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Independent Leicester is a place where you can discover the best of Leicester’s independent culture. We're inspiring. We're individual. We're industrious.

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16/06/2026

.wings.cafe have officially opened their doors as of yesterday ☕️ stop by for speciality coffee on Silver Street 🫶🏽

13/06/2026

Some favourite foodie moments… 😋

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10/06/2026

Are you even a Leicester local if you haven’t been to the Silver Arcade? Here are FIVE spots you should absolutely stop at next time you’re visiting… 🕺

04/06/2026

With so many amazing things happening in June, it was really hard to narrow down our favourites! Swipe to take a look at a few of the events we’re most looking forward to this month… 🫶

01/06/2026

Looking to swap Netflix for a night at the theatre? 🎭

We’ve rounded up 10 shows you should book before the end of 2026, including blockbuster musicals, gripping thrillers, festive favourites and some brilliant one night only performances.

You might already know about Charlie & the Chocolate Factory 🍫 and Waitress 🥧 but there are a few hidden gems in there too 👀

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the full blog post.

22/05/2026

☀️ Newly opened in Leicester city centre: Merchant’s Yard 🍻🎶

Tucked away just off the High Street, this new open-air venue is all about good drinks, street food, live music and relaxed summer evenings with friends ✨

Merchant’s Yard will be open every Friday and Saturday throughout summer - plus Sundays on Bank Holiday weekends 👀

This Bank Holiday weekend’s line-up includes:
🎧 Sunset Yard Sessions – Friday
🪩 DJ Benzo playing Motown, Disco, 80s, 90s & 00s – Saturday
🤠 Country in the Courtyard with live music from Hayley Di Rito – Sunday

📍 Merchant’s Yard, Leicester city centre

19/05/2026

🎭 Musicals, comedy, live talks and feel-good theatre are all on the line-up in Leicester this week ✨

Whether you’re planning a family trip out, a comedy night with friends or an evening at the theatre, there are plenty of great shows taking place across the city over the next few days 🎟️

Swipe through to see what’s on and make sure to book your tickets online ASAP before shows sell out 👀

17/05/2026

Sunday feasting at Queen of Bradgate 🍽️🍔🍹

11/05/2026

Currant Affairs is under new ownership, delivering the same vegan vibes we know and love but with a small twist 🌀 there’s now an option to eat in!

The owners behind St Martins venue, Lynn, have opened up the space and are offering a small but mighty brunch menu featuring vegan sausage rolls 🌭 spicy scrambled tofu sourdough 🌶️ vegan scones with jam & cream 🍓 and more…

Not to mention their behind the counter selection of cakes and savouries, as well as the countless vegan favourites available to purchase in store - featuring brands like Oatly, Violife, Overherd and their own cosmetics brand ‘Bang Cosmetics’ selling vegan hair treatments 💆‍♀️

📍Swing by the shop in St MartinsSquare to see what treats you can discover!

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