KEY DATES
Below is a list of the 2026 Awards key dates for your diary.
The Best Of Leicester
- NOMINATIONS OPENS – 15 December 2025
- NOMINATIONS CLOSES – 23 February 2026
- SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED – TBA
- AWARDS CEREMONY – 23 April 2026
AWARDS – DINNER – ENTERTAINMENT
The 2026 Awards will be held on 23 April at the elegant The Grand Hotel.
The evening includes dinner & entertainment.
With a population of more than 300,000, Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and the tenth largest in the country.
The city is a major commercial and manufacturing centre, known better for the diversity of its trade than for its dependence on a single industry.
Leicester is a friendly city, bursting with heritage and culture. We have wonderful attractions, top restaurants and great night life.
