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WelcomeThe City Festival celebrates Leicester in the heart of the city. For ten fun-packed days, from Saturday20 - Monday 29 August, the city will be buzzing with activity for all the family as streets and venuesare filled with entertainment, street arts, sports, culture, music, heritage and more.

Now in its 4th year the City Festival has grown to be one of the major events in our festival calendar.New additions for 2016 include Trolleys, a magical street theatre from Marvellous ImaginaryMenagerie which will mysteriously appear in the city; Light House Keeping a unique showincorporating music and projection and a major international drum and firework show, Clash ofDrums.

Many regular events will be returning this year including the ever popular SportsFest, now calledGet Active! promoting active living and wellbeing activities throughout the city and the Summer ArtTrail, a vibrant programme of exhibitions, residencies, performances, music and family workshops.Firm favourites Sky Ride, Leicester Belgrave Mela, Journeys Festival International and CosmopolitanCarnival will return and there will also be events to celebrate the Old Town including the everpopular Family Day.

My thanks to all those involved in organising the City Festival and I hope you enjoy the events beinghosted.

Sir Peter SoulsbyCity Mayor

City Festival Launch: Outdoor CinemaFriday 19 August6pm – 11pmJubilee Square

An Indian Summer will be partnering with City Festival to showcase another spectacle screening -with live performances, food, drink, popcorn and film. In association with Ask Assured.W: indiansummer.org.uk

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Greyfriars, Leicester and theSearch for Richard III:A talk by Richard BuckleyMonday 22 August 7pm Newarke Houses MuseumRichard Buckley is a graduate inarchaeology from the Universities ofDurham and Leicester and has spent over35 years working as an archaeologist inLeicester, specialising in complex Romanand medieval urban sites and historicbuildings. He was lead archaeologist fromthe University of Leicester on the Search forRichard project. Booking essential.Tickets: £5 including refreshmentsT: 0116 225 4980

Meet the Soldier Day:Family eventTuesday 23 August 11am – 3.30pmNewarke Houses MuseumFind out about life back in Blighty during theGreat War. Sign up with our recruitingSergeant and try some basic drill withbayonet practice. Meet a munitions workerand suffragette doing her bit to try andgain the vote and back from the front lineour Royal Marine Light Infantryman recallsfighting Kaiser Bill.

Tell Tale Theatre presents:Austerity GamesTuesday 23 August2.30pm & 7pmThe GuildhallUplifting drama of post war UK featuringbeautifully scripted physical and historicalstorytelling. Set on the eve of the 1948Olympic Games in London, the play followsthe story of old Martha Britt.

Triggered by a visitation from the ghost ofher husband Victor who died in theNovember Blitz in Coventry, she reluctantlyembarks on a Dickensian inspired journeythrough time to discover the true meaningof the Olympic spirit. British wit andslapstick with a dash of Dickens to bringyou the sportiest play you’ll ever see. Pip,Pip! For the 2.30pm performance donations arewelcome. Tickets: 7pm performance £8 / £6

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old town festival The Rites of Summer CeilidhThursday 25 August 7pm The GuildhallAn evening of energetic music andtraditional English dancing. Fun for all thefamily with a unique opportunity to doseydoe the night away in the beautiful GreatHall. All ages and experience welcome. Tickets: £8 /£7 / £6 /£5

Nicholas NicklebyFriday 26 August7.30pm The GuildhallEnter the world of Charles Dickens in thecompany of his great great grandsonGerald Dickens as this remarkable actorperforms Dickens’ masterpiece NicholasNickelby playing every character himself.This stunning virtuoso performance is atheatrical experience full of drama andexcitement that has audiences cheeringacross the world. Experience the timelessromantic tale of passion, intrigue andrevenge.Tickets: £12.50 T: 0116 253 2569

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Quirky ToursTuesday 23 August 6pm Wednesday 24 August 2pmStarts at Magazine SquareThe NewarkeAn alternative walking tour exploring littleknown facts about the city. Expect to hearabout Leicester’s music scene andtheatres. Discover the city’s radical freethinking roots and another unusual carpark. Numbers are limited so pre-bookingadvised. Please wear comfortable shoes. Tickets: £4 E: [email protected]

