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The Spark Children’sArts Festival28th May -10th JuneVarious Venues

Now in its 10th year, the SparkChildren's Arts Festival returns tovenues and schools around thecity. This two-week festival ispacked full of different shows,events and workshops for childrenand young people aged 0 - 13years. Includes the new joint EastMidlands Children’s Theatre andDance Festival ‘Jump In’, which ispart of the Cultural Olympiad.www.sparkfestival.co.uk

Riverside Festival9th-10th JuneBede Park, Mile Straight &Western Boulevard

One of Leicester's biggest free festivals,Leicester Riverside Festival is a livelyweekend of activities for the wholefamily. This popular festival offers boattrips, live music, a variety of food stallsfrom around the world, a Jubilee styleflotilla, displays and an exciting choiceof activities for all ages, making it a funpacked weekend. Sponsored byRiverside.www.leicester.gov.uk/riversidefestival

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music, arts, crafts and food stalls, boatrides, children’s circus skills andtheatre activities as well as the everpopular maypole dancing for allthe family.www.leicester.gov.uk/castleparkfestival

The Ride Leicester Festival23rd – 27th AugustCity Centre

Five days of cycling fun across the cityincluding the annual Skyride, whereyou can experience Leicester on traffic-free roads. All you need is your bikeand your zest to zoom around the cityon two wheels!www.goskyride.com/LeicesterSkyRide

Paralympic FlameCelebration25th AugustThe Big Screen,Humberstone Gate

As part of the build-up to the startof the London 2012 ParalympicGames, take part in a host offamily fun sporting activitiesthemed around the Paralympics.

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Ping!30th June – 29th JulyVarious Venues

Leicester has been chosen as oneof eight key UK cities to host Ping2012 this summer. Ping Leicester isa month long festival which sees58 ping-pong tables pop upacross Leicester’s landmarks,squares, cultural facilities,shopping centres, estates, parksand open spaces, health centres,offices and bus stations.www.pingleicester.co.uk

Castle Park Old TownFestival20th – 27th AugustVarious Venues inCastle Park Area

Leicester has many Royalconnections and in celebration ofthe Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year,the theme of this year’s festival willbe Kings and Queens of England.The theme will be highlightedthroughout the festival withwalking tours, lectures andexhibitions. There will be a host ofchildren’s activities on weekdays atvarious venues. The festival finalewill be the traditional family day atCastle Gardens, featuringhistorical re-enactments and walkabout ‘royal ’characters, live

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back to the days of travellingmenagerie shows, the sculpture isbased on the lions in RichardLionheart’s crest and is hand-crocheted from 36 miles of yarnby artist Shauna Richardson.

Sport Through the Ages2nd July – 27th SeptemberRecord Office for Leicester,Leicestershire & Rutland.With a focus on grassroots ratherthan top-level competitive sport,this exhibition displays archivematerial about the development ofcricket, football, rugby, cyclingand swimming through localsports clubs, all of which haveinteresting and quirky stories.


Suits & Saris31st March – 7th OctoberNew Walk Museum & ArtGallerySuits & Saris explores exchangesof fashion between Leicester, Indiaand East Africa. Visually exploreglobal and Leicester fashion storiesand see how they have influencedthe clothes you wear. Theexhibition also profiles thepreviously unexplored aspects ofBritish Asian fashion worlds, suchas the role of East African Asiansin Leicester. Suits & Saris is one ofthree Dress the World exhibitionsin the East Midlands, all part ofthe national Stories of the WorldCultural Olympiad project.

We’ll Live and Die InThese Towns29th May – 12th JuneLCB Depot

An exhibition of photographs bythree artists who grew up andstudied for their Masters Degree inPhotography in Leicester. The threeprojects reflect the diversecommunities that make Leicesterand aims to bring people into thegallery to celebrate their city,through engagement andparticipation in the work. All theimages are taken in variouslocations throughout Leicester fromJanuary 2012 and the project willend in December 2012.www.photofiction.org

exhibitionsPatchwork Pledge28th June – 10th JulyCurve Theatre (MezzanineLevel)The Lionheart Project inspired theMy Games My Legacy PatchworkPledge Project and got people ofall ages knitting or crochetingsquares to create one giantblanket. The outcome of all thiscreativity will be on display on theMezzanine level at Curve Theatre.

