Things to do this week in Leicester including: A Two-Day Food Festival, A Village Show & Fairground Games at Beaumont!

Morning! Leicester’s got that “how do we fit it all in?” energy this week. Abbey Park becomes a food lover’s paradise with street food, live music and wine tastings, Beaumont’s going full fairground with games and roaming performers, and Evington’s rolling out the bunting for its village show. Still hungry? Peara on Market Street is serving butter chicken, burrata and mocktails worth dressing up for.

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🗓️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🎉 - Leicester Food Festival – Two Days of Eating, Drinking & Tribute Bangers
📍 - Abbey Park
📅 - Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August
⏰ - Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM)
⏰ - Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (last entry 7:00 PM)
🎟️ - Adults from £12.50
📷 - @leicesterfoodfest

Abbey Park is about to smell incredible. Leicester Food Festival is rolling in with over 50 street food vendors, 80+ artisan stalls, and tribute acts from Queen, Steps, Stereophonics and McBusted to keep you dancing between bites. Throw in wine tastings, cooking demos, donut-eating contests, funfair rides and enough snacks to fill your weekend (and probably your pockets), and you’ve got two days festival fun.

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🍽️ - Peara - Asian Flavours with a Modern Twist
📍 - 40 Market Street
⏰ - Sunday to Thursday 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
⏰ - Friday to Saturday 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
📷 - @peara.leicester

Peara isn’t just dinner, it’s a story on a plate. Blending recipes passed down through generations with fresh, modern techniques, this Market Street spot is where South Asian flavours meet a touch of global flair. From soft-shell crab with bhel chaat, lamb empanadas, burrata-topped butter chicken, or even saag paneer lasagne (yes, really). With a menu designed for lingering over and mocktails that feel like an occasion, Peara is one for evenings when you want more than just a meal.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🎪 - Evington Village Show – Crafts, Competitions & Community Fun
📍 - Evington Village Green
📅 - Saturday 9th August
⏰ - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ - Free
📷 - fb - evingtonvillagefete

The Evington Village Show is serving up everything from baking and craft competitions to falconry displays, Morris dancing and live music from a brass band and a classical Indian trio. Add in stalls full of plants, books and toys, bouncy fun for the kids and afternoon teas worth lingering over, and you’ve got yourself a full-on village day out.

🎭 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🎡 - Fairground Games & Summer Fun at Beaumont
📍 - Beaumont Shopping Centre
📅 - Saturday 9th August
⏰ - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📷 - @beaumont_shoppingcentre

Bean bags, ring toss, tin can alley… Beaumont Shopping Centre is turning into a mini fairground for one day only. It’s classic games, silly challenges, and plenty of laughs whether you’re a secret sharpshooter or just hopelessly bad at hitting a target. Perfect for a family day out, with roaming performers and summer surprises popping up along the way.

MONDAY

Introduction to Metal Detecting - Abbey Pumping Station
11:00 AM | More Info

TUESDAY

Summer Holiday Railway Days - Abbey Pumping Station
11:30 AM | More Info

WEDNESDAY

Wizard School - Newarke Houses Museum
12:00 PM | More Info

Wizard of OZ Outdoor Theatre - Belgrave Hall Museum
1:00 PM | More Info

Actors Network Monthly Meetup - Holiday Inn
7:00 PM | More Info

THURSDAY

Circus Fun Day - Leicester Guildhall
11:00 AM | More Info

Free Meditation - Friends Meeting House 16 Queens Road
7:30 PM | More Info

Learn to Swing Dance Beginners - University Road
7:30 PM | More Info

FRIDAY

Crafty Sewing Club - The Makers Yard
4:00 PM | More Info

Singles Meet Up/Mixer (30’s and 40’s) - Revolution
7:30 PM | More Info

SATURDAY

Jestival 2025 - Stoughton Road Playing Fields
8:00 AM | More Info

Summer Holidays at CQ Earlier - Cultural Quarter
12:00 PM | More Info

Laffalot Comedy Club - Aylestone Black Horse
5:00 PM | More Info

Geoff Norcott Live Comedy Night - Aylestone Black Horse
7:30 PM | More Info

SUNDAY

The Shakespeare Express - Leicester Train Station
10:25 AM | More Info

Barking Mad Dog Show - Mountsorrel Castle Cricket Club
11:00 AM | More Info

Racecourse Family Fun Day - Leicester Racecourse
11:00 AM | More Info

 🎶 LIVE MUSIC

MONDAY

• Psychic Supper - Bulls Head Ratby - 6:00 PM

TUESDAY

• Cineclub Silencio - Metal Monocle - 7:30 PM

• Open Mic Night - The Crown Inn - 7:30 PM

• Kenny Wilson Live - Clarendon Park Club - 8:00 PM

THURSDAY

• The 66 Days RC25 Reunion Gig - Duffys Bar - 7:00 PM

FRIDAY

• ZZ Topps - International Music Venue - 7:00 PM

• Ding n John - The Linford - 7:00 PM

• Kill on Sight & Angulimala - Duffy’s Bar - 7:00 PM

• The Stompboxers - Two Steeples - 8:00 PM

SATURDAY

• Soundhouse Summer Sessions - The Soundhouse - 12:30 PM

• The Sydneys - The Soundhouse - 7:30 PM

• Tribute to The Stranglers - Duffy’s Bar - 7:45 PM

• Dub Club - Higher Meditation - 8:00 PM

• The Unknown Live - Oases Sports Bar - 8:00 PM

SUNDAY

• Gerry Farrow Band - Donkey Garden - 3:00 PM

• Duncan Craven Live - Grand Union - 6:00 PM

• The Dust & Debris Band - Donkey Garden - 7:00 PM

🌦️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

23°C 🌡️ 12°C | Sunny intervals.

Saturday

24°C 🌡️ 13°C | Sunny Intervals.

Sunday

23°C 🌡️ 12°C | Sunny Intervals.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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