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Gitterbug Halloween Burlesque

30 Tickets remaining!!! Glitterbuggers! We need all you guys, ghouls and demonic beings to pledge your souls (and no more

Halloween 2024 at Firebug

Did you know Halloween starts in September and ends in November? Well you do now!On top of amazing décor, themed

We LOVE Students!

There’s something about Leicester, people often aren’t the biggest fans of their home town but we think Leicester is different.

Crowded Festival 2024

We’re so excited to be co-hosting this year’s Crowded Festival! A jam packed line-up across two stages: Upstairs at Firebug

Christmas Meals At Firebug

You may not know, but in the 20 years we have been open we have always had a kitchen serving

Bank Holiday FREE All Day Gig

Free entry all day  Live music at Firebug upstairs, downstairs and Duffy’s! Food, drinks, good times  Family friendly midday until

It’s our Birthday and we’ll party if we want to x

20 years ago we opened the doors to something new for Leicester, a late night bar, that did food, where

Pyjama Jam – An Alternative Music Festival

Cushion Castle Promotions and Pillow Fort are excited to announce Pyjama Jam: a multi-stage all day festival and celebration of

Leicester Film Club: Demolition Man

 (1993) The 21st Century’s Most Dangerous Cop. The 21st Century’s Most Ruthless Criminal.Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) awakens from his CryoPrison in

Leicester Film Club: House Party (1990)

Leicester Film Club: House Party (1990)We’re returning to the 90s this summer with a rare screening of joyous hip hop

90s Alt Rock Night 11th May – FREE ENTRY!

The UKs finest tributes to the Audioslave and Rage Against The Machine together for one night! Following the highly successful

Creative Work Space Continues!

Updated January 2024 Looking for a creative work space? Bored of working from home? Need a change of scenery? You’re

Easter Events

If you’re around over Easter we have lots going on! Kids meals served daily 12-7pm, starting at just £2! FREE

International Women’s Day 2024

Since the debut of the first cohort of Unglamorous bands on IWD 2022 the Unglamorous music project, driven by the

Leicester Comedy Festival 2024

We’re proud to have been an award winning comedy venue for nearly 20 years and very proud to work with

Leicester Film Club: The Warriors (1979)

 LEICESTER FILM CLUB  The Warriors (1979) ‘Can you dig it?’ Leicester Film Club is excited to bring Walter Hill’s cult

New Year’s Eve Free Party

As always Firebug is free entry all night on New Year’s Eve! Upstairs and downstairs free entry all night! Upstairs

Leicester Film Club: Die Hard (1988)

Leicester Film Club: Die Hard (1988) Welcome to the Party, Pal Leicester Film Club is excited to bring the best

GetCrafted! Christmas Market

GetCrafted! Christmas Market Sunday November 19th 12pm-5pm Duffys Bar, Firebug Bar GetCrafted! is back again bringing some of the best

Could we miss you more?

As we head into a new year for students, we thought we should introduce ourselves, and tell you a bit

Access All Areas 4: Pride Special

We are excited to announce Access All Areas 4: Pride Special, a fundraiser gig on behalf of The Bridge Homelessness

Lora Logic – Punk: Rage & Revolution Event

As part of the city wide festival, celebrating all things punk! The untold stories of UK punk in the late

Autumn Comedy Line Up

We have an amazing lineup of comedy shows this Autumn brought to you by our award winning promoter TripleCeePee. Rising stars

Leicester Film Club: Clueless (1995)

SEX. CLOTHES. POPULARITY. IS THERE A PROBLEM HERE? Written and directed by Amy Heckerling, Clueless has become a true 90s