Town hall will be 'joyful' music venue - designers

The refurbishment will turn Leeds Town Hall into a state-of-the-art concert venue

Images have been released showing how Leeds Town Hall will look after its multimillion-pound refurbishment.

The Grade I listed building will be transformed into a "colourful and joyful" concert facility with a new box office, accessible entrance and lift as well as a new ground-floor bar, architects said.

The 225ft (70m) tall building, located on The Headrow, was opened in 1858 by Queen Victoria.

Leeds City Council said the building was a "cherished" part of the city that generated "crucial" income and investment.

The architects said the building's heritage would be maintained

Architects on the project said the revamp would preserve the 106-year-old building's "key heritage features" such as the Victorian organ, while ensuring it can host "bigger and more ambitious" performances.

Leeds Town Hall is one of the city’s most recognisable buildings, and was designed by famed architect Cuthbert Brodrick.

Kier, the construction group working on the redevelopment, said it would also be delivering a "comprehensive social value programme of activity" that would benefit communities in and around Leeds.

The project is due to be completed by spring 2026

Dan Doherty, regional director for Kier Construction North and Scotland, said: “Our highly skilled project teams have vast experience of regenerating listed buildings and we look forward to contributing to the preservation of this city-centre landmark for generations to come.”

A spokesperson for Page/Park architects added: “We have designed the project to respect the existing building, while inserting new elements inspired by the rich colour palettes of the original interiors, as well as the vibrant nature of the city."

The project is expected to be completed by spring 2026.

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