The Easter weekend is upon us! What you shouldn’t miss!

Friday 25th March
Leicester at the Cross, Humberstone Gate
Well, Easter events couldn’t really start off without a nod to the Christian remembrance of the Easter story. Apparently this year it will be accompanied by a rapper, Asian dancers, giant puppets as well as drama and singing. So that sounds like a lively beginning to the Easter weekend. And of course, it’s free.

Saturday 26th March
Leicester Market
As well as the traditional Easter bonnet competition, Leicester Market will also be hosting a medieval fayre, to mark the anniversary of the re-interment of King Richard III in Leicester Cathedral. There’ll be ye olde cooking, an interactive armoury and all kinds of fun activities. A free event that’s great for the family and also a good chance to pick up some beautiful produce for that all important roast dinner!

Saturday 26th March
Phoenix
DIY Virtual Reality workshops! Make your own VR viewer – yes, it’s a thing. The workshops are free, but naturally places are limited so get calling up and book yourselves a place. Sounds like a whole heap of actual, as well as virtual fun.

Saturday 26th March
The Cookie, High Street
The launch of By The River’s new clubnight “For the People”. Enjoy ‘a diverse and immersive monthly dose of socially conscious dance music from around the world’. This time featuring Shanty and guest DJs. Dub bass and reggae rhythms for just £5 adv. per ticket. Surely these kind of beats are what Easter is all about!

Monday 28th March, 10.30am – 4pm
Cathedral Gardens
The programme celebrating the reinterment of Richard III one year on continues with free medieval food cooking and tasting in Cathedral Gardens. Get a slice of the medieval experience.

Monday – Friday 11.30am-5.00pm
Meatcure
Take the load off by treating yourself to lunch at Meatcure. A super burger from a choice of 4 or a salad, with side and a drink for £7.50. Since it’s a bank holiday why not push the boat out and team it with a craft beer can for an extra two squid?