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.