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Visiting City Varieties Music Hall: what to know before you go
Swan Street, LS1 6LW, Leeds, United Kingdom
City Varieties Music Hall is a theatre building in Leeds, open since 1865.
Of the 15 upcoming shows with a published time, 67% start at 19:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Saturday and Tuesday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 5 dates.
5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Bus stop and Bus station); the nearest is Corn Exchange Bus Point, 320 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Opened
- 1865
- Address
- Swan Street, LS1 6LW, Leeds, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 18
- Usual start time
- 19:30
- Busiest days
- Saturday, Tuesday
City Varieties Music Hall, month by month
- October 20261 date, including DR John Cooper Clarke
- November 20265 dates, including Dylan Moran - Looking For Trouble, Hannah East: Express Yourself and The Rachel Parris Songbook
- January 20273 dates, including Ginger Johnson: Show Pony, Pierre Novellie: Okay, One More Then Bedtime and Andy Zaltzman - The Certifiable History 2026
- February 20273 dates, including Dynamo, Chloe Petts: Call Me by My Surname and Dynamo (Early Show)
- March 20273 dates, including Myra DuBois: Siren, Aurie Styla: Maverick and Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks
- April 20273 dates, including Matt Bragg: Stand Up Comic and Tim Vine: Sillypun Valley
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Comedy (12) and Plays & Musicals (6).
Arriving by public transport
- Corn Exchange Bus PointBus stop320 m
4 min walk - Infirmary Street - Stand GBus stop400 m
5 min walk - Leeds Station InterchangeBus station450 m
6 min walk - National Express Coach StationBus station470 m
6 min walk - Leeds Coach StationBus station490 m
6 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 180 m from the venue.
Next events at City Varieties Music Hall
Nov2Mon
Nov5Thu
Nov6Fri
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City Varieties Music Hall: practical questions
When did City Varieties Music Hall open?
City Varieties Music Hall opened in 1865.
What time do shows start at City Varieties Music Hall?
Usually at 19:30 (67% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to City Varieties Music Hall?
Corn Exchange Bus Point (Bus stop), 320 m away – about 4 min on foot.
Can I park near City Varieties Music Hall?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 180 m away.
What kind of events does City Varieties Music Hall host?
Upcoming dates by category: Comedy (12) and Plays & Musicals (6).
Which month has the most events at City Varieties Music Hall?
November 2026, with 5 dates, including Dylan Moran - Looking For Trouble and Hannah East: Express Yourself.
Which other venues are close to City Varieties Music Hall?
O2 Academy Leeds (470 m), Leeds First Direct Bank Arena (640 m), The Wardrobe (670 m) and Stylus (1.2 km).
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