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Leicestershire, East Midlands

Live Event Painters for Hire in Leicester

Planning an event in Leicester? Live event painters who capture your wedding, gala or launch on canvas as it happens, finishing a painting you keep. We regularly work in event venues and hotels like the ones around Leicester.

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  • Living statues
  • Stilt walkers
  • Champagne walkers
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  • Fire shows
  • Giant martini glass
  • Can-can
  • Mermaids
  • LED performers
  • Jazz & swing
  • Gatsby nights
  • Winter wonderland

Live Event Painters in Leicester at a glance

Booking live event painters in Leicester

WowActs books live event painters in Leicester, Leicestershire, 89 miles north-west of central London, covering the LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 and LE87 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Maher Centre for up to 1200 guests.

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County
Leicestershire
Postcodes
LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 +1
Location
89 miles north-west of central London
Venues on our list nearby
12
Largest nearby venue
Maher Centre, up to 1200 guests

Planning live event painters in Leicester

Our Leicester venue list covers 7 event venues, 4 hotels and 1 country house, and Maher Centre can hold up to 1200 guests. We plan live event painters around the space you have, from arrival routes to where a showpiece will be seen best.

We cover Leicester itself and the LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6 and LE7 postcode districts, including Birstall, Thurmaston, Leicester Forest East and Syston, as well as nearby Oadby, Wigston, Loughborough and Coalville.

Share photos of the venue. Photos before the day help the painter prepare the background.

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From real events

Some images are illustrative stock photos. Ask us for photos of the performers available for your date.

Picture this at your event

Free, no-obligation quotes. Most enquiries take about a minute.

How it works

Booking is easy

  1. 1

    Tell us about your event

    Your date, venue, guest numbers and the feeling you want. A theme in mind, or just a blank canvas. It takes a minute.

  2. 2

    Get your line-up and quote

    We suggest the acts that fit your space, timings and budget, and send one clear quote with everything included.

  3. 3

    We bring the wow

    We plan arrival, set-up and timings with your venue and event team, then the performers do what they do best.

The guide

Booking live event painters in Leicester: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

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The short answer

WowActs books live event painters in Leicester, Leicestershire, 89 miles north-west of central London, covering the LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 and LE87 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Maher Centre for up to 1200 guests. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually.

  • Hand-picked

    professional performers only

  • Fully themed

    costumes styled to your event

  • Leicestershire

    every postcode covered

  • Corporate ready

    briefed to your run of show

  • Single act or package

    mix and match freely

  • One clear quote

    usually the same day

What is live event painting?

A live event painter sets up an easel at your event and paints the scene as it unfolds: the first dance, the room at its best, the speeches or a key moment at a launch. Guests can watch the painting take shape through the evening.

The finished piece is a one-off keepsake. Painters often block in the background before the event and add people and details live, then finish any final touches afterwards if needed. Live illustrators can also sketch guests or capture a conference in quick drawings.

Where it works best

  • Conferences

    Live illustration of the key ideas.

  • Milestone birthdays

    A family keepsake of the celebration.

  • Launches

    Your product or venue captured live.

  • Weddings

    The first dance or ceremony on canvas.

  • Gala dinners

    A painting of the room for the host.

  • Charity auctions

    A painting created on the night, ready to auction.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Agree the scene in advance

    Decide which moment you want captured, so the painter can plan the composition.

  2. 2

    Share photos of the venue

    Photos before the day help the painter prepare the background.

  3. 3

    Place the easel well

    The painter needs a clear view of the scene, good light and a protected spot away from busy walkways.

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Leicester can host a large event?

On our list, Maher Centre (up to 1200 guests), Athena Conference & Banqueting (up to 1000 guests), Welford Road Stadium – Leicester Tigers (up to 1000 guests) and The Platinum Suite (up to 1000 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan live event painters around the space.

Do venues around Leicester have rules for performers?

Many hotels and country houses have rules on ceiling rigging, fire, access times and changing space. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check everything before we confirm.

How much do live event painters cost in Leicester?

There is no fixed price. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually. Travel is part of the quote, and Leicester is 89 miles north-west of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Leicester do you cover?

All of LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 and LE87, including Birstall, Thurmaston, Leicester Forest East, Syston, Anstey and Rothley, plus the rest of Leicestershire and nearby Oadby, Wigston, Loughborough and Coalville.

Is the painting finished on the night?

Often, yes. Some painters add final details afterwards and deliver the finished piece later. We confirm this with you.

What size is the painting?

Sizes vary by painter and the time booked. Tell us where you plan to hang it and we will suggest a size.

What does the painter need on site?

A small floor area with a clear view, good light and protection for the floor if needed.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can. Friday and Saturday dates in December and the summer months go first, often months ahead. Short notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.

Can the performers match our theme or brand colours?

Usually, yes. Tell us your theme, colours or brand guidelines and we will suggest the costumes and acts that fit best.

Do you work with our venue and event team?

Yes. We agree access, changing space, timings and any venue rules before the day, and work to your run of show.

Still have questions?

Tell us about your event and we'll come back with options.

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Local to Leicester

Live Event Painters across Leicester and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • LE1
  • LE3
  • LE4
  • LE5
  • LE6
  • LE7
  • LE87

We book live event painters in Leicester and every address in the LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 and LE87 postcode districts, including Birstall, Thurmaston, Leicester Forest East, Syston, Anstey, Rothley, Harborough and Groby. We also travel across Leicestershire and the rest of East Midlands.

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Venues near Leicester

12 venues on our list are in or near Leicester, mostly event venues, hotels and country houses. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers before we confirm.

  • Athena Conference & Banqueting

    Event Venue up to 1000LE1 1QD

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  • King Power Stadium – Leicester City F.C

    Event Venue up to 650LE2 7FL

    King Power Suite

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  • Welford Road Stadium – Leicester Tigers

    Event Venue up to 1000LE2 7TR

    Clubhouse Suite

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  • Rutland Hall Hotel

    Hotel up to 350LE1 1TH

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  • Shree Prajapati Community Centre

    Event Venue up to 400LE3 0HE

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  • The Platinum Suite

    Event Venue up to 1000LE5 3TA

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  • Maher Centre

    Event Venue up to 1200LE2 6QF

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  • Ramada Hotel Leicester

    Hotel up to 300LE2 6QA

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  • Hilton Leicester

    Hotel up to 300LE19 1WQ

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  • Marriott Leicester

    Hotel up to 350LE19 1SW

    Grove Suite

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  • Ramgarhia Hall

    Event Venue up to 800LE8 4BA

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  • Ladywood Estate

    Country House up to 300LE14 2HQ

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