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Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Duck & Drake
Duck & Drake is a grassroots music venue in Leeds, Leeds with a standing capacity of approximately 120. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics — so you can travel light.
Duck & Drake books Blues, Rock, Reggae acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Leeds venue directory.
The Duck & Drake is a historic two-roomed Victorian pub on Leeds' oldest street, at 43 Kirkgate between the historic Kirkgate Market and the bus station, retaining its Victorian façade, marble doorway jambs, original light fittings and centuries-old floorboards. A serious real-ale destination (six permanent and nine rotating hand pulls of local and award-winning cask), it's also one of Leeds' most reliable grassroots music pubs, with live bands every week from Friday to Sunday across blues, rock and reggae. Open 11am-11pm daily, it pairs heritage character with consistently good live music.
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43 Kirkgate, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 7DR
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Leeds venues and filter by backline.
Duck & Drake books Blues, Rock, Reggae. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Duck & Drake has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all Leeds venues for size comparisons.
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43 Kirkgate, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 7DR. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leeds venues nearby.
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