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About The SoundHouse Leicester
The SoundHouse Leicester is a grassroots music venue in Castle, Leicester with a standing capacity of approximately 200. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The SoundHouse Leicester books Rock, Indie, Live Bands, Open Mic, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Leicester venue directory.
The SoundHouse is one of Leicester's best-loved dedicated live-music venues, a roughly 200-capacity club at 28 Southampton Street (LE1 1SJ) in the Castle area. It welcomes a mix of local and touring artists across a wide range of genres — rock, indie, acoustic and more — with a busy gig calendar that runs well into 2026 (acts booked from spring through to Space's October 2026 tour date). It also runs one of the city's best-loved open-mic nights every Tuesday. With a regular programme of original-music gigs and a strong grassroots ethos, it's a cornerstone of the Leicester scene.
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28 Southampton St, Castle, Leicester, LE1 1SJ
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The SoundHouse Leicester books Rock, Indie, Live Bands, Open Mic, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The SoundHouse Leicester has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Leicester venues for size comparisons.
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28 Southampton St, Castle, Leicester, LE1 1SJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leicester venues nearby.
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