Venue Hire
Follow in the footsteps of history
All our venues are steeped in history and bring a unique background to your event. Combining beautiful heritage features with 21st-century tech and facilities, there is nowhere quite like a Leeds Heritage Theatres venue to bring an additional wow factor to your audience.
Spaces are available to hire at both City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House – both are licensed for weddings.
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Find out more about our spaces below or submit an enquiry now and our team will get back to you (within four working days).
Our spaces
City Varieties Music Hall
A unique venue in the heart of Leeds, The City Varieties is a beautifully restored and maintained music hall. Opened in 1865 it hosted the likes of Harry Houdini and Lily Langtry then became famous as the venue for the BBC’s The Good Old Days from 1953 – 1983. Today the music hall lives up to its name through a variety of performances and film in what Dara O’Briain called “the best venue for stand-up in the country”.
A Grade II* listed building, The Varieties retains many of its original features including ornate plasterwork and painted ceiling. Following a major refurbishment in 2011 and improvements in lighting and sound capability over the last two years, the venue has 21st-century capabilities within its Victorian ambiance.
A perfect venue for a breakfast briefing, small day conference, launch event, wedding, or company meeting. By choosing City Varieties Music Hall for your event, you’re not only guaranteed a unique feel but you’re directly supporting our artistic work and Learning & Engagement programmes with young people.
Sir Ken Dodd Auditorium
This gem of an auditorium seats up to 467 people across three levels (all accessible by a lift), and is perfect for company briefings, away days, or weddings.
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The Friends’ Circle Bar
A warm, atmospheric, traditional bar for drinks and more casual networking. Holds up to 60 people with both standing room and seating.
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Hyde Park Picture House
The Hyde Park Picture House is one of the UK’s oldest cinemas.
Affectionately named the ‘cosiest in Leeds’ following the cinema’s opening in 1914, the Hyde Park Picture House has remained open to this day and now screens the very best new independent films, alongside family-friendly movies, classics, documentaries and artist films.
We also host a range of activities in our newly accessible heritage building – from panel discussions and Q&As, to live comedy and educational workshops – often in collaboration with organisations from across the city.
Screen One
Our recently refurbished main cinema auditorium with original gas lighting and state-of-the-art screening facilities as well as two 35mm projectors. Seats 250 across two levels, both of which are accessible.
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Screen Two
Our brand-new auditorium has its own dedicated top-of-the-range projection and sound. We also have the option of a 16mm projection for this screen. Seats 51 including two wheelchair positions.
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Weddings
Our heritage venues offer a unique backdrop to a day you’ll remember forever. You’ll also be adding to our rich history of celebration and community by choosing to share your special day with us.
Both City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House are fully licensed to hold wedding ceremonies and can host drinks receptions before or after the ceremony for your guests. The spaces are fully accessible, and you’ll have access to our lighting, projection and sound systems to make your wedding look and sound exactly as you want.
Please note that you will need to book and pay the registrar to officiate your wedding separately to any booking with us. Information on weddings at outside venues and prices can be found on the Leeds City Council website.
City Varieties Music Hall
Included in the price:
- Exclusive use of the Music Hall up until 2pm* (including auditorium, dressing rooms and The Friends’ Circle Bar)
- Members of our Technical and Customer Experience team on the day to ensure everything runs smoothly
* (This should include time for setting up and cleaning down)
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Hyde Park Picture House
Included in the price:
- Exclusive use of the entire cinema for up to five hours*
- Front of House staff and an experienced projectionist to ensure your wedding runs smoothly
- A kiosk with a wide range of delicious drinks and snacks, together with options for bundle deals and outside catering/celebratory drinks
* (This should include time for setting up and cleaning down)
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Leeds Heritage Theatres
Leeds Heritage Theatres is Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. A registered charity, together we make a significant contribution to the Leeds arts and cultural landscape; providing heritage spaces for people to share experiences of live performances, screenings and events. To help us achieve our vision of advancing the arts in Leeds and inspiring the next generation to keep telling our stories, we rely on your generosity and thank you for your kind donation (which is fully invested in our buildings and projects)
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