Rita's Leeds | Live Music Bar | Open Late Night & 7 days

RITA’S: YOUR GO-TO LIVE MUSIC BAR IN Leeds

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.

LIVE MUSIC IN LEEDS, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FAQs

Fri 10 Apr 19:30 - 21:30

Paul Keating

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Fri 10 Apr 22:00 - 00:30

Martini Police

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Sat 11 Apr 16:00 - 18:00

Molly Rymer

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Sat 11 Apr 18:30 - 20:30

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson

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Sat 11 Apr 21:00 - 23:00

Jonny O’Donnell Duo

Jonny O’Donnell Duo

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Sat 11 Apr 23:30 - 02:30

seb and the bad peach

seb and the bad peach

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Sun 12 Apr 17:30 - 19:30

Ashleigh McHugh

Ashleigh McHugh

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Sun 12 Apr 20:00 - 22:00

Beth Ibbotson

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Mon 13 Apr 20:00 - 22:00

Gaz Jones: Never Mind The Gazzcocks

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LIVE BAND KARAOKE

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.

Marg & Marg for £9

Girl enjoying Rita's Marg & Marg offer

COME FOR THE MUSIC, STAY FOR THE MARGS.

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.

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LIVE MUSIC BAR WITH REWARDS

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.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF LIVE MUSIC

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.

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Pool Party at Rita's

Leopard print pool table at Rita's

Leopard print pool tables and margharitas at Rita's

FAR MORE THAN MUSIC

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!

Don't just take our word for it..

"Fab service from Rob and Tom, I love their tiktoks! We love Rita’s, their pizza and live music slays"

Anya Firth

March 12, 2026

"Service to the tables with drinks Service to the tables with the drinks could have been quicker. Love the live music just think it was slightly too loud. Love the live music!"

March 02, 2026

"Steven was absolutely amazing tonight aswell as the rest of the team, service at the bar was quick brilliant atmosphere the quiz was so fun, really good live music had the best night 10/10 w... Read more

Teegan White

March 02, 2026

"we love student deals on wednesday! get yourselves here! live music!"

Millie Thomas

February 25, 2026

"Great live music - amazing atmosphere."

Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom, Leeds customer

February 16, 2026

"Such a good vibe, so well priced for a city centre bar, we come as often as we can since it opened! Live music makes the atomosphere 10/10"

Matilda Carroll

February 14, 2026

"Great service, loved the live music, Tommy had excellent service"

Dawson Kellett

January 23, 2026

"great drink and atmosphere- loved the live music!"

Natalie Tufts

January 21, 2026

"Ive not been but husband booked a table to meet up with daughter before gig at first direct. We shared the 24 inch pizza between 4 people. Live music on as we were leaving. Reasonable and gr... Read more

Leeann R

December 01, 2025

"Fantastic, the live music was brilliant and a great atmosphere"

Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom, Leeds customer

October 19, 2025

"Great live music and amazing pizza, bartenders very friendly and fast service"

Lyla Waller

October 09, 2025

"Absolutely LOVE Rita’s!! Live music, great drinks, incredible vibes!"

Alethea Broome Saunders

September 19, 2025

"Owain behind the bar was great! Pizza was so yum and brilliant live music!"

Amy Richardson

September 19, 2025

"Nice live music and lovely drinks!"

maisie barrington

August 22, 2025

"First time visiting, very cool bar and great atmosphere, very student vibes and live music, will return 😀"

Darren Bunting

August 20, 2025

"Live music and really fun atmosphere. The pizza slices were huge and it was delicious !"

Athina Vieira

August 02, 2025

"Great drinks, well priced and great live music"

Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom, Leeds customer

July 27, 2025

"Live music always lively and fun! The vibe is fantastic here !"

Addie Christian

July 23, 2025

"Very nice environment and live music is a blessing"

Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom, Leeds customer

July 14, 2025

"Loved the live music, shame no-one was dancing apart from us but guess it was afternoon. Good atmosphere and nice and airy inside"

Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom, Leeds customer

July 13, 2025

"Nice fun pub with a good variety of drinks, snacks and live music. Good for a night out."

KY

June 02, 2025

"Great place to meet up with friends. Live music"

Caroline Akerboom

May 28, 2025

"No Really nice inside, great with live music"

March 26, 2025

"Had the best time at Rita’s! Booking in advance made it so much more pleasant as we was all sat on a big table, We were able to go to the bar when we needed and enjoy the live music - Rita’s... Read more

Bailey

March 09, 2025

"When I say Marga, you say Rita!! Best place in Leeds to watch sport whilst having a cheeky marg slushie or an amazing pint of Jubel! The live music is a must with some amazing acts! You’re m... Read more

Tom Manley

February 21, 2025

"Loved it, birthday visit with my daughters. Fun size pizzas , cool drinks, live music, pool and darts, what’s not to love!!!"

Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom, Leeds customer

January 21, 2025

"came to Leeds for 2 nights and we came across this place we went on the Thursday night and Friday night and could not have had a better experience live music was great and drinks were amazin... Read more

Matthew Milne

January 11, 2025

"It was nice atmosphere , nice live music"

Davide

January 11, 2025

"Great night! The live music was so good and there are great deals on drinks"

Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom, Leeds customer

December 17, 2024

FAQs

What days of the week does Rita’s have live music?

We have live music on 7 days of the week with a great selection of different artists.

How much does it cost to watch the live music?

Our gigs are always free entry with some of the best live music in Leeds.

Do you have to book to enjoy the live music?

We usually have walk-in tables available, however always recommend booking a table to guarantee a great view of the stage.

Is there food and drink available?

Yes, we have a delicious selection of cocktails and massive 24 inch pizzas. We also have pizza available by the slice as well as gluten free and vegan options. Use order and pay to order directly from your seat and our friendly staff will deliver everything straight to your table.

What other facilities do you offer?

Although we are a live music bar, we also have pool tables, beer pong and free darts available for everyone to use! Catch the next big match and iconic TV moments with our Watch Parties on our huge 135” screen.