What’s On
Autumn 2026
Welcome to an interactive science demo – with a twist!
Saturday 24 October, 11am & 2pm
Help Daniel Bye change the world, in an unexpectedly ridiculous adventure involving engineering challenges, bad dad jokes, and an extraordinary quantity of molten chocolate.
A brand new show for 7-11 year olds and their grown-ups.
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.
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.
Recent news
19th October 2026
Our team have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming refurbishments, working with external teams, our community groups and all of our stakeholders. From November 2026 the work will...
12th October 2026
October half-term is a wonderful week to relax, spend time with family and try something new. To help we have a range of creative workshops, performances and events to inspire...
9th October 2026
On the evening of Thursday 8 October, ‘I Dream From Where You Are’ by Jemisha Maadhavji launched in Gallery 2 exploring portraiture, identity and reflecting upon the concept of luxury...
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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