De Montfort Hall

What De Montfort Hall does

De Montfort Hall is a Grade II listed civic concert hall located at Granville Road, Leicester (LE1 7RU), on the edge of Victoria Park. Opened on 21 July 1913 and named after Simon De Montfort, sixth Earl of Leicester, the venue has been owned and operated by Leicester City Council for over 110 years and operates as a cultural resource for Leicester, Leicestershire and the surrounding region. The 2,000-capacity auditorium is configurable in three formats (standing up to 2,096, tiered seating of 1,470-1,590, and a half-tiered/half-standing hybrid of 1,596) and houses a rare 6,000-pipe organ — the only surviving example of Stephen Taylor and Sons Ltd.'s work — gifted by Alfred Corah in 1914.

The hall operates an event-driven business model centred on a diverse programme of live music, comedy, family shows, dance, classical concerts, and corporate/graduation presentations, supplemented by recurring partnerships with the Philharmonia Orchestra (20+ year residency), Imagine Theatre (annual pantomime), and Opera North. Revenue is generated across six streams: ticket sales (unit-priced £14.50-£103.50, inclusive of booking fees and a restoration levy), food and beverage (bars and kiosks), annual memberships (pre-sale access, ticket discounts, parking discounts), venue hire, pre-booked parking (£10 per car), and gift vouchers. Distribution runs through the TicketSolve online platform, telephone box office, in-person counter sales, and authorised ticket agents, with marketing via website, email, social media, paid Meta advertising, and competitions.

Technology is concentrated in live-event production rather than software: a full intelligent lighting rig (Mythos and Robe Spiders) with Grand MA2 desk, a D&B Q1 concert-ready sound system with Yamaha CL5 FOH, motorised flying bars, flat load-in access, Fazioli and Steinway grand pianos, and seven dressing rooms with green room and kitchen facilities. The venue does not accept bookings for parties, weddings, conferences, or religious events, redirecting that demand to partner venues.

Name

De Montfort Hall

Legal name

De Montfort Hall

Website

https://demontforthall.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Montfort Hall is a Grade II listed civic concert hall in Leicester, UK, owned and operated by Leicester City Council since 1913, hosting live music, comedy, family shows, dance, classical concerts, and corporate events for up to 2,096 guests across a flexible auditorium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Concert hall events
• Performing arts venue
• Event ticketing services
• Venue hire services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for all events including live music, comedy, family shows, dance, classical concerts, and theatrical productions. Tickets sold online, over the phone, and at box office. All prices include booking fees and a restoration levy ringfenced for venue upkeep.
2. Food & Beverage: Victoria and Garden Suite Bars offering real ales, draught and bottled beers, ciders, wines, spirits, Fairtrade tea and coffee. Kiosks selling sweets, soft drinks, ice-creams (including vegan), snacks, and sandwiches.
3. Memberships: Annual memberships offering benefits including pre-sale access to selected shows, ticket discounts (limited to two per performance), and parking discounts when booked in advance.
4. Venue Hire: Hire of auditorium and backstage facilities for events. Note: venue does not accept bookings for parties, weddings, conferences, or religious events.
5. Parking: Premium pre-booked parking at £10 per car, accessible parking for blue badge holders (free, advance booking required), and public pay-and-display parking at Victoria Park.
6. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers exchangeable for tickets at De Montfort Hall. Expiry date printed on voucher. Non-refundable and non-replaceable if lost, stolen, or damaged.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

De Montfort Hall is a Grade II listed civic concert hall hosting ticketed live music, comedy, family shows, dance, classical concerts, pantomimes and corporate events in a flexible 1,470-2,096 capacity auditorium. The venue sells tickets directly to the public through its TicketSolve-powered online/phone/in-person box office and supplements ticket revenue with on-site bars, catering, venue hire, annual memberships, gift vouchers and pre-booked parking. Owned and funded by Leicester City Council, it has operated continuously as a cultural venue since 1913.

Product overview

De Montfort Hall operates as a multi-purpose live performance venue offering ticketed access to concerts, comedy, family shows, dance, classical performances, and pantomimes in a Grade II listed 2,000-capacity auditorium. The venue supplements its core event programming with venue hire services, annual memberships, gift vouchers, companion scheme support for disabled visitors, on-site bars and catering, and pre-bookable parking. The hall uses the Ticketsolve platform for online ticketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• De Montfort Hall Live Events Ticketed live performances in a Grade II listed auditorium, encompassing music concerts, comedy shows, family entertainment, dance, classical concerts, pantomimes and corporate presentations. Capacities range from 1,470 (tiered) to 2,096 (standing), targeted at the general public across Leicester and Leicestershire.
• Venue Hire and Technical Services Hire of the auditorium and backstage facilities together with in-house technical production (intelligent lighting, D&B Q1 sound, motorised flying bars, Grand MA2 desk) for external promoters, production companies and corporate event organisers.
• Annual Memberships

