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Things to do in Leicester, October 2026

Browse 39 upcoming events and things to do in Leicester during October 2026. Highlights include 2026 Boylesports World Grand Prix, 2026 Boylesports World Grand Prix, The Comedy Store and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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A sports venue.

2026 Boylesports World Grand Prix · Oct 1

Leicester · Mattioli ArenaThu, Oct 1Sport

🎟️ From £44

The Comedy Store

The Comedy Store

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterSat, Oct 3Culture & Art
Desi Central Comedy Show – Leicester

Desi Central Comedy Show – Leicester

Leicester · The Y TheatreSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From £23

The Beat - Danced Crazed Too UK Tour

The Beat - Danced Crazed Too UK Tour

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterSun, Oct 4Music
Alan Davies - Think Ahead

Alan Davies - Think Ahead

Leicester · De Montfort HallTue, Oct 6Culture & Art
A sports venue.

2026 Boylesports World Grand Prix · Oct 2

Leicester · Mattioli ArenaFri, Oct 2Sport

🎟️ From £44

A live music performance.

The Monochrome Set

Leicester · The InternationalSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £19

A sports venue.

2026 Boylesports World Grand Prix · Oct 4

Leicester · Mattioli ArenaSun, Oct 4Sport

🎟️ From £39

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Blow Monkeys

Leicester · The Y TheatreThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £34

Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Leicester · De Montfort HallFri, Oct 9Culture & Art
Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts

Leicester · Just The Tonic (PETER Pizzeria)Fri, Oct 9Culture & Art
Elvana

Elvana

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £35

Qawwali Live: A Soulful Sufi Experience - Leicester

Qawwali Live: A Soulful Sufi Experience - Leicester

Leicester · The Y TheatreSun, Oct 11Music

🎟️ From £23

From the Jam

From the Jam

Leicester · O2 Academy2 LeicesterSun, Oct 11Music
What the World Needs Now: the Burt Bacharach Songbook

What the World Needs Now: the Burt Bacharach Songbook

Leicester · De Montfort HallMon, Oct 12Music

🎟️ From £69

Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Leicester · De Montfort HallTue, Oct 13Music
Transvision Vamp

Transvision Vamp

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterThu, Oct 15Music
A live music performance.

Nontaines D.C

Leicester · O2 Academy2 LeicesterFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £21

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Space - Ten Neurotic Fairytales Tour

Leicester · The SoundhouseFri, Oct 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From £26

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

MIRROR REVELATIONS + support

Leicester · The SoundhouseSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Aurie Styla: Maverick

Leicester · The Y TheatreThu, Oct 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

Ginger Johnson: Show Pony

Ginger Johnson: Show Pony

Leicester · The Y TheatreFri, Oct 16Culture & Art
The Wonder Stuff and Inspiral Carpets

The Wonder Stuff and Inspiral Carpets

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterSat, Oct 17Music
Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden

Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden

Leicester · De Montfort HallSun, Oct 18Music
Kevin Bloody Wilson - Fair Dinkum Funny

Kevin Bloody Wilson - Fair Dinkum Funny

Leicester · De Montfort HallThu, Oct 22Culture & Art
A live music performance.

THE FOUR SEASONS & LARK ASCENDING BY CANDLELIGHT

Leicester · Leicester CathedralFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £28

A live music performance.

Duke Special 'Song From The Deep Forest'

Leicester · The International (formerly Intl. Arts Centre)Tue, Oct 20Music

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

KIM BLYTHE: PUZZLE

Leicester · The Big DifferenceWed, Oct 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

The Smyths (Tribute to The Smiths)

The Smyths (Tribute to The Smiths)

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterFri, Oct 23Music
The Amy Winehouse Experience

The Amy Winehouse Experience

Leicester · O2 Academy2 LeicesterSat, Oct 24Music
The Tumbling Paddies

The Tumbling Paddies

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterSat, Oct 24Music
The Legends - Vegas: After Hours

The Legends - Vegas: After Hours

Leicester · De Montfort HallThu, Oct 29Culture & Art
A live music performance.

XS Tears of Gold Tour

Leicester · O2 Academy2 LeicesterFri, Oct 23Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

YUMI AND THE WEATHER + support

Leicester · The SoundhouseFri, Oct 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £12

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Catherine Bohart: Borrowing Trouble

Leicester · The Y TheatreSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

A live music performance.

Celya AB: We Must Stop Meeting Like This

Leicester · FirebugWed, Oct 28Music

🎟️ From £19

Michael Starring Ben

Michael Starring Ben

Leicester · De Montfort HallFri, Oct 30Music
The Wedding Present - Sea Monsters Tour

The Wedding Present - Sea Monsters Tour

Leicester · O2 Academy2 LeicesterSat, Oct 31Music
Chris Ramsey - Here Man

Chris Ramsey - Here Man

Leicester · De Montfort HallSat, Oct 31Culture & Art

🎟️ From £35

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