If you're looking for a venue which favours the raw energy of live acts over the mixing prowess of a vinyl junkie, then our recommended list of live music clubs in Leeds is just the job. Our selection contains some of the best venues in the city for live music from new bands to legendary artistes so take your pick from our choice of
live music clubs in Leeds and get the most from the city's vibrant social scene.
Abbey Inn is a beautiful village pub which is popular for its regular local live music sets. On offer is a good range of real ales and some traditional home cooked pub food. Rumour has it that the Abbey Inn is also haunted.
99 Pollard Lane,
LEEDS,
LS13 1EQ
LEEDS,
LS13 1EQ
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The Cockpit is one of Leeds' leading live music venues. Past performers include Coldplay and The White Stripes. They also hold club nights which includes the infamous Brighton Beach After Hours Club. The Cockpit also won BBC Radio 1's venue of the year 2001.
Bridgend House,
Swinegate,
LEEDS,
LS1 4AG
Swinegate,
LEEDS,
LS1 4AG
For live music you can't go wrong by visiting The Faversham. Past performers include Lily Allen and the Klaxons. But it has much more to offer than top bands. By day they serve quality food and by night it turns into a trendy bar and nightclub.
1-5 Springfield Mount,
LEEDS,
LS2 9NG
LEEDS,
LS2 9NG
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The New Roscoe prides itself on its regular live bands. Not just attracting big bands they like to showcase raw local talent and a host of top quality tribute acts. The pub has a great traditional menu and superb range of beers.
Bristol Street,
LEEDS,
LS7 1DH
LEEDS,
LS7 1DH
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Live music events and DJ nights held at this trendy Briggate bar.
159a Lower Briggate,
Briggate,
Leeds,
LS1 6LY
Briggate,
Leeds,
LS1 6LY
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Albion Street,
LEEDS,
LS1 5AA
LEEDS,
LS1 5AA
