What’s On
Summer 2026

Craft & Art Fair

Saturday 9 May, 11am – 4pm

Our popular Craft & Art Fair returns to showcase the work of some of the best local and regional craft makers and artists.

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.

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Featured events

Thursdays April - July, 6pm - 8pm

Focus each week on a specific subject, including writing for special events, nature writing, writing for publication and much more. Aimed at anyone who has some previous experience of writing poetry.

Saturday 16 May, 3 Showings

A stunning aerial theatre show for 0-2 year olds and their grown ups. The story follows a musical mother bird as their baby hatches, grows and explores, navigating the challenges of hunger, sleep and play.

Sunday 24 May, 11am - 2pm

We are partnering with local creative community groups for our weekly Sunday Sessions, to support artists and organisations while bringing you incredible workshops each week.

Recent news

28th April 2026

Attenborough Arts Centre will be closed to the public on Monday 4 May 2026 for the Bank Holiday. During this time our Front of House will also be closed, with...

22nd April 2026

This season we are excited to welcome new and returning artists and audiences to our Craft & Art Fair. With crafters from across the country sharing their work, there will...

16th April 2026

Tomorrow evening we are excited to host Fixing, a show about family breakups and trying to make things better, about learning car maintenance and choosing the right shade of lipstick...

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.

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