Literary 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, […]
Introduction to Indian Dance: One Day Taster Workshop
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) […]
Laugh Academy Showcase
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 […]
The Comedy Asylum: Menopausal Werewolf in Wigston
From the team of comedians, writers and people with mental health conditions behind festival hits ‘Robots Vs Zombies’ and ‘Death in Dunton Gusset’ comes a suburban horror story of great […]
WORD! & Renaissance One Present: Poetry, Creativity and Shaping a Voice in the Arts: A Creative Workshop with Philip Nanton
A conversational and practical space to think, connect and ask questions. This workshop is for artists and creatives who enjoy writing poetry or are keen to develop techniques in writing […]
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 […]
WORD! and Renaissance One Present: A Black History Month Special with John Agard
Join us for a very special evening celebrating the poetry and words of international poet John Agard and local poet sensations brought to you through a collaboration between Renaissance One and […]
Next Level Creative Writing
Are you experienced writer who feels as though you’re not reaching your potential? Do you have lots of first drafts but don’t know how to really make them work? Are […]
BAKUYARD Productions presents Whoodoo You Come From?
BAKUYARD presents a transformative journey into ancestral connection, through creative expression, art, music and communal ritual. Every one of us has roots that go back to a people who lived with […]