Summer Organ Recitalby Simon Headley Tuesday 23 August7.30pmLeicester CathedralTickets: £7.50 adults / £5 students withNUS card. Accompanied under 16’s free.W: leicestercathedral.org


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Medieval Family Day Monday 29 August11am – 3pmThe GuildhallJoin us at the beautiful Guildhall for a dayof merriment and chance to experience thedelights of Gloriana, a re-enactment groupspecialising in medieval music and dance.Take part in a a medieval dance lesson,listen to George and the dragon poetry,have a go at medieval games & crafts,follow the costume trail and join themaypole dancing. Dress as a bestmedieval princess or knight. £1 per personfor entry.

City Festival Heritage Weekends:Tours and Open DaysSaturday 27, Sunday 28 &Monday 29 August The Magazine Gateway15th century entrance gateway to theformer Newarke religious precinct that waslater used to store the weaponry andgunpowder of the town's militia during theEnglish Civil War. During the 20th century itwas used as a WWI recruiting station.

Interesting features of the building includehistorical graffiti dating back to the 16thcentury. A great opportunity to visit abuilding with a fascinating history!

The Magazine will be open at 11am,12noon, 1pm and 2pm with free publicaccess on the hour. Taster tours availableat 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm.Tours are free but limited to 15 per tour andare allocated on a first come basis, firstserved basis. Access to the building isrestricted whilst tours take place. Tours notsuitable for small children and suitablefootwear must be worn.



old town festivalOld Town Festival Family Day Monday 29 August11am – 5pmJubilee SquareThe Normans are coming! This year’s OldTown Festival will be marking the 950thanniversary of The Battle of Hastings andthe Norman invasion which had asignificant impact upon the history ofLeicester.

The brave knights of Escafeld willdemonstrate the ways of medieval combatwith battles throughout the day. There willalso be demonstrations of medievalweapons and armour, plus a tented villagewith Norman artisans.

Throughout the festival jesters and jugglerswill entertain along with children’s activitiesin the colourful medieval tents around thesquare.

William Shakespeare’s HamletMonday 29 August7.30pm (Doors open at 7pm) Jewry Wall MuseumIn commemoration of the 400thanniversary of the death of WilliamShakespeare, The Festival Players TheatreCompany is proud to present the Bard’smost famous play, Hamlet.

Presented in full costume, an all-malecompany will bring you the excitement ofthis great thriller. Intrigue, ghostlyvisitations, passion, a play-within-a play, agripping duel, and humour, in a crystal-clear and fast-paced two hour production.Grounds open for picnics at 6.30pm.

Advanced booking recommended. Tickets:£13.50 / £12 concessions. T: 0116 225 4971





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New Walk Lantern ProcessionSaturday 20 August8pm New WalkA spectacular Lantern Procession will lightup the beautiful and historic streets of NewWalk. The family procession starts outsideDe Montfort University, parading up NewWalk and coincides with Clash of Drums.Join us before the procession to celebrateour diverse and dynamic city through aseries of art workshops. New WalkCreatives is a consortium representingAttenborough Arts Centre, New WalkMuseum & Art Gallery, Soft Touch Arts,Leicester Print Workshop, The Y Theatre,Inspirate and ArtReach. W: attenborougharts.com

Supported as part of the Culture FundProject, a programme to enhance culturalactivity across key events in 2016.

Clash of Drums Saturday 20 August9pmVictoria ParkStarting off the City Festival with a bang,Clash of Drums is an explosive, drummingevent not to be missed!

Two internationally renowned companies,Les Commandos Percu, from France andDeabru Beltzak, from the Basque region ofSpain, will battle in a thrilling spectacular ofmusic, drumming and fireworks.

