# Events & Things To Do In Leicester on 7th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Leicester on 7th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Leicester on 7th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Leicester - **Event Name**: Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsStrictly Come Dancing - the Professionals has 39 upcoming events.Note: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 09:30 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/strictly-come-dancing-the-professionals/210003619857737 - **Venue**: De Montfort Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wN2I2M2QyYzYxMzU1OTk0MzUyY2U2MTdhZWVmM2MzYjA0ZDkyODhkMDI4MDg1NTY4NmQyNzYwZTkwNjI3OGQxLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzE2MTk1ZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njk3MDI1ODk.avif - **Event Name**: Slow Dating - 20-35yrs, 35-50yrs & Over 50s. 3 dating events in 1 big venue - **Description**: Leicester single coming together for one big dating party, not to be missed!About this EventOn Thursday 7th May, we’re bringing you a three-in-one Slow Dating night - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/slow-dating-20-35yrs-35-50yrs-and-over-50s-3-dating-events-in-1-big-venue/100001986938367143 - **Venue**: Cosy Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82Zjc2Yjg3ZGIzOWI4M2Q1ZDMwMGEzYmI0NWRiNTUyNmE4ZTk2NzA2ZDZmZjYzYTMwZmYzMjg0NjlkMmMwYWRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA0MDQwNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU4MjE0NzE.avif - **Price**: GBP 20 to 22 - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Mr Shay presents Draft One: Poetry & Hip Hop Night - **Description**: A poetry & hip hop night hosted by Leicester's Poet LaureateAbout this EventLeicester's Poet Laureate shares poems from his first draft book. Draft One is a work in progress poetry co - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/mr-shay-presents-draft-one-poetry-and-hip-hop-night/100001987130537931 - **Venue**: Moonshine - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xYTc3YWRlN2UwYzcyNTczNDRhYTQzMzFiYWQ4NzZmMjU5OGI5NzBlMjhlNmZjYTAxYTMxNzQ4YTkzOGQwMTEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAxMDAwMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzYyODYwNTg.avif - **Price**: GBP 12 - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, dance, Music - **Event Name**: Meet the Funders - Leicester City - **Description**: An opportunity for VCSE organisations to speak directly to funders.About this EventThis event is for Leicester City based charities, community groups and social enterprises that have a Health and Wellbeing - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu May 07 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/meet-the-funders-leicester-city/100001985501649883 - **Venue**: Voluntary Action Leicestershire - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82MTM1YWE4MjE2MjhkMGJkYmIxNmYxMGZhYTU4NDAxZWRiM2RiN2RjNGEwZGFjMjU1MjI0MzliZGQwOTU3Yjc5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcwMC1kYzMxMmUyYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQxMzEyNDQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Nonprofit, health-wellness - **Event Name**: KuKu Connect business networking in Leicester with Consultus - **Description**: Join Leicestershire decision makers at Consultus – complimentary hospitality and guaranteed new business connections.About this EventJoin us for an energy-packed May Connect Reception with the Consultus International Grou - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/kuku-connect-business-networking-in-leicester-with-consultus/100001986418740927 - **Venue**: Consultus International - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy81ODRiMWM5ZDhhMzViMDczMTQyYTM0YzYzYWQ2NzgyYTk3MjVhODljNmRkNDQyNGM0MTA5MzA5ZWU5MGU3MDNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg3OC1kYzQ2NzM5MC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU3MzU2MzE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: business - **Event Name**: Josiah Hincks Ladies Networking Afternoon Tea (Leicester) - **Description**: Ladies Networking Afternoon Tea (Leicester)About this EventCalling all ladies in business in Leicester...You’re invited to join our group of friendly, like-minded business women for delicious afternoon - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/josiah-hincks-ladies-networking-afternoon-tea-leicester/100001986900504896 - **Venue**: voco Leicester, an