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Leicester, LE1 7HA United Kingdom
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  • February 2026

  • Sun 22
    Three people in costumers shouting at each other surrounded by colourful drawings and abstract shapes. Above it says '14/48 Takeover'.
    February 22 @ 18:00 - 19:00

    14/48 Takeover Performance

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

    The World’s Quickest Theatre Festival written by Young People. 4 brand new plays, written by young people, and brought to life by professional theatre makers for the UK Kids Comedy Festival! 14/48 Takeover gives young writers the chance to work with professional playwrights and theatre makers to produce four new plays, brought to life for […]

    £5 – £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 @ 20:00 - 21:00 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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    Fri 20
    A young girl and woman smiling together, with cartoon sunglasses surrounded by colourful graphics.
    February 20 @ 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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    Thu 19
    February 19 @ 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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    Wed 18
    February 18 @ 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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    Tue 17
    A white man in a suit surrounded by balloon animals looking up happily.
    February 17 @ 15:00 - 16:00 View all in this series

    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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    Sat 14
    February 14 @ 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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    Fri 6
    A person in a wolf mask growling.
    February 6 @ 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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  • January 2026

  • Thu 15
    A white woman with dark hair and a leather jacket playing piano.
    January 15 @ 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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  • December 2025

  • Fri 12
    A man is shown in dark setting smokey dressed as a reindeer with antlers and a red nose with frost on his eyebrows.
    December 12, 2025 @ 19:30 - 20:30

    Adam Riches as Sean Bean in ‘The Twelve Beans of Christmas’

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

    Adam Riches as Sean Bean in ‘The Twelve Beans of Christmas’ Like an undescended testicle en route to its final destination, Christmas is a-coming! And nothing yells Yule louder than Sean Bean in full on medieval mode, challenging you all to a sackful of seasonal games, hellbent on getting you all giddy. So come join […]

    £16.50
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    Sun 7
    December 7, 2025 @ 18:00 - 20:00

    Sitar Society presents Waves of Sound and Motion: Lehar

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

    Lehar - Waves of Sound and Motion An evening of Kathak dance and santoor music with Seetal Kaur and Kaviraj Singh. Experience the flowing rise and fall of Lehar — where intricate footwork and expressive gestures of Kathak move in harmony with the shimmering resonance of the santoor. In this intimate performance, dancer Seetal Kaur and musician Kaviraj Singh invite you into a meditative exploration […]

    £10 – £12
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  • November 2025

  • Thu 27
    November 27, 2025 @ 19:00 - 21:00

    WORD! International Day of People with Disabilities Special

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

    WORD! international Day of People with Disabilities Special! With Juliette Burton and Friends Join us for a special end of year celebration, co-hosted by Teagan Buckley and marking this year’s International Day of People with Disabilities. This WORD! Special will explore (dis)ability and be headlined by award-winning comedian, writer, performer and mental health activist, Juliette […]

    £5 – £20
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