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Northern Quarter, Huddersfield

Huddersfield's independent grassroots music venue and bar.

Venue at a glance Northern Quarter, Huddersfield · Huddersfield
~120
Capacity
standingsmall
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Indie
Books
originals+4 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

Northern Quarter, Huddersfield — Quick Facts

Huddersfield's independent grassroots music venue and bar.

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The Details

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Capacity~120 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Northern Quarter, Huddersfield 28-30 Wood St
Huddersfield
Huddersfield HD1 1DU

Genres

Indie Rock Folk Electronic Spoken-word

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Northern Quarter, Huddersfield

Northern Quarter, Huddersfield is a grassroots music venue in Huddersfield, Huddersfield with a standing capacity of approximately 120. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Northern Quarter, Huddersfield books Indie, Rock, Folk, Electronic, Spoken-word acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Huddersfield venue directory.

Northern Quarter is an independent, small-capacity grassroots music venue and bar in the heart of Huddersfield, opened in December 2017 by Sam Hodgson and Michael Acton. It occupies the former Builders Club — an iconic 1960s/70s spot once dubbed Huddersfield's answer to The Cavern. All-standing capacity is capped at 120 (less with seating), and the programme spans live music, sound-system nights, open mics, poetry, workshops, lectures, art installations and theatre, always with the emphasis on the local scene. It pours beers from local breweries including Magic Rock and serves freshly baked, reasonably priced pizza. A house PA and in-house engineer support performers, and both originals and covers are welcome.

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28-30 Wood St, Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU

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