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Visiting The Y Theatre: what to know before you go
7 East Street, LE1 6EY, Leicester, United Kingdom
The Y Theatre is a theatre building in Leicester, open since 1932, with room for about 349 people.
Of the 17 upcoming shows with a published time, 47% start at 19:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Friday and Saturday.
The busiest month ahead is February 2027, with 8 dates.
4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train, Bus stop and Bus station); the nearest is Leicester, 110 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Capacity
- 349
- Opened
- 1932
- Address
- 7 East Street, LE1 6EY, Leicester, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 19
- Usual start time
- 19:30
- Busiest days
- Friday, Saturday
The Y Theatre, month by month
- November 20264 dates, including Flo & Joan - With Feeling, Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand-Up Years and Thomas Green - Brainstorm
- December 20261 date, including Preet Singh : First Class
- February 20278 dates, including Dynamo, Dynamo (Early Show) and Connor Burns: Flow
- March 20272 dates, including The Rachel Parris Songbook and Shazia Mirza: Prude!
- April 20273 dates, including Danny Bowes, Aurie Styla: Maverick and Matt Forde - Project Holy Moly
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Comedy (16) and Plays & Musicals (3).
Arriving by public transport
- LeicesterTrain110 m
1 min walk - Wdlc Life CoachingBus stop530 m
7 min walk - Haymarket bus station, LeicesterBus station750 m
9 min walk - Leicester London Road Train StationTrain830 m
10 min walk
Arriving by car
3 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 50 m from the venue.
Next events at The Y Theatre
Nov13Fri
Nov20Fri
Cancelled
Nov22Sun
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The Y Theatre: practical questions
How many people fit in The Y Theatre?
The Y Theatre has a capacity of about 349; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did The Y Theatre open?
The Y Theatre opened in 1932.
What time do shows start at The Y Theatre?
Usually at 19:30 (47% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to The Y Theatre?
Leicester (Train), 110 m away – about 1 min on foot.
Can I park near The Y Theatre?
Yes, 3 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 50 m away.
What kind of events does The Y Theatre host?
Upcoming dates by category: Comedy (16) and Plays & Musicals (3).
Which month has the most events at The Y Theatre?
February 2027, with 8 dates, including Dynamo and Dynamo (Early Show).
Which other venues are close to The Y Theatre?
De Montfort Hall (760 m), O2 Academy (1.1 km), O2 Academy2 Leicester (1.1 km) and Mattioli Arena (1.4 km).
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