The fiery parade will begin at The Oval onNew Walk and process towards VictoriaPark for a scorching climax. W: commandospercu.com /deabrubeltzak.com




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ArtReach presents: Journeys Festival InternationalSaturday 20 – Sunday 21 August11am – 4pmJubilee SquareJourneys Festival International is a multi-art-form event which celebrates andshowcases the extraordinary creative workof refugee and asylum seeker artists.Bringing together visual arts, music,performance and participatory workshops,the festival is a diverse melting pot ofexceptional work, intended to entertain,inspire and educate audiences of all ages.2016 sees exciting new developments forthe festival to further develop innovativestrands of work in Leicester, including TheContainer Project, Look Up andcollaboration with Belarus Free Theatreand expand activity into Portsmouth andManchester later in the year.

The Container ProjectFriday 5 - Sunday 28 AugustOrton SquareThe Container Project is an innovativeproject space, pop along to Orton Squareto discover interactive exhibitions, urbanart, workshops and performance.


Look Up Wednesday 17 – Saturday 27 AugustVarious locationsHigh impact, large scale outdoor visual artsexhibition on the exteriors of 10 iconicbuildings across Leicester’s cityscape,showcasing photographs by Syrian artistMohamad Khayata.

Pop Up Theatre PerformanceSaturday 20 August 7pmMuseum Square New Walk A live, pop up theatre performance -produced, directed and performed by localpractitioners, inspired by stories fromLeicester's refugee community.

World Premiere: Belarus FreeTheatre's Burning Doors Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 August 7.30pmCurve With Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina.The blazingly contemporary production tellsthe stories of persecuted artists, living underdictatorship, who will not be silenced.W: journeysfestival.com


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Two Queens Members Exhibition Saturday 20 – Sunday 28 AugustExhibition open every day 12noon - 6pmTwo Queens GalleryTwo Queens present an exhibition of newlydeveloped artwork by their studio holders,associate members, and an exchange withEmbassy Gallery, Edinburgh. W: 2queens.com

Leicester Belgrave Mela FestivalSunday 21 August 11am – 6pmGallowtree Gate, Clock Tower,Humberstone Gate & Leicester MarketStar Plus invites you to a glittering mix oflive music, dance, food, fashion,entertainment, arts and Indian culture.Enjoy a host of free South Asian arts andcultural experiences with live entertainmentand visit the UK's biggest shopping Bazaar.

Featuring a special performance by the TheRajasthan Heritage Brass Band, fromJaipur, India and International Rangolistreet artist Janak Chauhan creating a livevibrant unique Rangoli artwork. W: leicester–mela.co.uk

Circus RajMonday 22 AugustJubilee Square12.30pmThis veritable supergroup of Rajasthan'selite street circus performers combine theiramazing skills with live music to performbreath–taking acts of courage and bravery.Preserved over many centuries from thetime of the Maharajas – they take thisancient, mystical and magical circusformat to even greater heights. W: accessallareas.infoSupported as part of the Culture FundProject, a programme to enhance culturalactivity across key events in 2016.

Big Friendly Read:Storytelling & BookbusWednesday 24 August11am – 3pmJubilee Square2016 marks 100 years since the birth ofRoald Dahl, the world's number onestoryteller, and is also the theme forLeicester libraries Big Friendly Read. Join uson the square for storytelling and activitiespacked with gloriumptious treats andsquiffling surprises for everyone!W: leicester.gov.uk/libraries




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eventsStory of ParksVarious dates and timesJubilee SquareStory of Parks aims to get local people toexplore the history of their local parks andgreen spaces through a variety of events,activities and volunteer opportunities. Joinus for craft activities in Jubilee Square andwatch out for our stilt walking tree people.W: storyofleicester.info

The Short Cinema: LeicesterInternational Short Film Festival Wednesday 24 – Saturday 27 AugustPhoenix Cinema and Art Centre The Short Cinema is Leicester’s annualshort film festival, showcasing bothestablished artists and emerging talentfrom across the world, with a dedicatedfocus on Midlands film–makers andfeaturing an exciting mix of genres andstyles.Tickets: From £6W: phoenix.org.uk

