# Events & Things To Do In Leicester on 1st August 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Leicester on 1st August 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 1st August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Leicester

- **Event Name**: GlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival 2026
  - **Description**: We're staging the return of this awesome event on Saturday 1st August 2026About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c60d7790-f4d8-11f0-a0d9-23f031643b6b-rimg-w1112-h740-dc131819-gmir.jpg
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/glastonblaby-charity-music-festival-2026/100001605259978809
  - **Venue**: Leicester Lions Rugby Football Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83ZjdjZTA4YTI3MTRlNGYxNDkzMWIyNmMxMGNmODc4NDliOTU3ZTA2MDc4MGQ2ODU0ZGRjNmI5YWMxMzhhZGNkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgyOC1kYzAxN2JiYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njg3ODcyNzY.avif
  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 28
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, music-festivals, music, charities, sports, entertainment, festivals, football, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: Hands-on presents // Scott Garcia, Lewis Carroll & Mastersafe
  - **Description**: IT'S A MIDLANDS THING!
We're taking it back to the golden era of UK Garage with a Oldschool garage special in the 440 courtyard.ArtistsScott GarciaMastersafeLewis Carroll (DJ)
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/hands-on-presents-scott-garcia-lewis-carroll-and-mastersafe/300042258738
  - **Venue**: 440 Venue
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- **Event Name**: Ska Day Party: Leicester 🎺
  - **Description**: The Ska Day Party is coming! 🎺🏁
Calling all rude boys, rude girls, and skankin’ legends! 🎶⚡
Get ready for an afternoon of brass-powered bangers, bounce-along rhythms, and high-energy tunes as we celebrate all eras of ska—from Jamaica to 2-Tone to modern s
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/ska-day-party-leicester/3600029452899529
  - **Venue**: Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mZGUxMjRmMC0zMGM0LTExZjEtODk4Yy1iMWVjMTZjMzUxN2YtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTQxNDE0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTM3NTgwNQ.avif
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, festivals, health-wellness, art, nonprofit, reggae
- **Event Name**: The Smiths Ltd Live in Leicester
  - **Description**: The UKs leading Smiths tribute bring the sound and atmosphere of Morrissey and Marr to The Y Theatre for one night only.Music Genres :  Alternative, Indie, Rock
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 06:45 pm – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 08:45 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/the-smiths-ltd-live-in-leicester/300041995740
  - **Venue**: The Y Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wOTdmYjRkNzgwNDI5YWJlMGUyMTM0YTAyNDNiMGFjYWVlZjYxYWJhNTU0YjY5M2YyM2IzMzE0ZjQyNDhkNDJiLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwNTA1MDUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzczNzMyMjAx.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Elvis is in the building!
  - **Description**: Aaron Lee brings all the ‘Elvis’ magic to us at the Plough. Want a hunk of burning love? We got it on from 8.30
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/elvis-is-in-the-building/200029885766211
  - **Venue**: 18 Front Street, Birstall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80NTI2NDA5ZTZmZWM0OTNiNmQwNmMyMDdhNmNiMjQ4ZTdiZWU1NThmY2E4ZDA2ZTdmMWU3NWQyOTZhMTMzOTliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGM3Nzc3NzctZ21pcj92PTE3NzUxMTUzNzA.avif
- **Event Name**: 2026 LEICESTER CARNIVAL MEET UP
  - **Description**: Meet up at Skandals pub 1pm, near Sainsburys in Leicester town centre for a group walk through town to meet Young Adventures carnival troupe inside the Leicester carnival.
Message here for more information https://www.instagram.com/youngadventurescic
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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 01:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/2026-leicester-carnival-meet-up/200029796016322
  - **Venue**: 71 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB, United Kingdom
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8yNmJiNDY1MTczMDUyMTA4NDkxNzI5NDRlYTliNjczM2QwNmRlODcxMmU4NjgwOTg4N2U3MDEyNDVhNTNjYTQ0LXJpbWctdzcwNy1oMTAwMC1kY2JkMDMwNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTMxMDE2NA.avif
  - **Categories**: carnivals, meetups, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Summer Gaming
  - **Description**: Our free Summer Gaming event is a great way to play boardgames with your friends or to make new ones with this great hobby.

We'll provide a selection of games for you to play, you bring the fun. There will be a mix of short and long games available, alon
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/summer-gaming/200029472285811
  - **Venue**: Secular Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83YmVhY2QxNjUzYTc0MTMwNGQ0ZjkzOTc0YjA0YTk5NTkyNDEwYmZkZmUzMjdhZWNlNmZjMjE1NjRkZjdhOTMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY2OS1kYzU5ZGJjMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTE2NTI3NQ.avif

## Trending Events in Leicester

- **Event Name**: MVT Fundraiser Leicester @ Firebug
  - **Description**: Join us at the Firebug Leicester for a grassroots acoustic special raising money for the MVT.Hi, I'm Charlie Smith, an Alternative Acoustic artist from Hampshire, UK. In April, I will be embarking on my spring tour, fundraising for
  - **Venue**: Firebug
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a0ac67d951f.jpg
- **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 

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Nathan Aspinall

Adrian Lewis

Stephen Bunting

Simon Whitlock 

In the fanzone 

John Part 

Trina Gulliver 

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Ticket
  - **Venue**: Mattioli Arena Leicester
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a8453ca2303c8e5dda7996699a173726fa32eb8af496cb07e35bfaf2e12a76aa-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1b122b-gmir?v=1774725197
- **Event Name**: Derren Brown - Only Human
  - **Description**: Prepare to be astonished!

The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to De Montfort Hall with his brand new live show, Only Human.

The content of Only Human is still under wraps, but we can guarantee
  - **Venue**: De Montfort Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d2bc7775615c1e33312091b4539d45de2554f467e96668c37b692dc545a3a232-rimg-w760-h460-dc044461-gmir?v=1775167683
- **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=1775265004
- **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**: Aisling Bea - Older Than Jesus
  - **Description**: BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning Irish stand-up Aisling Bea is finally hitting the road.

With tales of travel, home, immigration, history, sex, babies, music, lovers and enemies.

She will even answer your big life questions. It's not about the des
  - **Venue**: De Montfort Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f1edc8e368ba17612cc90698ca92e46683a4d7f1fa32127cba85351bbe0cfa5b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc636115-gmir?v=1775016015
- **Event Name**: Leicester City FC vs Hull City Tickets
  - **Description**: Leicester City FC vs Hull City Tickets🌟 Be part of history at Leicester City FC vs Hull City Tickets, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious King Power Stadium in Leice
  - **Venue**: King Power Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2a9e7510-1928-11f1-8af4-35aa5e3040f2-rimg-w1200-h582-dc131e2d-gmir.jpg?v=1772779573

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Leicester?
  - **A:** GlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival 2026 (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:30 am at Leicester Lions Rugby Football Club), Hands-on presents // Scott Garcia, Lewis Carroll & Mastersafe (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 03:00 pm at 440 Venue), Ska Day Party: Leicester 🎺 (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 02:00 pm at Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge), The Smiths Ltd Live in Leicester (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 06:45 pm at The Y Theatre), Elvis is in the building! (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 08:00 pm at 18 Front Street, Birstall).
- **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 440 Venue, Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge, The Y Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Leicester range from up to GBP 28. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Leicester include GlastonBlaby, The Pulse Hub, New Old Plough Birstall.
- **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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