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About The Exchange Bar
The Exchange Bar is a grassroots music venue in Cultural Quarter, Leicester. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Exchange Bar books Rock, Indie, Folk, Jazz acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Leicester venue directory.
The Exchange Bar is a relaxed, cosy bar in the heart of Leicester's Cultural Quarter, opposite the Curve Theatre at 50 Rutland Street (LE1 1RD). It occupies a Grade II-listed 1888 building — originally a printing press, later a furniture store — and has been open since 2000. The Exchange is where live music, comedy and the arts come together: it programmes great local bands across all genres alongside local DJs, plus comedy (winner of Best New Venue at the 2011 Leicester Comedy Festival Awards), swing-dance classes, quizzes and art exhibitions. Open all day from 8:30am to midnight (1am at weekends), with a PA in place for performers.
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50 Rutland St, Cultural Quarter, Leicester, LE1 1RD
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50 Rutland St, Cultural Quarter, Leicester, LE1 1RD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leicester venues nearby.
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