Music Events

See live bands upstairs in our venue at Firebug Bar, Leicester

May 2026

The Burnout + Produkty + The Cars That Ate Paris

Produkty: Leicester’s Art Rock ‘n Rollers. Playing tight sets of incredibly catchy riffs that vary from the edgy, sharp post-punk to anthemic crowd-pleasers, these Leicester legends need no introduction, but if you haven’t seen them before I promise that you won’t be disappointed. Absolute, pure class. The Cars That Ate Paris: Psychedelic garage-punk with a touch of goth. One of the finest bands playing in Leicester at the moment, the Cars always bring their own excellent brand of DIY psycho-mayhem […]
09 May
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Captain Accident & The Disasters

A long awaited return to Firebug, Leicester for Captain Accident & The Disasters coming up on Friday 15th May! The last time we hosted this clumsy rabble was Half Drunk Club 2022! Who was there for that weekend? Well if you were, and you caught their closing set—you’ll know this is a show not to be missed. Joining them, is Mighty Vipers and newcomers Skanktified! Read more about what to expect from the night, here: http://bit.ly/4r5OJO6. Tickets are on sale NOW at £10+bf online, and available […]
15 May
7:20 pm - 11:00 pm

The Utopia Strong

Lush textures through unexpectedly contemporary sounding kosmiche” – The Wire The Utopia Strong are a UK-based electronic trio creating The Utopia Strong are an exploratory electronic trio whose music blends kosmische, psychedelic electronics, dub and abstract synthesis into immersive, mind-altering sound worlds. Built around improvisation, analogue and modular synths, and a strong sense of serendipity, their work feels simultaneously playful, intense and transportive—music designed to take listeners somewhere else entirely. With their third album Doperider, the band push deeper into […]
18 May
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Megadeth vs Iron Maiden Mega Tribute event

Who’s coming to see the world’s best tribute to Megadeth? They actually got to open for the real thing at a secret gig in London many years ago. And that’s not all, we also have an Iron Maiden tribute band on too! Double the metal and only £15 Tickets available from https://www.glitterbugburlesque.com/…/megadeth-uk-vs…
30 May
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Vigilantes

Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/vigilantes-leicester-tickets-9SMYTB Bio: After a lot of introspection and staring into the mirror, Vigilantes have independently achieved success and fought their way out of a cultural desert to perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Isle of Wight Festival, SXSW and support acts like Circa Waves, The Libertines and Reverend & the Makers. Vigilantes craft a thoughtful, melodic style of indie rock that’s as anthemic as it is atmospheric with thoughtful lyricism and explosive choruses. They do it so well that they […]
31 May
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
June 2026

Virginia’s Wolves, Dopamine Crash, UFO Cult & St Brigids

Virginia’s Wolves, Dopamine Crash, UFO Cult & St Brigids at Firebug, Leicester on 5th Jun | Fatsoma Virginia’s Wolves are a fierce female four peice garage punk band Dopamine CRASH are a five piece indie rock band from Leicester with influences ranging from indie-pop, folk-rock, punk and grunge to spoken word and psychedelia. They write songs about breaking out of boxes and lamenting systems that lead to psychopaths running the world UFO Cult are members of Dopamine CRASH, Virginia’s Wolves […]
05 Jun
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

BILLY BIBBY – Founding member of Catfish & The Bottlemen THE BALCONY TOUR

Wake Up Promotions & Sidewinder Indie Nights in association with Just Music Agency present – BILLY BIBBY – Founding member of Catfish & The BottlemenTHE BALCONY TOUR live at Firebug. Support:BilloBuckers (Acoustic)https://www.facebook.com/BilloBuckersMusic Taylor Liam Jackson (Acoustic)https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565141821131 Saturday 6th June 2026Doors 7.30pm £13 advance / £15 O.T.D.https://www.gigantic.com/…/leicester…/2026-06-06-19-30 Billy Bibby was the founding member and lead guitarist of Catfish and the Bottlemen and he was instrumental in writing and releasing their debut album, ‘The Balcony,’ which charted Top 10 and was certified […]
06 Jun
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

A Gig For Graham

A Gig For Graham. In memory of our late and great friend Graham Collier our friendship group has come together to honour his name in the only way we know how. Friday 12th June at Firebug from 8pm. £10 on the door with all proceeds being donated to LOROS Hospice Leicester LET’S GO!
12 Jun
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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