203 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BH. Phone: 0116 270 5042

Opening Hours

Monday

4-11pm

Tuesday

12-11pm

Wednesday

12-11pm

Thursday

12-11pm

Friday

12-11pm

Saturday

12-11pm

Sunday

12-10pm

Gig Listings

15:00
SUN
28
Jul
2024
Rose of Avalanche
£10adv £12door Tickets here
An afternoon / evening of Post Punk / New Wave at the Donkey featuring - THE ROSE OF AVALANCE / IN ISOLATION & CHAOS BLEAK Doors 3pm. £10 advance / £12 OTD
12:00
THU
1
Aug
2024
The Jazz Crew
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band.Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
19:00
THU
1
Aug
2024
Pizza & Vinyl night
Vinyl & Pizza night at the Donkey taking place on the 1st Thursday of the month. Play your vinyl - 15 min slots available , sign up from 6.30pm. Free slice of Pizza when you buy a drink for £3 or more. Served from 7 - 9pm
13:30
FRI
2
Aug
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
19:00
FRI
2
Aug
2024
Paul Roberts Album Launch
£5
Paul J Roberts celebrates the release of 2 albums - It's Complicated & I Don't Know at the Donkey plus support. 7pm , £5 OTD.
12:00
SAT
3
Aug
2024
Fun Day In The Sun featuring DJ Zebbie & guests.
'Fun day In The Sun' featuring DJ Zebbie & guest DJ's, live P.A's , Caribbean food. 12 - 11pm. Happy vibes ,all welcome , FREE entry (Donations welcome)
SUN
4
Aug
2024
The Austrian Stones
Free
The Austrian Stones return to the Donkey! 4pm , FREE entry (Food on sale)
12:00
THU
8
Aug
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band.Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
19:30
THU
8
Aug
2024
status Trio & Friends
Free
Come have a jam, or simply sit back, and enjoy the incredible talent that will be on offer from our jammers. List on the bar from 7.30pm, music from 8.30/9pm
13:30
FRI
9
Aug
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
20:00
FRI
9
Aug
2024
The Diabeatles - Beatles tribute.
19:45
SAT
10
Aug
2024
Ferris / The Inocents & more TBA
£6adv
Ferris & The Inocents & more TBA play the Donkey. 7.45pm, £6 OTD.
SUN
11
Aug
2024
Roadrunner
Expect to hear the Beatles , Stones , AC/DC, Bowie , the Who and much more.... 4, free entry.
20:00
WED
14
Aug
2024
The Donkey music quiz Presented by Kev Naan
The Donkey music quiz Presented by Kev Naan on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. £1 entry per person (Max 6 people per team) Cash prizes! 8.30pm.
12:00
THU
15
Aug
2024
the Jazz Crew
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon FREE ENTRY
13:30
FRI
16
Aug
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
SAT
17
Aug
2024
CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY IN THE EVENING
SUN
18
Aug
2024
Dawson Smith And The Dissenters
Dawson And The Dissenters return to the Donkey for an afternoon of original and rocking Americana. Dawson has grown into one of the regions finest songwriters and performers. 4pm, free entry.
12:00
THU
22
Aug
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band.Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
20:00
THU
22
Aug
2024
Kenny Wilson and guests
13:30
FRI
23
Aug
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
19:45
FRI
23
Aug
2024
Cassini Down / Misskicks + World Without Want
£6
12:00
SAT
24
Aug
2024
Together events - Feel good music with vibes!
Free
Together Music Events present an all day FREE unofficial Kasabian Summer Solstice party. 12pm - late, FREE entry.
SUN
25
Aug
2024
Funk Nation all Day special feat The Crowd Comany live
12:00
THU
29
Aug
2024
the Jazz Crew
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon FREE ENTRY
13:30
FRI
30
Aug
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
19:30
FRI
30
Aug
2024
Slim Jim / Hubcab
A night of dirty blues with ‘Slim Jim’ and ‘Hubcap’. Both bands are guitar & drum outfits but each with a different take on the blues.
14:00
SAT
31
Aug
2024
Stax of Soul 'n' Ska alldayer.
Free
Following on from the fantastic sucess of this event last year, we decided to do it again. Six regular Donkey DJs will take turns to spin their vinyl to bring back memories of classic soul & ska sounds. A compregensive mix of Motown, Stax, Atlantic, Trojan and Blue Beat tunes together with those from smaller (but no less important) studios. Expect to be surprised as memories come flooding back. May be some 'Dancing In The Street'.
