# 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. - **Category**: ## 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**: Aba Shanti-I (full sound) - Leicester Carnival 2026 - **Description**: United Nations of Dub & 2funky Music Cafe present: Leicester Carnival 2026A Unique roots and culture sound system groundation! ABA SHANTI I is bringing the FULL SOUND again this year to the 2funky Music Cafe for an all night solo healing session! - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Aug 02 2026 at 03:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/aba-shanti-i-full-sound-leicester-carnival-2026/3600029909897608 - **Venue**: 2Funky Music Cafe - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMjAzOWE0MjAtNDBkYi0xMWYxLWIwYWEtMGJkOTkyOTY5NDY3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2YwZGJhYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzcxNDQ1MzE.avif - **Categories**: Art, Nonprofit - **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**: 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8xZjQwN2Q3MC00MGUzLTExZjEtOWQ0Ni1kMzUzZmYwY2UxMzYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTQxNDE0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzE0Nzk2NQ.avif - **Categories**: Parties, Entertainment, Festivals, Workshops, health-wellness, Art, Nonprofit - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wZDgxNTBmNTg4Y2M1MmNjODQ4YjI3OTJhODgyNjFlZWNkODZhYWJlNTI5MjYxNjM2YmVlZmI1OWRmZmNkNjMyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGM4ZjRhMmUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2MjQ4MjM0.avif - **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**: Yard Sale 2026 - **Description**: This years Yard Sale will take place on 1st August. If you would like to take part and include your address on our virtual map, please sign up here ... https://www.ansteypc.org.uk/yard-sale-2026 - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/yard-sale-2026/200029984765928 - **Venue**: Jubilee Hall, LE7 7AY Leicester, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lODc4ODJjOGYzZGE2ODM2NWJmOTkwNzQ2ZWM2ZDg3YTk1MjdjYTNkNzU0MmQwYWNkOWY1NDk0ODhiZjg3NzEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2E4ZGFmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzA5NDA2Nw.avif - **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: 28 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80NTI2NDA5ZTZmZWM0OTNiNmQwNmMyMDdhNmNiMjQ4ZTdiZWU1NThmY2E4ZDA2ZTdmMWU3NWQyOTZhMTMzOTliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGM3Nzc3NzctZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwNzgyMzM.avif - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83YmVhY2QxNjUzYTc0MTMwNGQ0ZjkzOTc0YjA0YTk5NTkyNDEwYmZkZmUzMjdhZWNlNmZjMjE1NjRkZjdhOTMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY2OS1kYzU5ZGJjMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA3MjIzNA.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 . OF - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8yNmJiNDY1MTczMDUyMTA4NDkxNzI5NDRlYTliNjczM2QwNmRlODcxMmU4NjgwOTg4N2U3MDEyNDVhNTNjYTQ0LXJpbWctdzcwNy1oMTAwMC1kY2JkMDMwNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjMyNjg3Mg.avif - **Categories**: carnivals, meetups, trips-adventures ## 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**: 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=1776270574 - **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**: 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=1776279886 - **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 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f522d800-40d1-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf2a7f7-gmir.jpg?v=1777140593 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Leicester? - **A:** Aba Shanti-I (full sound) - Leicester Carnival 2026 (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 09:00 pm at 2Funky Music Cafe), GlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival 2026 (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:30 am at Leicester Lions Rugby Football Club), Ska Day Party: Leicester 🎺 (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 02:00 pm at Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge), Hands-on presents // Scott Garcia, Lewis Carroll & Mastersafe (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 03:00 pm at 440 Venue), The Smiths Ltd Live in Leicester (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 06:45 pm at The Y Theatre). - **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 2Funky Music Cafe, Fat Cat Cocktail Bar & Lounge, 440 Venue. - **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 The Pulse Hub, GlastonBlaby, Anstey Parish Council. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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