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Moonshine welcomes live singers, bands, vinyl DJs, performers and carefully chosen events into an intimate Leicester setting. Some nights are made for listening. Others are made for dancing. All of them are better experienced up close.

Explore the programme below, choose your night and reserve a table in the part of Moonshine that suits you.

29 nights coming up

Sat 29 Aug 2026

Jazz · Swing · Soul

Bottomless Brunch with live jazz and swing from Hayley Di Rito. Ninety minutes of bottomless prosecco, draught beer and soft drinks, a make-your-own bubbly cocktail kit, a curated grazing board and live entertainment. £45 per person.

Sat 29 Aug 2026

Jazz · Blues · Soul

Stacey Lynn Crowe brings jazz, blues and soul to the Theatre Stage for Saturdays Live, with the grit left in.

Sun 30 Aug 2026

Reggae · Soul · Bob Marley songbook

Bank Holiday Sunday at Moonshine with Tanni Browne performing the Bob Marley songbook live. Free entry, reggae and soul into the night.

Fri 4 Sept 2026

Jazz · Soul · Blues

Velvet Moon bring jazz and soul to the Theatre Stage for Moonshine Fridays. Live from 9.30pm, then DJ Benzo through to 3am.

Sat 5 Sept 2026

Vintage vocals · Jazz · Swing

Charmaine brings Songs To Be Sung to the Theatre Stage, vintage vocals and the great standards sung the way they were written.

Fri 11 Sept 2026

Jazz · Swing · Soul

Hayley Di Rito brings jazz, swing and soul standards to the Theatre Stage for a night of easy, glamorous listening. Expect a voice that fills the room without ever raising it, performed close enough to feel every note.

Sat 12 Sept 2026

Vintage swing · 1940s · Jazz

Lisa Morrall & The Peaky Blinders bring vintage swing and 1940s style to the Theatre Stage. Expect the Simply Vintage songbook with a full band behind it, and a floor that fills by the second number.

Thu 17 Sept 2026

New Orleans brass · Open jam · Jazz

King Brasstards host the Nola Jam Sessions, an open jam welcoming musicians and music lovers for an evening of live collaboration. Bring an instrument or just bring your ears. Free entry, secure your place via Fatsoma.

Fri 18 Sept 2026

Soul · Motown

Marcius Riley brings a soulful tribute to Motown and soul classics to the Theatre Stage, from Otis Redding to the Four Tops and beyond. Settle in early, stay late and let DJ Benzo carry the night on.

Sat 19 Sept 2026

Jazz · Swing · Trumpet and vocals

Leicester vocalist and trumpeter Gareth John leads his trio through jazz and swing standards on the Theatre Stage. Expect horn lines and vocals traded across the front of the room, performed close enough to feel every note.

Thu 24 Sept 2026

Live music · Spoken word · Poetry · Comedy

Open Mic Night brings live music, spoken word, poetry, storytelling and comedy to Moonshine. All talent levels are welcome and vintage vibes are encouraged. Performers sign up on the night or by email.

Fri 25 Sept 2026

Jazz · Blues · Soul · Motown

Ellie Jolly takes the Theatre Stage for Moonshine Fridays. Live from 9.30pm, then resident DJ Benzo takes over with the biggest anthems from the 90s through to today.

Sat 26 Sept 2026

Neo-soul · R&B · Soul

Dana Ali brings neo-soul and R&B to the Theatre Stage for a night of warm, late grooves. Expect a set built for listening close and staying late.

Thu 1 Oct 2026

Soul · Funk · Jazz · Disco · Vinyl

Moonshine’s Thursday vinyl sessions. DJs dig through soul, funk, jazz, disco and everything in between, played the way it was meant to be - straight from the record. Happy Hour all evening.

Fri 2 Oct 2026

Pop · Soul · Disco · Motown

Acoustic takes on pop, soul, disco and Motown. Emma Mawdsley brings rich vocals and familiar favourites to Moonshine, with a warm live set made for an intimate Friday night.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Funk · Reggae · Jazz · Soul

A charismatic live performer blending funk, reggae, rock, soul, jazz and swing. Expect big vocals, infectious energy and a set built around getting the whole Moonshine room involved.

Thu 8 Oct 2026

Soul · Funk · Jazz · Disco · Vinyl

Moonshine’s Thursday vinyl sessions. DJs dig through soul, funk, jazz, disco and everything in between, played the way it was meant to be - straight from the record. Happy Hour all evening.

Fri 9 Oct 2026

Modern Jukebox

Vintage glamour meets modern jukebox. Scarlett D’Amour reimagines contemporary favourites with a retro twist, blending jazz, swing and powerhouse vocals for a distinctly Moonshine kind of Friday night.

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Swing · Motown

Soul, Motown and swing delivered with serious stage presence. Singer, actor, poet and comedian Alex James Slater pairs exceptional vocals with natural wit, charm and effortless audience interaction.

Thu 15 Oct 2026

New Orleans brass · Open jam · Jazz

New Orleans comes to Moonshine. King Brasstards host our NOLA Jam Session - an open, energetic night of brass, jazz, improvisation and musicians coming together live in the room.

Fri 16 Oct 2026

Jazz · Blues · Soul · Motown

Soulful R&B, soul and club classics from West Midlands singer Sofie Anné. Expect powerhouse vocals, rich melodies and influences spanning Alicia Keys, Jazmine Sullivan and Chaka Khan.

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Jazz · Swing · Trumpet and vocals

Swing, jazz, R&B, soul, rock ‘n’ roll and funk come together in Gareth John Trio’s live set - timeless influences, rich musicianship and plenty of rhythm for a Saturday at Moonshine.

Thu 22 Oct 2026

Soul · Funk · Jazz · Disco · Vinyl

Moonshine’s Thursday vinyl sessions. DJs dig through soul, funk, jazz, disco and everything in between, played the way it was meant to be - straight from the record. Happy Hour all evening.

Fri 23 Oct 2026

Amy Winehouse tribute · Jazz · Soul

A versatile live vocalist spanning pop, jazz, soul, rock and Motown, with plenty of 70s and 80s favourites woven in. A broad, crowd-pleasing Friday night set at Moonshine.

Sat 24 Oct 2026

Frankie Valli · The Four Seasons

Adam Whitmee celebrates the unmistakable sound of Frankie Valli, bringing soaring falsetto, timeless hits and the music of The Four Seasons into the intimate surroundings of Moonshine.

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Soul · Funk · Jazz · Disco · Vinyl

Moonshine’s Thursday vinyl sessions. DJs dig through soul, funk, jazz, disco and everything in between, played the way it was meant to be - straight from the record. Happy Hour all evening.

Fri 30 Oct 2026

Rock · Pop · Indie · Ska · Reggae · Motown

Leicester vocalist Noel Fernandes brings a wide-ranging solo set spanning rock, pop, indie, ska, reggae and Motown, with familiar favourites from the 60s right through to today.

Sat 31 Oct 2026

Vintage vocals · Halloween special

Halloween starts early at Moonshine with 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, curated charcuterie, live music from Songs To Be Sung, Kraken Rum and fancy dress inspired by lost sailors and shipwrecked souls.

Sat 31 Oct 2026

Soul · Funk

Moonshine descends into The Black Tide for Halloween. Expect live soul, funk, disco and more from Inner City 3, Kraken Rum, a welcome cocktail, fancy dress and a late-night DJ. Reserved tables are £10 per person through our booking system. Standing tickets are £5 plus a £1 booking fee through Fatsoma. Includes a complimentary Kraken cocktail on arrival; the party runs from 8pm until 3am.

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The regulars

Every week at Moonshine

Every week at Moonshine

Every week at Moonshine

Every week at Moonshine

Every week at Moonshine

Every week at Moonshine

A DJ holding a vinyl record in front of shelves of records at Moonshine

Moonshine Thursdays

Moonshine Thursdays

Moonshine Thursdays

Thursdays from 8pm · Free entry

Off The Record brings vinyl sessions to Moonshine, with soul, funk, jazz, disco and everything in between played straight from the record. Selected Thursdays welcome the NOLA Jam Session hosted by King Brasstards. Check the programme for each date and book a table in the Main Bar. Happy Hour all evening.

