See live bands upstairs in our venue at Firebug Bar, Leicester
September 2026
Greyfriars 16+ show afternoon show
GREYFRIARS HEADLINE GIG AT FIREBUG, LEICESTER, SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER, ALONGSIDE THE BRILLIANT HAZE & STATIC, HEATHER MCDOWALL AND MANTIS. Ticket link in bio or story link, get em while they’re hot Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/nooqgozgmxkp
Hex Poseur/SIOUXSIE SUICIDE/ Cyph_on – FREE ENTRY
An evening of punk, garage rock, goth and grunge upstairs at Firebug. Free entry. HEX POSEUR: Hex Poseur consistently delivers energetic, grunge-punk shows. Critics praise frontwoman Harri Betsworth’s snarling, “silky yet menacing” vocals and the band’s full, riff-heavy sound. Live reviews frequently compare their dynamic garage-rock style to Nirvana, The Breeders, and early riot grrrl legends. SIOUXSIE SUICIDE: Their sound is typically described as a hybrid of darkwave, industrial, and “proper goth” with heavy metal overtones. Reviewers point out that […]
Virginia’s Wolves Album Launch Party
OUR NEXT SINGLE “FLOATED AWAY” IS OUT ON FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST! Doors 3.30pm finished by 7.30pm! Join Virginia’s Wolves for the matinee launch of ‘Scream into the Void’ Virginia’s Wolves: ‘Scream into the Void’ Matinee EP Launch Get ready to catch Virginia’s Wolves live in person for an epic matinee session! We’re celebrating the launch of their brand new ‘Scream into the Void’ EP. Expect raw energy, killer tunes, and good vibes all around. Bring your friends, your excitement, and let’s make this afternoon unforgettable! With […]
thistle. (Matinee Show)
Support: Sex Germs & Canvas Tile Sunday 27th September 2026 Firebug, Leicester Doors at 14:00 https://www.gigantic.com/thistle-tickets/leicester-firebug/2026-09-27-14-00
October 2026
CROWDED FESTIVAL 2026
CROWDED FESTIVAL 20263RD OCTOBER 2026FIREBUG + DUFFYSLEICESTER PHASE 4 BEGINS. YOUR FIRST BANDS AND EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE LIVE This is not an April fools prank we are back for our fourth edition of Crowded Festival and so excited to share the first set of bands Joining us we have London shoegazers Wildernesses who will be showcasing their brand new studio album ‘Growth’ which came out last Friday via Floodlit Recordings (ran members of alumni Pijn) Repping Leicester in this […]
Bug Bear – daytime music and stalls – every month!
Bug Bear is the new chill Sunday event with live music and craft stalls downstairs at Firebug. Come and say hi to HUǑ your favourite new panda pal. They love great tunes and cool art. FAMILY FRIENDLYWHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLEFREE ENTRY Follow for up to date information on who is performing and what stalls will be there each month x
Headsticks + Spitting Feathers
Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leicester/Firebug/Headsticks–Spitting-Feathers/42157430
November 2026
Bug Bear – daytime music and stalls – every month!
Bug Bear is the new chill Sunday event with live music and craft stalls downstairs at Firebug. Come and say hi to HUǑ your favourite new panda pal. They love great tunes and cool art. FAMILY FRIENDLYWHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLEFREE ENTRY Follow for up to date information on who is performing and what stalls will be there each month x
The Crystal Teardrop plus Support: The Junipers & Charlie Jones.
https://www.gigantic.com/the-crystal-teardrop-tickets/leicester-firebug/2026-11-13-19-30
Superslam – Wrestling Theme Tribute Band
Superslam The U.K’s Number 1 Wrestling Theme Tribute Band! Expect to hear music from Motorhead, Alter bridge, Killswitch engage, Downstait, Limp Bizkit and may more! Superslam! is not officially endorsed by or officially connected to to any wrestling organization related to the themes they perform. https://www.gigantic.com/superslam-wrestling-theme-tribute-band-tickets/leicester-firebug/2026-11-20-20-00
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