SUN
1
Sep
2024
Tann-i Browne.
The Donkey presents an afternoon of Reggae featuring Tann-I Browne on Sunday 1st September. 4 - 7pm, £ 5 OTD.
12:00
THU
5
Sep
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band plus Guest musicians
19:00
THU
5
Sep
2024
Pizza & Vinyl night
Vinyl & Pizza night at the Donkey taking place on the 1st Thursday of the month. Play your vinyl - 15 min slots available , sign up from 6.30pm. Free slice of Pizza when you buy a drink for £3 or more. Served from 7 -9pm.
13:30
FRI
6
Sep
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
SUN
8
Sep
2024
Stereotype.
Free
Stereotype play the best in 2tone revival........... 4 - 7pm FREE entry (Donations welcome)
20:00
WED
11
Sep
2024
The Donkey music quiz Presented by Kev Naan
The Donkey music quiz Presented by Kev Naan on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. £1 entry per person (Max 6 people per team) Cash prizes!
12:00
THU
12
Sep
2024
the Jazz Crew
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon FREE ENTRY
19:30
THU
12
Sep
2024
status Trio & Friends
Free
Come have a jam, or simply sit back, and enjoy the incredible talent that will be on offer from our jammers. List on the bar from 7.30pm, music from 8.30/9pm
FRI
13
Sep
2024
Our Souls
Free
Our Souls & guests. 7.30pm , FREE entry.
13:30
FRI
13
Sep
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
SUN
15
Sep
2024
Govannen
Blending jigs and reels, with traditional and contemporary Irish songs with style. 4pm, free entry.
12:00
THU
19
Sep
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon FREE ENTRY
20:00
THU
19
Sep
2024
Kenny Wilson and guests
Chameleon Dreams Cabaret takes place on the 3rd Thursday of the month featuring Kenny Wilson and guests. 8pm, free entry.
13:30
FRI
20
Sep
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
SAT
21
Sep
2024
CLOSED IN THE EVENING FOR A PRIVATE PARTY
SUN
22
Sep
2024
Bone
Free
Rock and Indie classics featuring Bone live. 4 - 7pm , FREE entry.
12:00
THU
26
Sep
2024
the Jazz Crew
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon FREE ENTRY
13:30
FRI
27
Sep
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
19:00
FRI
27
Sep
2024
Northern Soul & Motown night
Free
Northern Soul & Motown night 07:00pm FREE entry.
19:45
SAT
28
Sep
2024
The Rolling People - Verve tribute.
£12adv Tickets here
The Rolling People play their annual Leicester gig to mark the anniversary of The Verve's classic album Urban Hymns (which was released 29/09/97). Expect to hear the majority of the album, as well as a selection of other songs from The Verve's brilliant back catalogue. https://www.wegottickets.com/event/626453
SUN
29
Sep
2024
Swagger
Free
Swagger return to the Donkey featuring Rock / Britpop & Indie classics. 4 - 7pm , FREE entry.
12:00
THU
3
Oct
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
Thursday 2nd May 2024 Titanic Jazz Band + hot food 12:00noon FREE ENTRY The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band.Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
19:00
THU
3
Oct
2024
Pizza & Vinyl night
Vinyl & Pizza night at the Donkey taking place on the 1st Thursday of the month. Play your vinyl - 15 min slots available , sign up from 6.30pm. Free slice of Pizza when you buy a drink for £3 or more. Served from 7 -9pm.
13:30
FRI
4
Oct
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
19:45
FRI
4
Oct
2024
Weller Vs The Who featuring Heavy Sol band.
£10adv £12door Tickets here
Wake Up Promotions present WELLER VS THE WHO A night of mod & indie classics from two of the biggest names on the scene covered by Heavy Sol.
SUN
6
Oct
2024
The Other Country
Free
The Other Country are a country covers band, playing an electrifying fusion of country & pop. 4 - 7pm , FREE entry.
20:00
WED
9
Oct
2024
The Donkey music quiz Presented by Kev Naan
Free Free
The Donkey music quiz Presented by Kev Naan on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. £1 entry per person (Max 6 people per team) Cash prizes!
12:00
THU
10
Oct
2024
the Jazz Crew
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon to 02:30pm FREE ENTRY
13:30
FRI
11
Oct
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band. Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
19:30
WED
16
Oct
2024
status Trio & Friends
The Status Trio monthly Jazzish jam session takes place on the second Thursday of the month. Beautiful sounds from our family of very talented and creative people. Come have a jam, or simply sit back, and enjoy the incredible talent that will be on offer from our jammers. List on the bar from 7.30pm, music from 8.30/9pm Free entry.
12:00
THU
17
Oct
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon to 02:30pm FREE ENTRY
20:00
THU
17
Oct
2024
Kenny Wilson and guests
Chameleon Dreams Cabaret takes place on the 3rd Thursday of the month featuring Kenny Wilson and guests. 8pm, free entry.
13:30
FRI
18
Oct
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band. Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
THU
24
Oct
2024
Chris Helme
£15adv £18door Tickets here
Chris will play the new album – largely for the first time live – alongside numbers from The Seahorses’ seminal album which earned them an outpouring of adoration around the world. With earworm tunes running through your head long after you first hear them, it seems Chris’ new songs look set to become just as beloved as the old ones. https://www.seetickets.com/tour/chris-helme-ex-seahorses-
12:00
THU
24
Oct
2024
the Jazz Crew
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon to 02:30pm FREE ENTRY
13:30
FRI
25
Oct
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band. Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
12:00
THU
31
Oct
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band. Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
13:30
FRI
1
Nov
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
19:00
FRI
1
Nov
2024
Oasis Maybe
£13adv £15door
As seen on stage with original Oasis drummer Tony McCarroll. Oasis Maybe capture the sound, look and feel of the Band from the 1994-1997 era, mainly performing tracks from Definitely Maybe and What's the Story Morning Glory with a few famous B-sides and later singles thrown in for good measure. https://www.seetickets.com/tour/chris-helme-ex-seahorses-
12:00
THU
7
Nov
2024
the Jazz Crew
13:30
FRI
8
Nov
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
SAT
9
Nov
2024
Briana Corrigan
£18adv Tickets here
We are very pleased to announce that we are bringing the original female voice of The Beautiful South to The Donkey. Briana Corrigan. https://www.wegottickets.com/event/627072
12:00
THU
14
Nov
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band. Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
13:30
FRI
15
Nov
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
12:00
THU
21
Nov
2024
the Jazz Crew
13:30
FRI
22
Nov
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
12:00
THU
28
Nov
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
13:30
FRI
29
Nov
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
12:00
THU
5
Dec
2024
the Jazz Crew
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon to 02:30pm FREE ENTRY
13:30
FRI
6
Dec
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
12:00
THU
12
Dec
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band. Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
13:30
FRI
13
Dec
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
12:00
THU
19
Dec
2024
the Jazz Crew
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon to 02:30pm FREE ENTRY
13:30
FRI
20
Dec
2024
Al Sansome's Blues Time
Leicester Blues legend, Al Sansome and friends playing some mighty fine Blues each Friday afternoon. For FREE!
12:00
THU
26
Dec
2024
Titanic Jazz Band
The Titanic Jazz Band play their own mix of Trad Jazz and hot Swing Jazz every Tuesday lunchtime (12.30 - 3pm) The band personnel varies from a 6 piece to an 8 or 9 piece big band. All of the musicians play in various other bands and bring their own styles of playing to the band. Guest musicians and singers often join the band onstage and is actively encouraged!
12:00
THU
2
Jan
2025
the Jazz Crew
The Jazz Crew (Food on sale) 12:00noon to 02:30pm FREE ENTRY