A Decade of Exhibitions
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 […]
Jemisha Maadhavji: I Dream From Where You Are
Attenborough Arts Centre is proud to present a new major solo exhibition by acclaimed portrait artist Jemisha Maadhavji. Bringing together painting and sculpture, the exhibition explores portraiture and identity, reflecting upon […]
Material Worlds: Contemporary Artists and Textiles
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 […]
Art Gallery Tours
Join us in our art galleries with our wonderful weekend team, as they guide your group through our current exhibition. Each tour will respond to the exhibitions on display, providing […]
Craft & Art Fair
Our popular Craft & Art Fair returns to showcase the work of some of the best local and regional craft makers and artists. Meet, browse and buy from over 50 […]
Peut-Être Theatre presents The Sleep Show
A heartfelt and poetic exploration of sleep, where the wonders of dreaming, soothing rhythms of lullabies, and secrets of the body clock come to life through dance. The Sleep Show […]
The Sitar Music Society presents ‘String Beats’: An Evening of Indian Classical Music and Timeless Melodies
This event takes place at Leicester Cathedral, Guildhall Entrance. The Sitar Music Society Presents: “String Beats”: An Evening of Indian Classical Music and Timeless Melodies After performing to audiences across […]
Frozen Light presents: The Ancient Oak of Baldor
A folk tale of love, loss and the interconnectedness of all things. The Ancient Oak stands strong in the Forest of Baldor, in the land of Earten. There it has […]
Deaf Artist-led BSL Tour of We Grown-Ups Can Also Be Afraid
Join Deaf artist Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq on a BSL Tour of ‘We Grown Ups Can Also Be Afraid’– an exhibition that takes its name from the Swedish nursery rhyme that features […]
WiFi Wars
From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour […]