New name & reopening date for Sheffield Leadmill

News By James Hanley | 17 July 2025

The Leadmill in Sheffield, UK, is to reopen as Electric Sheffield in February 2026 following the conclusion of a long-running court battle. The venue’s landlord, London-based The Electric Group, has launched a new website for the 900-capacity club, complete with a link for booking enquiries.

The former tenants of the venue, which closed last month, were given three months to vacate the premises after their eviction appeal was denied in May.

Its longtime leaseholder Phil Mills and his management team…

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