With scorching temperatures and blue skies predicted all weekend, now is the perfect time to head down to a festival to soak up some sunshine and good music.
There are numerous events happening across the city and county, starting tonight, and thousands of people are expected to be out enjoying the fun.
Whether you are a music-searching for new bands or a family looking for a day out, there's something for everyone. So here's our guide to what's on over the weekend.Lubstock
A boutique festival set in the grounds of Thorpe Lubenham Hall, in Lubenham, Lubstock is the perfect place to go to find up-and-coming and unsigned acts.
Bands on the bill this year include Funeral Suits, Some Velvet Morning, To Kill A King, Babeshadow and Little Night Terrors.
The bands are on tonight and tomorrow, and campers can stay on the site enjoying the beautiful grounds and hot weather until Sunday.
Organiser Kate Cazenove said: "We're all so excited about it and I think we'll probably get about 600 to 700 people. It was a mud-fest last year so it's going to be hugely different with the weather this time.
"We've had a lot of last-minute ticket sales and the site is looking fantastic."
The Lubstock gates open at midday today.
To get a discount weekend camping ticket for just £30 – reduced from up to £80 – use the password "happydays" at: www.lubstockfestival.com/GlastonBlaby
A festival set up in memory of music-mad Harley Staples, who died of cancer when he was eight years old, GlastonBlaby is now in its fourth year.
Local bands will take to the stage at Northfield Park, in Blaby, between 11am and 6pm, with acts including Ferris, Leaving Party, Superevolver, Demons of Ruby Mae and Tom Lewitt and Tom Nurse.
There will also be street dancers and other entertainment.
Money raised will go to The Harley Staples Cancer Trust, set up by his parents, Katherine and Jamie, to raise funds for other children with cancer.
Katherine said: "I've not dared look at the weather but everyone keeps telling me it's going to be a heatwave, which will be brilliant as nice weather can double the numbers. I think Harley must be trying to work his magic for us!
"We just hope that lots of people come down and support us."
Entry is £10 for adults, £5 for under-18s and free for children under three.
www.harleystaples.co.ukWestern Park Festival
A free event which started last year, there are now 30 acts on the line-up.
These include headliners Leaving Party, who are also on the GlastonBlaby bill, so it's going to be a busy day for them.
Other acts include The Brandy Thieves, Midnight Wire, Alice Strafford, Stop That Train and The Fallows.
There will also be a disco, face-painting and other family entertainment.
A spokesman for the Friends of Western Park said: "Last year saw our first free family festival, with live music, a kids zone, entertainers, food, real ale, cocktails and various stalls selling their wares.
"This will be much the same – but, of course, we'll want to better last year!"
The festival takes place at Western Park, Hinckley Road, Leicester, from 11am to 8pm tomorrow. (SAT)
www.friendsofwesternpark.co.ukWashstock
This one takes place in Washdyke field, in Wymeswold, and is also free, although donations will be taken on the day to cover costs and to raise funds for the Wymeswold Project Fund.
A spokesman said: "Members of the public can bring their chairs, blankets, picnics and drinks to enjoy a lazy
afternoon of local entertainment. It's going to be an ideal occasion for all the family.
"There's a huge line-up of musical talent including bands from Wymeswold, such as Spectrum, with bands from further afield including Abandon Her from Leicester, Corinna Jane from Northampton and Nottingham bands Thin on Top and Freddie.
Washstock runs from 1.30pm to 8pm on Sunday.
Free car parking will be provided on the playing field in Burton Lane, next to Washdyke field.
www.wymeswold.com/Fristock
This festival is sold out, but organisers say there might be a few last-minute returns available. The event takes place at Frisby, Hoby and Rotherby Cricket Club tomorrow, and acts include Matthew Stone Jazz Band, Maslow, Special Brew, Breeze and The Rox.
Money raised from a raffle and a tea and cake stall will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
www.fristock.org
Look out for more coverage in Monday's Leicester Mercury and on our website.