Lionheart28th June – 10th JulyOrton SquareMarvel at the amazing Lionheartproject as three giant lions in acustom-built, 16 metre glass casemake up the biggest crochetsculpture in the world. Harking

Summer Events onLeicester’s ParksTake part in a wide variety of events andactivities this summer including streetdance, tai chi, yoga, cricket, dodge ball,cycling, scooting, orienteering, tennis,archery, skipping, zumba, cheerleading,running and rounders.

For further details, pick upa free Parks Active leaflet,telephone 0116 252 7003or visit: www.leicester.gov.uk/parks

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Diamond JubileeBig Lunch3rd June, 12 noon – 5.30 pmThe Big Screen, HumberstoneGateAlongside celebrations across thenation, Leicester is holding aspecial Diamond Jubilee Big Lunchat the Big Screen. Bring yourfriends, family and a picnic andjoin in all the fun of an oldfashioned street party as themagnificent Jubilee flotilla isshown on the screen.

Celebrate the JubileeWeekend3rd June, 1.00pm – 4.00pmNewarke Houses Museum &GardensBring your own picnic to eat in ourtranquil garden, dress code - red,white and blue! Take part in thejubilee trail or enjoy the craftactivities. £2.50

Lantern Making4th June, 11.00am – 4.00pmNew Walk Museum & ArtGalleryCut out and decorate a paperlantern to take along to the Jubileebeacon lighting event at AbbeyPark in the evening. £2.50

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Teddies JubileeRailway Day2nd June, 11.00am – 4.30pmAbbey Pumping StationCelebrate The Queen’s DiamondJubilee and dress your teddy inred, white and blue. All teddiesand their owners can have a freeride on the museum’s railway.Bring a picnic - tables andrefreshments available. Admissionfree, a small charge for train rides.

Jubilee Creativity3rd June, 12 noon – 3.00pmNew Walk Museum & ArtGalleryBe inspired by all things red, whiteand blue as we celebrate the

Jubilee with our early years messyplay activities. Drop-in event for0-5 years. £3.00

The Spark’s BIGJubilee Lunch3rd June, 12 noon – 4.00pmMuseum Square, New WalkJoin us for a fun filled afternoonwith The Spark’s BIG JubileeLunch. Interactive entertainmentwith street performers, visuallystunning antics, things to makeand do and a big band to keepeveryone in the party spirit. Bringyour picnic, your big hat for theparade and get involved with theBIG Lunch!

Suits & Saris: Music &Dance Festival1st June, 7.00pm – 9.00pmNew Walk Museum & ArtGallery2Funky Arts presents an eveningof Eastern and Western music anddance, exploring Suits & Saristhrough entertainment. ThinkBollywood break dancers, MC’s insaris, singers in suits and a funkyfusion of east meets west! Fun forall the family, Suits & Saris is anon-stage, musical explosion offashion that complements theexhibition. Tickets: £4.00 / £2.50

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Bardi Wind Orchestra9th June, 7.00pmDe Montfort HallA feast of musical entertainment tocelebrate Her Majesty's DiamondJubilee, ending with a rousing andpatriotic flag waving 'Last Night ofthe Proms' finale, includingJerusalem and Land of Hopeand Glory.Tickets: Check venue for details.

London 2012Festival Launch21st JuneConcert 7.00pm – 10.30pmThe Big Screen, HumberstoneGateThe London 2012 Festival is thefinale of the four-year CulturalOlympiad.

Loneliness of the LongDistance Diva21st – 22nd June, 7.45pmCurve TheatreA blend of spoken word and physicaltheatre with sublime music andstunning digital visuals. Written byCarol Leeming, this choreo-poem tellsthe story of the strength andvulnerability of a black diva.Tickets: Check venue for details.

Supported using public funding from theNational Lottery from Arts Council England.

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The Queen’s DiamondJubilee Beacon Lighting4th June, 9.00pm – 10.30pmAbbey ParkCome and enjoy this very specialoccasion, marking 60 years of TheQueen’s reign. Watch the parkcome alive at dusk alongside theLeicester Sea Cadets who arecelebrating their 75th anniversary.There will be a lantern parade, firesculptures and performers,culminating with the lighting of thefixed beacon alongside beaconsacross the nation between10.00pm and 10.30pm.

