Viaduct Showbar

Viaduct Showbar is a cabaret and gay bar located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Situated within the city's Freedom Quarter — the heart of Leeds' LGBTQ+ scene — the venue describes itself as the UK's premier fully choreographed drag cabaret venue. Its official website states that it has a legacy of 15 years of success, while also claiming to be "Leeds #1 cabaret bar for over 20 years," indicating a long-established presence in the city's nightlife. The venue offers regular drag and cabaret performances, special events, VIP packages, and a dedicated VIP area called the Broadway Lounge, which sits directly across from the stage with a theatre-like balcony, its own bar, and facilities. The Viaduct also operates a mobile app providing exclusive offers and updates to customers. In 2026, Viaduct Showbar was recognised with an Oliver Award for Community Impact, reflecting its contributions to local initiatives, charities, and causes. The venue positions itself as an inclusive, welcoming space celebrating individuality and self-expression. It remains an active part of Leeds' LGBTQ+ entertainment landscape.

Viaduct Showbar is a cabaret and gay bar in Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. According to its official website, the venue has operated within Leeds' Freedom Quarter, the heart of the city's LGBTQ+ scene, and describes itself as the UK's premier fully choreographed drag cabaret venue. The site states a legacy of 15 years of success while also claiming to be "Leeds #1 cabaret bar for over 20 years," suggesting a long-standing presence in the local nightlife. The venue has built its reputation on fully choreographed drag cabaret performances, complemented by special events and VIP offerings. A notable feature is the Broadway Lounge, an exclusive Royal Circle VIP area located directly across from the stage, with a theatre-like balcony, its own bar, and facilities. The Viaduct also offers a mobile app for exclusive offers and updates. In 2026, Viaduct Showbar received an Oliver Award for Community Impact, recognising its contributions within the venue and across the wider community, including support for local initiatives, charities, and causes. The venue continues to position itself as an inclusive space celebrating individuality and self-expression.

• 2026

  Viaduct Showbar awarded the Oliver Award for Community Impact.

UK's premier fully choreographed drag cabaret venue; inclusive LGBTQ+ entertainment space in Leeds' Freedom Quarter.

• Drag cabaret shows

  Fully choreographed drag cabaret performances.

• Broadway Lounge VIP area

  Exclusive Royal Circle VIP area with theatre-like balcony, own bar and facilities.

• Viaduct App

  Mobile app offering exclusive offers and updates.

1. 1Leeds Cabaret & Gay Bar | Drag, Cabaret & Gay Bar in Leeds | Viaduct Showbarviaductleeds.com
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