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Top Performance Venues in Leicester
This city’s lively creative scene brings energy and versatility to every kind of live event, making it a natural choice for hosting shows and concerts. Performance venues in Leicester put you right in it, with black-box theatres, live music rooms with sound systems, and cabaret-ready basements scattered near Granby Street, the Clock Tower, and beyond. From intimate groups to bigger crowds, there’s a space to match. Scroll down and discover your ideal venue.
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![2Funky Music Cafe at 2Funky Complex in Leicester]()
from £600
minimum spend / per dayCheck availability2Funky Music Cafe
350 guests2Funky ComplexLeicester2Funky Music Cafe is a Live Music Venue in the 2Funky Complex characterised by a compact, club-style performance layout. Design: The room has dark-painted walls, a low ceiling with recessed spotlights and laminate wood flooring, -
![Studio 4 at Create Studios Leicester in Leicester]()
from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 4
25 guestsCreate Studios LeicesterLeicesterA bright, naturally lit room in a private section of the building, with a built-in presentation screen. A straightforward, professional setting for meetings, training sessions, workshops and small classes. -
![Studio 1 at Create Studios Leicester in Leicester]()
from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 1
20 guestsCreate Studios LeicesterLeicesterCreate Studios Leicester is a dance studio operating multiple in-house rehearsal rooms and featuring a street-level loading entrance that gives direct access into the building. -
![Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £160
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityExclusive Hire
960 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
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![Whole Venue at Athena Events Venue in Leicester City Centre]()
from £3000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
2000 guestsAthena Events VenueLeicester City CentreLocated in the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter, Athena Events Venue is a landmark Midlands venue for events from 200 to 2,000 standing guests. Our flexible spaces—including the Cinema Suite, Deco Bar, Foyer, and Gallery—can -
![Union Studio at University of Leicester Student Union in Leicester]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityUnion Studio
70 guestsUniversity of Leicester Student UnionLeicesterThese rooms are designed to host a variety of occasions, from conferences and meetings to live performances and celebrations. Each space is highly adaptable, ensuring it can be tailored to suit the specific needs of any gathering -
![Loughborough & Harborough at Holiday Inn Leicester in Leicester]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLoughborough & Harborough
80 guestsHoliday Inn LeicesterLeicesterLoughborough & Harborough is a function room in Holiday Inn Leicester and its defining quality is a pillar-free, reconfigurable layout that adapts easily between banquet and open-plan setups. -
![Night Club at The Basement in Leicester City Centre]()
from £350
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityNight Club
150 guestsThe BasementLeicester City CentreThe Basement – Leicester Tucked beneath the city streets, The Basement is an atmospheric, character-filled venue that delivers a truly unique nightlife and event experience. -
![Room 1 at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRoom 1
500 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
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This is a versatile room suitable for hosting a large number of events like wedding receptions, seated awards ceremonies, school proms, birthday parties, Christmas parties, and tabletop game tournaments or whatever plans -
![Gee's at University of Leicester Student Union in Leicester]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGee's
250 guestsUniversity of Leicester Student UnionLeicesterGee's is a semi-private event space in the University of Leicester Student Union, defined by a casual lounge-style layout and a student-focused, informal character. -
![Room 2 at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRoom 2
350 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
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Room 2 is a Function Room in Lvl1 @DSU. The space has a flexible lounge-style layout organised into multiple seating zones. Design: The space has dark-painted walls, coloured accent lighting, mixed low lounge seating and -
![Full Venue at The Loft Bar Leicester in Leicester City Centre]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFull Venue
160 guestsThe Loft Bar LeicesterLeicester City CentreA compact, contemporary cocktail bar configured for informal social gatherings across an intimate, multi-room layout. Design: The interior pairs deep green painted walls with wood-effect flooring and exposed ceiling services.
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Booking costs of performance venues average £100 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £100 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Full Venue at The Loft Bar Leicester
on 2 Albion Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: What guests say: The venue has a lively late-night atmosphere. The venue provides efficient, accommodating on-site staff for private events. -
Night Club at The Basement
on 1 Wellington Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Basement isn’t just a venue — it’s an experience. A hidden gem in Leicester that offers character, energy, and flexibility all in one space. -
Whole Venue at Athena Events Venue
on Queen Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: Athena Events Venue brings together a striking 1930s Art Deco setting, world-class facilities and a central Leicester location making it an ideal choice for conferences, corporate events, awards, exhibitions, celebrations
Cheap performance venues in Leicester start from £25 hire fee per hour or £350 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Studio 4 at Create Studios Leicester, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 25 guests standing)
Venue said: Create Studios Leicester is a dance studio operating multiple in-house rehearsal rooms and featuring a street-level loading entrance that gives direct access into the building. -
Night Club at The Basement, from £350 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: The Basement isn’t just a venue — it’s an experience. A hidden gem in Leicester that offers character, energy, and flexibility all in one space. -
Full Venue at The Loft Bar Leicester, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 160 guests standing)
Venue said: What guests say: The venue has a lively late-night atmosphere. The venue provides efficient, accommodating on-site staff for private events.
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