Live Music in Leicestershire

Open mics, pub sessions, and gigs where the sound engineer is someone's nephew. If it makes a noise and people clap, it's in here.

Live Music

Around £5.00

Project Live Summer Showcase 2026

Project Live Summer Showcase 2026 An exciting showcase of emerging talent, featuring live music performances across Black music styles by aspiring Leicester(shire) artists in collaboration with a live band. Date - Thursday 23rd July 2026Time - 7:30pm till lateVenue - 2Funky Music Café, 23A New Park St, Leicester LE3 5NH LINE-UP Liyah Poppy Valentine D'Vybrant Lottie Dawe Sam the rapper Nova Estelle Sinkpig Toro Artist’s part of our exciting development programme, will perform original, new material in collaboration with a live band, mentored by Musical Director Lisa Millett. Caribbean Food available to buy on the night. www.2funkyarts.co.uk/project-live/ Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Thu 23 Jul19:30The 2Funky Lounge

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Live Music

Live Music - Alice & Seb

Join us for a lovely evening of live music with the talented Alice and Seb.

Thu 23 Jul20:30Cotes Mill

via Cotes MillLocal gem

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Live Music

Around £5

Soul Filled Meanderings

Take a couple of hours and explore and experience God’s creation. This is an opportunity to stop, look and listen. Using all your senses to know and understand more about our Everlasting Father and Creator God. This guided walk will be led by Jo de Graaf. Jo lives in Harby in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir with her husband, Cor. They have five children and Jo is a very proud Oma to 10 grandchildren, who bring the family such joy. A few years ago she felt God prompting and calling her to some form of ministry. Jo believes her ministry is to bring people into God’s Kingdom through love; using contemplative spirituality, hospitality and service of all kinds to help people feel a sense of wholeness within the love of God. Not only is Jo one of our volunteer chaplains, but is now the Associate Minister in the Parish of Old Dalby, and also Lay Chair of Framland Deanery. This walk is planned to begin at 2:30 pm. Meet at the front of the main house. Why not arrive early for lunch at Launde Abbey café? Suitable for all abilities. Alternative activities are available if the weather is wet. Price: £5 per person. Places are limited to groups of 10, so please book in advance. This price includes refreshments and a lovely homemade slice of cake from Launde Abbey. For more information or to book your place call.

Fri 24 Jul15:30Launde Abbey Retreat House And Conference Centre

via Launde Abbey Retreat House And Conference Centre

Live Music

Marathi live music Concert

Get ready, Leicester! Jugalbandi brings the energy of UK’s First Marathi Live Music Concert to 2Funky Music Cafe on 24th July. Experience an unforgettable evening filled with powerful live performances, Marathi music, community vibes, and a concert atmosphere like never before. Join us for a night of music, memories, and Maharashtrian spirit live from 7PM onwards at 2Funky Music Cafe, 23A New Park St, Leicester LE3 5NH.

Fri 24 Jul19:30The 2Funky Lounge

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Live Music

Sound System Experience Night

Experience the energy of Caribbean sound system culture with an evening of live music, great vibes and summer celebrations outside Turtle Bay.

Sat 25 Jul19:00Highcross Shopping Centre

via Highcross Shopping CentreLocal gem

Live Music

Quorn Ukulele Orchestra, Bandstand concert, Queen's Park, Loughborough

Charnwood sits centrally in the triangle formed by Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. Just over one third of the 155,000+ population live in the thriving university town of Loughborough.

Sun 26 JulLeicestershire County Council

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Likely freeLive Music

Sunday Afternoon Summer Concert Series - MARIKO TERASHI – piano recital

MARIKO TERASHI – piano recital . The church will be open from 3.30pm. The concert will begin at 4pm followed by tea and cakes at 5pm. St. Andrew’s Church, Old Church Street, Aylestone, Leicestershire, LE2 8ND.

Sun 26 Jul15:30St Andrew's parish hall

via St Andrew's parish hall

Live Music

Around £20.00

Shez Raja ft Guthrie Govan

Voted one of the “Hottest Bass Players in the World” by Bass Player magazine, Shez Raja is a boundary-pushing bassist and electrifying performer who has drawn comparisons to Jaco Pastorius. Playing a fusion of Indo-jazz, funk and groove, he has collaborated with icons including Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Wayne Krantz and Trilok Gurtu. Joining Shez is visionary guitarist Guthrie Govan, famed for his virtuosic technique and work with Hans Zimmer. Guthrie has been voted “Guitarist of the Year” by Guitarist magazine, graced the covers of Guitar Player and Guitar World and has earned his place as guitar royalty on the world stage. Completing this stellar line-up are long-time collaborators Chris Jerome (Courtney Pine) on keyboards and Sophie Alloway – dubbed the ‘Goddess of Groove’ by Jazz FM – on drums. Following spectacular sell-out performances at venues including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Royal Festival Hall and The Jazz Café, as well as major international festivals from Europe to New Zealand, Shez and his band have built a devoted following and a reputation as one of the most exhilarating live acts today. Now touring acclaimed new album Spellbound - featuring drum titan Dennis Chambers – Shez and Guthrie bring this exciting music to the stage. Expect a spellbinding journey through euphoric jazz, thundering funk, cosmic improvisation and intoxicating grooves. £20 ADVANCE TICKET MORE ON THE DOOR

