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Cream & Jump FM
Feb 2009 (monthly)
UK superclub Cream bring their award-winning formula to Leicester University's Students' Union for a monthly residency on the first Saturday of every month.
Leicester Comedy Festival
6 - 15 Feb 2009 (annual)
At the Leicester Comedy Festival, the laughter is guaranteed to end in tears (but only of the hilarious kind). Now the longest-running comedy festival in the UK, it always has a packed programme.
Darbar South Asian Music Festival
Apr 2009 (annual)
Leicester's South-Asian music festival, held at the Phoenix Arts Centre, brings together renowned musicians who transport listeners to their homelands with the melodies of their traditional instruments.
Leicestershire's Country Music Festival
Jul - Aug 2009 (annual)
Join in the celebrations and enjoy a fun-packed weekend for all the family at Leicestershire's Country Music Festival. First held in 1990, the party takes place at Victoria Park Touring Caravan and Rally Park.
Summer Sundae Weekender
Aug 2009 (annual)
The Summer Sundae Weekender is a laid-back, alternative music festival held in the beautiful grounds of De Montfort Hall in Leicester. Headliners in 2008 are Supergrass, Roisin Murphy and Simian Mobile Disco.
Children's Fringe Festival
Aug 2009 (annual)
Part of Leicester's annual eight-day Castle Park Arts & Heritage Festival, the Children's Fringe Festival takes place on the last day in 2008, and provides a wealth of activities for families during the late summer holidays.
Castle Park Festival
Aug 2009 (annual)
Bringing Leicester's history to life, Castle Park resounds to a festival running up to and over August Bank Holiday weekend. A wide range of music, street theatre, dance, storytelling, children's activities, guided walks and free events fill the park.
Leicester International Music Festival
Sep 2009 (annual)
Founded by violist Graham Oppenheimer, the Leicester International Music Festival has brought the best of classical, jazz and world music to a number of Leicester venues since 1989, under the artistic directorship of oboe virtuoso Nicholas Daniel.
Jewry Wall Museum
1 Feb - 31 Oct 2009 (annual)
Leicester's Jewry Wall Museum houses archaeological collections dating from the end of the Middle Ages. The Making of Leicester exhibition tells the story of the city from the Iron Age up to the present day.
The Guildhall
1 Feb - 1 Dec 2009; not Thu or Fri (annual)
Leicester's 14th-century Guildhall is one of the best-preserved timber-framed halls in England and the oldest building in the city still in use. Today it is a performance venue.
What's happening every day
The Queen's Head, Belton
Daily
The London trend for turning neglected pubs into fine restaurants, is spreading across the country. Hidden away on the edge of the National Forest in Leicestershire lies The Queen's Head, a contemporary gastro pub with an enviable reputation, a first-class menu and some extremely comfortable rooms upstairs for those who have enjoyed a little too much Bordeaux.
Castle Park
Daily
Castle Park is Leicester's Old Town, an historic area of ancient walls and gateways, churches, fine old buildings, museums, gardens and riverside walks.
National Space Centre
Daily; not Mon
The UK's largest space attraction, the National Space Centre in Leicester combines informative exhibitions with thrilling interactive displays.
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
Daily
Leicester's New Walk Museum & Art Gallery is the oldest museum in the city, offering a broad range of exhibitions from its extensive collections of art, natural history and cultural artefacts.
Leicester Cathedral
Daily
Leicester Cathedral, also known as St Martin's Cathedral, was originally an 11th-century Norman church. Most of the structure visible today is a result of Victorian restoration, including the 220-foot spire. The finely-carved, medieval, wooden porch is a highlight.
What's happening monthly
Cream & Jump FM
Feb 2009 (monthly)
UK superclub Cream bring their award-winning formula to Leicester University's Students' Union for a monthly residency on the first Saturday of every month.
What's happening yearly
Twenty20 Cup: Leicestershire Foxes
Jun 2009 (annual)
Twenty20 has brought a new generation of fans to English cricket. Leicestershire Foxes play their home games at the County Ground, Grace Road.
The Guildhall
1 Feb - 1 Dec 2009; not Thu or Fri (annual)
Leicester's 14th-century Guildhall is one of the best-preserved timber-framed halls in England and the oldest building in the city still in use. Today it is a performance venue.
Summer Sundae Weekender
Aug 2009 (annual)
The Summer Sundae Weekender is a laid-back, alternative music festival held in the beautiful grounds of De Montfort Hall in Leicester. Headliners in 2008 are Supergrass, Roisin Murphy and Simian Mobile Disco.
Spark Festival
May - Jun 2009 (annual)
Kids are spoilt for choice at Leicester's Spark arts festival, with events all over town. Gypsy storytellers, clowns, Chinese magic shows and break dance performances all help to make the city a children's playground every summer.
Race For Life
Jul 2009 (annual)
The Imperial Cancer Research Fund's annual charity Race For Life incorporates a series of 5km walks or runs just for women. Starting at Leicester's Western Park, this is one of 100 events taking place all over the country.
Leicestershire's Country Music Festival
Jul - Aug 2009 (annual)
Join in the celebrations and enjoy a fun-packed weekend for all the family at Leicestershire's Country Music Festival. First held in 1990, the party takes place at Victoria Park Touring Caravan and Rally Park.
Leicester International Music Festival
Sep 2009 (annual)
Founded by violist Graham Oppenheimer, the Leicester International Music Festival has brought the best of classical, jazz and world music to a number of Leicester venues since 1989, under the artistic directorship of oboe virtuoso Nicholas Daniel.
Leicester Early Music Festival
Apr - Jun 2009 (annual)
The Leicester Early Music Festival - now in its second decade - has acquired an international reputation for the quality and diversity of its programme.
Leicester Comedy Festival
6 - 15 Feb 2009 (annual)
At the Leicester Comedy Festival, the laughter is guaranteed to end in tears (but only of the hilarious kind). Now the longest-running comedy festival in the UK, it always has a packed programme.
Jewry Wall Museum
1 Feb - 31 Oct 2009 (annual)
Leicester's Jewry Wall Museum houses archaeological collections dating from the end of the Middle Ages. The Making of Leicester exhibition tells the story of the city from the Iron Age up to the present day.
Darbar South Asian Music Festival
Apr 2009 (annual)
Leicester's South-Asian music festival, held at the Phoenix Arts Centre, brings together renowned musicians who transport listeners to their homelands with the melodies of their traditional instruments.
Children's Fringe Festival
Aug 2009 (annual)
Part of Leicester's annual eight-day Castle Park Arts & Heritage Festival, the Children's Fringe Festival takes place on the last day in 2008, and provides a wealth of activities for families during the late summer holidays.
Castle Park Festival
Aug 2009 (annual)
Bringing Leicester's history to life, Castle Park resounds to a festival running up to and over August Bank Holiday weekend. A wide range of music, street theatre, dance, storytelling, children's activities, guided walks and free events fill the park.
British Birdwatching Fair
Aug 2009 (annual)
Established in 1989, the British Birdwatching Fair at Egleton Nature Reserve appeals to bird watchers across the country. Featuring a tented village, bird sightings, demonstrations, lectures and celebrity guests, each year the event raises funds for threatened species.
Big Session Festival
Jun 2009 (annual)
Visitors to Leicester's Big Session festival can enjoy three days of top-quality folk and roots at the De Montford Hall and Gardens, exhibitions, open mic and impromptu sessions and best of all, a tent serving exclusive Big Session Ale.
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