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Top Performance Venues in Leeds
There’s no shortage of performance-ready spaces across Leeds and we’re bringing you some of the best ones across the board. Some are housed in old textile warehouses, stripped back for full creative control. Others come prepped with mirrored rehearsal studios, ceiling rigs, or DJ booths — ready for theatre, comedy, dance showcases or music sets. A few even sit inside cultural hubs near Leeds Dock and Quarry Hill, often equipped with gallery-style lighting and flexible staging. Whether you're staging a solo piece or programming a lineup, you'll find options that are purpose-built and atmosphere-rich. Some of the most exceptional Leeds performance venues are lined up for you to choose from. Scroll on to check them out!
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Studio 3
80 guestsYorkshire DanceCultural Quarter, LeedsIdeal for seminars, lectures and conferences, it can be fully blacked out and is regularly used for dance, theatre and spoken word performances. The space is equipped with a lighting rig and sound system and covers 192 squarefrom £52
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Studio 2
30 guestsYorkshire DanceCultural Quarter, LeedsYorkshire Dance offers a creative meeting space, training and workshops in four outstanding spaces with exposed brick, natural light and high ceilings.from £42
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Studio 1
80 guestsYorkshire DanceCultural Quarter, LeedsNorth Space is a carpeted function room for up to 50 guests. All rooms have WiFi, a projector and flipcharts, providing a well-equipped space for any event.from £52
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The Hidden Library
60 guestsThe Lost and Found Greek StreetLeeds City CentreTTracey B.
“The Hidden Library was a great space to hire. We had the whole space to ourselves with our own bar tender.”from £100
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Fairground 1
110 guestsCuckooLeeds City Centre
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SSally B.
“Great venue for a party and no charge for the room hire as long as you meet the minimum bar spend.”from £1000
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Bar Area & Upstairs Lounge
70 guestsOHANA LeedsLeeds City CentreRReshma P.
“I looked at around 15 venues in Leeds City Centre and this one was by far the best.”from £500
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The Highland Room
120 guestsThe MavenLeeds City Centre
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LLaura W.
“The venue was great and perfect for our event. The staff were very helpful and it was a great atmosphere.”from £1000
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Mariachi Bar
50 guestsVerve LeedsLeeds City Centre
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FFreya P.
“Booked for a private party downstairs.”from £500
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Full Floor Fairground
170 guestsCuckooLeeds City Centre
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CCampuslife
“The staff were friendly and tried to do their best. The space was a good size.”from £1750
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The Bleachers
50 guestsFearns Leeds DockCultural Quarter, LeedsFor larger audiences, you can also hire in conjunction with The Lounge and create a unique space for live music performance, networking events & more.from £100
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Full Venue Hire
400 guestsCuckooLeeds City Centre
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MMarybeth V.
“If I had to do it again I would have booked the bigger room because I like the decor more in there.”from £5000
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Havana Bar
280 guestsRevolucion de Cuba LeedsLeeds City CentreVViki N.
“We had out Christmas Party and it was an amazing night, thank you so much”from £150
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FAQs about Top Performance Venues in Leeds
Absolutely. Many venues on Tagvenue, like Yorkshire Dance and Crank Studios, offer hourly hire options. This works well for rehearsals, try-out nights, or short-run events.
Aim to book at least 3 to 6 weeks in advance for most small to mid-size events. If you’re targeting a high-demand venue or planning something during the Leeds Festival season or around Light Night in October, it’s wise to secure your date even earlier.
Yes, several venues come ready with audio-visual equipment, soundproofing, or technician support. The Chapter Hall and First Direct Arena are examples of spaces where the technical elements are already in place, making setup quicker and smoother for event organisers.
