This summer, UK garage pioneer DJ Spoony brings his acclaimed garage & r&b classical show to Abbey Park, Leicester for a huge open-air concert alongside Katie Chatburn and the Ignition Orchestra - reimagining the biggest garage and r&b anthems with full live instrumentation. The night will feature performances from Heartless Crew, Alongside Romeo & Lisa Maffia, Shoma Ama, Kele Le Roc, Nay Nay, Liifford, Maxwell D (Pay As You Go), Monsta Boy, Mc Dt, Sharky P, Thomas Jules, Mc Ranking, Richie Dan - with support from DJ Pied Piper, DJ Silk, Domin8 and Juvie. A landmark outdoor show for Leicester - not to be missed.

Every year, the LGBT community in Leicester comes together to march through the city centre in a vibrant parade that marks the beginning of the festival. The event starts at 13:00 with a parade through the city centre leading to the festival site on Abbey Park and will be the 17th anniversary of Leicester Pride. Theme to follow Parade The parade starts at 13:00 and arrives at the park at 14:00. The new parade route is longer and passes through more areas of the city centre. The parade still begins at The Curve Theatre with the route through The Lanes, Jubilee Square and along High Street before proceeding to Abbey Park. The total distance is 1.7 miles. Leicester Pride invite everyone to join us on the parade, although they ask that larger groups register via the website so that we can plan the order and layout. Please note that no glass bottles are allowed on the parade, and much of the route runs through the city's alcohol-free zones. Festival The event is free to attend and celebrates equality and diversity in our community. Leicester Pride is a family event with entertainment and attractions suitable for all ages. The main stage features live singers, dance acts and cabaret from across the country, whilst the DJ tent features the best local DJs. Leicester Pride event is attended by more 10,000 people each year, with more than 2,000 taking part in the parade through the city. Leicester Pride event has been running under the current team for 10 years and has grown from a small event based in the city to a full scale festival at Abbey Park.

It’s been a whirlwind few years for Aitch, from first blowing up with "Straight Rhymez" at 18 years old to the cover of The Face Magazine. In that short time, he’s had six top 10 smashes, a string of brilliant collaborations including Stormzy, Young T & Bugsey, Ed Sheeran worldwide hit "Take Me Back To London (Remix) [feat. Stormzy, Jaykae & Aitch]" and last year’s BRIT-nominated smash "Rain" with AJ Tracey, whose LA-shot video now has 48m views online. Plus, a Brit nomination, MOBO Award, Global Award, and countless other accolades.

Nutty ska-revivalists and 80s pop titans led by the inimitable Suggs. Madness may have been at the forefront of the late ’70s ska revival, but the band quickly moved beyond the constraints of two-tone. By the time the ’80s were in full swing, their embrace of everything from Motown to pure pop had made them one of the biggest British bands of their time. Madness’s earliest days were as ska band The Invaders, formed in 1976 by Lee Thompson, Mike Barson and Chris Foreman. With the addition of Graham McPherson (aka Suggs), Mark Bedford, Dan Woodgate and Chas Smith, the band changed their name to Morris And The Minors before finally settling on Madness in 1978.

Set to be the biggest food event of the year, the Leicester Food Festival will be returning to Abbey Park for its second year this August, creating a paradise for food and drink lovers. With a diverse range of cuisines from local traders and beyond, including street food vendors, bars, local brewers, cocktails, and array of sweet treats. In addition, enjoy live local music all weekend, entertainment, workshops, tastings, talks, children’s cooking classes, a circus school and other fun activities for all the family. Let the good times roll Cheapest tickets on sale now from £5! Grab your early birds while they’re still available.