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Things to do in Leicester, August 2026

Browse 17 upcoming events and things to do in Leicester during August 2026. Highlights include The Beast UK - Iron Maiden Tribute, MONA FREAKA + support, Summer Jams 2026 and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Beast UK - Iron Maiden Tribute

The Beast UK - Iron Maiden Tribute

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterSat, Aug 1Music
A live music performance.

MONA FREAKA + support

Leicester · The SoundhouseSat, Aug 1Music

🎟️ From £9

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Summer Jams 2026

Leicester · Abbey Park LeicesterFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £38

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

SAM THE RAPPER & 7URY

Leicester · The Sound HouseFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £9

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Senser plus Collapsed Lung

Leicester · The InternationalFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

Food and drink laid out for an event.

Leicester Food And Music Festival 2026 · Aug 8

Leicester · Abbey Park LeicesterSat, Aug 8Food & Drink

🎟️ From £9

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

GREEN GARDENS + support

Leicester · The SoundhouseSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £9

Food and drink laid out for an event.

Leicester Food And Music Festival 2026 · Aug 9

Leicester · Abbey Park LeicesterSun, Aug 9Food & Drink

🎟️ From £6

A live music performance.

Gramps Morgan UK Tour - No Water In My Whisky

Leicester · 2Funky Music CafeMon, Aug 10Music

🎟️ From £22

A live music performance.

Downloaded - Download Festival tribute

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterSat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From £17

The Courteeners

The Courteeners

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterThu, Aug 27Music
The Long Road 2026

The Long Road 2026

Leicester · Stanford HallFri, Aug 28Music
The Long Road - Saturday 2026

The Long Road - Saturday 2026

Leicester · Stanford HallSat, Aug 29Music
Breakin Science + Drumatics Leicester: Summer Outdoor Terrace Party

Breakin Science + Drumatics Leicester: Summer Outdoor Terrace Party

Leicester · O2 Academy2 LeicesterSat, Aug 29Music
The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterSat, Aug 29Music
The Long Road - Sunday 2026

The Long Road - Sunday 2026

Leicester · Stanford HallSun, Aug 30Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

L1NKN P4RK (THE LINKIN PARK EXPERIENCE)

Leicester · FirebugSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

  • Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
  • Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
  • Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead