5 things to do in the East Midlands this weekend
Leicester Pride
Leicester Pride takes place this weekend and is set to be a colourful and vibrant festival celebrating diversity and freedom. The event will start with a huge parade through the city centre and will culminate at a festival in Victoria Park. There is set to be live music and entertainment, market stalls, funfair rides for all the family to enjoy and much more. Find out more here.
British Triathlon Mixed Relay Cup
Top British and international triathletes are set to descend on Nottingham this weekend for the British Triathlon Mixed Relay Cup. Taking place around Victoria Embankment and Trent Bridge on Saturday, the event will see teams of two men and two women go head to head against other athletes in a battle to become champions. An expected crowd of 20,000 spectators are expected to line the course, so get down early. Find out more here.
Nottingham Playhouse Open Day
Nottingham Playhouse are opening their doors this weekend for a morning of free fun activities and events for theatre lovers of all ages. There will be live music, backstage tours, arts and crafts to enjoy, a chance to learn all about special effects make up, as well as talks about upcoming shows. Find out more here.
Chatsworth Country Fair
Head along to Chatsworth House in Derby this weekend to enjoy the annual country fair. The event is set to offer a whole range of local produce for you to try, as well as stalls to browse, arts and crafts to get involved with, live performances and entertainment and much more. There will also be pipe and military brands, demonstrations and parades, hot air balloons, parachuting and vintage car displays. Find out more here.
The Kite Runner
Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel The Kite Runner is set to come to life on stage at Nottingham Playhouse this weekend. The story follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption in a divided Afghanistan which is on the verge of war and two friends are about to be torn apart. Find out more here.
