Festival Republic plans 38,000-cap Leicester fest

Subject to planning permission, the new multi-genre 38,000-cap event is set for Victoria Park from 16-17 September

News By James Hanley | 17 April 2023

Live Nation’s Festival Republic has applied to Leicester City Council for a licence to launch a new two-day event in the city’s Victoria Park. The name of the festival has not yet been revealed but, if approved, the multi-genre 38,000-cap event will take place from 16-17 September.

The festival would reportedly have two stages – one featuring around eight artists per day and the other showcasing DJs.

The venue has previously hosted concerts by Kasabian as well as BBC…

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