Sing Leicester SingThursday 25 August7pm Hansom Hall Sing Leicester Sing showcases the singersof Leicester city in choirs, groups and thesoloists. The event will feature 2 new choirsformed in Braunstone and Beaumont Leyswho have been taking part in workshopssince July, learning inspirational songs,vocal techniques, harmonies, makingfriends and having fun. These 2 choirs willbe joined by other city choirs and singers. Tickets: £5 / £3.50 concessionsT: 0116 261 6840

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Shaun Parker in collaborationwith London's C-12 DanceTheatre present: TrolleysFriday 26 August & Saturday 27 August 2pm & 4pmHumberstone Gate WestPart dance, part ballet, part outdoorspectacle Trolleys is a ballet about fivesupermarket trolleys. Watch as the trolleysspin, glide and slide in this highly physical,humorous performance featuring apounding electro acoustic music,acrobatics and street dance. You’ll nevergo shopping in the same way again!

Les Enfants Terribles presents: Marvellous ImaginaryMenagerie Friday 26 August & Saturday 27 August 12noon – 4pm. Showtimes: 1pm & 3pmTown Hall SquareRoll up, roll up, for the most mysterious,magical and magnificent experience. Anenormous exotic caravan has suspiciouslyarrived in town complete with strangecharacters that entertain, amuse andbeguile. Packed with Vaudeville acts, livemusicians and puppeteers feast your eyeson this wondrous treat for all the family.The Spark Arts for Children will also becoming along with some craft activities toadd to the fun.


Without Walls Associate Touring Network, a group of festivals working together to extend the reach and benefitsof the existing Without Walls programme in areas where there is low engagement with the arts, bringing high-quality outdoor work to diverse audiences across England. For more information on the work of Without WallsATN, please visit: withoutwalls.uk.com/atn



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eventsAndy Reeves and The Spark Artsfor Children present: The Crossing by Andy ReevesFriday 26 August7.30pmLeicester CathedralThe Crossing tells the tale of one woman’sjourney, to find a place where she canopen the casket which contains the soul ofher future child. This funny, poetic,inspirational and moving performancecelebrates the multicultural nature of oursociety and explores the challenges thatchange brings.

The script was derived from a series ofinterviews with women living in Highfieldsand St Matthews who have come to live inEngland from places like Somalia, Syria,Afghanistan, Libya and many more.Suitable for adults and young people 12+.The performance lasts one hour, with anoptional Q and A session with the writerand performer afterwards.Tickets: £5 advance / £6 on the door fromthe Leicester Cathedral BookshopT: 0116 261 5222 W: thesparkarts.co.uk

Light House KeepingFriday 26 August8.30pmCathedral GardensLight House Keeping is the premiere of aunique atmospheric show incorporatingmusic, projected images and pyrotechnicstaking you on an immersive journey intothe themes of destruction and upheaval,survival and healing. Five chapters eachhave a unique character create differentemotional responses and drama,discovering forces that drive our world. Please be aware that the show containspyrotechnic effects, bangs, noise, flash,strobe and fire. W: lighthousekeeping.co.uk





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Dead LeicesterFriday 26, Saturday 27 &Monday 29 August7.30pmCity centreDare you take a night-time walk into thedark depths of Old Leicester? Two superbstorytellers will guide you on a theatricaltour through the lantern-lit back streets.Hear true historical tales, spine-chillinglyconjured and re-enacted. Join DeadLeicester on a journey that will create morenightmares than a cheese sandwichbefore bedtime!Tickets: £7.50 adults / £5 childrenW: deadleicester.co.uk

Phoenix Green ScreenCommunity Workshop Day Saturday 27 August 11am – 4pmPhoenix Cinema and Art CentreA day of wonderous weaving withinternational artist Tom Hare, to inspire theGreen Screen being installed at Phoenixthis autumn. Come and try your hand atwillow weaving, dream up some designsand learn more about native plants andurban gardening. W: phoenix.org.uk

