We’ve covered off comedy in the East Midlands, but for those who want something musical closer to home - if that home is Leicestershire - then we’ve got plenty more shows worth checking out in 2025.
Be it Gary Barlow passing through as part of his UK wide ‘Songbook’ tour, through to classic rock acts such as Terrorvision, Public Image Ltd and The Darkness, there is something for almost everyone in Leicester throughout the next 12 months - including some banging electronic music courtesy of a festival in Barkstone Wood.
Many of the shows you see still have tickets available, be it through Ticketmaster or See Tickets, but here’s our pick of 23 concerts coming to the Leicester in 2025 you won’t want to miss,.
5. The Darkness
The Darkness light up De Montfort Hall on March 27 with their signature glam-rock and high-energy antics. | Chuff Media
6. David Gray
Catch David Gray and his heartfelt anthems at De Montfort Hall on March 29—expect classics like Babylon. | Robin Grierson
7. The Bluetones
Britpop favourites The Bluetones bring their melodic hits to O2 Academy2 Leicester on April 3. | Provided
8. Madama Butterfly
Experience Ellen Kent’s Madama Butterfly, featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet, at De Montfort Hall on April 20—an operatic masterpiece. | Provided