Leicestershire Festivals

Put dates in your diary and fill your social calendar! With vibrant festivals Leicester and Leicestershire has plenty going on...

Each year Leicester is filled with the sound of music and laughter. From live music and performances to city festivals with the Big Session and Summer Sundae to the vibrant Caribbean Carnival and Diwali. If you need some laughter in your life then visit the Leicester Comedy Festival and laugh away those winter blues.

In the county of Leicestershire experience quirky and traditional rural festivals and live music performances. From food festivals, outdoor amphitheatres, concerts in castles there's a wide variety to keep your entertained all year round.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER Diwali

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Diwali (pronounced Div-ar-lee) is the Hindu festival of Light and also marks the start of the Hindu New Year. Diwali celebrations in Leicester are the largest in the country and are based around the Belgrave Road at the heart of the city’s Asian community. There are two celebrations – the switching on of the lights and Diwali Day itself. Both celebrations involve traditional dancing, music and fireworks.