Cosmopolitan Carnival Saturday 27 August2pm – 9pm Jubilee Square, Clock Tower, High Street,Humberstone Gate & BBC RadioLeicesterCosmopolitan Carnival will take over thecity centre hosting a dazzling line up of livemusic, dance and art. The main stage inJubilee Square, compered by BBC RadioLeicester, will host a range of musicalgenres including The Brandy Thieves. Anacoustic stage at the Clock Tower will hosta vast array of cultural music, comedy andspoken word. On the High Street will be aexciting blend of activities including adance performance area. On Humberstone Gate there will be a funkyopen top bus stage with live music and arange of activities. There will an art galleryin BBC Radio Leicester and lots of free artsworkshops. From 8.30pm the grand finaleIn Jubilee Square features live music anddazzling illuminated large-scale filmprojection and pyrotechnic with beautifullanterns and giant puppets. W: kaleidoscopyarts.wordpress.com





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eventsSky Ride LeicesterSunday 28 August10am – 4pmCitywide Sky Ride Leicester provides an 8km traffic-free route linking King Power Stadium,Leicester Castle and the Richard III VisitorCentre. Active fun for all the family withentertainment along the way and the onlyride this summer that includes a uniquepitch-side route through a PremiershipChampions football stadium.

Join guided rides all summer with RideLeicester’s local Ride Programme. Fromeasy routes on traffic-free paths in parks tomore challenging routes most rides havethemes and stories including; LeicesterSuffragettes, Arts and Crafts, Richard III andAdrian Mole. W: goskyride.com/leicester

Leicester’s Sport & WellbeingFestival: Get Active! Sunday 28 August11am – 4pmHumberstone Gate West, GallowtreeGate & the Clock TowerLeicester’s Sport and Wellbeing Festival willprovide expert advice and tips on how tobuild activity into your daily routine andhow to Get Active!

Featuring over 20 physical activity andsport taster sessions, exercisedemonstrations from the experts, talksfrom leading fitness professionals in thecity and free health checks.

Whatever your starting point, Get Active willprovide you with the right stepping stonestowards a healthier, happier and moreactive you. The annual festival is organisedby Leicester City Council’s SportsRegeneration team in partnership with keysporting and community groups in the city. W: leicester.gov.uk/sports





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Summer Art TrailSaturday 20 – Monday 29 AugustCity wide venuesSummer Art Trail is a non-profit, ten-day,contemporary visual arts festival takingover the city of Leicester. Coordinated bySilver Vine Arts, Summer Art Trail haspartnered with creative organisations andartists to create a vibrant programme ofexhibitions, residencies, performances, livemusic, art stalls and family workshops. Forfurther information visit the website or lookfor Summer Art Trail's festival booklet,available across the city.W: silvervinearts.wix.com/summerarttrail

A-Z and a Little Bit of RedSaturday 20 – Monday 29 August Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pmSunday 12pm – 4pm The Cank Street GalleryTraci Howard's exhibition featuresassemblage pieces, with collage andsewing, featuring tiny playful figures andenticing narratives. W: cankstreetgallery.co.uk

Famous Philatelic ErrorsSaturday 20 – Monday 29 August Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pmOpen until 8pm Wednesday Leicester Print WorkshopAn exhibition of imagined postage stampscommemorating events that should not becelebrated, by Peter Rapp. W: leicesterprintworkshop.com

Imaginary BeingsSaturday 20 – Monday 29 August Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pmSunday 12pm – 4pmThe Cank Street GalleryAn exhibition of linocuts inspired by TheBook of Imaginary Beings by Jorge LuisBorges. Works by Peter Rapp, incollaboration with Leicester Society ofArtists. W: cankstreetgallery.co.uk

Plant CultureSaturday 20 – Monday 29 August Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pmSunday 12pm – 4pm Attenborough Arts CentreInvestigating the relationship betweenhumans and plants. Includes work by AndyGoldsworthy, Marc Quinn, Gilbert &George and more.W: attenborougharts.com

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art trailWoodcutsSaturday 20 – Monday 29 August Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pmOpen until 8pm Wednesday Leicester Print WorkshopSatirical political figures of the 1980sby Roy Bizley.W: leicesterprintworkshop.com

Artists in ResidenceSaturday 20 – Monday 29 August Times vary depending on venue, seewebsite for detailsNew Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCBDepot, Krafthaus Arts and StudionAmeAn exhibition of artworks by Summer ArtTrail's three resident artists.W: silvervinearts.wix.com/summerarttrail

Exposure Saturday 20 – Monday 29 AugustOpening times varyThe Orange TreeA showcase of current Leicester Lo-Fiphotography members work, with imagesthat embrace the analogue and thetraditional in photography.W: leicesterlofi.co.uk

Summer Art Trail Open ExhibitionSaturday 20 – Monday 29 August Times vary depending on venue, seewebsite for detailsNew Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCBDepot, Krafthaus Arts and StudionAmeAn exhibition of national and internationalvisual artists selected by Silver Vine Arts.W: silvervinearts.wix.com/summerarttrail

Microworld Saturday 20 – Sunday 28 August11am – 4pm Wot SpaceInteract Digital Arts and Genetic Moopresent a week of digital makingworkshops and digital art experimentation.Sessions for both adults and young people.W: interactdigitalarts.uk/microworld


NEWparksArtSaturday 20 – Tuesday 23 August11am – 4pmSoft Touch ArtsAn exhibition of work by artists from Newparks Art group, working with Soft TouchArts and Paul Conneally.W: soft-touch.org.uk


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Live Graffiti Saturday 20 August 11am – 4pmYeoman StreetLive graffiti demonstration.W: graffhq.com

Magic Teapot's Launch EventSaturday 20 August1pm – 9pm LCB DepotLive music, spoken word, pop up stalls,food and artwork. £3 entry.W: silvervinearts.wix.com/summerarttrail

Feelmorelove Boutique:Elizabeth DyerSaturday 20 August2pm – 4pmLCB DepotA family friendly, drop-in bead andjewellery making workshop suitable for allages and abilities. Learn to make fun andcolourful beads, charms and jewellery inpolymer clay. £1 - £5 for materials.W: feelmoreloveboutique.com


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Kamra-e-Faoree PortraitsSunday 21 August 1pm – 5pmThe Orange TreeVisitor portraits using Kamra-e-Faoree, ahandmade wooden camera that is both acamera and a darkroom in one. Donationsaccepted, no booking necessary. W: leicesterlofi.co.uk

Sounds of the CityMonday 22 & 29 August 1pm – 3pmClarence Street Studios Participants will record the sounds ofSummer Art Trail and create a musicalpiece from their samples. £3 donation. W: clarencestreet.co.uk

Printmaking FacesTuesday 23 – Saturday 27 August 11am – 1pm Leicester Print WorkshopA drop-in workshop for 3–12 year olds.Children must be accompanied by anadult. Older children and adults welcomeW: leicesterprintworkshop.com

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Look Up Leicester Thursday 25 – Monday 29 August 10am – 4pm Soft Touch ArtsPhotographs by young people fromFOCUS. W: soft-touch.org.uk

A History of Electronic Musicand InstrumentsFriday 26 August6pm – 8pmKrafthaus ArtsAn introduction into how electronic musicand its instruments have shaped modernculture. Includes demonstrations withvintage and modern equipment.W: krafthausarts.com

Makers' Yard Open StudiosSaturday 27 August 10am – 5pm Makers' YardOpportunity to buy original products directfrom talented artists and designer-makers.Additional demos and hands-on activities.W: makersyard.com

Improvisation GardenSaturday 27 August 11am – 5pm LCB DepotDancers, musicians, poets and artistscombine in collaborative spirit. Join in bybringing an instrument or idea, or simplywatch. £3 donation.W: facebook.com/friedricejams

Summer Art Trail MarketplaceSaturday 27 August11am – 5pm LCB DepotThe opportunity to browse and buy uniqueitems by a range of designers, makers andartists.W: silvervinearts.wix.com/summerarttrail

Myoptik's Closing CeremonySunday 28 August 1pm – 1am BrewdogA 12 hour extravaganza of live music, DJs,visuals, spoken word, comedy and art. £3.W: silvervinearts.wix.com/summerarttrail


