Valentine's Events in Leicester: Where the Weekend Feels Very Much Alive
A busy, music-heavy Valentine's in Leicester with more shared experiences than staged romance
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Events this weekend in Leicester
Events this weekend in Leicester
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If you’re looking for Valentine’s events in Leicester this year, the first thing to clock is the energy: the city’s weekend is already buzzing, with well over two thousand people circling live gigs, spoken word and late-night dance floors instead of stiff, white-tablecloth dinners. When names like the Vinyl Records and CD Clearance Fair, The Band from County Hell & The Brandy Thieves, Fiesta Cubana Caliente’s bachata and Cuban salsa night, Ben Portsmouth’s ‘This is Elvis’ tribute, Up The Duffy's – March Mayhem and Some-Antics Spoken Word: Literary Leicester BSL Special keep coming up, it tells you something clear about things to do for Valentine's Day in Leicester: people here are choosing atmosphere and story over forced candlelight. Spots like LVL1 @ DSU, The Metal Monocle and Leicester Guildhall are doing the heavy lifting, hosting the kind of nights that work whether you’re on a first date testing the vibe at a spoken word night, a long-term couple swapping the usual “nice meal” for dancing at a Fiesta Cubana Caliente social, or just two people who don’t want to label it a date but still want to be out where things are happening. If you want romantic things to do in Leicester without the pressure, follow the crowd signals: live music and tribute shows for couples who like a bit of drama, vinyl fairs and literary nights for slower, chat-first connections, and those busy student and bar venues for anyone chasing that ‘let’s just see where we end up’ kind of Valentine’s.
De Montfort Hall, 7 Granville Rd,Leicester, United Kingdom
Dominic Piers Smith soloist
SHOSTAKOVICH Festival Overture
RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 2
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
Dominic Piers Smith, concert pianist by night and championship winning F1 aerodynamicist by day, joins the LSO to play Rachmaninov’s P...
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Peepul Centre, Orchardson Avenue, Leicester, United Kingdom
GBP 22
Ketki Dave, a powerhouse of Gujarati theatre, is back in the UK after 15 years with her vibrant performances and impeccable comic timing.About this EventImportant Ticket Information...
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Peara, 40 Market Street, Leicester, United Kingdom
GBP 60
An Exclusive Live Glam masterclass hosted by Make up by Chandni, interactive Q&A, Luxury Afternoon Tea & powerful feminine energy.About this EventMakeup Masterclass & Afternoon Tea Experienceat...
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The Leicester Market Record Fair. Find us on: Green Dragon Square, LE1 5HB.Next event: Sunday 29 March. Open: 9am til 2pm.Let us know you are 'going' get your FREE ticket on this site.FREE ENTRY !!!This is the furthest south...
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59 Braunstone Gate, LE3 5LH Leicester, United Kingdom, 53 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, LE3 5LH, United Kingdom
It's finally time for our first market of 2026!
What Will We Be Selling?
Oddities, jewellery, accessories, and art! (Alcohol Of Course)
If you haven't been to one of our Monocle Makers Markets, now's your chance! We've collected many more amazing artis...
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Leicester Cathedral, 2 Peacock Lane, Leicester, United Kingdom
Free
Experience the drama, emotion, and power of Bach’s masterpiece, retelling the final hours of Jesus’ life, on Palm SundayAbout this EventLeicester Cathedral ChoirBach...
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Abbey Park, Abbey Park Road, Leicester, United Kingdom
Free
A family-friendly walk where children and families come together to stand in solidarity with the children and women of Gaza.About this EventJoin us for a powerful Walk for...
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Sue Townsend Theatre, 16 Upper Brown Street, Leicester, United Kingdom
Teach Rex LIVE use dinosaurs to perform their WORLD famous educational show! Dinosaurs will roam freely around the audience in a show like no other!...
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Easter Egg Trail – Family Fun in Clarendon Park!
Come along for a free, Easter Egg Trail on Sunday 29 March around Clarendon Park.
Collect your map on the day from Avenue Primary School (Lytton Road entrance), then follow the trail to find the clues, g...
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Leicester Guildhall, 16 Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5, United Kingdom
A show in which the audience gets to choose which Edgar Allan Poe tales are performed!
The Black Cat, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher and many more! Edgar Allan Poe is played by award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin.
No two performanc...
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Curve Theatre, 60 Rutland Street, Leicester, United Kingdom
Free
Free* Danceathon for women as part of our Women Who Can Move Together project! *Eligibility criteria applies.About this EventJoin us on Monday evening for a beginner-friendly Women Who Can Dance Danceathon – funded by Spo...
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JJ's Prog61 a charity event in aid of Diabetes and Arthritis features 5 acts in this all dayer. Performing are Solstice, Ebony Buckle, Tribe3, Genius The Fool and Splink. Advance tickets £35 available from Gigantic, £40 on the day....
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Leicester Gallery, Vijay Patel Building, Leicester, United Kingdom
Free
Let’s play! An exciting, hands-on creative and sensory sessions for little ones aged 3-6 years, led by inspiring Early Years artists.About this EventCome along to REPLAY at Leicester Gallery for children aged...
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Firebug, 1 Millstone Lane , Leicester, United Kingdom
Cillirion return to Leicester celebrating their fifth anniversary with a connoisseur's selection of Fish-Era classics.ArtistsCillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era MarillionMusic Genres : Progressive Roc...
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