# Poetry events in Leicester, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Leicester - **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Leicester, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Leicester like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Poetry events in Leicester, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Leicester like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Leicester - **Event Name**: Dr. John Cooper Clarke at De Montfort Hall - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Dr. John Cooper Clarke at De Montfort Hall, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning De Montfort Hall in vibrant Leicester, EN transf - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/dr-john-cooper-clarke-at-de-montfort-hall/2400029323969016 - **Venue**: De Montfort Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yNjliYjhmMC0zZDAwLTExZjEtYWFmZS04ZDI1YTI3MmVhMzYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODAwLWRjN2I3YjdiLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NjcyMDYyOA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Qawwali Live : A Soulful Sufi Experience - Leicester - **Description**: Qawwali Live: A Soulful Sufi Experience with San2 Singh Prepare to be mesmerised by the soul-stirring melodies of San2 Singh, one of the UK’s finest Qawwali performers, as he takes you on a transcendent musical journey. Experience the power and passion of - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 06:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/qawwali-live-a-soulful-sufi-experience-leicester/3600029914773604 - **Venue**: The Y Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jMzk2YTE4MC0zZDIxLTExZjEtOTQ2Yi1hMTJmMmM2NWU0YjMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjMmYxMjQ1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NjczNTA2NQ.avif - **Categories**: art, performances, literary-art, comedy, entertainment, nonprofit, bollywood-parties, live-music, storytelling - **Event Name**: Bhajan Clubbing by Raagraas with Rithika - **Description**: 🔥 Bhajan Clubbing by RaagRaas with Rithika Powered by Regal street food. This is youth bringing soul to the city. Imagine six-piece live youth band energy, storytelling, kirtan, poetry, AND Bollywood beats all rolled into one night, something you’ve never - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/bhajan-clubbing-by-raagraas-with-rithika/3600029854797351 - **Venue**: De Montfort Students' Union - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82MGRjODAyMC0zZDFmLTExZjEtYWFmZS04ZDI1YTI3MmVhMzYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTM1MC1kYzEyMWExNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY3MzQwNDA.avif - **Categories**: bhajan-jamming, art, bollywood-parties, music, food-drinks, literary-art, entertainment, nonprofit, food-truck-festivals, storytelling - **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**: Some Antics Slam @ Festival2Funky 2026 - **Description**: Festival2Funky 2026 Presents:Some Antics Slam & Workshop Ft. Jah Digga Venue: 2Funky GardenDate: Friday 1st May 202618+ Headline - Jah DiggaJah Digga is a UK rapper and poet from Nottingham, known for his sharp lyricism and soulful storytelling. - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/some-antics-slam-festival2funky-2026/3600029786502520 - **Venue**: 2Funky Complex - Music & Event Venue Leicester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mM2MyYzEzMC0zMzNiLTExZjEtODZlNy00MTRkYWYyMjc3M2UtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjI4LWRjNjI0OWMxLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTY0NjgwMQ.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, music, entertainment, live-music, nonprofit, spoken-word, dance, storytelling - **Event Name**: Janine Booth and Kev Mud: a night of spoken word - **Description**: Buy your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kevmud/2119482 Two of the UK's most exciting left-wing voices come together for a spoken word night of humour and rants, delving into the obscure and the very real. The fact they're both old Leic - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Mon May 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon May 25 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/janine-booth-and-kev-mud-a-night-of-spoken-word/200029896411141 - **Venue**: The Real Ale Classroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9jM2RkMjlkMTNhNTQ2NzU5OGJjYTg4NDMzOThiYTlmYzczZWM5YmZkYTY4MmU1NmQ4OTk4MTkyYTQ0NjQzOTk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGNkY2RhZDUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYxNjg5MDc.avif - **Categories**: spoken-word, art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Moonshine Thursdays - Open Mic - Last Thursday Of Every Month - **Description**: Why wait until Friday to let your hair down? You might know us for late nights. Thursdays are where things open up. On the last Thursday of every month, the theatre becomes a space for voices, stories and moments. Open mic night at Moonshine is for singer - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 28 2026 at 10:55 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/moonshine-thursdays-open-mic-last-thursday-of-every-month/3600029536348518 - **Venue**: Moonshine - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYzdmMGYzOTAtM2QyNC0xMWYxLTlmZDItMTkzMjg5MGY4NDk0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAzMWQxMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY3MzYzNjE.avif - **Categories**: open-mic, entertainment, art, music, performances, theatre, literary-art, comedy, nonprofit, spoken-word - **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**: CPB Midlands Women's Cultural Event - **Description**: All welcome to celebrate women and our role in culture and class struggle with an afternoon of arts and political discussion.About this EventCelebrating women and our important role in culture and class struggle! A - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/cpb-midlands-womens-cultural-event/100001985472252956 - **Venue**: Leicester Secular Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hOGRmOGZlMjRjNWZkZDIzOWUxNDRjMGJhNzI2NWYyOTgyYmFlMGI5MmE1ZWZiOGYxMDYwNmM2NDNkM2QxZjVmLXJpbWctdzExODAtaDY4My1kY2ZmZWFjYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQxNDE2MzM.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, open-mic, nonprofit ## 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=1775467306 - **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**: 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 - **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**: 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=1776161755 - **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:** Dr. John Cooper Clarke at De Montfort Hall (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at De Montfort Hall), Qawwali Live : A Soulful Sufi Experience - Leicester (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Y Theatre), Bhajan Clubbing by Raagraas with Rithika (Fri May 08 2026 at 05:00 pm at De Montfort Students' Union), Mr Shay presents Draft One: Poetry & Hip Hop Night (Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm at Moonshine), Some Antics Slam @ Festival2Funky 2026 (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at 2Funky Complex - Music & Event Venue Leicester). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Leicester? - **A:** CPB Midlands Women's Cultural Event (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Leicester Secular Hall). - **Q**: What events are happening in Leicester this weekend April 24–26, 2026? - **A:** CPB Midlands Women's Cultural Event (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Leicester Secular Hall). - **Q**: What events are happening in Leicester in April 2026? - **A:** CPB Midlands Women's Cultural Event (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Leicester Secular Hall). - **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, The Y Theatre, De Montfort Students' Union. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Leicester? - **A:** Prices for events in Leicester range from GBP 12 to GBP 12. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Leicester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Leicester include Vivid Events, The Pulse Hub, Mr Shay. - **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. ## Poetry Events from nearby cities - [Poetry Events in Coalville](https://allevents.in/coalville-en/poetry) - [Poetry Events in Melton Mowbray](https://allevents.in/melton-mowbray/poetry)