A what's on guide to music in Leicester and Leicestershire

You will find a wide range of musical tastes and genres in Leicestershire. Use the guide below to find the type of music that suits your taste.

Daily listing of dates for shows, gigs and concerts generally

Classical music, acoustic, pop and general musical events

Classical music

From full-scale concerts through to chamber performances, there is always something for you to go to.

Go to our classical music section

Check concerts at the De Montfort Hall

Daily listing of dates for rock gigs and festivals

Rock gigs, festivals and shows

Pop music, karaoke and open-mics nights

Open mic and karaoke nights provide slots for anyone who wants to turn up and sing or maybe just play a guitar.

See our page on Open Mic, acoustics and karaoke nights in Leicester

Acoustic rock and folk

Following on from the success of previous years, the 2008 Acoustics Competition is for solo singers, duos and small acoustic groups playing rock and folk and can include those who sing their own original songs , covers or a mixture of the two.

The Battle of the Acoustics

RnB, Hip Hop, Ragga, Reggae, Drum and Bass, Dub and Afro

Name: Club Savannah
Address: 31 Wharf Street South, Leicester, LE1 2AA
Telephone: 01162619553; 0116 2619400;
Fax: 0116 2619408

Home of R&B, Hip-Hop, Ragga, Reggae, Afro-beats

For details of African and Caribbean music and arts see The Leicester African Caribbean Arts Forum (LACAF) web site.

Or check our general musical events listing

Jazz

Jazz is making a come-back and no less so than in Leicester.

Go to our jazz section

Rock music

From Punk to Heavy Metal, Leicester is spawning some of the best bands in the country.

Go to our rock music section for listings of local bands and rock news | check out the best listing of rock gigs throughout Leicester and Leicestershire | read reviews of gigs, bands and albums

Folk, Country and Eclectic

Go to our world music page