Jubilee Souvenirs6th June, 11.00am – 3.00pmAbbey Pumping StationCelebrate the Queen’s DiamondJubilee by decorating a ceramicitem to keep, along with a crownto wear at your street party.Refreshments available.£2.00

Jubilee Street Party7th June, 11.00am – 3.30pmBelgrave Hall Museum &GardensCome dressed in your fancy dresscostume, hunt for diamonds andjoin the end of day parade. Bringyour own picnic or buy lunch fromour event café. £2.50

Diamond Jubilee Concert& Beacon Lighting4th June, 6.00pm – 11.00pmThe Big Screen, HumberstoneGateAs part of a weekend ofcelebrations across the city tomark the Queens DiamondJubilee, come down to the BigScreen and enjoy a fantasticconcert for all the family. Live fromBuckingham Palace, acts includeSir Tom Jones, Sir Elton John,Sir Paul McCartney, Jessie Jay,JLS as well as classical pianist,Lang Lang. From 10pm, you canalso see the Diamond Jubileebeacons being lit all overthe nation.

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Torch29th June – 9th JulyPedestrian Gallery, LCB DepotA group of voluntary ‘WindowCurators’ have worked with localcharity Pedestrian to facilitate aseries of arts workshops for youngpeople, curating and exhibitingthe artwork created in Pedestrian’sGallery space at the front of theLCB Depot.www.pedestrian.info

Summer ReadingChallenge30th June – 31st AugustVarious LibrariesThousands of families are involvedeach summer in the UK’s biggestreading event and this year’schallenge, Story Lab, will celebratethe spirit of 2012. It’s completelyfree – and every child will receivea Story Lab model. Children lovecollecting stickers and they’ll bekeen to complete their Story Labchallenge and receive a certificateor medal.

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2012 Games kicks off Lloyds TSBNational School Sports Week.

Suits & Saris CuratorTalk: The Effects ofMigration26th June, 5.30pm – 6.30pmNew Walk Museum & ArtGalleryThis talk will examine the effects ofmigration and observe thedevelopment of British Asianfashion within the Leicester region.£3.00

Live Chalk Drawing byJulian Beever26th – 29th JuneClock TowerInternationally renownedpavement artist Julian Beever willbe creating a special artwork tocelebrate the arrival of theOlympic Torch in Leicester. Comealong to the Clock Tower to watchJulian at work and see the creationof a unique artwork to celebrateLondon 2012.

Suits & Saris: ClothingSwap Shop Day24th June, 11.00am – 4.00pmNew Walk Museum & ArtGalleryBring your old clothes and swapthem for something nearly new.What seems old and tired in yourwardrobe could brighten up thecorners of someone else’s. £1.00for swap shop entry.

London 2012 WorldSport Day25th JuneThe Big Screen,Humberstone GateThe final UK-wide Get Set eventbefore the start of the London

eventsthe 100 year anniversary ofLeicester born Jennie Fletcher, anOlympic swimming gold medalistin 1912. Leicester Philharmoniawill present a special performanceof ‘Bamboozled’, a high energy,audience participation piecefeaturing Leicester schools. Themain Olympic sponsors will bebringing their top shows to theAbbey Park stage, includinginternational circus troupes andmajor pop acts. In addition to theabove, there will also be acommunity area with five zonesand activities, demonstrations anddisplays based around the themesof sport, health, play, culture anda showcase of Inspire projects.www.leicester.gov.uk/london2012

Suits & Saris:Curator Tour3rd July, 2.00pm – 3.00pmNew Walk Museum & ArtGalleryJoin the lead curator to find outmore about the different themesand making of the exhibition.£2.50

Torch RelayEveningCelebration2nd JulyGates open 4.00pmAbbey ParkLeicester will be hostingthe Olympic Torch Relayevening celebration event with aspectacular show and ceremony atAbbey Park. The Olympic Flamewill arrive in Leicester at 5.45pmand will be carried to Abbey Parkby specially selected TorchBearers. The concert will include ahigh energy dance show featuringsome of the city’s finest performersand a Walk of Honour by Leicesterswimming teams to commemorate

eventsFollow the Light2nd JulyCity Centre5.30pm from Phoenix SquareInvolving up to 100 local people,Follow the Light will featureMahogany's magnificentcostuming and choreography fromDonald Edwards as well as livemusic from local djembe group,Afro-Kubanz and the DholEnforcement Agency. Follow theLight will kick the party off in thecity centre and will end in a finaleperformance at the BBC BigScreen in Humberstone Gate.