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,096 standing / 1,470-1,590 tiered / 1,596 half-tiered capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Leicester City CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 1913De Montfort Hall is owned and operated by Leicester City Council. The council provides funding and institutional support for the venue, which serves as a cultural space for the people of Leicester and beyond. The hall opening ceremony on 21 July 1913 was attended by local councillors, leaders of industry, and founders of the University of Leicester.
• The Audience AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomer data shared with The Audience Agency as part of their project to analyse customer trends. Data includes title, first name, last name and address (excluding sensitive data). Information linked to ticket purchases and related performances is collected for research purposes only, not for marketing, customer contact, or sales.
• Imagine TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producer of annual pantomime productions at De Montfort Hall. Partnership includes collaborative production of family entertainment shows such as Beauty and the Beast (2026-27 season).
• Opera NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpera North performs at De Montfort Hall with productions such as Orpheus (reimagining of Monteverdi's baroque masterpiece by Jasdeep Singh Degun). The production won Outstanding Achievement in Opera at UK Theatre Awards and Best Stage Production in Asian Media Awards.
• London's Philharmonia OrchestraflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilharmonia Orchestra has held a residency at De Montfort Hall for over 20 years. The 2026/27 season includes five concerts featuring world-class soloists including Seong-Jin Cho, Emanuel Ax, and Bomsori Kim.
• Leicester Museums and King Richard III Visitor CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partners for events the hall cannot accommodate. De Montfort Hall does not accept bookings for parties, weddings, conferences, or religious events. Customers are redirected to Leicester Museums, King Richard III Visitor Centre, and Meet Leicester for alternative venue options.
• Science Museum and UK Space AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UK Space Agency for Space Explorers Academy show produced by Mark Thompson Productions. Educational theatrical adventure exploring space exploration for children aged 6-12.
• TicketSolvecoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing platform provider for online ticket sales, membership accounts, and venue booking management. Handles box office operations including online, phone, and in-person ticket transactions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Royal Albert Hall: London's iconic Grade I listed concert hall hosting world-class classical, rock, and pop performances. Directly comparable to De Montfort Hall as a heritage civic-style concert venue with multi-format auditorium, classical residencies, and in-house technical production.
• Warwick Arts Centre: Midlands-based multi-arts venue at University of Warwick hosting concerts, comedy, theatre, and family shows. Comparable to De Montfort Hall as a Midlands-based multi-arts venue with diverse ticketed programming and touring acts.
• The Sage, Gateshead: Iconic Norman Foster-designed concert venue operated by North Music Trust, home to Royal Northern Sinfonia. Comparable to De Montfort Hall as a large-scale, architecturally distinctive concert venue with classical programming and touring acts.
• Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Manchester's principal concert hall, home to the Hallé Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, and Manchester Camerata. Directly comparable as a regional UK concert hall with classical residencies, multi-format auditorium, and civic-style programming.
• Sheffield City Hall: Sheffield's Grade II listed concert hall hosting classical, pop, and comedy acts in a 2,000+ capacity auditorium. Directly comparable to De Montfort Hall as a heritage UK regional concert hall with similar capacity and civic roots.
• Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall): Recently redeveloped Bristol concert hall hosting classical, rock, pop, and comedy acts. Comparable as a heritage UK concert venue recently through major capital reinvestment, with a similar regional programming model.
• Symphony Hall, Birmingham: 2,262-seat concert hall operated as part of Town Hall & Symphony Hall, hosting CBSO and visiting orchestras. Closely comparable to De Montfort Hall as a purpose-built/adapted regional concert hall with classical residencies and touring acts.
• Barbican Centre: Major London arts centre operated by the City of London Corporation, hosting LSO and BBC Symphony Orchestra residencies. Comparable as a civic-owned multi-arts venue with concert halls, theatre programming, and classical music heritage.
• Usher Hall, Edinburgh: Recently refurbished Grade A listed Edinburgh concert hall (capacity ~2,200), hosting classical, rock, comedy, and touring productions. Closely comparable to De Montfort Hall as a heritage UK regional concert hall with diverse programming.

Broad incumbents

• Southbank Centre: London's largest arts centre encompassing Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Purcell Room, hosting London Philharmonic Orchestra and a wide multi-arts programme. Comparable in scale and civic mission to De Montfort Hall but operates multiple halls and a broader cultural remit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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