Curve Theatre

Curve Theatre is Leicester's flagship performing arts venue, featuring a distinctive curved glass façade and two versatile performance spaces. The theatre presents an ambitious programme of drama, musicals, dance and comedy, including major West End transfers and modern new productions that have gone on to national acclaim. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Leicester, especially paired with nearby New Walk Museum and Art Gallery. Tickets cost £15-45 depending on show and seating and 2-4 hours including interval is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 2-4 hours including interval Best for: experience world Skip if: You're not interested in live performance or prefer outdoor activities Cost: £15-45 depending on show and seating

You'll enter through the striking curved glass foyer with its soaring ceiling and contemporary design. The main auditorium wraps around the stage creating an intimate connection between audience and performers, while the flexible studio space offers more experimental productions.

Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible with dedicated spaces, hearing loops, and audio description available for selected performances

Experience strong theatre in an award-winning venue that's helped put Leicester on the cultural map. It is not the first thing you should see in Leicester, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. It pairs naturally with New Walk Museum and Art Gallery and Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre - together they fill a solid half-day. Afternoon tends to work best here.

Skip if: You're not interested in live performance or prefer outdoor activities

• Book online in advance for best seat selection and prices.
• Arrive 30 minutes early to explore the foyer and grab drinks.
• Check for post-show talks and behind-the-scenes tours.

Insider tip: The upper circle offers excellent views at lower prices, and the building's café-bar is open to non-ticket holders during the day

Photography permitted in foyer areas but strictly prohibited during performances. The exterior curved glass façade is particularly photogenic at dusk