Leeds Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Leeds

51 grassroots music venues across Leeds. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

51Venues
18With PA
4Full Backline
3In-House Engineer

51 Venues in Leeds

51 Venues 18 With PA 4 Full Backline 3 In-House Engineer Updated

Leeds has 51 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 18 provide a PA system, 4 offer full backline, and 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 51 venues hosting live music across Leeds
  • 18 provide a PA system · 4 offer full backline
  • 3 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Leeds Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 51 grassroots venues across Leeds. Updated daily.

51
Total Venues
Across Leeds
35%
PA Provided
18 venues provide a PA system
8%
Full Backline
4 venues offer full backline
6%
In-House Engineer
3 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
7
35%
Medium
10
50%
Large
3
15%
Equipment Provision
BYO
33
65%
PA Only
14
27%
Full BL
4
8%

How many grassroots music venues are in Leeds? GigXchange lists 51 grassroots music venues across Leeds. 35% provide a PA system and 8% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Leeds venues provide equipment? 3 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Leeds venues are medium (150-500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Leeds venue directory, updated daily.

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Live music venue.
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400
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Belgrave Music Hall
LeedsBe first to review
Cross Belgrave Street rooftop and live room.
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Bramham Park
WetherbyBe first to review
Working country estate hosting major festivals.
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1,600
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Buzz Bingo Leeds
Leeds Farnley & WortleyBe first to review
Bingo hall with live entertainment.
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Cardigan Arms
Leeds BurleyBe first to review
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Victorian pub in Burley with live music.
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City Varieties Music Hall
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Historic Victorian music hall since 1865.
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Crossgates Recreation Hall
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Private members club with function room.
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Crowd of Favours
LeedsBe first to review
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Harper Street bar with craft beer and events.
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120
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Duck & Drake
LeedsBe first to review
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Leeds pub with live music calendar.
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Eiger Studios
Leeds New Craven GateBe first to review
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Rehearsal, recording and events studio.
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Harewood House
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Yorkshire country house with outdoor concerts.
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150
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HEADROW HOUSE
LeedsBe first to review
Multi-floor venue on The Headrow.
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Howard Assembly Room
LeedsBe first to review
Assembly room with tribute and touring acts.
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150
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Hyde Park Book Club
Leeds Hyde ParkBe first to review
PA
Hyde Park's Tuesday-night free open mic at 27-29 Headingley Lane, LS6 1BL — café-bar / arts space, PA + guitar amp +
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150
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Leeds Beckett Students' Union
Leeds Portland WayBe first to review
University union venue for rock and indie.
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Leeds Beckett University
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University campus with live events.
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1,500
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LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE
LeedsBe first to review
Caribbean and African cultural centre.
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800
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Leeds Irish Centre
Leeds Burmantofts & Richmond HillBe first to review
Irish centre with pop, DJ, world music tributes.
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350
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Left Bank Leeds
Leeds BurleyBe first to review
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Progressive space for creativity and culture.
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Millennium Square Leeds
LeedsBe first to review
Leeds outdoor square for rock and pop events.
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Morley Rugby Club
Leeds MorleyBe first to review
Rugby club with function room hire.
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150
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Nation of Shopkeepers
Leeds City CentreBe first to review
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indie and live music venue in Leeds
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60
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Northern Guitars Bar
Leeds City CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
City Centre's monday-night free open mic at **Northern Guitars Bar** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-
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120
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Oporto
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Leeds live music and club venue.
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Leeds Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 51 grassroots music venues in Leeds, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
4 of 51 Leeds venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 18 provide at least a PA system. 3 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 20 Leeds venues with known capacity: 7 are small (under 150), 10 are medium (150–499), and 3 are large (500+). The majority of Leeds’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Leeds venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Leeds, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
The most commonly booked genres across Leeds’s 51 grassroots venues are Rock, Pop, Alternative Rock, World Music, Tribute Act. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Leeds by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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