Wed 29 Jul19:00The 2Funky Lounge

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Likely freeLive Music

We Are LC Open Mic Night

Don't miss our next We Are LC open mic night with a special women's only line-up of spotlight artists! Date: Thursday 30th July 2026 HEADLINERS FFSYTHO MAHELY DEE FND CARA MICHELLE Event Details7pm - 8pm | Registration8pm - 9pm | Spotlight Artists9pm - 11pm | Open Mic All Artists, Genres & Abilities are welcome!Please bring your backing tracks on a USB FREE ENTRY | 18+Hosted by LVT & GeorgiaDJ Wardy with the tunes all night Supported by Arts Council England

Thu 30 Jul19:00The 2Funky Lounge

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Live Music

Live Music - Alice & Seb

Join us for a lovely evening of live music with the talented Alice and Seb.

Thu 30 Jul20:30Cotes Mill

via Cotes MillLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

Soulshine Summer Socials – free to attend

Join us this summer at Event Village, Play Close Park, Melton Mowbrayfor a series of free-entry Soulshine socials filled with soul, house &funk in the sunshine.

Sat 1 AugMemorial Gardens

via Memorial GardensLocal gem

Live Music

Melton Band, Bandstand concert, Queen's Park, Loughborough

Charnwood sits centrally in the triangle formed by Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. Just over one third of the 155,000+ population live in the thriving university town of Loughborough.

Sun 2 AugLeicestershire County Council

via Leicestershire County CouncilCurated

Likely freeLive Music

Sunday Afternoon Summer Concert Series - SONGS OF PRAISE – organ & singing

SONGS OF PRAISE – organ & singing . The church will be open from 3.30pm. The concert will begin at 4pm followed by tea and cakes at 5pm. St. Andrew’s Church, Old Church Street, Aylestone, Leicestershire, LE2 8ND.

Sun 2 Aug15:30St Andrew's parish hall

via St Andrew's parish hall

ComedyFestivals & EventsLive Music

The Comedy of Errors - The Festival Players

One of Shakespeare’s earliest plays, The Comedy of Errors tells the story of twin sons and their twin servants, separated in a shipwreck. The play explores themes of identity, mistaken identity, and family as we find out what happens when the twins find themselves in the same town on the same day. Confusion and mishap ensue as no one can tell the twins apart, husbands appear to be in love with the wrong person, debts refused to be paid and servants lock masters out of their own homes. The Festival Players bring an all male cast, live original music, comedic chaos, fast-paced story telling, traditional costume and more to Shakespeare’s most farcical play, in their 2026 open-air summer theatre tour. “I’ve always struggled with Shakespeare but the festival players made it understandable and fun” “We always look forward to the festival players annual visit, everyone has a great time” “The live music and songs add to a great atmosphere” “They worked so hard. an incredibly enjoyable evening” The Festival players are an all male theatre company who have been touring open-air Shakespeare shows for over 40 years. They tour UK wide and Internationally lead by Ross Cooper with original music composed by the acclaimed Johnny Coppin and traditional dress. The Festival Players’s patron is Dame Judi Dench, and the company is committed to presenting the very best in touring theatre, providing an accessible and fun filled enjoyable evening for all types of audiences.

Wed 5 Aug19:00Powderham Castle

via Powderham Castle

Live Music

Around £25.00

Gramps Morgan UK Tour – No Water In My Whisky

GRAMMY Award-winning reggae artist Gramps Morgan brings his unmistakable blend of soul, reggae and country to the UK for his first ever solo headline tour, No Water In My Whisky. As a founding member of legendary reggae group Morgan Heritage, Gramps helped shape a global sound that earned the band a GRAMMY for Strictly Roots. Now stepping forward as a solo artist, he delivers a fresh, feel-good fusion of country reggae, inspired by his roots in Jamaica and his life in Nashville. Expect a powerful live show backed by a full band, packed with uplifting energy, storytelling and world-class musicianship. Fans can look forward to hearing standout tracks such as Wash The Tears and People Like You. This special tour also celebrates Jamaican Independence. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of reggae’s most iconic voices live in a city near you.

Sat 8 Aug21:00The 2Funky Lounge

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Likely freeLive Music

The Melton Band – free to attend

We are delighted to welcome The Melton Band to the Bandstand, one of the oldest brass bands in the world, it has a large concert repertoire, playing everything from classic band marches to musicals and even a little pop music!

Sun 9 AugMemorial Gardens

via Memorial GardensLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

Sunday Afternoon Summer Concert Series - GRAND UNION FOLK CLUB

GRAND UNION FOLK CLUB . The church will be open from 3.30pm. The concert will begin at 4pm followed by tea and cakes at 5pm. St. Andrew’s Church, Old Church Street, Aylestone, Leicestershire, LE2 8ND.

Sun 9 Aug15:30St Andrew's parish hall

via St Andrew's parish hall

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