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Leicester

Metal, rock, punk and alternative listings. 40 upcoming gigs across 37 venues, next on 14 November.

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Leicester currently has 40 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 37 venues, including O2 Academy Leicester, Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue, The Donkey Bar. The next gig is Vanitas @ Firebug, Leicester. With Re:O and Voidwalker on November 14, 2026. Tickets start at £5 and typically run £12. 3 of them are on this weekend. Moshradar tracks the Leicester underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.

Overview

What's onThe next 8 of 40

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Where they playBusiest rooms in Leicester

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O2 Academy Leicester4 Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue3 The Donkey Bar3 De Montfort Hall2 Duffy's Bar2

Gigs

Upcoming gigs in Leicester40 listed

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Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

Venues

Venues in Leicester37 listed, busiest first

O2 Academy Leicester University Road · 4 upcoming Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue 44-46 Cank Street · 3 upcoming The Donkey Bar 203 Welford Rd, · 3 upcoming De Montfort Hall Granville Road · 2 upcoming Duffy's Bar 8 Pocklingtons Walk, LE1 6BU · 2 upcoming Duffys Bar, Leicester 18 Pocklingtons Walk · 2 upcoming New Parks Social Club Battersbee Road · 2 upcoming O2 Academy2 Leicester University Road · 2 upcoming 2Funky Music Cafe 23a new park st · 1 upcoming Anstey Nomads Football Club Cropston Road · 1 upcoming Athena Queen St · 1 upcoming Blaby And Whetstone Social Club 1 Warwick Road, Whetstone · 1 upcoming CUBE @ BOXED Bar And Venue 1-3 Braunstone Gate · 1 upcoming Catton Hall Catton, walton-on-Trent · 1 upcoming Catton Park Catton Park · 1 upcoming Cattows Farm Swepstone Road · 1 upcoming Cattows Farm Swepstone Road · 1 upcoming Duffy's Bar 18 Pocklington Walk Leicester 18 Pocklington walk · 1 upcoming Firebug 1 Millstone Lane · 1 upcoming Forum Porcorum 68 High Street · 1 upcoming MMC Venue 105 Leicester Rd, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire · 1 upcoming No18 Coffee House Lichfield Street Tamworth B79 7QD 18 lichfield street · 1 upcoming Queens Hall Nuneaton 75 Queens Rd · 1 upcoming St Marys Church Hickley Church Walk · 1 upcoming The Crown Inn Heather 23 Main St Heather · 1 upcoming The Emporium 67 Belvoir Road · 1 upcoming The Generator, Loughborough 12 Frederick Street · 1 upcoming The Westend Working Mens Club Braunstone Avenue · 1 upcoming 2Funky Complex 23A New Park Street Gopsall Hall Farm Gopsall O2 Academy University Road, Leicester Ratby Sports Club THE VICTORIA BIKERS PUB WHITWICK RD The Big Difference 68 High Street The International Garden Street The Soundhouse Leicester 28 Southampton Street Vibe Nuneaton Church St

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Who's playing soonActs with upcoming Leicester dates

Arctic Roll Do Nothing Yard Act Hothouse Flowers Joe Carnall JNR The Rifles Alison Moyet Skam These Wicked Rivers The Urban Voodoo Machine True Order DJ Scott Brown
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Gigs in Leicester: the basics

How many gigs are on in Leicester?

There are 40 upcoming gigs listed in Leicester across 37 venues. The next is Vanitas @ Firebug, Leicester. With Re:O and Voidwalker on 14 November 2026.

Are there any gigs in Leicester this weekend?

Yes — 3 gigs are listed in Leicester this weekend (13–15 November).

What are the best live music venues in Leicester?

The Leicester venues with the most upcoming shows listed are O2 Academy Leicester, Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue, The Donkey Bar, De Montfort Hall, Duffy's Bar.

Which bands are playing in Leicester soon?

Acts with upcoming Leicester dates include Arctic Roll, Do Nothing, Yard Act, Hothouse Flowers, Joe Carnall JNR, The Rifles, Alison Moyet, Skam, These Wicked Rivers, The Urban Voodoo Machine, True Order, DJ Scott Brown.

What genres of live music can you see in Leicester?

Upcoming shows in Leicester cover Alternative, Rock, Punk, Indie.

How much do gig tickets cost in Leicester?

Across the 27 upcoming Leicester gigs with a published price, the typical ticket is £12 and the cheapest is £5. 25 of them are £20 or under, starting with Thumpin Hard to the core at CUBE @ BOXED Bar And Venue on 30 January.

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