IHG Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83YWMzNDMwZDNhMDA3ODYwMzNkMzM1YzJhNjM3Nzc2NzhhYWFiZTBjNTM4Mjk5ZTE4Yjg4ZGZlZTAwNDEyMTU2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2YzZjBlOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU2ODU5MjI.avif - **Price**: GBP 20 - **Event Name**: Revealing the lives of the inhabitants of Leicester - **Description**: Recent excavations at Leicester Cathedral revealed the remains of over 1100 individuals - find out more about what the burials can tell us.About this EventIn 2021-2022, excavations at Leicester Cathedral revealed the rema - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/revealing-the-lives-of-the-inhabitants-of-leicester/100001983857924456 - **Venue**: Leicester Cathedral - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84NGY4OWE0YTI2ZmMzNDJmZjQ3OTc4MGI5MTdmYTA4NzBlMGRmZTBiMzNmNzAzM2YzZWMzMTY3MDI2NmI0OGI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzYxNDQzMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzIwMDczMzY.avif - **Price**: GBP 0 to 9 - **Categories**: health-wellness - **Event Name**: Clarendon Park Open Mic - **Description**: Friendly, professional monthly event, on the first Thursday, in a fantastic venue, showcasing local talent. Players get a free drink. Sign-up from 7pm - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/clarendon-park-open-mic/300042074052 - **Venue**: Bar Dos Hermanos - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjEyYzU0MDkxYWQxN2UwMWMyYjdlZTgyZGM2MTQ5YWJiNjI3OGUzOWRkNDRjZjY2MzA2ZGI3ODRiNWUwMDJhMC1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWgxMDI0LWRjMWExMzE1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MDEzMzcwNg.avif - **Categories**: open-mic - **Event Name**: Balms from Nature Healing Ways - **Description**: Join Louise Powell, Medical Herbalist, physical therapist and specialist in pain management and treatmentAbout this EventHi I'm Louise, medical herbalist and the founder of Nature Healing Ways Ltd.I have over 15-ye - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu May 07 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/balms-from-nature-healing-ways/100001984563559028 - **Venue**: Together Against Cancer - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81MGViZjdkOTMyYmIwZmY2MWYwYTY4ZTFlZWQ1MDVjY2U0ODZkMDBiZDk2YTdhY2ZhNjliNjE4NGQwMTM1NDNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzI4Mjk0MDg.avif - **Price**: GBP 0 to 12 - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Workshops - **Event Name**: May Meeting - **Description**: Our monthly meetings are open to anyone. You can join us in person in Meeting Room 2 at the Phoenix - meet at the bottom of the stairs at 7:25 pm and we go up together, or ask at the desk if you arrive late and someone will bring you up. Alternatively, yo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/may-meeting/200029937248724 - **Venue**: Phoenix Square, Leicester, LE1 1, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy80ODhhOWNhZjhhYmJjNGNmMWZmMjBhOGRhZWUyOTBhZDI5MDVlODBmNzQ3OTc1YjM3YmM4YTc0NGZiMDEyYTkzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMi1kY2E5YTNhOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA5MjA2Mw.avif - **Categories**: meetups ## Trending Events in Leicester - **Event Name**: Jethro Tull in Leicester - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Jethro Tull Live at De Montfort Hall on Tuesday, May 5, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Jethro Tull is taking over De Montfort Hall on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and with hits like - **Venue**: De Montfort Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/186ac740-7752-11f0-88f0-c1cece18bc2d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc171717-gmir.webp?v=1754985493 - **Event Name**: The Park Series presents MADNESS - **Description**: Madness are coming to Abbey Park, Leicester on Saturday 13th June as part of their Hits Parade Summer Showtime show!ArtistsMadness - **Venue**: Abbey Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9b86e133216c802ee268fb8b89a03bbc0a6c9e25ab2992487bd1b859c5649b72-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc104890-gmir.jpg?v=1773861863 - **Event Name**: ARMAGEDDON XL - **Description**: MDA Events and MODUS sports are proud and excited to announce ARMAGEDDON XL May 8th 2026 ARMAGEDDON XL Luke Littler Nathan Aspinall Adrian Lewis Stephen Bunting Simon Whitlock In the fanzone John Part Trina Gulliver Glen Durrant Ticket - **Venue**: Mattioli Arena Leicester - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a8453ca2303c8e5dda7996699a173726fa32eb8af496cb07e35bfaf2e12a76aa-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1b122b-gmir?v=1776784808 - **Event Name**: Derren Brown Tickets - **Description**: Derren Brown 7:30🎉 Welcome to Derren Brown Tickets, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at De Montfort Hall in the heart of Leicester, EN for an event that d - **Venue**: De Montfort Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f4a9c3d0-3f86-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1200-h675-dc140604-gmir.jpg?v=1776998429 - **Event Name**: Park Series Leicester - Aitch - **Description**: ⭐ Park Series Leicester  returns in June 2026. One of the UK’s biggest rap stars, Aitch has racked up multiple UK Top 10 hits, platinum-selling singles, and era-defining anthems that dominate charts, clubs, and festival stages across the country. He’s bri - **Venue**: Abbey Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/de173dd0-23f9-11f1-9831-630114a07816-rimg-w550-h550-dcfeef02-gmir.jpg?v=1773969150 - **Event Name**: Lord of the Dance - **Description**: Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production - **Venue**: De Montfort Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/829dd1eafb99f4182d630f10c66128d3c07b8b84954c8499b2809d82a9909475-rimg-w760-h460-dc2e0506-gmir?v=1777137406 - **Event Name**: Oakham Takeover Day at Leicester Tigers - **Description**: Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints Saturday 9th May 2026 Welford Road Stadium Oakham RFC is heading to Welford Road — and we’re taking over. Join us for one of the biggest fixtures in the Premiership calendar as Leicester Tigers take on Northampton S - **Venue**: Welford Road Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/98d335fd6d29cc1b46162d7b598e4d0fef191b13dc59da6424baf065435681da-rimg-w1172-h657-dc034539-gmir?v=1777103455 - **Event Name**: Japan Fest Leicester - **Description**: Get ready, Leicester! Japan FEST is coming this April — and we’re just getting started! 🎌✨Join us on Sunday 26th April at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium (Leicester Tigers Rugby Stadium) for a colourful celebration of Japanese culture, music, food, an - **Venue**: Leicester Tigers Welford Road Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1bde0133567bf1c665ac826c8eb0c70770a4262ff23550262bde4ac586aa5b4b-rimg-w1200-h800-dc615e60-gmir?v=1776788910 - **Event Name**: Leicester City Women FC vs Chelsea FC Women - **Description**: DATE , TIME AND INFO TBC FA Womens Super League Fixture 2025/26 - Match 21 PARKING - £5 - Must be booked online in advance. TRAVEL - Getting to King Power Stadium Train: Leicester Train Station is roughly 1.2 miles from King Power Stadium. This equ - **Venue**: King Power Stadium, Filbert Wy, Leicester LE2 7FL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/03a8fa58c3ab98c9225b1a0e14cccbbe1f122cd45641dff2b228016d9ee75cdc-rimg-w1200-h834-dc718a31-gmir?v=1776318698 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Leicester? - **A:** Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals (Thu May 07 2026 at 07:30 pm at De Montfort Hall), Slow Dating - 20-35yrs, 35-50yrs & Over 50s. 3 dating events in 1 big venue (Thu May 07 2026 at 07:30 pm at Cosy Club), Mr Shay presents Draft One: Poetry & Hip Hop Night (Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm at Moonshine), Meet the Funders - Leicester City (Thu May 07 2026 at 10:00 am at Voluntary Action Leicestershire), KuKu Connect business networking in Leicester with Consultus (Thu May 07 2026 at 06:00 pm at Consultus International). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Leicester? - **A:** Meet the Funders - Leicester City (Thu May 07 2026 at 10:00 am at Voluntary Action Leicestershire), KuKu Connect business networking in Leicester with Consultus (Thu May 07 2026 at 06:00 pm at Consultus International). - **Q**: How can I find events in Leicester? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Leicester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Leicester? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Leicester? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Leicester include De Montfort Hall, Cosy Club, Moonshine. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Leicester? - **A:** Prices for events in Leicester range from GBP 12 to GBP 22. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Leicester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Leicester include PM LIVE LTD, every where we meet, Mr Shay. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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