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Olympic Torch Relay2nd – 3rd July5.00pm – 6.30pmThe Big Screen,Humberstone GateSee the Olympic Flameas it arrives in the city and iscarried by the nominatedtorchbearers along London Roadtowards the city centre, travellingalong Humberstone Gate andBelgrave Gate, before arriving inAbbey Park in the early evening. Itwill then leave Leicester onTuesday 3rd July, starting from theNational Space Centre andtravelling along Belgrave Roadand Loughborough Road.


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Alternative Games Trail24th July, 11.00am – 3.30pmNewarke Houses Museum &GardensBe a winner with our trail whichleads you round the museum.Enjoy our themed craft activitiesincluding creating your own torchand medal. Refreshmentsavailable. £2.50

The Belgrave FitnessChallenge25th July, 11.00am – 3.30pmBelgrave Hall Museum& GardensWear your sports kit, makeeverything you need and get yourheart beating faster on our fitnesstrail. £2.50

London 2012 OlympicTorch Relay in London25th – 26th JulyThe Big Screen,Humberstone GateWatch the final stages of theOlympic Torch Relay as it iscarried through London to theLondon 2012 Stadium.

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Wimbledon Finals7th – 8th July12 noon – 5.30pmThe Big Screen,Humberstone GateAs part of a fantastic summer ofsport, the Big Screen inHumberstone Gate will bescreening both the women’s andmen's Wimbledon finals. Ifwatching the finals inspires you tohave a go, there will be tennistaster sessions to join in.

Big Dance StreetDance Day14th JulyThe Big Screen,Humberstone Gate

Big Dance 2012 is the UK’sbiggest ever celebration of dance.www.bigdance2012.com

Suits & Saris: ObjectHandling Workshop24th July, 12.00pm – 5.00pmNew Walk Museum &Art GalleryWhere all the family get thechance to become museumcurators! Get up close andpersonal with objects associatedwith the exhibition.

Game Face5th – 7th July, 7.45pmCurve Theatre (Studio)Curve Young Productions are agroup of talented and adventurousyoung performers and theatremakers who create new and boldpieces of theatre. Takinginspiration from the values ofrespect, excellence, friendship,courage, determination andequality, this is a new piece ofwork not to be missed.Tickets: Check venue for details.www.curveonline.co.uk

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Suits & Saris: SariWorkshop & Talk12th August12.00pm – 2.00pmNew Walk Museum & ArtGalleryAn explanation of the history ofthe sari, its development up topresent day and the different stylesof wrapping. Enjoy a chance to tryon a sari with lessons on wrappingtechniques.

Sports All Stars14th August11.00am – 3.00pmAbbey Pumping StationDesign your own T-shirt to take homewith you and make a gold medal towear with it. Make a flag to wavewhen you support your favouriteteam/athlete. Refreshments available.£2.00

Paralympic Games29th August – 9th September9.00am – 10.00pm approx.The Big Screen,Humberstone GateThe Official London 2012 Live Sitecomes alive once more for thescreening of the Paralympic Games,with national sporting heroes goingfor gold once more.

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Screening of theOlympic Games27th July – 12th August9.15am – 11.00pm approx.The Big Screen,Humberstone GateThe waiting is over - watch all theOlympic action as it unfolds!Humberstone Gate West will comealive with sport, passion and aonce in a lifetime chance to trynew sports, cheer on national andinternational heroes and be a partof the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’.

Triathlon3rd – 8th August10.00am – 4.00pmThe Big Screen,Humberstone GateAll three triathlon events arepossible thanks to the endlesspool, running machine andexercise bikes that will be on site.

Suits & Saris: WoodBlock Printing Workshop4th August, 1.00pm – 4.00pmNew Walk Museum & ArtGalleryUse traditional wooden printblocks, hand carved in India, toprint onto raw calico. Drop-inworkshop for children and adults.£3.00

GB Women’s Football25th July, 4.00pm – 8.45pmThe Big Screen,Humberstone GateWatch the Great Britain women’sfootball teams compete in theiropening Olympic matches.

