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Things to do in Leicester, August 2026

Browse 12 upcoming events and things to do in Leicester during August 2026. Highlights include Summer Jams 2026, Senser plus Collapsed Lung, SAM THE RAPPER & 7URY and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Summer Jams 2026

Leicester · Abbey Park LeicesterFri, Aug 7Music

🎟️ From £38

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Senser plus Collapsed Lung

Leicester · The InternationalFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

SAM THE RAPPER & 7URY

Leicester · The Sound HouseFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £9

Leicester Food And Music Festival 2026 · Aug 8

Leicester · Abbey Park LeicesterSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From £6

GREEN GARDENS + support

Leicester · The SoundhouseSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £9

Leicester Food And Music Festival 2026 · Aug 9

Leicester · Abbey Park LeicesterSun, Aug 9Music

🎟️ From £6

Gramps Morgan UK Tour - No Water In My Whisky

Leicester · 2Funky Music CafeMon, Aug 10Music

🎟️ From £22

Downloaded - Download Festival tribute

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterSat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From £17

The Courteeners

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterThu, Aug 27Music

Breakin Science + Drumatics Leicester: Summer Outdoor Terrace Party

Leicester · O2 Academy2 LeicesterSat, Aug 29Music

The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterSat, Aug 29Music

L1NKN P4RK (THE LINKIN PARK EXPERIENCE)

Leicester · FirebugSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead