22–31 October 2026: the monsters are back!
Keep your eyes peeled as 8 giant monsters pop up in unexpected places across Leicester.
Peering over rooftops and bursting through windows, discover a cast of quirky characters, each with their own peculiar personality.
Follow the free trail through Leicester city centre, meet every monster and enjoy a monster-sized adventure running all the way to Halloween.
Meet 8 giant glowing monsters
10 days to meet them all
Magical by day or night
Family friendly, fully accessible
A short distance between locations
Monster Map
Ready to find them all? The Leicester Monsters Map shows you where all eight giant illuminated monster installations are hiding across the city centre, making it easy to plan your monster-hunting adventure.
During the event, you can pick up a free printed Monster Map from Visit Leicester Information Centre, Highcross Customer Service Desk, Jewry Wall Museum, Leicester Cathedral and LCB Depot.
Or, download a copy below and take it with you. See how many monsters you can spot along the way, and don’t forget to snap some photos and tag us on social media!
Find the Monsters on the My Leicester Ap
Take your monster hunt interactive with the My Leicester App! Use the app to navigate between all eight monster locations and check in as you discover each character.
Check in at all eight monsters and you’ll automatically be entered into our prize draw to win a Leicester prize bundle worth over £300!
Download the My Leicester App, find The Return of Leicester Monsters and start hunting from 22 October.
What’s On
There’s even more happening while the monsters are in town!
From monster-sized restaurant deals to family bike rides, crafts and special events, discover more ways to get involved while Leicester Monsters takes over the city centre..
Monster Deals: Leicester Restaurant Week
Monday 19 October – Sunday 1 November
Monster hunting is hungry work! Leicester Restaurant Week returns alongside Leicester Monsters, with fantastic offers at over 40 restaurants, cafés and eateries across the city centre.
Whether you’re stopping for breakfast, lunch, a spooky sweet treat or dinner, you’ll find plenty of delicious deals to make your monster adventure even better.
Ride Leicester Giant Monster Takeover Ride
Thursday 22 October | 6.30pm
Starts at Town Hall Bike Park | FREE
See the monsters on two wheels! Join Ride Leicester for a family-friendly evening cycle around the city centre, tracking down the giant illuminated monsters along the way.
The easygoing 5-mile ride is suitable for all ages and will take around two hours. Fancy dress is optional – but monster costumes and Halloween outfits are very welcome!
Please note: Bikes must have working lights. Children under 16 must wear a helmet and be accompanied by an adult. Bikes cannot be provided for this ride.
Spaces are limited and advance booking is required.
Monster Crafts & Storytelling at Central Library
Leicester Central Library | 22–31 October
During library opening hours | FREE
The monsters are taking over Central Library too! To celebrate The Return of Leicester Monsters, Leicester Central Library will be offering monster-themed crafts during library opening hours, alongside special monster storytelling sessions.
Perfect for little monster hunters looking for even more spooky fun while they’re in the city centre.
Run Rave Leicester: Halloween Spooktacular
Friday 30 October | Meet 6.30pm, run starts 7pm
Orton Square (outside Curve) | FREE
Get your running shoes and your best Halloween outfit ready for a 5K Halloween Run Rave through Leicester city centre!
Join Run Rave Leicester for a spooky group run with regroup points along the route, a live course DJ playing Halloween anthems, plenty of lights and spooky vibes, and fancy dress very much encouraged.
The run takes place while the Leicester Monsters are in town, so expect some giant illuminated faces along the way too!
Advance booking is required.
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