What’s On
Our performance programme presents a diverse range of music, theatre, spoken word, dance and comedy events.
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 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 […]
'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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go – in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst […]
