Summer Sundae shares the same plot as the Big Session, at De Montfort Hall and also part of the neighbouring Victoria Park, so is in fact larger than the Big Session. The festival is run by Leicester City Council and offers a variety of popular, indie, alternative, rising stars, and local acts over three days in mid August.
It began in 2001 as a one day event with Morcheeba headlining, and grew until today it has six stages, four music stages, a comedy tent, and Phrased & Confused offering spoken word acts.
The festival has a mellow vibe and offers a slice of festival life in the heart of a city, with quality food outlets, real ales, good causes, stalls, and a relaxed crowd, there to enjoy the music.
For more general information and advice, see the main information section.
festival information by: Scott Williams
Latest Updates
Summer Sundae Weekenderfestival home page
last updated: Wed 20th Apr 2022
Summer Sundae will not be returning in 2014last year was the final year
last updated: Thu 5th Sep 2013
Summer Sundae Weekender takes a break in 2013 outdoor Hall centenary celebrations planned instead
last updated: Wed 19th Dec 2012
Summer Sundae Weekender maintains a friendly, chilled out atmosphereSummer Sundae Weekender 2012 review
last updated: Wed 22nd Aug 2012
there's a fun, summer vibe on Saturday at Summer Sundae WeekenderSummer Sundae Weekender 2012 review
last updated: Wed 22nd Aug 2012
