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Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road
Leicester, LE1 7HA United Kingdom
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Today
  • January 2026

  • Wed 7
    A woodcut, antique carving of a biblical story, showing crowds gathered around two men as they look to the skies for angels and saints.
    January 7, 2026 @ 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 8
    Two men sat at a white grand piano playing from a music book.
    January 8, 2026 @ 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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    Mon 12
    A golden trumpet.
    January 12, 2026 @ 19:30 - March 16, 2026 @ 21:00

    Jazz Performance

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

    Gain confidence in your ability to improvise and perform in a jazz group and learn tunes from the jazz repertoire. The course will introduce you to playing in a jazz band, or provide opportunity for you to improve your knowledge and skills. We will work on a number of tunes over the 10-week course, modelling […]

    £79 – £105
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    Wed 14
    A group of young people chatting in a gallery surrounded by art.
    January 14, 2026 @ 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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    Thu 15
    A white woman with dark hair and a leather jacket playing piano.
    January 15, 2026 @ 20:00 - 22:30

    Leicester Jazz House presents Alcyona Mick

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

    Best jazz music in Leicester. Leicester Jazz House presents a solo concert by Alcyona Mick, a pianist working at the forefront of the London Jazz scene. Alcyona has written and produced music for independent short films, documentaries, and animation. She won an award for Best Soundtrack at the Anima Mundi International Festival, Brazil, and has […]

    £7 – £16
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  • February 2026

  • Fri 6
    A person in a wolf mask growling.
    February 6, 2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00

    The Comedy Asylum: Menopausal Werewolf in Wigston

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

    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 magnitude. Also, there's a raffle. Age Recommendation: 16+ Show Notice: Scenes of violence Recommended Price: £10 What are ‘Pay What You Can’ tickets? We believe that that arts […]

    £5 – £20
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    Sat 14
    February 14, 2026 @ 15:00 - 16:00

    WiFi Wars

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

    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 of all the ways you can have fun, in public. The entire audience competes, both as teams and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more […]

    £12
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    Tue 17
    A white man in a suit surrounded by balloon animals looking up happily.
    February 17, 2026 @ 13:00

    Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC

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

    Ever wanted to see a balloon fly on its own? Witness the biggest balloon in the world? (and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn’t try at home?) This show is full of MINDBLOWING Magic, balloons and fun for all the family! Magic Gareth is a total BALLOONATIC & brings this rip-roaring […]

    £9 – £25
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    Wed 18
    February 18, 2026 @ 13:00 - 14:00

    Ishi Khan: Ask Granny

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

    Family fun alert! Granny’s got advice, games, and giggles waiting just for you! A hit at family festivals, 'Ask Granny' is a laugh-out-loud, interactive show starring NaanE—the playful, fruit-loving granny you never knew you needed. Children and families are invited to ask questions, join in games, and discover mischievous life tips that will leave everyone […]

    £5 – £20
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    Thu 19
    February 19, 2026 @ 13:00 - 14:00

    Edy Hurst’s Dream Park! (Building-In-Progress)

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

    Join Edy Hurst as we build the world's greatest theme park whilst also applying for planning permission! At long last, a show filled with thrills, spills, and local building zone permits. Edy Hurst is a critically-acclaimed Neurodivergent comedian, nominated for BBC New comedy Award, best Alternative at NW Comedy awards and best Comedy show at […]

    £7 – £25
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    Fri 20
    A young girl and woman smiling together.
    February 20, 2026 @ 13:00 - 14:00

    Tej & Tulsi Dhutia presents Make It Up as You Go! Mayhem

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

    Comedy, adventure and total mayhem collide in this laugh-out-loud family show where the kids are in charge! Using on-screen prompts, the audience decides what happens next — with every choice leading to new twists, silly surprises and big laughs. Expect thrills, spills, laughter and unpredictable fun from start to finish. The show is created and […]

    £6 – £20
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    Fri 20
    Five people on a stage in front of a crowd with the word 'Showcase' above them.
    February 20, 2026 @ 18:30 - 19:30 View all in this series

    Laugh Academy Showcase

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

    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 very first time. These kids have been working all week with professional comedians to learn the tricks of the trade. Come and spot the stars […]

    £6
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