Leicester features a prominent entertainment and art community that includes the National theatre, the Bolshoi ballet and a wide range of digital arts at Phoenix Square.

Leicester provides a varied music programme that includes the prestigious Leicester International Music festival amongst many other festivals such as Summer Sundae at De Montfort Hall and Early Music Festival. With theatres throughout the city, Leicester offers a prominent theatrical culture that aims to suit all tastes. For those of you that enjoy sports, Leicester is a part of the capital development project, Space for Sports and Arts.

The project aims to increase the opportunity for local communities to participate in high quality sport and art activities. Leicester is also a sporting capital, featuring cricket, horseracing, rugby, football and motorsport.