Public — The Musical opens at Curve Leicester on Saturday 30 May 2026 and runs through to Saturday 13 June, making it the first show of June's calendar. A bold, laugh-out-loud new musical exploring human connection with sharp comedy — Curve's first full production following the world premiere of Bank of Dave The Musical in May. The show plays both evening performances and matinees through the first two weekends of June.

This is Curve programming new work after a world premiere. That is the story of what Curve is doing right now — and Public is the bridge between the Bank of Dave moment and the arrival of Matthew Bourne in the third week of the month. Book now for the first or second weekend of June.

This is the headline event of Leicester's entire June — and arguably the most significant booking Curve has had in years. Matthew Bourne's multi-award-winning dance thriller The Car Man returns for a major 2026 UK tour, and it opens right here at Curve Leicester on Monday 15 June 2026. This is the first time the production has toured since 2015. Before it goes to Sadler's Wells in London for five weeks, before it goes to Amsterdam — it opens in Leicester. That is not a minor detail.

The story is set in a greasy 1950s American garage-diner, where the dreams of a small town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome, enigmatic stranger. Loosely based on Bizet's opera Carmen, the show features one of the most instantly recognisable scores in British dance theatre — musical arrangements by Terry Davies using Rodion Shchedrin's Carmen Suite. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. Designed by Olivier and Tony Award-winner Lez Brotherston. Lighting by Chris Davey.

The title role of Luca — "The Car Man" — is shared by Will Bozier and Harrison Dowzell, both former lead Swans in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake. Cordelia Braithwaite and Ashley Shaw alternate as Lana. The production sold out its 2022 Royal Albert Hall run. Leicester gets the full tour production first. Evening performances Tuesday through Saturday, matinees Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Six days. Do not miss this.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert — based on the 1994 Oscar-winning Australian film — closes out Curve's June in the final week of the month. The glittery, feel-good smash musical follows three performers crossing the Australian outback in a bus named Priscilla, featuring a magnificent soundtrack of ABBA, Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner, and many more. Six performances only, running Monday 22 to Saturday 27 June 2026. It follows directly from The Car Man's run with no gap — Curve's June is essentially one continuous programme of high-calibre productions.

Jimmy Carr opens De Montfort Hall's June with two performances of Laughs Funny on Thursday 4 June — 7:00pm and 9:30pm. The scale of demand that requires two shows in a single night at a 2,200-capacity venue is its own commentary. Carr is one of the UK's most consistent and commercially successful stand-up comedians, known for machine-gun delivery, meticulously crafted material and his willingness to go further than almost anyone else working in British comedy. If the early show is sold out, check the late one.

Austentatious — an award-winning improvised comedy show as seen in the West End every week since 2022 and heard on BBC Radio 4 — comes to De Montfort Hall on Friday 12 June on a strictly limited national tour. An audience member suggests a title, and the all-star cast improvise an entirely new, hilarious Jane Austen novel on the spot — bonnets, romance, misunderstanding, and wit included. Every single performance is completely unique. Tickets from £27.50.

The Musical Box — widely regarded as the world's foremost Genesis tribute — bring And Then There Was...Phil to De Montfort Hall on Saturday 13 June. This show celebrates the early years of Phil Collins at the helm of Genesis between 1976 and 1980: the iconic tracks, the signature drum duets, and the legendary 1978 Mirrors tour. The Musical Box are famous for meticulous historical accuracy — vintage stage sets, period-correct costumes, and technically impeccable musicianship. For Genesis fans, this is the gold standard.

The Bardi Wind Orchestra presents a charity afternoon concert at De Montfort Hall on Sunday 14 June, raising funds for LOROS — Leicestershire and Rutland's hospice. Conducted by David Calow, with compere Martin Ballard, soprano Jenny Saunders, and tenor David Morris. One of Leicester's most respected community orchestras performing for one of the city's most important charities. An afternoon of quality live orchestral music with genuine local purpose. Tickets from £15.

ShxtsNGigs — James and Fuhad — bring their Daddy's Home Tour to De Montfort Hall on Tuesday 16 June. After touring across North America, Australia and beyond, they are bringing their hugely popular show back to UK home ground for the first time. Best friends on and off the mic, they are known for unfiltered humour, chaotic storytelling, and quick-fire chemistry that feels like overhearing the funniest conversation you have ever been near. Whether you have listened to every episode or are discovering them here, this is a strong midweek night out. Tickets from £28.50.

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance returns to De Montfort Hall for its 30th Anniversary Tour — four days, five performances, from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 June 2026. The global Irish dance phenomenon has been seen by over 60 million fans across 60 countries since its debut in 1996. This anniversary production features brand-new choreography, state-of-the-art special effects, and new lighting and costumes while preserving the iconic spectacle that made it a phenomenon. Though Flatley retired from performing in 2016, he has remained at the helm guiding its evolution.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac closes De Montfort Hall's June on Thursday 25 June — the UK's most acclaimed Fleetwood Mac tribute, consistently described by reviewers as the closest thing to the real band you can see live. The show covers the full arc of Fleetwood Mac's remarkable catalogue, from the Peter Green era through the Rumours period to their later work. De Montfort Hall's acoustics make it one of the best venues in the East Midlands for a concert of this scale. Tickets from £43.50.