City Varieties Music Hall

Grade II* Listed Victorian Music Hall originally opened in 1865 and refurbished in 2011 offering the very best in comedy, music and variety

Opening hours

Show days
From 11am until 30 mins after the show starts

Non-show days
Closed

Sundays and Bank Holidays
One hour prior to the show starting until 30 mins after the show starts

28/09/2024

Don't forget - An Evening of Burlesque returns to The Varieties NEXT WEEK! 🎭

A scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment, the UK’s longest running Burlesque show is back touring the nation and it’s bigger than ever... 🌟

4 - 5 Oct 2024. Limited tickets available πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/s0GaBBc

27/09/2024

New shows are on sale now! 🎭

⭐ Emma Sidi πŸ“† 15 Nov 2024
⭐ Ed Byrne πŸ“† 25 Jan 2025
⭐ Shabaz Ali πŸ“† 26 Mar 2025
⭐ Eddie Kadi πŸ“† 1 May 2025
⭐ Thomas Green πŸ“† 7 Mar 2026

Find out more! πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/1iJKKog

25/09/2024

In ONE WEEK, Su Pollard is HERE! 🎭

Su’s new one-woman show Still Fully Charged brings a national treasure face-to-face with an adoring public to celebrate the amazing characters she has been fortunate enough to play... ⭐

2 Oct 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/vMya3bI

25/09/2024

Cara Dillon arrives NEXT WEEK! 🎼

Known for her captivating live performances, this Irish singer seldom fails to leave audiences spellbound with her breathtaking voice and emotional delivery. 🎀

1 Oct 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/lcs3fBU

20/09/2024

In ONE WEEK, see The Simon & Garfunkel Story! 🎭

Featuring a cast of talented West End actor-musicians, their performance will take audiences back through the Groovy times of the 1960s... πŸ•°οΈ

Limited availability. 27 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/2uwfqfk

20/09/2024

New shows are on sale now! 🎭

⭐ The Motown Gospel Choir πŸ“† 8 Nov 2024
⭐ Opera Boys πŸ“† 23 Feb 2025
⭐ Laugh in the Face of Cancer 10 πŸ“† 20 Mar 2025
⭐ Lucy The Pianist πŸ“† 7 Jun 2025
⭐ Dragged To The Musicals πŸ“† 19 Oct 2025

Find out more! πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/1iJKKog

20/09/2024

NEXT WEEK, Larry Dean comes to The Varieties! 🎀

Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo, for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty. 🎭

26 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/_M2iD_c

17/09/2024

For International Country Music Day, we caught up with singer and star of Country Hits Live, Jade Helliwell! 🎼

Read the interview πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/gYtnnNQ

21 Mar 2025 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/PHYVi28

16/09/2024

Take a look at what's to come at The Varieties next month! πŸŽ­πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/1iJKKog

16/09/2024

Steve Hofstetter arrives in ONE WEEK! 🎀

This Nobel Peace Prize-nominated comedian has amassed over a billion views on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, and he isn't one to miss! 🎭

23 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/VeQ3JLY

15/09/2024

Marty Wilde arrives in ONE WEEK! 🎸

With his many hits, including Teenager In Love, Donna, Sea Of Love, and Bad Boy, Marty Wilde and his fabulous band The Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced. 🎼

22 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/rhkbclk

14/09/2024

Alfie Moore arrives in ONE WEEK! ☝️

This is the true story of fair cop Alfie’s big plan to transition from the BBC radio waves to a TV star. Could it be done? Or had Father Time decided that his time had passed? πŸ“Ί

Limited tickets available. 21 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/74Yu8mA

13/09/2024

New shows are on sale now! 🎭

⭐ The Importance Of Being Earnest (Screening) πŸ“† 25 Feb 2025
⭐ Buddy Holly & The Cricketers πŸ“† 2 Mar 2025
⭐ The Delines πŸ“† 27 Mar 2025
⭐ The Manfreds πŸ“† 6 Jun 2025
⭐ UK Pink Floyd Experience πŸ“† 15 Jun 2025
⭐ John Lydon πŸ“† 19 Sep 2025

Find out more! πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/1iJKKog

12/09/2024

Tez Ilyas arrives in ONE WEEK! 🎭

A lot has changed in the last two years for Tez. He got married, he bought a house, and he’s became a stepdad… to two rabbits. Trying to make sense of his new life, the changing world around us and wrestling the big questions, like: why is Lotus Biscoff in everything now? πŸ€”

19 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/f4hVZ5I

12/09/2024

Our Under 30s members get…

🌟 £20 tickets for all eligible productions at Leeds Grand Theatre
🌟 £20 tickets for all eligible productions at City Varieties Music Hall
🌟 £13 tickets for all National Theatre Live screenings at The Varieties

Find out more πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/pdCu6PM

10/09/2024

🌟 JOIN OUR TEAM 🌟

🎭 Programmer (City Varieties Music Hall) πŸ“† Deadline: Mon 30 Sep 2024 (Midday)

Find out more πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/6jcU2oo

09/09/2024

The James Brown Story arrives in ONE WEEK! 🎼

Relive the original soul legend in an immersive concert experience that goes beyond imitation and captures the essence of the Godfather’s unmatched legacy. 🀩

16 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/4hkSffY

08/09/2024

In ONE WEEK, experience National Theatre's Prima Facie on the big screen... πŸ“½οΈ

Jodie Comer is Tessa - a young, brilliant barrister. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. πŸ’Ό

15 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/ucyYRoQ

07/09/2024

It's time to say Hello Again in ONE WEEK! 🎼

The world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond will take you on a musical journey through his glittering 50-year career... 🌟

14 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/SYdfSgg

06/09/2024

In ONE WEEK, Leeds will experience A Country Night in Nashville! 🎼

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of country music, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. πŸŽ™οΈ

13 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/_BOZbsY

05/09/2024

In ONE WEEK, The Exploding Heads presents: Colin From Portsmouth! πŸŽ™οΈ

The online sensations bring their characters to life on stage for the first time in their debut national tour - and it won't be one to miss... 🌟

12 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/n24O1Z4

05/09/2024

Now on sale for priority members! 🎭

⭐ Call Me Dusty πŸ“† 1 Mar 2025

Find out more! πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/c1XN7hM

With general sale to follow Fri 6 Sep 2024, grab a membership to secure your seats ahead of the crowds. πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/2ikdgkY

04/09/2024

Lloyd Griffiths arrives in ONE WEEK! 🎀

It’ll be funny and, yes, there’ll be the odd song or two from that magnificent voice of his! πŸ™ˆ

11 Sep 2024 πŸ‘‰ https://loom.ly/ihK0Cnw

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve: 15 Songs from 50 Years 03/09/2024

More EXTREMELY limited tickets have been released for today's Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve shows at The Varieties πŸ‘‡ https://loom.ly/6uVSOQc

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve: 15 Songs from 50 Years Elvis Costello brings his new presentation 15 Songs From 50 Years to the City Varieties Music Hall, staging four unique performances over two days.

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Built in 1865 above the White Swan public house in Swan Street Leeds. Most famous for hosting BBC's The Good Old Days for 30 years.

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