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Friday 19 AugustCity Festival Launch: Outdoor Cinema 6pm - 11pm Jubilee Square 3 12Saturday 20 August 4 13

Artists in Residence check website for times New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCB Depot,Krafthaus Arts and StudionAme

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Exposure check website for times The Orange Tree 17 Art Trail MapSummer Art Trail Open Exhibition check website for times New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCB Depot,

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A-Z and a Little Bit of Red Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm The Cank Street Gallery 16 Art Trail MapFamous Philatelic Errors Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, open until 8pm Weds Leicester Print Workshop 16 Art Trail MapImaginary Beings Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm The Cank Street Gallery 16 Art Trail MapPlant Culture Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm Attenborough Arts Centre 16 Art Trail MapWoodcuts Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, open until 8pm Weds Leicester Print Workshop 17 Art Trail MapLive Graffiti 11am - 4pm Yeoman Street 18 Art Trail MapMicroworld 11am - 4pm Wot Space 17 Art Trail Map

NEWparksArt 11am - 4pm Soft Touch Arts 17 Art Trail MapJourneys Festival International 11am - 4pm Jubilee Square 9 12Two Queens Members Exhibition 12noon - 6pm Two Queens Gallery 10 22Magic Teapot's Launch Event 1pm - 9pm LCB Depot 18 Art Trail MapFeelmorelove Boutique: Elizabeth Dyer 2pm - 4pm LCB Depot 18 Art Trail MapPop Up Theatre Performance 7pm Museum Square 9 17New Walk Lantern Procession 8pm New Walk 8 17Clash of Drums 9pm Victoria Park 8 23Sunday 21 AugustArtists in Residence check website for times New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCB Depot,


Exposure check website for times The Orange Tree 17 Art Trail Map

Summer Art Trail Open Exhibition check website for times New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCB Depot,Krafthaus Arts and StudionAme 17 Art Trail Map

A-Z and a Little Bit of Red Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm The Cank Street Gallery 16 Art Trail MapImaginary Beings Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm The Cank Street Gallery 16 Art Trail Map




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Plant Culture Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm Attenborough Arts Centre 16 Art Trail Map

Microworld 11am - 4pm Wot Space 17 Art Trail Map

NEWparksArt 11am - 4pm Soft Touch Arts 17 Art Trail Map

Journeys Festival International 11am - 4pm Jubilee Square 9 12

Belgrave Mela 11am - 6pm Gallowtree Gate, Clock Tower, Humberstone GateWest & Leicester Market

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Two Queens Members Exhibition 12noon - 6pm Two Queens Gallery 10 22

Kamra-e-Faoree Portraits 1pm - 5pm The Orange Tree 19 Art Trail Map

Monday 22 August


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Summer Art Trail Open Exhibition check website for times New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCB Depot,Krafthaus Arts and StudionAme

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A-Z and a Little Bit of Red Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm The Cank Street Gallery 16 Art Trail Map

Imaginary Beings Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm The Cank Street Gallery 16 Art Trail Map




Circus Raj 12.30pm Jubilee Square 10 12


Sounds of the City 1pm - 3pm Clarence Street Studios 19 Art Trail Map

Greyfriars, Leicester and the Search for Richard III:A talk by Richard Buckley

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Tuesday 23 AugustArtists in Residence check website for times New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCB Depot,




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Famous Philatelic Errors Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, open until 8pm Weds Leicester Print Workshop 16 Art Trail Map



Woodcuts Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, open until 8pm Weds Leicester Print Workshop 17 Art Trail Map

Printmaking Faces 11am - 1pm Leicester Print Workshop 19 Art Trail Map

Meet the Soldier Day 11am - 3.30pm Newarke Houses Museum 4 16




Tell-Tale Theatre presents: Austerity Games 2.30pm & 7pm The Guildhall 4 20

Quirky Tours 6pm Magazine Square, the Newarke 5 15

Summer Organ Recital by Simon Headley 7.30pm Leicester Cathedral 5 13

Belarus Free Theatre: Burning Doors 7.30pm Curve 9 5

Wednesday 24 August


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Summer Art Trail Open Exhibition check website for times New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCB DepotKrafthaus Arts and StudionAme

