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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Project House
LeedsBe first to review
Leeds venue for DJ and electronic events.
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Roundhay Park
Leeds RoundhayBe first to review
700-acre park with outdoor pop concerts.
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Royal Park Cellars
Leeds Headingley & Hyde ParkBe first to review
Cellar bar beneath Royal Park Hotel.
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120
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Sela Bar
Leeds City CentreBe first to review
PA
indie and live music venue in Leeds
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Stylus
Leeds University UnionBe first to review
Leeds University Union live events venue.
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Temple Newsam
LeedsBe first to review
Tudor house for multi-genre festivals.
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The Attic
Leeds Hunslet & RiversideBe first to review
Sheaf Street attic venue for rock and pop.
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The Backroom
LeedsBe first to review
Leeds backroom for rock, alt and pop.
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The Domino Club
LeedsBe first to review
PA
Grand Arcade club with live music every night.
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150
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The Fenton
Leeds UniversityBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Leeds's Monday-night free open mic at 161 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 3ED — student-area pub, full backline, in-house engine
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The Fox And Newt
Leeds 9 Burley StBe first to review
Pub with ambient and world music.
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80
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The Grove Inn
Leeds HolbeckBe first to review
PA
Traditional multi-room layout with live music.
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The HIFI Club, Leeds
LeedsBe first to review
Leeds nightclub with live and DJ events.
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The Hop
Leeds Neville StBe first to review
PA
Leeds pub with live entertainment.
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300
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The Key Club
LeedsBe first to review
450-cap alternative venue and nightclub.
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200
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The Lending Room
Leeds Headingley & Hyde ParkBe first to review
Leeds venue with grunge and tribute acts.
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The New Conservatory
LeedsBe first to review
PA
Leeds restaurant and bar with live events.
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80
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The Pack Horse
Leeds WoodhouseBe first to review
PA
Hyde Park's thursday-night free open mic at **The Pack Horse** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-min
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The Royal Park
Leeds LS6 Headingley & Hyde ParkBe first to review
Leeds pub with live music events.
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The Ship Inn
Leeds 71 BriggateBe first to review
Leeds pub with live music.
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The Vinyl Whistle
Leeds HeadingleyBe first to review
Vinyl, coffee, beer and live music.
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250
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The Wardrobe
Leeds City CentreBe first to review
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Leeds's Thursday-night free open mic at 6 St Peter's Buildings, LS9 8AH — basement jazz/music venue, full backli
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The Warehouse Leeds
Leeds 19-21 Somers StBe first to review
PA
Leeds warehouse club for rock and pop.
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Upstairs At Pack Horse
Leeds WoodhouseBe first to review
Intimate room above the Pack Horse pub.
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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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