New owners of Sheffield Leadmill reveal new venue name and opening date
The beloved venue shut last month after an unsuccessful appeal against an eviction notice
The new owners of the Sheffield Leadmill have confirmed the name of the new venue and details of its opening date.
Back in May, the beloved venue’s owners announced that they will have to leave its premises within three months after losing their battle against eviction.
The grassroots venue said it had lost its long-running battle against its landlord Electric Group and will now have to vacate, in what has been branded a “heartbreaking moment not just for our team but for the entire Sheffield community.”
A final gig took place in late June, headlined by Miles Kane, with a club night named The Last Dance bringing the curtain down on the venue the following night.
Electric Group have now confirmed that the new venue will be called Electric Sheffield and open in February 2026.
In a statement, the Leadmill said on Instagram: “To everyone who danced, sang, laughed, cried and made memories with us over the years – thank you. You gave this place its soul.
“But this isn’t the end. We continue into our next chapter, bringing you the best gigs, club nights, comedy events and more across venues throughout Sheffield – so keep an eye on our listings and come find us out in the city!”
High-profile backers of the fight to save the space included some of the bands who played formative gigs there at early stages of their career. Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker had given it his backing, while Liam Gallagher – who played at the venue with Oasis in 1994 – branded the closure “scandalous”.
“We’ve fought tirelessly to protect this independent venue which has supported countless artists, musicians and creatives for over four decades,” a statement from The Leadmill said at the time of the news of closure, adding that the “decision feels like a betrayal of the cultural fabric of our city.”
They went on to say that though they are “truly devastated by this outcome”, they “also know hand on heart that we did everything possible to stop the Leadmill being evicted. We have poured our energy, time, love and determination into this fight and we’re immensely proud of our team and the community that stood by us.”