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Duck & Drake

Leeds pub with live music calendar.

Duck & Drake — Quick Facts

Leeds pub with live music calendar.

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The Details

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Capacity~120 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Photo: GoogleDuck & Drake photo
Photo: GoogleDuck & Drake photo
Photo: GoogleDuck & Drake photo

Where

Duck & Drake 43 Kirkgate
Leeds
Leeds LS2 7DR

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
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.

This listing is part of the Leeds venue directory.

The Duck & Drake in Leeds is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, known for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse music policy that embraces both originals and covers. With a full backline available, performers can easily take to the stage and share their sound. This grassroots venue fosters creativity and community, making it a key spot on Kirkgate for music lovers.

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43 Kirkgate, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 7DR

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Common Questions

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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.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Leeds grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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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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