The Refectory
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 6.30pm
Saturday and Sunday - 8.00am to 4.00pm
About The Refectory
Through the years some of the biggest bands in music history have played at the Refectory and the venue is still home to the world's most popular acts!
The 2,100 capacity Refectory has played host to the most important acts around since the late 1960's, including Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Rolling Stones, The Jam, Elton John. Perhaps the most famous live recording ever made, The Who Live in Leeds, was recorded in The Refectory. This seminal recording is now classic rock and roll, proving what heritage the Refectory has.
More recently, the University of Leeds has played host to the likes of The Strokes, Basement Jaxx, Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs, James Brown, Muse (recorded live for MTV), The Streets and Franz Ferdinand. All of our Refec gigs and most of our club nights are open to non-students as well as students.
Menu
When the Referectory is not being used in the evening to host out gigs, it is run by the University to offer a range of hot and cold food.
You can find out more about the catering service of the Refectory from the University of Leeds website at www.leeds.ac.uk/rcs/campuscatering.htm.
From this page, you can also download their Balanced-Lifestyle menus at www.leeds.ac.uk/rcs/pdf%20files/Balanced%20Lifestyle%20Menus.pdf.
Gig History
Click the dates below to see the full gig history:
Have you been to a gig at the Refectory? Why not tell us about your experiences or send us your photos? Contact us or for more information about the Refectory, at Leeds University Union, email Lucy Scarisbrick, Events Assistant, at email address l.c.j.scarisbrick@leeds.ac.uk
Contact The Refectory
For more information about all the gigs held at The Refectory go to www.leedstickets.com. Contact the Venues Department at email S.M.J.Wood@leeds.ac.uk or pop into the office, downstairs in the Union building and speak to the staff.
For more information about the Refectory go to the University of Leeds website at www.leeds.ac.uk/rcs/campuscatering.
