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City Varieties Music Hall is a beautifully preserved Victorian theatre dating from 1865, located in the heart of Leeds city centre. Famous for hosting BBC's 'The Good Old Days' for over 30 years, this intimate venue combines historic charm with modern facilities. The theatre features ornate period architecture, red velvet seating, and gold leaf detailing across multiple levels. With a capacity of 540 across stalls, circle and gallery levels, it provides an authentic Victorian theatre experience while offering contemporary technical capabilities for conferences, corporate events, product launches and private functions. The venue includes modern backstage facilities, full technical production capabilities, and flexible spaces suitable for both entertainment and business events.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Auditorium | 540 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Circle Bar | — | — | 20 | 30 | 25 | — | — |
| Foyer | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Venue hire rates vary by event type and duration. Corporate hire includes basic technical package. Additional charges apply for technical production, catering and bar services.
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Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW, United Kingdom
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City Varieties Music Hall is a verified theatre in Leeds, hosting up to 540 guests, with day delegate rates from £150. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Creative, Corporate. Verified on-site: accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, creative off-sites and product launches, corporate conferences and board meetings.
AV and hybrid-event facilities are not yet evidenced in the profile data. Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 540 guests in traditional theatre seating configuration
Full professional theatre lighting and sound system with technical support available
Bar and catering services available for events and intervals
Limited on-street parking, nearby public car parks available in Leeds city centre
City Varieties Music Hall is a beautifully preserved Victorian theatre dating from 1865, located in the heart of Leeds city centre. Famous for hosting BBC's 'The Good Old Days' for over 30 years, this intimate venue combines historic charm with modern facilities. The theatre features ornate period architecture, red velvet seating, and gold leaf detailing across multiple levels. With a capacity of 540 across stalls, circle and gallery levels, it provides an authentic Victorian theatre experience while offering contemporary technical capabilities for conferences, corporate events, product launches and private functions. The venue includes modern backstage facilities, full technical production capabilities, and flexible spaces suitable for both entertainment and business events.
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