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Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Leicester over the festive season, some of which are free! If you would like us to add your event to this list, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article and we’ll put it in. You don’t even have to leave your e-mail address.

LEICESTER ON ICE 22/11/2008 – 04/01/2009

• Humberstone Gate East LE1 3PJ

This magnificent real-ice rink is accompanied by an Ice Rink Cafe, with warm drinks and snacks available, perfect for relaxing and watching the skaters.

• Times vary. Tickets from £6 – £25 with some discounts available.
• (01440) 731912
• Click here for the Leicester on Ice website.

CRAFT FAIR 23/11/2008

• Belgrave Hall & Gardens, Church Road, Leicester LE4 5PE
  Telephone: +44 (0) 116 266 6590
• 11am – 4pm
• Free Admission

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 23/11/2008

• Jewry Wall Museum, St Nicholas Circle, Leicester LE1 4LB
  Telephone: +44 (0) 116 225 4971
• 11.30am – 3pm
• Free Admission, £1.70 for activities

CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK 28/11/2008

• 7.30pm: De Montfort Hall, Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113.

With a talented cast and 15-piece orchestra, take a trip back to the glamorous, hot, glitzy nights of Las Vegas.

• £17.50 – £29.50 per person
• The Rat Pack at De Montfort Hall

CHRISTMAS BAVARIAN MARKET 28/11/2008 – 22/12/2008

• Clock Tower/Gallowtree Gate
• 9am – 8pm Mon – Sat 11am – 5pm Sunday
• Free Admission

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 29/11/2008 – 30/11/2008

• 11am – 4.30pm: The Guildhall
• Free Admission
• Click here for event page.

ADVENT SUNDAY – ALL AGE WORSHIP 30/11/2008

• 10.30am: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE 30/11/2008

• 5pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

LOROS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 01/12/2008

• 7.30pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

EUCHARIST TO MARK WORLD AIDS DAY 01/12/2008

• 8am: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

FESTIVE FOLIAGE 02/12/2008

• 7pm – 9pm, Belgrave Hall & Gardens, Church Road, Leicester LE4 5PE
• Telephone: +44 (0) 116 266 6590
• £10 per person

MOTHERS UNION CAROL SERVICE 03/12/2008

• 2pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

“CAROLS AFTER WORK” 04/12/2008

• 6.15pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 05/12/2008

• 6.30pm – 8pm: Belgrave Hall & Gardens, Church Road, Leicester LE4 5PE
• Telephone: +44 (0) 116 266 6590
• £1.70 per person

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA – FAMILY MUSIC DAY: WINTER WONDERLAND 06/12/2008

• 12:00: De Montfort Hall, Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113.

Step into a Winter Wonderland with Philharmonia Orchestra players as they guide you through festive favourites in a fun, interactive concert for all the family. With free craft and percussion workshops taking place before the concert at 10.15am and 11am, and free-for-all craft activities from 10.15am, there’s something for everyone. Why not get into the holiday spirit early and come dressed as a snowman, angel or even a jolly Santa?

• Tickets £7 Children £3.50
• Click here for event webpage.

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: HANDEL’S MESSIAH 06/12/2008

• 7.30pm:  De Montfort Hall, Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113.
• Tickets £6 – £26

The Philharmonia Orchestra is delighted to be joining forces with Leicester Philharmonic Choir, for this festive treat under the baton of Simon Halsey. Needing little introduction, Handel’s Messiah is laden with intensity in every bar as it embarks on its pathway from darkness to light.

• Click here for event webpage.

LEICESTER’S RUDOLF 06/12/2008

• New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, 53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA
• Telephone: +44 (0)116 225 4900
• 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm
• Free Admission, £1.70 for activities

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 06/12/2008 – 07/12/2008

• Belgrave Hall & Gardens & Cross Corners Community Arts Centre
• Free Admission

ESCAPE THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NIGHTMARE (Various Dates)

• 6th, 13th & 20th December: Jewry Wall Museum, St Nicholas Circle, Leicester LE1 4LB
  Telephone: +44 (0) 116 225 4971
• 11am – 4.30pm
• £0.50 per person

HERRICK THEATRE PRESENTS: “ARABIAN FANTASY” 06/12/2008 – 09/12/2008

• 8pm (07/12 – 6pm): Knighton Fields Centre, Herrick Road, LEICESTER, LE2 6DH
• 0116 271 7882
• £8.00-£9.50 (includes mulled wine & mince pies)

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS: LET IT SNOW 07/12/2008

• New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, 53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA
  Telephone: +44 (0)116 225 4900
• 11am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm
• Free Admission, £1.70 for activities

CHRISTMAS GIFT SERVICE 07/12/2008

• Bishop Street Methodist Church, 10a Bishop Street, Town Hall Square, Leicester LE1 6AF
• Office Tel. 0116 255 4111
• A chance to give a Christmas gift to someone in need.

CHRISTMAS TOYS & STEAM DAY 07/12/2008

• 1pm – 5pm: Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester LE4 5PX Telephone: +44 (0)116 299 5111
• £2.00 Concessions – £8 Family

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET 07/12/2008

• 10am – 5pm: Leicester Market
• Free Admission
• Stall rents have been kept to a very affordable price of £10.00 for your first stall and a reduction for additional stalls.
  Application forms are now available as follows:
  By phone – 0116 223 2372/3
  In person – Market Offices, 3rd floor, Market Centre, Leicester
• Click here for more information.

