Leicester · grassroots venue

Grand Union

Marston's pub with live entertainment.

Capacity to be confirmed, house PA.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Checked 5 Nov 2026

At a glance, Grand Union in Leicester is summed up below. There is an in-house PA. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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Standing
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grassroots room

In detail

Live music	Varies
TodayClosed	11:00–02:00Opens in 3h 21m 25s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Mixed

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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The facts

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Website	grandunionleicesterpub.co.uk

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03 — Find Grand Union

Leicester

Getting there

Grand Union is at 24 King St, Leicester, LE1 6RL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 40 rooms in our Leicester venue directory.

24 King St,
Leicester LE1 6RL

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The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery other Thursday19:30 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Grand Union publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	11:00–23:00
Tue	11:00–23:00
Wed	11:00–00:00
Thu	11:00–00:00
FriToday	11:00–02:00
Sat	11:00–03:00
Sun	11:00–23:00

06 — What's on stage

1 provided · 6 TBC

Grand Union has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

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

07 — About

Leicester

About Grand Union

This is the background on Grand Union, from the venue and its listings. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

Grand Union is a grassroots music venue in Leicester.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Grand Union is a Marston's pub on King Street in central Leicester, a cocktail bar and music venue rolled into one. Reopened by Marston's in September following a full refurbishment of the former Vin Quatre / Broood site, it pairs an impressive list of real ales and ciders with regular live music, traditional pub games and a food menu that runs from a popular vegan burger to freshly prepared pub classics. The stylish, well-kept interior and family-friendly atmosphere make it a comfortable city-centre spot for both casual nights and live entertainment.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Grand Union on GigXchange is its open mic. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Leicester gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

Open mic, every other Thursday - 19:30 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Leicester gig directory.

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09 — Leicester league

Next 30 days

The Leicester league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#14

of 40
live rooms

Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

01	The Donkey	5 gigs
02	2Funky Complex	1 gig
03	2Funky Music Cafe	1 gig
04	Duffys Bar, Leicester New	1 gig
05	Firebug down1	1 gig
06	Old Plough down1	1 gig
07	The Emporium	1 gig
08	33 Cank Street	0 gigs
09	45 West	0 gigs
10	Baton Rouge Leicester	0 gigs

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Leicester · Grassroots

Grand Union

Marston's pub with live entertainment.

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Capacity: Varies
Live music: 11:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Mixed
Books: Listed
Directory status

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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 11:00–23:00
Tue 11:00–23:00
Wed 11:00–00:00
Thu 11:00–00:00
FriToday 11:00–02:00
Sat 11:00–03:00
Sun 11:00–23:00

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

Grand Union — Quick Facts

Marston's pub with live entertainment. Here are the key facts on Grand Union at a glance. They cover its size, live nights, kit, hours and how to get there.

Venue status Last checked 05 Nov 2026

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Today11:00–02:00Opens in 3h 21m 25s

Directory statusBeing verified

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Websitegrandunionleicesterpub.co.uk

SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

BacklinePAPA providedGrand Union provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

BooksMixedlive actsGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Grand Union this week

Mon 11:00–23:00

Tue 11:00–23:00

Wed 11:00–00:00

Thu 11:00–00:00

Fri· today 11:00–02:00

Sat 11:00–03:00

Sun 11:00–23:00

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Inside Grand Union

Grand Union has an in-house PA for visiting acts. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About Grand Union

Grand Union is a grassroots music venue in Leicester. Grand Union provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

This listing is part of the Leicester venue directory.

Listing notes

What to know

There are no fixed live nights listed for Grand Union - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Grand 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. See where else to play in Leicester and what local gigs pay.

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Find Grand Union

Grand Union is at 24 King St, Leicester, LE1 6RL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 40 rooms in our Leicester venue directory.

Address24 King St

AreaLeicester

PostcodeLE1 6RL

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Getting there

The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Grand Union in Leicester; LE1 6RL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Leicester this week, or find a band in Leicester if you book the music.

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Inside No 9, Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern, MMC Venue and Mosh

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The Leicester League

Grand Union is #14 of 40 Leicester venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 – The Donkey 5 gigs
#2 – 2Funky Complex 1 gig
#3 – 2Funky Music Cafe 1 gig
#4 NEW Duffys Bar, Leicester 1 gig
#5 ▼1 Firebug 1 gig
#6 ▼1 Old Plough 1 gig
#7 – The Emporium 1 gig
#8 – 33 Cank Street 0 gigs
#9 – 45 West 0 gigs
#10 – Baton Rouge Leicester 0 gigs

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Common Questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Grand Union. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.

What equipment does Grand Union provide?

Grand Union provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Leicester venue directory.

What genres does Grand Union book?

Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Leicester grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.

How do I book a gig at Grand Union?

Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Grand Union has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

What is the capacity of Grand Union?

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Does Grand Union have open mic nights?

Yes — Grand Union hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Grand Union?

24 King St, Leicester, LE1 6RL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leicester venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Grand Union?

Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Leicester vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.

What's the nearest station to Grand Union?

The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LE1 6RL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact Grand Union?

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Venues Near Grand Union

16 other venues are close to Grand Union in Leicester. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.

More live music venues: Inside No 9, Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern, MMC Venue and 9 more - size, kit and live nights where listed.

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Grand Union in brief. Set in Leicester, Grand Union is a live music room. There’s also an open mic (every other Thursday). Rooms nearby include Inside No 9, Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern and MMC Venue; the Leicester venue directory has the rest.

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We list 40 grassroots music venues in Leicester. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

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More rooms near Grand Union: Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue, The Donkey, The Old Horse, The Salmon, The Shed, The Western Pub, 2Funky Complex, 2Funky Music Cafe, Dover Castle, Duffys Bar, Leicester, Loughborough Town Hall, Firebug, Old Plough and The Emporium.

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Grand Union

Grand Union — Quick Facts

Grand Union this week

Inside Grand Union

Find Grand Union

What's On at Grand Union

The Leicester League

Common Questions

Venues Near Grand Union

Keep up with Leicester

Help keep grassroots venues open in Leicester

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