Things to Do This Week: Ed Byrne, Paranormal Nights and the Space Centre Gone Country!

Morning! You ever tell yourself you’ll have a quiet week, then immediately lie about it? Because this one’s got cowboys on bulls, comedians losing the plot, a bar that turns “just a bite” into a full-blown night out, and ghosts that’ll make even the bravest bloke rethink his life choices. It’s packed with food, laughter and a few too many “go on then” moments. Whether you’re in it for the beer, the banter or the bull ride, it’s all kicking off, and you’re definitely not staying in.

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🗓️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🚀🤠 - Cowboys, Rockets and a Mechanical Bull. What Could Go Wrong?
📍 - National Space Centre
📅 - Friday 18th October
⏰ - 8:00 PM - Midnight
🎟️ - Standard £25 | VIP £35 | Broncho Ride £5
📸 - @spacecentre

Only in Britain would someone look at a space centre and think, “You know what this needs? A country night.” But somehow, it works. There’s live music, comfort food straight out of the Deep South, and a mechanical bull waiting to embarrass everyone who’s had one drink too many. It’s loud, it’s ridiculous, and you’ll love every second of it.

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🍯🥂 - Hive & Honey - Your New Excuse for Being “Accidentally” Out Late
📍 - 42 Silver Street
📅 - Open Mon - Sat
⏰ - Mon - Thurs: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM / 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
⏰ - Fri - Sat: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📸 - @hive_and_honey_bar

Hive & Honey is that place you swear you’ll just grab a quick bite, then it’s 11PM, you’ve demolished three small plates, two cocktails and started explaining to a stranger why you’d make a great restaurant owner. The food’s dangerously good. Wagyu sushi bites, bao buns that ruin all future bao buns, and pizzas that make you fall in love with your own bad decisions. It’s fun, it’s loud and just fancy enough to pretend you’ve got your life together.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🎤🤣 - Three Days, Seven Comedians and No Chance of Keeping a Straight Face
📍 - Hansom Hall
📅 - Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October
⏰ - Various times across the weekend
🎟️ - From £7.99
📸 - @jttleicester

If laughter really is the best medicine, this weekend should come with a health warning. Just The Tonic are rolling into town for a full-on Comedy Weekender with three days of top acts. Friday kicks off with seven comedians for the price of a pint, Saturday stars the wonderfully odd Clinton Baptiste, and Sunday rounds things off with Ed Byrne and his razor-sharp wit. It’s loud, it’s daft, and it’s exactly what your weekend needs.

🎭 FRESH EXPERIENCES

👻🔦 - Ghosts, Gadgets and a Night You’ll Pretend You’re Not Scared At
📍 - Leicester Guildhall
📅 - Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October
⏰ - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ - £22 per person (16+ only)
📸 - @leicestermuseums

It’s all fun and games until the EMF reader starts beeping. The Paranormal Taster Session at the Guildhall gives you the full ghost-hunter experience with spooky corridors, flickering lights and gadgets straight out of Ghostbusters. You’ll get hands-on with real investigation equipment, explore shadowy rooms and pretend you didn’t just jump when something moved behind you. Ideal for anyone who likes history, mystery and the occasional fright.

MONDAY

Meet The Police Family Fun Day - Leicester Guildhall
12:00 PM | More Info

The Return of The Legends - De Montfort Hall
7:30 PM | More Info

TUESDAY

Youth Jobs Fair (ages 16-24) - King Power Stadium
10:00 AM | More Info

Bachata Tuesdays - Braunstone Frith Recreation Centre
7:15 PM | More Info

WEDNESDAY

Genki Gathering’s Carers Cuppa - World Peace Cafe
11:00 AM | More Info

The Blackheart Orchestra - The International
7:30 PM | More Info

THURSDAY

Archaeology of Medieval Leicestershire - Leicester Guildhall
2:00 PM | More Info

Ashtanga Yoga - Groby Village Hall
7:15 PM | More Info

Wet Wet Wet - De Montfort Hall
7:30 PM | More Info

School of Rock - Sue Townsend Theatre
7:30 PM | More Info

FRIDAY

Wellness Cafe - Maidstone Road
10:00 AM | More Info

Dara O’ Briain Re Creation Tour - De Montfort Hall
8:00 PM | More Info

The Crystal Teardrop - Firebug
8:00 PM | More Info

SATURDAY

Haymarket’s Diwali Celebrations - Haymarket Shopping Centre
11:00 AM | More Info

Richborough Family Festival - St Mary de Castro
12:00 PM | More Info

Afternoon Clubbing 90’s Indie / Grunge - The Big Difference
1:00 PM | More Info

The Smyths (Tribute to The Smiths) - 02 Academy Leicester
7:00 PM | More Info

Lovers Rock, Revival & Rare Groove - 2Funky Complex
8:00 PM | More Info

SUNDAY

Spooky Fused Glass Workshop - Leicester Guildhall
11:00 AM | More Info

Who Do You Come From? - Attenborough Arts Centre
11:30 AM | More Info

The James Brown Experience - De Montfort Hall
7:00 PM | More Info

 🎶 LIVE MUSIC

MONDAY

• Monday Music Club - The Black Horse - 5:00 PM

TUESDAY

• The Billy Joel Songbook - De Montfort Hall - 7:30 PM

WEDNESDAY

• Tiny Gear Concert - The Common Room - 7:00 PM

FRIDAY

• Those Damn Crows - 02 Academy Leicester - 7:00 PM

• Fred Zeppelin - International Music Venue - 8:00 PM

• A Design For Life - Duffy’s Bar - 8:30 PM

• Hardcore Happiness Event - Eden Venue - 9:00 PM

• April Moon Duo - Black Horse - 9:00 PM

• Chapters of Dub Vol.4 - 2Funky Complex - 10:00 PM

SATURDAY

• Winter Sessions - Soundhouse Leicester - 12:30 PM

• IRIS Function Bad - Donkey Garden Entertainment - 5:00 PM

• Elder Emo - 2Funky Complex - 6:00 PM

• Steve ‘N’ Seagulls - 02 Academy - 7:30 PM

• Roopa Panesar Trio Diwali Concert - Leicester Cathedral - 7:30 PM

• Motorkill - Metal Monocle - 8:30 PM

• High Pressure Live - Knighton & Clarendon Park Conservative Club - 8:45 PM

SUNDAY

• Dr Blues UK Band - Donkey Garden - 5:00 PM

• Best Friends Forever - Athena - 6:00 PM

• Robert Forster - The Y Theatre - 7:30 PM

🌦️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

13°C 🌡️ 7°C | Overcast.

Saturday

13°C 🌡️ 6°C | Overcast.

Sunday

12°C 🌡️ 6°C | Overcast.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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