Attenborough Arts Centre

Want to catch a new show? Learn a new creative skill? Or catch an exhibition? Get a SNEAK PEEK! 👀 Our FULL Autumn Season is now available to view! 😍 📆 The programme will be bookable on Monday 4 August Happy browsing! 🙌 buff.ly/0ZdQ1Mm

DON'T FORGET! 🔔 We are getting ready for our Autumn programme launch on Monday 4 August with a sneak preview of the FULL programme available from Monday 28 July before the live launch! 🖼Exhibitions 🎭Shows 🎨Creative Courses We can barely wait! Can you?! 🤩

Be part of the Herd & enjoy a 10% discount on all full price items in our shop @attenboroughac! We have a wide range of cards, gift ideas, children’s products & more. T&Cs apply. Discount will be applied at the till. Valid on full-price items only. Valid from 15 July – 14 Sept

News | Glow-in-the-dark elephant is on the loose at University of Leicester campus 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/july… #CitizensOfChange #STOMPAroundLeicester | @LOROSHospice

EXCITING NEWS! ✨ We are getting ready for our Autumn programme launch on Monday 4 August, BUT guess what!? A sneak preview of the FULL programme will be available from Monday 28 July before the live launch! 🖼Exhibitions 🎭Shows 🎨Creative Courses Prepare to be dazzled! 🤩

Can't wait for this! 🤩 The fabulous Frozen Light will be returning to @attenboroughac with another multi-sensory experience for audiences with PMLD Book your place for ⭐The Ancient Oak of Baldor⭐ On 📆 9 & 10 Oct 🕖 11am & 1:30pm Find out more: 🔗 buff.ly/tpdkYJr

NOTICE: Building Closure 🚨 Attenborough Arts Centre will be closed from 19 - 22 August 2025 for essential maintenance. The Centre will reopen Saturday 23 August.

Had a fabulous experience opening our newest exhibition, We Grown-Ups Can Also Be Afraid last Thursday! We received lots of amazing feedback on the show ✨ Here's what local artists @ameerahdawood.artist and @freddywaterfield (based @twoqueensleicester) thought 💬

Attenborough Arts Centre launches new exhibition ‘We Grown-Ups Can Also Be Afraid’. The event drew in over 150 visitors to explore the works of prolific artists from across the globe. Read more the launch and exhibition: 📰 buff.ly/HLaS7FS

Wow!! Can't believe it, but after our pre-launch press photoshoot took place yesterday of our now newly launched exhibition, 'We Grown-Ups Can Also Be Afraid', the photos got picked up and today we appear on page 2 of the Financial Times newspaper 🤯🎉❤ #InThePaper

#OPPORTUNITY: Inclusive Youth Arts Programme Workshops ✨ A fun programme of arts activities and performances for children and young people with complex needs aged 0-25 years. For more information and to book please contact Hannah, Project Coordinator on: [email protected]

Ready for the Exhibition Launch tonight? 😍 Here's a pre-launch sneak peek of some click, click, click... magic happening in the Gallery 👀 with @stephenchungphoto Don't miss the chance to be among the first to see our new exhibition! Join us! 🔗 buff.ly/VYuauKp

#OPPORTUNITY: Link Legends: Summer Art Project for Young Creatives from @attenboroughac's Next Gen and the African Caribbean Centres ‘Link’ project to collaborate from 24 July to 4 September. Learn more to participate: 🔗 buff.ly/IZuf1Bg

The Sensory Atelier team met with Sam Bowen, a changemaker from SEND in museums, a 2024 @MandHShow Award winner. "We were honoured & excited to discuss her future plans & share our work. Check out her website for inspiring work and case studies 🔗 buff.ly/ZnFWAbb

Andrew Fletcher, Attenborough Arts Centre Director was on the Radio on Sunday, sharing the latest about our upcoming exhibition, 'We Grown-Ups Can Also Be Afraid', launching THIS Thursday! Catch the interview at 1 hour 16 minutes in 😊 🔗 buff.ly/qYJmMF3

Join Apittame Arts on Saturday, 16 August, for a nostalgic evening with "The Wiz" (1978), featuring legendary stars like Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Celebrate Black cinematic excellence and community spirit. 🕖 2pm - 5pm 🎫 Pay What You Can 🔗 buff.ly/oSxp9AN

All our SENsory Atelier partner schools are nearing summer break, with some hosting celebratory events. We attended @Nether_Hall_Sch SHINE event, marking the opening of their outdoor classroom in a new nature area with a day full of enjoyable activities ✨

WiFi Wars celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a new show! ✨ Join the live comedy game show hosted by comedian Steve McNeil 🤡. Play along using your smartphone or tablet in games, puzzles, and quizzes to win prizes. 📆 28 September 🕖 1pm More info: 🔗buff.ly/qNzVfi2

#OPPORTUNITY: Root to Rise: Summer Art Project invites young creatives from @attenboroughac's Next Gen and the African Caribbean Centres ‘Link’ project to collaborate from 24 July to 4 September. Learn more to participate: 🔗 buff.ly/YxLLEuV

Artists, teachers & @attenboroughac staff celebrated & re-launched the SENsory Atelier on Wednesday, 2 July 🥳 This arts-based learning program partners with 14 Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) schools in Leicestershire. More information: buff.ly/JxXlXWy