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The Short Cinema: Leicester International ShortFilm Festival

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Big Friendly Read: Storytelling & Bookbus 11am - 3pm Jubilee Square 10 12



Quirky Tours 2pm Magazine Square, the Newarke 5 15


Thursday 25 August

Artist in Residence check website for times New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCB Depot,Krafthaus Arts and StudionAme

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The Short Cinema: Leicester International Short Film Festival

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Look Up Leicester 10am - 4pm Soft Touch Arts 20 Art Trail Map









The Rites of Summer Ceilidh 7pm The Guildhall 5 20





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Sing Leicester Sing 7pm Hansom Hall 11 8

Belarus Free Theatre: Burning Doors 7.30pm Curve 9 5Friday 26 AugustArtists in Residence check website for times New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, LCB Depot,






Look Up Leicester 10am - 4pm Soft Touch Arts 20 Art Trail MapA-Z and a Little Bit of Red Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm The Cank Street Gallery 16 Art Trail MapFamous Philatelic Errors Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, open until 8pm Weds Leicester Print Workshop 16 Art Trail MapImaginary Beings Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm The Cank Street Gallery 16 Art Trail MapPlant Culture Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 4pm Attenborough Arts Centre 16 Art Trail MapWoodcuts Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, open until 8pm Weds Leicester Print Workshop 17 Art Trail MapPrintmaking Faces 11am - 1pm Leicester Print Workshop 19 Art Trail MapMicroworld 11am - 4pm Wot Space 17 Art Trail MapTwo Queens Members Exhibition 12noon - 6pm Two Queens Gallery 10 22Trolleys 2pm & 4pm Humberstone Gate West 12 10Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie 1pm & 3pm Town Hall Square 12 21A History of Electronic Music and Instruments 6pm - 8pm Krafthaus Arts 20 Art Trail MapNicholas Nickleby 7.30pm The Guildhall 5 20Belarus Free Theatre: Burning Doors 7.30pm Curve 9 5Dead Leicester 7.30pm City Centre 14 Various The Crossing 7.30pm Leicester Cathedral 13 13Light House Keeping 8.30pm Cathedral Gardens 13 13Saturday 27 August


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17 Art Trail Map









Makers' Yard Open Studios 10am - 5pm Makers' Yard 20 Art Trail Map


Heritage Tours & Open Days 11am - 3pm The Magazine Gateway 6 15


Phoenix Green Screen 11am - 4pm Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre 14 19

Improvisation Garden 11am - 5pm LCB Depot 20 Art Trail Map

Summer Art Trail Marketplace 11am - 5pm LCB Depot 20 Art Trail Map

Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie 1pm & 3pm Town Hall Square 12 21


Trolleys 2pm & 4pm Humberstone Gate West 12 10

Cosmopolitan Carnival 2pm - 9pm Jubilee Square, Clock Tower, High Street,Humberstone Gate & BBC Radio Leicester

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Dead Leicester 7.30pm City Centre 14 Various


Sunday 28 August


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17 Art Trail Map






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Sky Ride 10am - 4pm City wide route and other venues 15







Get Active! 11am - 4pm Humberstone Gate West, Gallowtree Gate and Clock Tower 15 10 7 4


Myoptik's Closing Ceremony 1pm - 1am Brewdog 20 3

Monday 29 August


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17 Art Trail Map






Medieval Family Day 11am - 3pm The Guildhall 6 20

Old Town Festival Family Day 11am - 5pm Jubilee Square 7 12

Sounds of the City 1pm - 3pm Clarence Street Studios 19 Art Trail Map

Dead Leicester 7.30pm City Centre 14 Various

William Shakespeare's Hamlet 7.30pm (Doors open at 7pm) Jewry Wall Musuem 7 11




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City Festival venues

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14 Leicester Market15 Magazine Gateway16 Newarke Houses Museum17 New Walk/Museum Square18 Orton Square19 Phoenix Cinema andArt Centre

20 The Guildhall21 Town Hall Square22 Two Queens Gallery23 Victoria Park

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