Culture Exchanges @ Riverside, what’s the line-up?

Explore a varied schedule of performances at Cultural Exchanges, where creativity and culture come together in collaboration with Leicester’s Riverside Festival.

In 2025, hundreds of attendees enjoyed access to immersive workshops, showcases and musical performances across Performance Arts and Creative Writing.

We have a lot more to expect for the 2026 edition.

Run by our final-year students from the Arts and Festivals Management BA at De Montfort University, this flagship event provides valuable management experience for our students – preparing them for employment ahead of graduation.

The annual event regularly boasts an impressive line-up – previous guests have included Jamal Edwards, Benjamin Zephaniah, Sir Grayson Perry and MOBO award winners ShxtsnGigs.