Events at De Montfort Hall

Visit the stunning venue of De Montfort Hall

The largest live entertainment venue in Leicester, the beautiful De Montfort Hall is considered one of the best places to play - and hear - music in the United Kingdom. Flexible auditorium spaces both indoors and outdoors mean that the venue can be used for a range of events, including classical and pop music, comedy, opera, ballet, speaking tours and festivals. Whatever your interest, you can use StubHub to buy and sell tickets for De Montfort Hall.

De Montfort Hall: entertainment inside and outdoors

De Montfort Hall is located just outside the city of Leicester, in spacious grounds adjoining Victoria Park. Opened in 1913, the impressive white building was designed by architect Shirley Harrison and has a graceful colonnaded front. Inside, you'll find an auditorium that can be arranged in various different layouts, giving De Montfort Hall a capacity of 400 to 2,200, as well as an impressive 6,000-pipe organ that regularly attracts some of the world's greatest organists to give recitals in the hall. Besides classical music, ballet and opera, De Montfort Hall events include rock, pop and world music gigs, comedy and lectures, dance performances and festivals. Of these, the most famous is undoubtedly the Navratri festival, which is celebrated by the Hindu community at De Monfort Hall every year. The summer months see the outdoor amphitheatre come into play, providing space for up to 7,000 people to watch outdoor plays and concerts. Whatever time of year you get your tickets for De Montfort Hall, you can be assured of a unique entertainment experience in this beautiful and historic setting.

See world-class concerts at De Montfort Hall

Deeply connected to classical music, De Montfort Hall is home to the renowned Philharmonia Orchestra, which has been resident there since 1997. Although it is actually based at the Royal Festival Hall in London, the orchestra has several residencies across the country (including the Bedford Corn Exchange and Canterbury's Marlowe) and conducts many pioneering outreach programmes and events to enrich the cultural life of Leicester. Besides classical music, concerts at De Montfort Hall over the years have included some of the biggest names in rock and pop: The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden and REM have all played here. Located conveniently close to Leicester station and with pre-bookable or nearby public parking, De Montfort Hall is easily accessible not only from Leicester itself but further afield. Investigate the forthcoming events on StubHub, where you can also buy or sell tickets for De Montfort Hall, and experience the extraordinary acoustics and beautiful surroundings of this stunning venue.