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The Leadmill in Sheffield, a beloved music venue since 1980, will close in June 2025 to make way for a new 1,050-capacity venue set to open in February 2026.
The Leadmill, a Sheffield music venue since 1980, will close on June 28, 2025, after its new owner, Electric Group, issued an eviction notice.
Despite hosting acts like Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, and Muse, the venue faces closure despite efforts to save it, including public campaigns and artist support.
Electric Group plans to redevelop the site into Electric Studios, a 1,050-capacity venue set to open in February 2026, promising to continue live music with improved facilities.
The original owners, who have operated the venue for decades, say they are committed to preserving its legacy.
The closure has sparked concern over the vulnerability of grassroots music venues across the UK.
El Leadmill en Sheffield, un lugar de música querido desde 1980, cerrará en junio de 2025 para dar paso a un nuevo lugar con capacidad para 1.050 que se abrirá en febrero de 2026.