Things to do this week in Leicester: Street Food, Crafts and Steam Engines... Plus a Paint Party!

Morning Leicester! This week’s line-up is looking tasty and a little bit wild. You’ve got steam engines and street food at Abbey Pumping Station, pistachio milkshakes and Goan breakfasts at Heritage Café, wine-fuelled painting sessions in Aylestone, and a reggae twist on Amy Winehouse at 2Funky. Round it off with autumn wreaths and pumpkins at the Guildhall and you’ve got yourself a week that swings from buzzing nights out to cosy Sunday creativity.

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🗓️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🍴🎨 - Street Food, Handmade Treasures and Steam Engines - Up for It?
📍 - Abbey Pumping Station
📅 - Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September
⏰ - 11:00 AM
🎟️ - Adults £2.50 | Under 13s Free
📸 - @leicestermuseums

Abbey Pumping Station is hosting a weekend fair filled with food stalls and handmade treasures. Local producers, artists and makers will be showing off their creations, with plenty of tasty treats to keep you going as you wander the stalls. Parking is available at the National Space Centre next door, so you can make a full day of it with food, crafts and a bit of history.

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🥘☕ - Goan Breakfast, Pistachio Shakes and a Family Story - Hungry Yet?
📍 - Heritage Cafe
⏰ - Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
⏰ - Saturday - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
⏰ - Sunday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📸 - @heritagecafe.uk

Heritage Café blends Goan and British favourites in the heart of Leicester, with a menu that swings from Full English breakfasts to homemade Goan dishes. Their new pistachio milkshake has already become a signature, and everything is made with locally sourced ingredients. This place isn’t just about food – it’s a family story that began in Goa in the 1960s and now carries on in Leicester, one coffee and plate at a time.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🎨🍷 - Wine in One Hand, Paintbrush in the Other - Are You In?
📍 - The Black Horse, Aylestone
📅 - Thursday 18th September
⏰ - 7:00 PM
🎟️ - £35 (includes materials + a complimentary drink)
📸 - @njoyartuk @blackhorsele2

nJoyArt is bringing their Paint Escape to the award-winning Black Horse in Aylestone. Over two and a half hours you’ll get step-by-step guidance from their lead artist, all your painting kit supplied, and a free drink from the bar to help the creativity flow. Whether you’re a first-time dabbler or already have a few canvases at home, you’ll head out with a finished piece of art under your arm and a fun evening to remember.

🎭 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🎶🍷 - Amy Winehouse Meets Reggae - Ready to Dance All Night?
📍 - 2Funky Music Cafe
📅 - Friday 19th September
⏰ - 8:00 PM
🎟️ - £7.50 + booking fee | 18+
📸 - @2funkymusiccafe

Reggae Winehouse bring a fresh twist to Amy Winehouse’s legendary sound, blending her hits with a reggae groove that’s impossible to stand still to. This 8-piece band will have you singing, moving and grinning from the first note to the last. One for anyone who loves Amy, reggae, or just a night out that leaves you buzzing.

MONDAY

Genki Gathering - Chef and Spice Buffet
5:00 PM | More Info

TUESDAY

Crazy Crafters Workshop - St Barnabas Library
11:00 AM | More Info

Gary Delaney Work in Progress - Firebug
7:30 PM | More Info

WEDNESDAY

Photographic Archive Pop Up - Leicester Guildhall
11:00 AM | More Info

THURSDAY

Property Networking Meet Up - Maidstone Road
5:30 PM | More Info

British Comedian of The Year Leicester Heat - The Black Horse
7:15 PM | More Info

Free Meditation Class - Fiends Meeting House
7:30 PM | More Info

FRIDAY

Wellness Cafe - African Caribbean Centre
10:00 AM | More Info

Some Antics Spoken Word - Phoenix
7:00 PM | More Info

Riders vs Lions - Mattioli Arena
7:30 PM | More Info

Cuban Salsa and Bachata Party - Abbey Sports and Leisure Club
8:00 PM | More Info

SATURDAY

Little Women The Broadway Musical - The Little Theatre
8:00 PM | More Info

SUNDAY

Pumpkin Wreath Workshop - Leicester Guildhall
1:00 PM | More Info

 🎶 LIVE MUSIC

MONDAY

• The OZ Experience - St Nicholas Church - 10:00 AM

TUESDAY

Acoustic Open Mic - Soundhouse - 6:45 PM

THURSDAY

• Jo Quail x Adam Weikert - The Big Difference - 7:00 PM

• Rose of Avalanche - Duffy's Bar - 8:00 PM

FRIDAY

• Dopamine Crash - Firebug - 7:30 PM

SATURDAY

• Be Happy - Eden Venue - 1:00 PM

• Show Me Love (Day Rave) - King Richard III - 3:00 PM

• Antarctic Monkeys Tribute Band - 02 Academy - 7:00 PM

• Who's Next (Tribute to The Who) - Duffy's Bar - 7:45 PM

• Fu Fighters - Metal Monocle - 8:30 PM

SUNDAY

• Sunday Funday - Beaumont Leys - 3:00 PM

🌦️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

20°C 🌡️ 13°C | Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime.

Saturday

20°C 🌡️ 12°C | Cloudy.

Sunday

20°C 🌡️ 12°C | Cloudy.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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