What's On in Leicester

Foo Fighterz VS Limped Bizkit — Two of the greatest nu-metal and alt-rock acts of the nineties and noughties go head to head — well, the tribute versions of them do, and that makes for an absolutely riotous Friday night at O2 Academy2 Leicester. Expect all the anthems, all the energy, and a crowd that will not stop singing from the moment the first riff drops at 7:00pm. Check the website for tickets, because this one is going to sell itself on pure nostalgia alone.

Michael Starring Ben — De Montfort Hall is one of Leicester's most beloved venues, and tonight it becomes Neverland as Ben takes centre stage in this celebrated celebration of Michael Jackson's extraordinary catalogue. From the shimmer of Billie Jean to the grandeur of Thriller — timed perfectly for Halloween weekend — this show at 7:30pm is the kind of live spectacle that leaves audiences grinning for days. Check the website for ticket prices and availability.

Yur Mum , The Roz Bruce Infusion, Ginkgo Cloud — For just £8, Duffy's Bar on Pocklington Walk is serving up one of those brilliant, unpretentious multi-act nights that reminds you why live music matters at its grassroots level. Three acts — Yur Mum, The Roz Bruce Infusion, and Ginkgo Cloud — bring their own distinct flavours to a cosy, characterful room from 7:30pm, and the low ticket price means the only risk is discovering a new favourite band. Get in early and get close to the stage.

A Groovin' Halloween // LAIDLAW, SCOTT STEER, LOTTIE J+ — When the rest of the night winds down, 440 Venue winds up — this Halloween groove session with LAIDLAW, Scott Steer, and Lottie J starts at 10:00pm and runs deep into the witching hour with a lineup built for proper dancing. Priced between £15 and £24, it sits at the premium end of a Friday night out, but the quality of the selectors and the room's reputation for big sound make it worth every penny. Dust off your costume, bring your best moves, and surrender to the groove.