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May 2025 events by date

Muriel's Wedding

Muriel’s Wedding Undateable. Unemployable. Unstoppable. Stuck in a dead-end life in Porpoise Spit, Muriel dreams of the perfect wedding – the white dress, the..... more >
Curve Theatre, 60 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1SB
Thu 10 Apr 25 to Sat 10 May 2025

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Fresh off playing their 1,000th show, retro musical collective Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) has announced the UK leg of their 2025 Moonlight & Magic... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Thu 1 May 25

Steve Steinman's Vampires Rock - Eternal Love:The Musical

Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock - Eternal Love:The Musical Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock trilogy continues with Eternal Love, the new hilarious rock musical. Join Steve Steinman and his incredible cast as..... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Fri 2 May 25

Desford Festival of the 40s

Desford Festival of the 40s Join us for a weekend of fun and nostalgia as we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE day with the rest of the nation in 'a Shared Moment of... more >
Main St, Desford LE9 9GR
Sat 3 May 25 and Sun 4 May 2025

Queen of the Night - A Tribute To Whitney Houston

Queen of the Night - A Tribute To Whitney Houston After selling 100,000 tickets last year, including a UK arena tour and sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Sat 3 May 25

Paul Chowdhry - Englandia

Paul Chowdhry - Englandia Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry has announced his brand-new Englandia UK stand-up tour for 2025... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Sun 4 May 25 to Tue 6 May 2025

Menopause The Musical 2 - Cruising Through Menopause

Menopause The Musical 2 - Cruising Through Menopause Starring Carli Norris (Doctors, Hollyoaks, Eastenders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Daniele Coombe (West End Star),... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Wed 7 May 25

The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John

The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7:30pm for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Thu 8 May 25

That'll Be The Day

That’ll Be The Day Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock 'n' roll, pop, and comedy with That'll Be The Day, the UK's longest-running... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Fri 9 May 25

Leicester Symphony Orchestra: Heinz-Peter Kortmann Organ Recital

Leicester Symphony Orchestra: Heinz-Peter Kortmann Organ Recital Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Sonate A-Dur, op. 65, Joseph Rheinberger Introduction und Passacaglia in e-moll J S Bach Toccata in d-minor BWV..... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Sun 11 May 25

Leicester Symphony Orchestra - Brahms and Sibelius

Leicester Symphony Orchestra - Brahms and Sibelius Dexter Drown conductor Catherine Cole leader BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture SIBELIUS Symphony No... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Sun 11 May 25

For The Love of Rugby Live

For The Love of Rugby Live England’s most capped men love rugby. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole’s podcast For The Love Of Rugby is going LIVE... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Mon 12 May 25

Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit

Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit When life gives Rhod lemons… In his last show The Book of John, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Fri 16 May 25

Craig Revel Horwood - Revelations, Songs Boys Don't Sing

Craig Revel Horwood - Revelations, Songs Boys Don’t Sing Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Sat 17 May 25

Julian Clary - Fistful of Clary

Julian Clary - Fistful of Clary Yee-haw! You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame. After the huge, sell-out success of A Fistful of Clary last..... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Tue 20 May 25

The Australian Bee Gees Show

The Australian Bee Gees Show It's Saturday Night Fever every night with The Australian Bee Gees Show – A tribute to the Bee Gees... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Wed 21 May 25

Marillion Weekend

Marillion Weekend The Marillion Weekend returns to De Montfort Hall in 2025 for two nights only. The concerts will feature a different show each night; special..... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Sat 24 May 25 and Sun 25 May 2025

Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered Live

Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered Live Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Tue 27 May 25

The Waterboys

The Waterboys The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through countless line-ups, winning a... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Wed 28 May 25

Celebrating Celine

Celebrating Celine The Ultimate Céline Dion Tribute Concert with an incredible full live band and starring the highly acclaimed vocalist, January Butler... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Thu 29 May 25

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The legend that was Bob Marley. Legend - The Music of Bob Marley is an..... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Fri 30 May 25

The Illegal Eagles

The Illegal Eagles Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome... more >
De Montfort Hall Granville Road Leicester LE1 7RU
Sat 31 May 25

Things to do around Leicestershire

Here's a concise summary of fun and engaging activities you can enjoy during a day out in Leicestershire, a charming county in England:

1. Charnwood Forest Alpacas: Located on the Leicestershire-Derbyshire border, this alpaca farm offers a unique experience. Get up close with these adorable creatures, as well as horses, donkeys, sheep, pigs, chickens, and cats. Afterward, visit The Chilli Bean for a drink or tasty afternoon tea.

2. National Space Centre: Embark on an out-of-this-world journey at the National Space Centre. Explore themed galleries with over 150 interactive experiences. Don't miss the awe-inspiring 360° fulldome planetarium show. The centre hosts exciting events, including astronomy evenings, movie-themed events, and special weekends like Star Wars and LEGO.

3. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park: Immerse yourself in the history of the Wars of the Roses at this multi-award-winning interactive exhibition. Learn about the Battle of Bosworth and explore the pristine country park.

These attractions offer a mix of nature, science, and history, making your day in Leicestershire both educational and enjoyable! 🌟🌿🚀