GB Men’s Football &Torch Relay in London26th July, 5.00pm – 9.45pmThe Big Screen,Humberstone GateWatch the British men’s team andthe Torch Relay as it makes its waythrough London.

eventsresidents. There will be lots ofopportunities for questions anddiscussion. £3.50

Community ChoirWorkshops & Concert15th SeptemberPeepul CentreThe powerful story of theLoneliness of the Long DistanceDiva, provides the basis for aseries of free, diverse, communitychoral and music workshops. Theworkshops, led by internationallyacclaimed music artist CarolLeeming, with professionalmusicians from the Random Actsof Senseless Beauty Ensemble, willlead to an exciting concertperformance for participants at

eventsTeam GB Parade10th September2.00pm – 5.00pmThe Big Screen,Humberstone GateRound off the summer ofspectacular events and screeningsby watching the Team GB parade.

Suits & SarisCurator Talk12th September6.00 – 7.00pmNew Walk Museum & ArtGalleryThe lead curator will explain howthe Suits & Saris exhibition hasbeen developed using thememories of many Leicester

Last Night of the Proms8th September6.00pm – 11.00pmThe Big Screen,Humberstone GateJoin music fans young and old towatch the finale to the world'sgreatest classical music festival.Bring yourself, a picnic, a flag anda passion for pomp and ceremonyof the highest order. This should bea special evening rounding off asummer of spectacular events inHumberstone Gate West. Limitedseating will be provided.

Bandstand Marathon9th September1.00pm – 5.00pmAbbey ParkOne of the 500 events takingplace in bandstands, parks andopen spaces across the country aspart of the official closingcelebrations of the London 2012Olympic and Paralympic Games.www.bandstandmarathon.org.uk

the Peepul Centre. For further detailsof the community workshops andhow to book a place to take part,register your interest by email:[email protected]


eventsBright in the Corner28th September, 7.30pmEmbrace ArtsBright in the Corner is a brandnew musical dance theatre piececreated through collaborationbetween artists from the Blacktownship of Mamelodi, SouthAfrica and Derbyshire.Tickets: Check venue for details.


Ballare: To Dance6th October. 7.30pmPeepul CentreBallare: To Dance is a concert thatbrings together world-classmusicians to celebrate

internationalism and theforthcoming Olympic andParalympic Games. The concertfeatures two new works bycomposer Phillip Herbert and takesa voyage across the AfricanDiaspora, Argentina, Cuba, India,Mexico and Spain through acolourful sound world of classicalmusic scores with strong worldmusic flavours, which connect withinternational dance traditions.Tickets: Check venue for details.


venuesBede ParkWestern BoulevardWestcotesLeicester0116 252 7003leicester.gov.uk/parks

Belgrave Hall Museum& GardensChurch RoadLeicester LE4 5PETelephone: 0116 266 [email protected]/museumsandgalleries

Big Screen,Humberstone GateLeicester LE1 3PH

Castle ParkSt Nicholas CircleLeicester LE1 1SB0116 252 7003leicester.gov.uk/parks

De Montfort HallGranville RoadLeicester LE1 7RU0116 233 3111www.demontforthall.co.uk

Abbey ParkAbbey Park Road & St MargaretsWay, Leicester0116 252 7003leicester.gov.uk/parks

Abbey Pumping StationCorporation RoadLeicester LE4 5PX0116 299 [email protected]/museumsandgalleries

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New Walk Museum& Art Gallery53 New WalkLeicester LE1 7EA0116 225 [email protected]/museumsandgalleries

Newarke Houses Museum& GardensThe NewarkeLeicester LE2 7BY0116 225 [email protected]/museumsandgalleries

Orton SquareLeicester LE1 1SB

Peepul CentreOrchardson AvenueLeicester LE4 6DP0116 261 [email protected]

Record Office for Leicester,Leicestershire & RutlandLong StreetWigston MagnaLeicester LE18 2AH0116 257 [email protected]/record_office

Embrace ArtsRichard Attenborough centrePO Box 138Lancaster RoadLeicester LE1 7HA0116 252 [email protected]

Curve TheatreRutland StreetLeicester LE1 1SB0116 242 [email protected]

LCB Depot31 Rutland StreetLeicester LE1 1RE0116 261 [email protected]

All details are correct at the time of going to press.We apologise for any changes which may be necessary.

All events, exhibitions and festivals are free unless otherwise stated.

For a full list of events, festivals and exhibitions visit:www.oneleicester.com/whats-on

For information on travelling by bus to the activities listedplease telephone ‘Traveline’ on 0871 200 22 33.

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