# Events & Things To Do In Leicester on 18th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Leicester on 18th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Leicester on 18th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Leicester

- **Event Name**: Evening Concert Series – Matt Walters aka Reductio
  - **Description**: Starting our concert series with a bang - join viral TikTok sensation Matt Walters — known as Reductio for an evening on the organ.About this EventJoin Matt Walters for a 90 minute performance (with interval)A capt
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/evening-concert-series-matt-walters-aka-reductio/100001982344279102
  - **Venue**: Leicester Cathedral
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  - **Price**: GBP 13 to 16
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, pop
- **Event Name**: The Utopia Strong + Bruise Blood + Sonar//Radar Firebug Monday May 18 Firebug £15 adv
  - **Description**: Lush textures through unexpectedly contemporary sounding kosmiche” - The Wire

The Utopia Strong are a UK-based electronic trio creating The Utopia Strong are an exploratory electronic trio whose music blends kosmische, psychedelic electronics, dub and ab
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  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/the-utopia-strong-bruise-blood-sonar-radar-firebug-monday-may-18-firebug-£15-adv/200029790636526
  - **Venue**: Firebug
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  - **Categories**: art, music, entertainment, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: FRESH | Business Networking | Hotel Voco
  - **Description**: Looking for a relaxed, but vibrant business networking event? Join us at Hotel Voco on Monday 18th May, from 6pm! Networking, but better!About this EventJoin us on Monday 18th May for an evening of great n
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  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/fresh-|-business-networking-|-hotel-voco/100001983251338140
  - **Venue**: voco Leicester by IHG
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  - **Price**: GBP 36
  - **Categories**: business, sports, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Sip & Swap & Brunch : Women Confidence Brunch
  - **Description**: Join us for a ladies brunch where we'll help you feel like the confident woman we know you are! Meet other ladies and swap  clothesAbout this Event🌸 Become Authentically You 🌸
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/sip-and-swap-and-brunch-women-confidence-brunch/100001987307353792
  - **Venue**: Novotel Leicester
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  - **Price**: GBP 28
  - **Categories**: brunch
- **Event Name**: Core Awareness in Safeguarding Children - at Leicester City / Town Hall
  - **Description**: Duration: 3.5 hours
Target Audience: People who work/volunteer with children and young people and may be in a position to spot concerns.About this EventCore Awareness in Safeguarding Children - IN PE
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 09:30 am – Mon May 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/core-awareness-in-safeguarding-children-at-leicester-city-town-hall/100001985574307203
  - **Venue**: Town Hall, Leicester City Council
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Leicester Interventional Pain Cadaver Course 2026 | University of Leicester
  - **Description**: 🇬🇧 LEICESTER INTERVENTIONAL PAIN CADAVER COURSE 2026

Precision. Anatomy. Intervention.

PRO Academy proudly presents an exclusive Hands-On Interventional Pain Cadaver Course at the prestigious University of Leicester Anatomy Lab, UK.

This advanced cadav
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  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 08:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/leicester-interventional-pain-cadaver-course-2026-|-university-of-leicester/200029796012055
  - **Venue**: University of Leicester
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Roman Monument meets Modernism
  - **Description**: Architects from Maber and Designers from Haley Sharpe will show us how they collaborated to create Leicester's latest visitor attractionAbout this EventSharing Leicester’s Roman Heritage in a Brutalist Icon – The Restorat
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 03:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/roman-monument-meets-modernism/100001986535189227
  - **Venue**: Jewry Wall & Roman Baths
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  - **Price**: GBP 6 to 12
  - **Categories**: art

## 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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Leicester Official Big Freshers Icebreaker - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running 🏆
  - **Description**: The Big Freshers Icebreaker Tour - Officially The UK'S Biggest Freshers Tour!!
Welcome to the biggest, craziest, most talked about event of your freshers week.SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR SINCE 2009!
Get ready for an Icebreaker experience that is bigger and better
  - **Venue**: 2Funky Complex - Music & Event Venue Leicester
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Evening Concert Series – Matt Walters aka Reductio (Mon May 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at Leicester Cathedral), The Utopia Strong + Bruise Blood + Sonar//Radar Firebug Monday May 18 Firebug £15 adv (Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Firebug), FRESH | Business Networking | Hotel Voco (Mon May 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at voco Leicester by IHG), Sip & Swap & Brunch : Women Confidence Brunch (Mon May 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Novotel Leicester), Core Awareness in Safeguarding Children - at Leicester City / Town Hall (Mon May 18 2026 at 09:30 am at Town Hall, Leicester City Council).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Core Awareness in Safeguarding Children - at Leicester City / Town Hall (Mon May 18 2026 at 09:30 am at Town Hall, Leicester City Council).
- **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 Leicester Cathedral, Firebug, voco Leicester by IHG.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Leicester range from GBP 6 to GBP 36. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Leicester include Leicester Cathedral, Magic Teapot Presents, Rob Spence - FRESHnetworking.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Leicester.

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