Summer festival announced for city square
Summer festival announced for city square
Jo Hollis - LeicesterSat, May 16, 2026 at 6:28 AM UTC
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Jubilee Square will be transformed for a series of events through the summer
A giant outdoor screen and pop-up beer garden will form part of a summer of entertainment in Leicester.
An arts festival and family entertainment have also been confirmed for Summer on the Square, taking place on Jubilee Square from 11 June to 19 July.
The zone, which will open from 12:00 BST each day, will be free to enter and can accommodate up to 2,500 people, organisers said.
England's World Cup matches will be broadcast on the big screen, with street food stalls and DJ sessions also planned.
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While the zone will be free to enter, spaces will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, according to organisers Xtra Humongous.
England's World Cup group games will be broadcast on 17 June, 23 June and 27 June, with further matches to be added to the schedule depending on England's progression in the tournament.
The arts festival is planned for 11 July, with family events and film screenings also set to take place.
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