Leeds · large venue · Verified open
Caribbean and African cultural centre.
About 1,500 standing. Reggae, Soca, Dub.
Nearby venuesUpdated 12 November 2026
At a glance, LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE in Chapeltown, Leeds is summed up below. It books reggae, soca and dub acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
capacity
| Live music | Varies |
| Backline | TBC |
| Books | Reggae · Soca · Dub |
4 photos show the inside of LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE, from the stage to the bar. It books reggae, soca and dub acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Before you book LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books reggae, soca and dub acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
| Capacity | about 1,500 standing |
| Live nights | Contact venue |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Genres | ReggaeSocaDub |
| Website | leedscac.com |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 19 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE is at 10 Laycock Place, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 3JA. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 92 rooms in our Leeds venue directory.
Chapeltown, Leeds LS7 3JA
The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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| Booking email and phone | Locked |
| Fee range per act | Locked |
| How far ahead to book | Locked |
| Payment terms | Locked |
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The stage kit at LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE 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 |
This is the background on LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE, from the venue and its listings. It books reggae, soca and dub acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE is a live music venue in Chapeltown, Leeds with a standing capacity of about 1,500. It books Reggae, Soca, Dub, Afrobeat, Soul.
Listing notesLeeds Caribbean & African Centre (formerly the Leeds West Indian Centre) is a long-standing cultural and community hub at 10 Laycock Place in Chapeltown, Leeds (LS7 3JA), with more than 40 years of history. Its main room has a well-equipped stage and fully stocked bar hosting live performances, sound-system parties, reggae, soca and dub nights, a reggae choir, dance nights and community events. Past performers include reggae band Mystic Revealers, calypsonian David Rudder and poet Mzwakhe Mbuli. A 4.4-star-rated grassroots venue rooted in Leeds' Caribbean and African community.
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LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE
Caribbean and African cultural centre. Capacity about 1,500.
- c. 1,500
- Capacity
- Varies
- Live music
- –
- Start time
- –
- Backline
- Reggae
- Books
- Verified
- Directory status
Last updated: 12 November 2026
LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE — Quick Facts
LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE capacity: about 1,500 standing. Caribbean and African cultural centre. Here are the key facts on LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE at a glance.
By size, LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE is the 4th largest of the 52 venues we list in and around Leeds with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Buzz Bingo Leeds (about 1,600); Leeds Beckett Students' Union (about 1,020) and Leeds Beckett University (about 1,020).
With room for about 1,500 standing, LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE is a large room by our directory's sizes. The typical Leeds room we list holds about 200, so this one is on the larger side. Large rooms rarely take direct approaches - their calendars fill through agents and promoters, so local acts tend to get on through support slots. The figure is listed, not yet verified, so check it with the venue before you plan around it.
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Inside LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE
The stage kit at LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE is not confirmed yet. The room holds about 1,500. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.
LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE is a live music venue in Chapeltown, Leeds with a standing capacity of about 1,500. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE books Reggae, Soca, Dub, Afrobeat, Soul acts. This listing is part of the Leeds venue directory.
Leeds Caribbean & African Centre (formerly the Leeds West Indian Centre) is a long-standing cultural and community hub at 10 Laycock Place in Chapeltown, Leeds (LS7 3JA), with more than 40 years of history. Its main room has a well-equipped stage and fully stocked bar hosting live performances, sound-system parties, reggae, soca and dub nights, a reggae choir, dance nights and community events. Past performers include reggae band Mystic Revealers, calypsonian David Rudder and poet Mzwakhe Mbuli. A 4.4-star-rated grassroots venue rooted in Leeds' Caribbean and African community.
There are no fixed live nights listed for LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Its listed genres start with reggae. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE 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. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Leeds.
By size, LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE is the 4th largest of the 52 venues we list in and around Leeds with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Buzz Bingo Leeds (about 1,600); Leeds Beckett Students' Union (about 1,020) and Leeds Beckett University (about 1,020).
Find LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE
LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE is at 10 Laycock Place, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 3JA. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 92 rooms in our Leeds venue directory.
The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE in Chapeltown, Leeds; LS7 3JA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. 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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What's On at LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE
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LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE is #42 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.
- #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 3 gigs
- #10 – Royal Park Cellars 3 gigs
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LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE in brief. LEEDS CARIBBEAN And AFRICAN CENTRE is a large room (500 or more) in Chapeltown, Leeds that books reggae, soca and dub. Rooms nearby include Leeds Irish Centre, Left Bank Leeds and LIVIN'ITALY; the Leeds venue directory has the rest.
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