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October eventsEvents in Leicester

Leicester Events in October

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The Harbours - Leicester at Soundhouse

The Harbours - Leicester

Friday 2nd October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Soundhouse, Leicester

The Harbours - Leicester

Soundhouse, Leicester

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

Desi Central Comedy Show Leicester at Y Theatre

Desi Central Comedy Show Leicester

Sunday 4th October

6:00pm - 7:45pm

Y Theatre, Leicester

Desi Central Comedy Show Leicester

Y Theatre, Leicester

Get ready folks, Desi Central returns with another hilarious line up

Broughton Astley Open Mic at Red Admiral

Broughton Astley Open Mic

Wednesday 7th October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Red Admiral, Broughton Astley

Broughton Astley Open Mic

Red Admiral, Broughton Astley

Friendly, professional monthly event on the first Wednesday showcasing local talent. Everyone welcome to sing, play, or listen.

Cavern Beatles at Athena

Thursday 8th October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Athena, Leicester

Athena, Leicester

Endorsed and licensed by the Cavern Club, where the Beatles famously performed. Come see one of the longest established tributes.

The movement at 2 Funky Complex

Friday 9th October

7:00pm - 4:00am

2 Funky Complex, Leicester

2 Funky Complex, Leicester

Hard as ya like and mindblown are back this time joining forces with get ya kicks out and the ravers choice and the long awaited return of diehard

Headsticks + Spitting Feathers at Firebug

Headsticks + Spitting Feathers

Saturday 10th October

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Firebug, Leicester

Headsticks + Spitting Feathers

Firebug, Leicester

Headsticks , Back in Leicester.. Last time it happened it was a bit special , This time its going to be epic.

Mod revival night with THE SKANKINGS at Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue

Mod revival night with THE SKANKINGS

Saturday 10th October

8:00pm - 2:00am

Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue, Leicester

Mod revival night with THE SKANKINGS

Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue, Leicester

THE SKANKINGS live at subculture club night

Home Events 2nd Birthday at The Corner House Loughborough

Home Events 2nd Birthday

Saturday 10th October

2:00pm - 1:00am

The Corner House Loughborough

Home Events 2nd Birthday

The Corner House Loughborough

Home Events is back with its 2nd birthday with the extra special event we will also be celebrating Paul Burton's 50th birthday all under one roof.

Qawwali Live : A Soulful Sufi Experience Leicester at Y Theatre

Qawwali Live : A Soulful Sufi Experience Leicester

Sunday 11th October

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Y Theatre, Leicester

Qawwali Live : A Soulful Sufi Experience Leicester

Y Theatre, Leicester

Experience the power and passion of Qawwali Live, an evening dedicated to the rich tradition of Sufi music

COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special Leicester at The Y Theatre

COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special Leicester

Sunday 11th October

8:15pm - 10:00pm

The Y Theatre, Leicester

COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special Leicester

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of uproarious laughter and celebration.

After Hours Birthday 2026 at 2Funky Complex

After Hours Birthday 2026

Saturday 17th October

9:00pm - 5:00am

2Funky Complex, Leicester

After Hours Birthday 2026

2Funky Complex, Leicester

October 17th, we bring to Leicester our biggest lineup including Supa D, Pioneer and many more. This is not one to miss

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Leicester at Leicester Lions Speedway Track And Pavilion

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Leicester

Tuesday 20th October

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leicester Lions Speedway Track And Pavilion

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Leicester

Leicester Lions Speedway Track And Pavilion

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush featuring elite daredevils from Argentina in a jaw-dropping, high-octane spectacular for all the family!

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The Harbours - Leicester at Soundhouse

The Harbours - Leicester

Friday 2nd October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Soundhouse, Leicester

The Harbours - Leicester

Soundhouse, Leicester

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

Trancecoda pres Fright Night: Resurrection at The Emporium

Trancecoda pres Fright Night: Resurrection

Saturday 31st October

4:00pm - 3:00am

The Emporium, Coalville

Trancecoda pres Fright Night: Resurrection

The Emporium, Coalville

Trancecoda returns to The Emporium this Halloween, Saturday 31st October 2026 for the Biggest Trance & Hard Dance Halloween Event of 2026.

The movement at 2 Funky Complex

Friday 9th October

7:00pm - 4:00am

2 Funky Complex, Leicester

2 Funky Complex, Leicester

Hard as ya like and mindblown are back this time joining forces with get ya kicks out and the ravers choice and the long awaited return of diehard

Home Events 2nd Birthday at The Corner House Loughborough

Home Events 2nd Birthday

Saturday 10th October

2:00pm - 1:00am

The Corner House Loughborough

Home Events 2nd Birthday

The Corner House Loughborough

Home Events is back with its 2nd birthday with the extra special event we will also be celebrating Paul Burton's 50th birthday all under one roof.

Headsticks + Spitting Feathers at Firebug

Headsticks + Spitting Feathers

Saturday 10th October

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Firebug, Leicester

Headsticks + Spitting Feathers

Firebug, Leicester

Headsticks , Back in Leicester.. Last time it happened it was a bit special , This time its going to be epic.

Mod revival night with THE SKANKINGS at Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue

Mod revival night with THE SKANKINGS

Saturday 10th October

8:00pm - 2:00am

Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue, Leicester

Mod revival night with THE SKANKINGS

Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue, Leicester

THE SKANKINGS live at subculture club night

After Hours Birthday 2026 at 2Funky Complex

After Hours Birthday 2026

Saturday 17th October

9:00pm - 5:00am

2Funky Complex, Leicester

After Hours Birthday 2026

2Funky Complex, Leicester

October 17th, we bring to Leicester our biggest lineup including Supa D, Pioneer and many more. This is not one to miss

The Tumbling Paddies at O2 Academy

The Tumbling Paddies

Saturday 24th October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

O2 Academy, Leicester

The Tumbling Paddies

O2 Academy, Leicester

The Tumbling Paddies are coming back to the UK. Songs include Pretty Girl, Night On The Town and The Way I am.

INFLUX FRIDAYS Live Peter Azzoppardi + band & support at Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue

INFLUX FRIDAYS Live Peter Azzoppardi + band & support

Friday 23rd October

8:00pm - 2:00am

Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue, Leicester

INFLUX FRIDAYS Live Peter Azzoppardi + band & support

Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue, Leicester

INFLUX FRIDAYS Live Peter Azzoppardi

London , Acme Sewage Co , Drivelheads at Duffys Bar, Leicester

London , Acme Sewage Co , Drivelheads

Saturday 24th October

7:30pm - 11:45pm

Duffys Bar, Leicester

London , Acme Sewage Co , Drivelheads

Duffys Bar, Leicester

A blast back to punk from the 1970s with two of the first wave that are still bringing it on in 2026, Punks certainly not dead...

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Leicester at Leicester Lions Speedway Track And Pavilion

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Leicester

Thursday 22nd October

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Leicester Lions Speedway Track And Pavilion

Planet Circus OMG presents -Daredevils Stunts OMG! Leicester

Leicester Lions Speedway Track And Pavilion

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush featuring elite daredevils from Argentina in a jaw-dropping, high-octane spectacular for all the family!

Desi Central Comedy Show Leicester at Y Theatre

Desi Central Comedy Show Leicester

Sunday 4th October

6:00pm - 7:45pm

Y Theatre, Leicester

Desi Central Comedy Show Leicester

Y Theatre, Leicester

Get ready folks, Desi Central returns with another hilarious line up

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