De Montfort Hall
De Montfort Hall, Leicester, hosts 3 upcoming events between 3 Nov 2026 and 4 Mar 2027, with tickets from £43.50.
📅 Upcoming Shows & Schedule
Across November 2026 – March 2027, De Montfort Hall hosts 3 scheduled performances. Featured headliners include The Stylistics, The Proclaimers, and 10CC. Ticket prices currently range from £43.50 to £142.
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Upcoming Events at De Montfort Hall
What time do doors open at De Montfort Hall?
The primary entrance is situated on Granville Road. Queueing for entry typically forms outside the main doors and is managed by venue staff. Standard security protocols, including bag searches and metal detector screenings, are in place.
Most upcoming dates start at 19:00 (2 of 3 listed dates); each event page carries its own start time.
Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.
About De Montfort Hall: Layout, History & Architecture
Constructed in 1913, De Montfort Hall presents a grand Edwardian Baroque architectural style, characteristic of its era. This impressive structure features a large, adaptable main auditorium designed to accommodate a diverse range of performances. With a capacity typically ranging from 2,000 to 2,200 patrons, the hall offers flexible configurations; it can be fully seated with a tiered rear section and stalls on the main floor, or set up for standing in front of the stage, retaining the tiered seating behind. The most striking internal feature is its distinctive barrel-vaulted ceiling.
Acoustically, the hall was originally conceived for unamplified performances, particularly classical music, and possesses a natural reverberance inherent to its design and materials. For amplified events, such as contemporary concerts, the spacious volume and hard surfaces necessitate a robust and well-calibrated PA system to ensure clarity and impact. While capable of delivering a powerful sound, the room’s natural 'liveliness' means that sound engineering is critical to prevent excessive echo or muddiness. Sightlines for seated patrons are generally unobstructed, providing clear views of the stage from most areas.
The Live Experience & Current Schedule
Entering De Montfort Hall via its main entrance off Granville Road, visitors typically encounter foyer spaces that can become quite animated during peak times. A selection of foyer bars are available, and patrons should anticipate queues, particularly immediately before a performance or during intervals. The experience within the auditorium shifts significantly depending on the configuration; a standing pit offers direct proximity to the performers, fostering an energetic crowd atmosphere, while the tiered seating sections provide elevated vantage points and generally clearer sightlines for those preferring to observe the performance from a distance. With 3 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £43.50. The next confirmed event on the calendar is The Stylistics on 3rd November 2026.