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,.

21. Adam Ant
New wave icon Adam Ant storms De Montfort Hall on November 20 with his flamboyant style and timeless tunes. | Provided

22. Jools Holland
Piano maestro Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra light up De Montfort Hall on November 27 with a night of musical magic. | Provided

23. Martin Kemp’s Back to the ‘80s DJ Set
Relive the neon decade with Martin Kemp’s Back to the ‘80s DJ Set at De Montfort Hall on November 27—a nostalgic dance party not to miss. | Submitted

