The Holbeck

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The Holbeck

Jenkinson Lawn, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 9QX
07969068809
  • Monday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Friday10:00am - 6:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

The Holbeck
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Managed by theatre company Slung Low, The Holbeck houses a performance space, a development space for artists and also a traditional members’ bar.

All work presented at The Holbeck is performed on a ‘pay what you decide’ basis. A super hub for Leeds‘ community of artists and makers, The Holbeck shares its resources, equipment and vehicles with those artists/ companies who need them.

The Holbeck is also home to the Cultural Community College and hosts many of its classes and talks.

 

What's on near The Holbeck

the band
MusicLeeds
DIIV at Project House

Emerging from a four-year crucible of creative tension and personal reckoning, Brooklyn shoegazers DIIV return to Leeds.

From £22.50
Africana and Caribbean Food Fest
FestivalsLeeds
African & Caribbean Food Fest 2025

Calling people of Leeds and beyond! The city’s favourite African and Caribbean Food Fest is back, and this year it’s turning up the heat with Harmony of Colours, a celebration…

Free entry

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