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Leeds Beckett Students' Union

1,020-capacity union room on Woodhouse Lane that has hosted Nirvana, Blur and Radiohead

About 1,020 standing. Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Checked 23 Oct 2026

At a glance, Leeds Beckett Students' Union in Woodhouse, Leeds is summed up below. It books indie rock and alternative rock acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

1,020

Standing
capacity

approx. · large room

In detail

Live music	Varies
TodayClosed	10:00–16:00Opens in 2h 11m 26s
Backline	TBC
Books	Rock · Indie Rock · Alternative Rock

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Before you book Leeds Beckett Students' Union, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books indie rock and alternative rock acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts

Capacity	about 1,020 standing
Live nights	Contact venue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	RockIndie RockAlternative Rock
Website	leedsbeckettsu.co.uk

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	23 Oct 2026
Checked against	Venue website

03 — Find Leeds Beckett Students' Union

Woodhouse

Getting there

Leeds Beckett Students' Union is at Portland Way, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS1 3HE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 92 rooms in our Leeds venue directory.

Portland Way, Woodhouse Lane,
Leeds LS1 3HE

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The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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How far ahead to book	Locked
Payment terms	Locked

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Enquire on their website Checked November 2026 from Leeds Beckett Students' Union’s own website

05 — Opening times

Open 5 of 7

Leeds Beckett Students' Union publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon	10:00–16:00
Tue	10:00–16:00
Wed	10:00–16:00
Thu	10:00–16:00
FriToday	10:00–16:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at Leeds Beckett Students' Union is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.

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

07 — About

Woodhouse, Leeds

About Leeds Beckett Students' Union

This is the background on Leeds Beckett Students' Union, from the venue and its listings. It books indie rock and alternative rock acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

Leeds Beckett Students' Union is a live music venue in Woodhouse, Leeds with a standing capacity of about 1,020. It books Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock.

Listing notes

Leeds ‌‌‍Beckett Students' Union is one of Leeds' best-loved live-music venues, on the corner of Woodhouse Lane and Portland Way in the city centre (LS1 3HE). Since 1970 its 1,020-capacity room has hosted Nirvana, Blur, The Buzzcocks, Foo Fighters, The Sex Pistols, Coldplay and Radiohead, and it remains busy with touring acts: the autumn 2026 diary runs YONAKA (9 October), Punk Rock Factory (17 October), Heaven 17 (23 October), Yaelokre (30 October), Against the Current (31 October), The Rifles (5 November), Wasia Project (7 November), Reverend and the Makers (16 November), Eagles of Death Metal (21 November) and The Slates (28 November). Ticketing runs mainly through Native, with in-person sales via Crash Records and Jumbo Records in town.

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08 — What's on

Next 6

There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at Leeds Beckett Students' Union. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Leeds gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

16Nov · Mon	Reverend & the Makers 19:00Rock
21Nov · Sat	Eagles of Death Metal 19:00Rock
28Nov · Sat	The Slates 19:00Rock
14Feb · Sun	Corella 19:00Rock
4Mar · Thu	4am Kru 19:00DJ / Electronic
6Mar · Sat	Hot Chip 19:00Rock

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05	Belgrave Music Hall down1	4 gigs
06	HEADROW HOUSE down1	4 gigs
07	Oporto	4 gigs
08	Project House	4 gigs
09	Leeds Beckett Students' Union This venue	3 gigs
10	Royal Park Cellars	3 gigs

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Q: What genres does Leeds Beckett Students' Union book?

Leeds Beckett Students' Union books Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

1,020-capacity union room on Woodhouse Lane that has hosted Nirvana, Blur and Radiohead

c. 1,020
Capacity: Varies
Live music: 10:00
Open today: –
Backline: Rock
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 10:00–16:00
Tue 10:00–16:00
Wed 10:00–16:00
Thu 10:00–16:00
FriToday 10:00–16:00
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

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Leeds Beckett Students' Union — Quick Facts

Leeds Beckett Students' Union capacity: about 1,020 standing. 1,020-capacity union room on Woodhouse Lane that has hosted Nirvana, Blur and Radiohead. Here are the key facts on Leeds Beckett Students' Union at a glance.

Venue status Last verified 23 Oct 2026

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Capacity 1,020 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, Leeds Beckett Students' Union is the joint 5th largest of the 52 venues we list in and around Leeds with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Leeds Beckett University (about 1,020); Project House (about 1,000) and Stylus (about 1,000).

