How DJs get booked in Leeds
Leeds venues, promoters and upcoming DJ gigs, plus how to pitch them. Free DJ EPK and open calls on StageOS.
By StageOS · Updated
Leeds has one of the UK's busiest club scenes outside London, driven by a big student population and long-running house, techno and drum and bass nights. Most DJs start with warm-up slots, student nights and local parties, then move up to the bigger clubs and warehouse events. Below are the Leeds venues and promoters on StageOS, upcoming dates and open calls, so you can find the nights that play your sound and pitch them with one link.
When to pitch in Leeds
- September to December: term-time club nights, freshers and New Year's Eve.
- January to April: summer festivals, day parties and outdoor events book up.
- All year: warm-up slots and local residencies, the usual way in.
Venues in Leeds that book DJs
Promoters booking DJs in Leeds
- Super Friendz (8 upcoming)
- Futuresound Events (4 upcoming)
- Natural Selection (4 upcoming)
- The Warehouse Leeds (4 upcoming)
- Distrikt (3 upcoming)
- Framework (3 upcoming)
- Mint Presents (3 upcoming)
- Hope House Presents (2 upcoming)
- OSCURA (2 upcoming)
- Ruckus24 (2 upcoming)
- Slam Dunk Presents (2 upcoming)
- 23 Degrees (1 upcoming)
Upcoming DJ gigs in Leeds
- Mint XL presents Halloween · Wed 28 Oct 2026 at Mint XL
- Romare (Live) · Thu 29 Oct 2026 at Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
- Romare (Live) · Thu 29 Oct 2026 at Belgrave Music Hall
- Elder Island · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Belgrave Music Hall
- Elder Island · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
- OnTime Records Pres: Rob Pearson · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Eiger Studios
- Soul Mass Transit System presents: Grand Soul Central All Night Long · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Hope House
- Jamie Fielding, Hidde van Wee, Mad.Again + Abbs La · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at The Warehouse
- Cirque Du Soul: Leeds // Halloween · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Beaver Works
- Hannah Wants x counter culture - the last dance · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Distrikt
What's on in Leeds: all 122 upcoming
Open calls for DJs
- BBC Introducing LIVE United Kingdom 2026 (London, United Kingdom)
- LOOPFEST United Kingdom 2027 (Shrewsbury, United Kingdom)
- In It Together Festival United Kingdom 2027 (Port Talbot, United Kingdom)
Get your free EPK and pitch these venues
One link with your mixes, photos, gigs and booking details, ready to send to Leeds promoters and venues.
Create my free EPKFrequently asked questions
How do new DJs get gigs in Leeds?
Warm-up slots, student nights and smaller local parties are the usual first steps. Pitch promoters whose nights fit your sound, with an EPK link and a recent mix.
Do Leeds promoters want an EPK?
Yes. One link with mixes, photos, past gigs and how to book you saves them time. StageOS gives you this free.
Where can I find DJ open calls in Yorkshire?
StageOS lists festival and event open calls across the UK, and you can apply in a couple of minutes.