Welcome to the stable of
THE DONKEY Live Music Venue!
Now in its fourth year as a live music venue, THE DONKEY has now established itself as THE best small venue in the area! This 200 capacity venue has played host to quality acts - SETH LAKEMAN, NEW BEAUTIFUL SOUTH, JOHN POWER, MILES HUNT, MARTIN STEPHENSON, LOS PISTOLEROS, DAWN KINNARD, VIJAY KISHORE, DR. ROBERT, RHODA DAKAR, RODDY RADIATION, TOMMY WOMACK. Building a reputation as a venue with a great atmosphere and sound.
Gaffa WARREN’s love for music has made sure he has surrounded himself with like minded people to help bring quality Live Music to this Victorian, out of town establishment.
We want to make it easier for you to talk to us, so feel free to leave a comment or drop us an email.
Our gigs page is updated regularly, and there’s even a live webcam feed coming shortly.
ONLY AT THE DONKEY!
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MONEY RAISED LAST SATURDAY JUNE 13th - £2135…
That will go towards the BONE CANCER TRUST and WARD 27 at LRI
A Big THANKS to all the bands and musicians and helpers that made the day a great success.
We owe you one 
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COMING SOON!
STAURDAY JUNE 20th - DAVID WYATT + IOSH - £5
SATURDAY JULY 4TH - THE JAMM - £10
REGULAR EVENTS -
EVERY TUESDAY LUNCHTIME - TITANIC JAZZ - live trad jazz standards from 12.30 - 3pm - Hot food served - FREE
EVERY WEDNESDAY - OPEN MIC NIGHT - CALDER runs this popular Open Mic night. Just turn up at 8.30 to book a slot - FREE
EVERY THURSDAY LUNCHTIME - THE CREDIT CRUNCHERS - live Jazz, Country, Blues and orignals from the Crunchers - FREE
FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH - THE SONG CLUB - now in its third year, this popular Original Music Showcase attracts acts from all over the world! 4 acts a night performing original material to an appreciative audience - FREE
SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH - SWAZZ - an evening of mainstream swing jazz. A different band featured each month with guest players - FREE
FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH - THE BAYOU CLUB - the return to Clarendon Park of Leicester’s finest live Folk/Roots/Americana night hosted by the original curator, DAWSON SMITH. £3
EVERY SATURDAY - SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - Quaity national touring acts as well as established local acts. A fee is usually charged for these nights.
EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON - SUNDAY SESSIONS - 3.30 - 6pm - good time covers acts. Blues, reggae, ska, rockabilly, indie, soul, funk. The best thing to happen to Sundays! and its FREE
FIRST SUNDAY EVENING OF THE MONTH - 7.30 - 10.30pm - SUNDAY JAZZ JAM - with a in house rhythm section and invited and guests, newcomers are welcomed to join in these jazz jams - FREE
THIRD SUNDAY OF THEMONTH - COOL JAZZ & BOSSA NOVA - 7.30 - FREE
LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH - THE IN CROWD – DJOOK playing Northern Soul/Mod/Reggae – 8 – 11 - FREE
