A large audience of people dancing in front of a DJ on stage.

About TESTBED

TESTBED is a cultural venue in Leeds built on the belief that bringing people together still matters.

Since 2020, we have been testing, learning and evolving; exploring what happens when you create space for music, creativity, culture and unexpected connections to collide.

Designed as a large-scale, adaptable venue, TESTBED hosts everything from live music and club nights to exhibitions, talks, creative projects and experiences that don’t fit neatly into a box.

We see TESTBED as more than a venue. It’s a place to experiment, to collaborate, to discover new ideas and to imagine different futures.

As we enter our next chapter, we’re expanding the programme, growing the audience and continuing to shape a space that reflects the energy, ambition and diversity of the city we call home.

For more information, look at our Accessibility page and download our Safer Spaces policy.

Founders

Two people stood side by side smiling at the camera. Laura and James
A group of dancers moving in sync in a dimly lit space.
Audience dancing, viewed from behind as CO2 cannons fire from the stage.
A musician holding a violin under their chin whilst drawing the bow across the strings.
An audience facing towards a pink lit up stage whilst confetti falls through the air.
An orchestra performing in front of an audience, the conductor is facing away from the audience.
A person standing in the center of a boxing ring holding a microphone.
A performer with a megaphone gesturing excitedly towards the camera.
A DJ performing with their hands in the air surrounded by an audience.
Two people DJing with a crowd smiling behind them.
Performer on stage in front of a silver tinsel garland, gesturing dramatically.
A musician playing the cello whilst sitting on a chair.