ‘THAT’ Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy […]

    £20
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    Fri 9
    A painted print of blue, orange and red fauna.
    October 9 - December 13

    Jemisha Maadhavji

    Gallery 2 Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

    Attenborough Arts Centre is proud to present a new major solo exhibition by acclaimed portrait artist Jemisha Maadhavji. The exhibition will celebrate Jemisha’s vision of luxury, defined by her as a ‘flawless connection with nature’, in which highly detailed portraiture meets ornamentation. Jemisha will present a show of oil paintings as a form of installation, spanning recent […]

    Free
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