Leeds Beckett Students' Union's listed capacity is about 1,020 standing - a large room on the scale we use for every venue. Around Leeds, the middle-sized room we list holds about 200 - Leeds Beckett Students' Union is well above that. At 500 and up, a room mostly books touring acts through agents and promoters rather than direct approaches; local acts usually get on the bill through support slots. We have not verified that figure yet - confirm it with the venue before you plan a show around it.

Today10:00–16:00Opens in 2h 11m 26s

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websiteleedsbeckettsu.co.uk

SizeLargevenueAbout 1,020 standing

Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked

BooksRock+2 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Leeds Beckett Students' Union this week

Mon 10:00–16:00

Tue 10:00–16:00

Wed 10:00–16:00

Thu 10:00–16:00

Fri· today 10:00–16:00

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

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Inside Leeds Beckett Students' Union

The stage kit at Leeds Beckett Students' Union is not confirmed yet. The room holds about 1,020. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemTBC

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About Leeds Beckett Students' Union

Leeds Beckett Students' Union is a live music venue in Woodhouse, Leeds with a standing capacity of about 1,020. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

Leeds Beckett Students' Union books Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock acts. This listing is part of the Leeds venue directory.

Listing notes

Coming up

Coming up at Leeds Beckett Students' Union: Reverend & the Makers, Eagles of Death Metal and The Slates — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

What to know

There are no fixed live nights listed for Leeds Beckett Students' Union - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. It lists rock among the genres it books. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. Leeds Beckett Students' Union hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Leeds.

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Find Leeds Beckett Students' Union

Leeds Beckett Students' Union is at Portland Way, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS1 3HE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 92 rooms in our Leeds venue directory.

AddressPortland Way, Woodhouse Lane

AreaWoodhouse, Leeds

PostcodeLS1 3HE

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Getting there

The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Leeds Beckett Students' Union in Woodhouse, Leeds; LS1 3HE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 3 other venues in Woodhouse, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Leeds this week, or find a band in Leeds if you book the music.

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The Leeds League

Leeds Beckett Students' Union is #9 of 92 Leeds venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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#1 – Brudenell Social Club 35 gigs
#2 – The Lending Room 6 gigs
#3 ▲3 Leeds Irish Centre 5 gigs
#4 ▼1 Stylus 5 gigs
#5 ▼1 Belgrave Music Hall 4 gigs
#6 ▼1 HEADROW HOUSE 4 gigs
#7 – Oporto 4 gigs
#8 – Project House 4 gigs
#9 – Leeds Beckett Students' Union This venue 3 gigs
#10 – Royal Park Cellars 3 gigs

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What equipment does Leeds Beckett Students' Union provide?

Leeds Beckett Students' Union has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Leeds venue directory.

What genres does Leeds Beckett Students' Union book?

Leeds Beckett Students' Union books Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Leeds Beckett Students' Union?

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What is the capacity of Leeds Beckett Students' Union?

Leeds Beckett Students' Union has a listed standing capacity of about 1,020, a large venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Leeds venues for size comparisons. By size, Leeds Beckett Students' Union is the joint 5th largest of the 52 venues we list in and around Leeds with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Leeds Beckett University (about 1,020); Project House (about 1,000) and Stylus (about 1,000).

Does Leeds Beckett Students' Union have open mic nights?

Open mic information is not currently listed for Leeds Beckett Students' Union. Browse the Leeds Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.

Where is Leeds Beckett Students' Union?

Portland Way, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS1 3HE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leeds venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Leeds Beckett Students' Union?

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Can you hire Leeds Beckett Students' Union for a private event?

Leeds Beckett Students' Union has rooms you can hire. Spaces booked by community groups, student enterprises and brand partners for events and activations. Spaces: Campus venues and pop-up spaces. Used for community events, student enterprise pop-ups, partner activations and events, external commercial events. Ask Leeds Beckett Students' Union about hire on its own website (details checked November 2026).

What's the nearest station to Leeds Beckett Students' Union?

The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LS1 3HE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Leeds Beckett Students' Union in brief. Leeds Beckett Students' Union in Woodhouse, Leeds, is a large room (500 or more) that books rock, indie rock and alternative rock. Other rooms nearby: Leeds Beckett University, The Lending Room and The Pack Horse, or browse the Leeds venue directory.

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