What’s On
Autumn 2026
Winter Craft & Art Fair
Saturday 31 October, 11am – 4pm
Meet, browse and buy from over 50 curated exhibitors at each fair, showcasing their jewellery, glass, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, painting, wood, stationery, homewares, accessories, artisan foods and more.
Featured events
Every Saturday during exhibitions, 1pm - 3pm
Your opportunity to get creative, explore art hands-on, and take inspiration from our latest exhibitions to create your own work. Open to everyone, each session is supported by our friendly Learning Team.
Sunday 25 October, 7pm - 8:30pm
Rooted in Indian classical music, this concert reimagines familiar melodies in unexpected ways, blending tradition with creativity. This event takes place at Leicester Cathedral.
30 October - 20 December 2026
Discover visual art projects across the city from established venues to pop up exhibitions, and see artists at work in Open Studio events in the city’s studios.
Recent news
26th October 2026
We love getting creative all-year round, but what a better time to make something new than the holiday season. Join us for a range of festive workshops that celebrate the...
23rd October 2026
This season we are excited to welcome lots of new faces to our Craft & Art Fair. With artists and crafters from across the county sharing their work ranging from...
22nd October 2026
We’re delighted to be welcoming award-winning theatre company One Tenth Human to Attenborough Arts Centre this Saturday (Oct 24) with their latest STEM-inspired family adventure. Ahead of their visit, we...
Art for all
Based at the University of Leicester, Attenborough Arts Centre runs a range of arts and culture initiatives for our students and delivers the institution’s public programmes together with a range of partners, collectively engaging over 250,000 people annually.
Upcoming events
Events
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Art History: Art, Revolution and the Making Of Cities
September 9 @ 10:30 - October 28 @ 12:00£7.50 – £10 -
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Soundbites Lunchtime Concert
October 13 @ 12:15 - December 28 @ 13:15 -
