
Did someone say live music and margs? If you’re hunting for live music bars in Leeds, the search is over. Join us for all-night fun at Rita’s – home to the best margaritas and the hottest live music venue – right in the heart of Leeds.
We are committed to bringing Leeds’ epic music scene front and centre, with so many of our events being free entry – perfect for discovering new genres and local Leeds live music artists. For the pop purists, funk and soul lovers, disco divas, and classic rockers, come and get your kicks here.

What’s better than live music in Leeds? Live band karaoke. Every Thursday at Rita’s, it’s your turn for your moment in the spotlight at Bandeoke Thursdays. With over 100 tracks waiting to be celebrated, sing your favourite karaoke classics while a live band play.
With such a killer lineup, the Rita’s stage is like having multiple Leeds live music venues, all under one leopard-print roof. Whatever class act takes your fancy, we’ve got the gig fuel to match.
Our Rita’s margaritas never miss. Classic or spicy (and always Casamigos), grab one and soak up the live vibes.
Hungry too? Go big with our 24 inch sharer pizzas – perfect for tearing into with a few pals. With eight flavours from spicy ‘nduja to vegan ‘sheese’, they’re fresh, hot and available by the slice too!
Want the best of both? Feed that margarita addiction and get a classic or slushie marg and a Rita’s Marg slice for just £9 – all day, every day, baby. Or roll back the years with one of our signature Six Quid Slushies, served in a classic Red Cup.

Ever heard of a live music venue that rewards you for enjoying the show? Say hello to MiXR. Download the MiXR app, get down to Rita's Leeds and scan your app when you spend. You’ll get 50 MiXR points for every pound you spend as well as access to exclusive discounts, competitions and freebies. Try find another bar with live music in Leeds with this many rewards, we’ll wait.

Got a pal who loves live music bars? A Rita’s gift card is calling them. Birthday, Christmas or just because, it’s the perfect gift for live music lovers, simply pick your price and it will be sent directly to them. We are live music bar with live music 7 days a week, so they can enjoy their next night out on you whatever the day of the week.
In need of a slow jam? Put the music on ice, grab a Rita’s Cheeky Shandy and join us for some pool. Who else has leopard-print tables? Yeah, you read that right – leopard-print. No matter what you’re here for, come and be YOU at Rita’s.
You might start your night vibing to one of our gigs on in Leeds, but it probably won’t end there.
Join us for:
• Classic cocktails with a modern twist
• Leopard-print pool tables - free play on Monday's
• Beer Pong in iconic red cups
• Free Darts
• Live sport on big screens
• All night dancing
• Big screen watch parties
• Vegan and alcohol-free options
• Shots, shots, shots!
There aren’t any other bars with live music in Leeds that do it quite like we do, so don’t miss out. And with so many of our gigs being FREE ENTRY, what are you waiting for? Browse what’s on and find your perfect Leeds live music act.
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The atmosphere was amazing the live music and social aspects where amazing
Great service and good drinks - even better on a student night. Love the live music and pizza
Lovely place, really enjoyed our time here Steven was lovely, really looked after us Definitely come back! live music was ace
ritas is an amazing venue for live music and good drinks. great atmosphere and even better bouncers #loveben #loveahmed #lovegordon!!
Good live music and atmosphere!!!
Brilliant atmosphere lovely drinks at a reasonable price and love the live music
Super fun, all round! Get the fruity marg! It was so yummy, brilliant live music too. You’ll have lots of fun with ya girlfriends.
Steven is such a good bar tender i will definitely be coming back i absolutely love it here its so good i tell everyone about this place
Absolutely love rita’s, the live music is incredible and such a good vibe and the bartender eva is soo lovely. Definitely recommend.
It’s my birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. went out with friends had a blast, live music was sick and had a lot of fun👅