LEICESTERSHIRE ARTS CONCERT 08/12/2008

• 7.30pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400
• (Tickets available on the door)

JOSEPH & the AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT 08/12/2008 – 20/12/2008

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  Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

  De Montfort Hall,  Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113.

  Newcomer Craig Chalmers, one of the most popular finalists in the hit BBC series Any Dream Will Do (watched by millions every Saturday night) takes on the title role, having delighted TV audiences week after week with his vocal talents. Joining Craig on stage are two other Saturday night TV favourites: Antony Hansen (Pharaoh), another popular finalist from Any Dream Will Do, and Tara Bethan (Narrator) from the recent hit show I’d Do Anything.

• Performance times vary
• £14.50-£29.50
• Click here for more information.

BELGRAVE HALL TALK: A TASTE OF VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS 09/12/2008

• 7pm-9pm: Belgrave Hall & Gardens, Church Road, Leicester LE4 5PE
• Telephone: +44 (0) 116 266 6590
• £2.70 per person, booking essential

JUDGEMEADOW COLLEGE CAROL SERVICE 09/12/2008

• 7.30pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

SANTANDER CAROL SERVICE 10/12/2008

• 6.45pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

THE BOOK DOCTORS CHRISTMAS PARTY 10/12/2008

• 2pm-4pm: Central Lending Library, Belvoir Street (opposite Fenwicks), Leicester LE1 6QL
  Telephone: (0116) 299 5402
• Free Admission

SPARKLING CHRISTMAS: CRAFTS & STORIES 13/12/2008

• 2pm-3.30pm: Fosse Library, Mantle Road, Leicester LE3 5HG
  Telephone: (0116) 225 4995
• Free Admission

CHRISTMAS TOYS & GAMES ACTIVITY DAY 13/12/2008

• 11am-4pm: Newarke Houses Museum & Gardens, Leicester LE2 7BY
• Free Admission, £1.70 for activities
• General (Tel) : 0116 225 4980
  General information (Fax) : 0116 225 4982

BACH CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT 13/12/2008

• 7.30pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE AGES 14/12/2008

• 11am-4pm: Belgrave Hall & Gardens
• Free Admission, £1.70 for activities

ABBEY PUMPING CHRISTMAS PARTY 14/12/2008

• 2pm-4pm: Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester LE4 5PX Telephone: +44 (0)116 299 5111
• £2.50 per person

POLICE CAROL SERVICE 15/12/2008

• 7pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS 16/12/2008

• 7.30pm: The Guildhall
• £7.50/£6.00 per person

THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS (various dates)

• 17th, 19th, 23rd December
• 8pm, The Guildhall
• £8.50/£7.00 per person

LORD MAYOR’S CAROL SERVICE 17/12/2008

• 6pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

MULLED WINE, MINCE PIES & MUSIC 18/12/2008

• 5pm-8pm: The Guildhall
• £3.00 per person (includes refreshments)

SCENTED GARLANDS WORKSHOP 20/12/2008

• 10am-11.30am: The City Gallery
• £4/£3.50 per person

SCENTED POUCHES 20/12/2008

• 1.30pm-4.30pm: The City Gallery
• £4/£3.50 per person

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 20/12/2008

• 5pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE 21/12/2008

• 10.45am: Bishop Street Methodist Church, 10a Bishop Street, Town Hall Square, Leicester LE1 6AF
• Office Tel. 0116 255 4111

A SAXON SOLSTICE 21/12/2008

• 11.30am-3pm: Jewry Wall Museum
• Free Admission, £1.70 for activities

GIFT CARD & WRAP WORKSHOP 22/12/2008

• 10am-11am: The City Gallery
• £4/£3.50 per person

EVITA 23/12/2008 – 11/01/2009

• De Montfort Hall,  Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113.
• Performance times vary

Bringing to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita tells the story from her young and ambitious beginnings to the enormous wealth and power she gained and her ultimate rise to sainthood.

• £13-£35 per person
• Click here for more information.

DECORATIONS WORKSHOP 23/12/2008

• 10am-11.30am: The City Gallery, 90 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DJ
  Telephone: +44 (0)116 223 2060
• £4/£3.50 per person
• 3-7 years old
• Click here for more information.

MONEY POCKETS 23/12/2008

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  1.30pm-3.30pm The City Gallery, 90 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DJ
  Telephone: +44 (0)116 223 2060

  The perfect present for friend or family, make a stylish wallet or purse using a variety of fabrics and techniques.

• £4/£3.50 per person
• 8-13 years old
• Click here for more information.

NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS SERVICE 24/12/2008

• 5pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

MIDNIGHT EUCHARIST 24/12/2008

• 11.30pm: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

MORNING PRAYER 25/12/2008

• 7.40am: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

CHRISTMAS DAY HOLY COMMUNION 25/12/2008

• 8am: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

CHRISTMAS DAY EUCHARIST 25/12/2008

• 10.30am: The Cathedral Centre, 21 St. Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DE
• Telephone: 0116 248 7400

CHRISTMAS MORNING SERVICE 25/12/2008

• 10.00am: Bishop Street Methodist Church, 10a Bishop Street, Town Hall Square, Leicester LE1 6AF
• Office Tel. 0116 255 4111

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