Sheffield’s The Leadmill announces the number of days until its closure

Sheffield’s The Leadmill has announced the number of days until its closure.

The venue lost its appeal against an eviction ruling in May and was ordered to leave the premises within three months.

It has now announced it will close its doors later this month on Saturday 28th June.

A statement on social media said: “After over four decades of unforgettable nights, historic gigs and a community that has stuck with us through it all, Saturday 28th June 2025 will be the final event held at The Leadmill.

“We will miss our home more than words can say, but this isn’t the end for us; it’s just a new chapter in our story and yours.”

The Leadmill first opened in 1980 and became an iconic venue for music in the city – hosting acts such as Coldplay, The Killers, and Arctic Monkeys over the years.

The venue lost its legal battle against landlord Electric Group in February, with the dispute having been ongoing since operators were handed an eviction notice in 2022.

The decision was upheld by the Court of Appeal last month.

For the “over 100 events” that had been scheduled to take place at The Leadmill, the venue said that these will be relocated to other live music establishments around the city.

This includes Network, Sidney and Matilda, Corporation, and Sheffield SU’s The Foundry.

The statement added: “We’re excited to be partnering with these brilliant space to continue bringing live music, comedy, club nights, and culture to the city. Our mission hasn’t changed even if our address will.

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“The Leadmill has always been more than a building and that is something that you just can’t buy. It’s the people, the spirit, and the stories that have made it what it is. Wherever we go, we’ll be taking that with us.”

A spokesperson for landlords Electric Group – who also own venues in Brixton, Bristol, and Newcastle – has previously told The Sheffield Tab a new venue in the location will “continue to be a cornerstone of the live music scene” in the city “for the next 100 years”.