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  • February 2026

  • Wed 25
    A woodcut, antique carving of a biblical story, showing crowds gathered around two men as they look to the skies for angels and saints.
    February 25 @ 10:30 - 12:00 View all in this series

    Art History: Reformers and Radicals: A survey of the art and politics of 16th Century Europe

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

    A five week overview of the huge changes - religious, political and cultural - in Europe in the 16th Century. Religion, politics and art changed greatly during this period. Art was used to convey religious messages; politicians deployed artists to support their campaigns. Some countries became Protestant, others didn’t - why? Great figures ranging from Luther […]

    £7.50 – £10
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    Thu 26
    Two men sat at a white grand piano playing from a music book.
    February 26 @ 18:00 - 20:00 View all in this series

    Piano Club

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

    Develop your piano-playing skills in this relaxed and informal monthly performers’ club. Join pianist Jude Richardson on Sunday afternoons and/or Thursday evenings in a casual piano group class dedicated to helping you gain confidence as a pianist and performer. You can bring finished pieces, music you've just started looking at, original compositions, or anything else […]

    £7.50 – £10
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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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  • March 2026

  • Thu 5
    A Black man in a grey sweatshirt standing in front of a pink and black textures background. In the bottom right corner is says 'Please do not touch'.
    March 5 @ 19:00 - 20:00

    A China Plate and Belgrade Theatre Co-Production in association with Birmingham Hippodrome: Please Do Not Touch

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

    Written by Casey Bailey Directed by Gail Babb “They will tell you that legal and illegal are the same as right and wrong. And I’ve told you that you only have to sit still for a moment and watch the pieces move to see what a lie that is.” Written by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey […]

    £5 – £20
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    Fri 6
    A woman in front of a purple projected screen for a WORD! event, speaking to an audience.
    March 6 @ 19:00 - 21:00

    WORD! International Women’s Day Special

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

    Join WORD! - one of the longest running poetry and spoken word events in the UK - for a brand new season at Attenborough Arts Centre! With a vibrant open-mic and acclaimed headlines… “One of the best events I’ve ever read at” (Helen Ivory)… “Great atmosphere. Something is going very right here” (George Szirtes)…”WORD! is […]

    £5 – £20
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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
    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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    Wed 18
    A group of young people chatting in a gallery surrounded by art.
    March 18 @ 10:30 - 12:00 View all in this series

    Art History: Understanding Art Better

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

    A series of five talks with discussion time for anyone with an interest in understanding and challenging their views on art. These accessible talks with discussion time are intended for anyone interested in developing their understanding of art, whatever their existing level of knowledge. Some historical context for individual artists and schools of art will […]

    £7.50 – £10
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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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  • April 2026

  • Thu 9
    WORD! written over a scene of a performance taking place in the courtyard in the evening.
    April 9 @ 19:00 - 21:00

    WORD! with John Hegley

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

    Online booking will be available on Monday 2 March. Join us with John for this first WORD! of the new summer season. John Hegley has been referred to as - ‘Comedy’s Poet Laureate (The Independent), ‘Scandalously talented’ (Sunday Times) and an 'incurable entertainer' (Guardian). Featured on television, radio and internationally for over 40 years, he […]

    £5 – £20
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    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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