A singer in a blue sequinned dress on the Moonshine stage

Moonshine Fridays

Moonshine Fridays

Moonshine Fridays

Fridays, 6pm - 3am · Free entry · Tables £10 per person

Live music on the Theatre Stage from 9.30pm, then resident DJ Benzo soundtracks the rest of the night with the biggest anthems from the 90s through to today. Happy hour 6pm to 8pm.

A band performing on the Moonshine stage in front of the Moonshine sign

Saturdays Live

Saturdays Live

Saturdays Live

Saturdays, 4pm - 3am · Free entry · Tables £10 per person

Live music every Saturday from 9.30pm: jazz, blues, soul, Motown and rock ‘n’ roll, performed close enough to feel every note. Happy hour 5pm to 7pm.

Guests raising glasses of prosecco at Bottomless Brunch

Bottomless Brunch

Bottomless Brunch

Bottomless Brunch

Selected Saturdays from 4pm · £45 per person

Ninety minutes of bottomless prosecco, draught beer and soft drinks, a make-your-own bubbly cocktail kit, a curated grazing board and live entertainment. Booked and paid online.

Recently at Moonshine

Nights we have already had

Nights we have already had

Nights we have already had

Nights we have already had

Nights we have already had

Sat 31 Oct

Sat 31 Oct

The Black Tide Halloween Party with Inner City 3

The Black Tide Halloween Party with Inner City 3

Sat 31 Oct

Sat 31 Oct

Halloween Bottomless Brunch with Songs to be Sung

Halloween Bottomless Brunch with Songs to be Sung

Fri 30 Oct

Fri 30 Oct

Noel Fernandes

Noel Fernandes

Thu 29 Oct

Thu 29 Oct

Off The Record

Off The Record

Sat 24 Oct

Sat 24 Oct

Adam Whitmee as Frankie Valli

Adam Whitmee as Frankie Valli

Fri 23 Oct

Fri 23 Oct

Darcie Edwards

Darcie Edwards

Thu 22 Oct

Thu 22 Oct

Off The Record

Off The Record

Sat 17 Oct

Sat 17 Oct

Gareth John Trio

Gareth John Trio

Fri 16 Oct

Fri 16 Oct

Sofie Anné

Sofie Anné

Thu 15 Oct

Thu 15 Oct

King Brasstards Present the NOLA Jam Session

King Brasstards Present the NOLA Jam Session

Sat 10 Oct

Sat 10 Oct

Alex James Slater

Alex James Slater

Fri 9 Oct

Fri 9 Oct

Scarlett D'Amour

Scarlett D'Amour

Thu 8 Oct

Thu 8 Oct

Off The Record

Off The Record

Sat 3 Oct

Sat 3 Oct

Metz Jnr

Metz Jnr

Fri 2 Oct

Fri 2 Oct

Emma Mawdsley

Emma Mawdsley

Thu 1 Oct

Thu 1 Oct

Off The Record

Off The Record

Sat 26 Sept

Sat 26 Sept

Dana Ali

Dana Ali

Fri 25 Sept

Fri 25 Sept

Ellie Jolly

Ellie Jolly

Thu 24 Sept

Thu 24 Sept

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Sat 19 Sept

Sat 19 Sept

Gareth John Trio

Gareth John Trio

Fri 18 Sept

Fri 18 Sept

Marcius Riley

Marcius Riley

Thu 17 Sept

Thu 17 Sept

Nola Jam Sessions with King Brasstards

Nola Jam Sessions with King Brasstards

Sat 12 Sept

Sat 12 Sept

Lisa Morrall & The Peaky Blinders

Lisa Morrall & The Peaky Blinders

Fri 11 Sept

Fri 11 Sept

Hayley Di Rito

Hayley Di Rito

Sat 5 Sept

Sat 5 Sept

Charmaine: Songs To Be Sung

Charmaine: Songs To Be Sung

Fri 4 Sept

Fri 4 Sept

Velvet Moon

Velvet Moon

Sun 30 Aug

Sun 30 Aug

Bank Holiday Sunday with Tanni Browne

Bank Holiday Sunday with Tanni Browne

Sat 29 Aug

Sat 29 Aug

Bottomless Brunch with Hayley Di Rito

Bottomless Brunch with Hayley Di Rito

Sat 29 Aug

Sat 29 Aug

Stacey Lynn Crowe

Stacey Lynn Crowe

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