De Montfort Hall

De Montfort Hall
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
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AddressGranville Road
Leicester, England
United Kingdom
OwnerLeicester City Council
Typeconcert hall/auditorium
Capacity400-2,200 (auditorium), 250-7,000 (amphitheater)
Current useTouring Venue
Construction
Opened21 July 1913
Years active111
ArchitectShirley Harrison
Website
http://www.demontforthall.co.uk/

De Montfort Hall is the largest music and performance venue in Leicester, England. It is situated adjacent to Victoria Park and is named after the "Father of Parliament", Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester.