A stage with chairs

Click to enlarge images below:

The Big Difference Venue

About

The Big Difference Venue

The Big Difference venue is an independent music, comedy, arts venue and bar in the heart of Leicester City Centre.The venue showcases the best of the comedy and music circuit, as well as exciting new talent and local performers.

Previously the site of The Cookie venue, the Big Difference was opened in 2020 by the team which runs the annual Leicester Comedy Festivals and is managed by Big Difference Productions Ltd.

It is currently open at weekends from 5pm - Midnight and is planning an exciting series of events in 2022 and beyond.

The Big Difference venue is also available for private hire, be it company events, meetings or private parties. It is fully licensed for alcohol and entertainment between the hours of 11am-midnight.  The venue has a capacity of 250 people across 3 floors (Basement Venue/Bar Area/Mezzanine].  Full audio visual facilities are available and can be managed by our team of technicians. 

Add The Big Difference Venue to your Itinerary

Visitor Details

Key Information

High Street, LEICESTER, Leicestershire, LE1 5YP

Tel: +44 (0) 116 261 6812

Opening Times

Open for performances (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday17:00 - 00:00
Open for private hire (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Thursday11:00 - 00:00
Friday - Saturday11:00 - 01:00
Sunday11:00 - 00:00

TripAdvisor

Related

man laughingLeicester Comedy Festival, Leicester City

Saturday, 15 February 2025 - Saturday, 15 February 2025

Rachel Fairburn: Side EyeRachel Fairburn: Side Eye
more info

Thursday, 13 February 2025 - Thursday, 13 February 2025

Connor Burns: 1994Connor Burns: 1994
more info

Sunday, 16 February 2025 - Sunday, 16 February 2025

Kevin Daniel: JockanoryKevin Daniel: Jockanory
more info

Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Saturday, 22 February 2025

Jay Neale: I Can Make You Neale GoodJay Neale: I Can Make You Neale Good
more info

Tuesday, 11 February 2025 - Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Alex Mason: Side Character Energy (Work In Progress)Alex Mason: Side Character Energy (Work In Progress)
more info

Saturday, 15 February 2025 - Saturday, 15 February 2025

Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The WorldJeddy Bear & Gary Save The World
more info

Wednesday, 5 February 2025 - Wednesday, 5 February 2025

The Alternative Black Comedy ShowcaseThe Alternative Black Comedy Showcase
more info

Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Saturday, 22 February 2025

Comedy Arcade LiveComedy Arcade Live
more info

Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Saturday, 22 February 2025

The Discount Comedy Checkout - Improvised Family ShowThe Discount Comedy Checkout - Improvised Family Show
more info

Saturday, 8 February 2025 - Saturday, 8 February 2025

Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs (Work In Progress)Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs (Work In Progress)
more info

Friday, 7 February 2025 - Friday, 7 February 2025

Friday, 14 February 2025 - Friday, 14 February 2025

Friday, 21 February 2025 - Friday, 21 February 2025

Thank God It's Friday! The Late ShowThank God It's Friday! The Late Show
more info

Sunday, 9 February 2025 - Sunday, 9 February 2025

Loremen LiveLoremen Live
more info

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 - Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 - Thursday, 20 February 2025

Fielding Edlow: Gaslighting is My Love LanguageFielding Edlow: Gaslighting is My Love Language
more info

Saturday, 15 February 2025 - Saturday, 15 February 2025

Paul F Taylor: Off The PaulPaul F Taylor: Off The Paul
more info

Thursday, 20 February 2025 - Thursday, 20 February 2025

An Asian OccasionAn Asian Occasion
more info

Saturday, 8 February 2025 - Saturday, 8 February 2025

Alasdair Beckett-King: Dial M for Montgomery BonbonAlasdair Beckett-King: Dial M for Montgomery Bonbon
more info

Friday, 21 February 2025 - Friday, 21 February 2025

Eric Rushton: Real OneEric Rushton: Real One
more info

Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Saturday, 22 February 2025

Jacob Hawley: SpaceJacob Hawley: Space
more info

Wednesday, 12 February 2025 - Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Mark Nicholas: This Is Not The Autistic You Are Looking ForMark Nicholas: This Is Not The Autistic You Are Looking For
more info

Sunday, 16 February 2025 - Sunday, 16 February 2025

Metroland Live: The BoxMetroland Live: The Box
more info

Sunday, 9 February 2025 - Sunday, 9 February 2025

Juliette Burton: HopepunkJuliette Burton: Hopepunk
more info

Sunday, 9 February 2025 - Sunday, 9 February 2025

Hannah Platt: Defence MechanismHannah Platt: Defence Mechanism
more info

Sunday, 9 February 2025 - Sunday, 9 February 2025

Artificial Intelligence Improvisation Artificial Intelligence Improvisation
more info

Saturday, 8 February 2025 - Saturday, 8 February 2025

Funny Women Leicester SpecialFunny Women Leicester Special
more info

Sunday, 9 February 2025 - Sunday, 9 February 2025

Funny Women Glitter Project Open MicFunny Women Glitter Project Open Mic
more info

Wednesday, 19 February 2025 - Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Proper Funny Comedy's Graduation ShowcaseProper Funny Comedy's Graduation Showcase
more info

Saturday, 8 February 2025 - Saturday, 8 February 2025

Treeeeee (for kids)Treeeeee (for kids)
more info

Saturday, 8 February 2025 - Saturday, 8 February 2025

Kieran Flynn and Rachel Baker: Two Reds Are Better Than OneKieran Flynn and Rachel Baker: Two Reds Are Better Than One
more info

Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Saturday, 22 February 2025

Freya McGhee: ExperimentalFreya McGhee: Experimental
more info

Sunday, 9 February 2025 - Sunday, 9 February 2025

Barry Ferns: My 7 Years as Lionel RichieBarry Ferns: My 7 Years as Lionel Richie
more info

Saturday, 15 February 2025 - Saturday, 15 February 2025

Darren Harriott: Dads Last DanceDarren Harriott: Dads Last Dance
more info

Wednesday, 5 February 2025 - Wednesday, 5 February 2025

The Corporate Comedy ClubThe Corporate Comedy Club
more info

Saturday, 8 February 2025 - Saturday, 8 February 2025

Juliette Burton: Going Rogue (WIP)Juliette Burton: Going Rogue (WIP)
more info

Saturday, 8 February 2025 - Saturday, 8 February 2025

Juliette Burton: Rogue Knights (WIP)Juliette Burton: Rogue Knights (WIP)
more info

Sunday, 16 February 2025 - Sunday, 16 February 2025

Sian Davies: Band of GoldSian Davies: Band of Gold
more info

Sunday, 16 February 2025 - Sunday, 16 February 2025

129.5 Steps to Autistic Success129.5 Steps to Autistic Success
more info

Wednesday, 12 February 2025 - Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Harriet Dyer: HONK (work in progress)Harriet Dyer: HONK (work in progress)
more info

Sunday, 16 February 2025 - Sunday, 16 February 2025

Rachel Baker: Stranger WIPRachel Baker: Stranger WIP
more info

Tuesday, 11 February 2025 - Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Jessica Fostekew: Work In ProgressJessica Fostekew: Work In Progress
more info

Sunday, 9 February 2025 - Sunday, 9 February 2025

Funny Women: The Glitter Project - Mentoring MeetupFunny Women: The Glitter Project - Mentoring Meetup
more info

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 - Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Work In ProgressChristopher Macarthur-Boyd: Work In Progress
more info

Sunday, 16 February 2025 - Sunday, 16 February 2025

Lauren Pattison: Big Girl PantsLauren Pattison: Big Girl Pants
more info

Thursday, 6 February 2025 - Thursday, 6 February 2025

Daniel Foxx & Dane Buckley (Split Hour): Work In ProgressDaniel Foxx & Dane Buckley (Split Hour): Work In Progress
more info

Monday, 17 February 2025 - Monday, 17 February 2025

Alexander Bennett: Emotional DaredevilAlexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil
more info

Friday, 14 February 2025 - Friday, 14 February 2025

Andrew O'Neill: GeburahAndrew O'Neill: Geburah
more info

Saturday, 15 February 2025 - Saturday, 15 February 2025

Andrew O'Neill: EscapeAndrew O'Neill: Escape
more info

Saturday, 15 February 2025 - Saturday, 15 February 2025

Fran Jenking: ‘OnlyFrans’Fran Jenking: ‘OnlyFrans’
more info

Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Saturday, 22 February 2025

The Art Of The Bizarre Vinyl Sleeve - An Illustrated TalkThe Art Of The Bizarre Vinyl Sleeve - An Illustrated Talk
more info

Saturday, 15 February 2025 - Saturday, 15 February 2025

Alison Spittle: Fat Bitch (WIP)Alison Spittle: Fat Bitch (WIP)
more info

Wednesday, 5 February 2025 - Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Thursday, 6 February 2025 - Thursday, 6 February 2025

Friday, 7 February 2025 - Friday, 7 February 2025

Saturday, 8 February 2025 - Saturday, 8 February 2025

Sunday, 9 February 2025 - Sunday, 9 February 2025

Tuesday, 11 February 2025 - Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Wednesday, 12 February 2025 - Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Thursday, 13 February 2025 - Thursday, 13 February 2025

Friday, 14 February 2025 - Friday, 14 February 2025

Saturday, 15 February 2025 - Saturday, 15 February 2025

Sunday, 16 February 2025 - Sunday, 16 February 2025

Monday, 17 February 2025 - Monday, 17 February 2025

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 - Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Wednesday, 19 February 2025 - Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 - Thursday, 20 February 2025

Friday, 21 February 2025 - Friday, 21 February 2025

Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Saturday, 22 February 2025

The Worst Record Covers in the WorldThe Worst Record Covers in the World
more info

Thursday, 6 February 2025 - Thursday, 6 February 2025

Christian Dart: GUMSHOE!Christian Dart: GUMSHOE!
more info

Monday, 17 February 2025 - Monday, 17 February 2025

Allyson June SmithAllyson June Smith
more info

Friday, 7 February 2025 - Friday, 7 February 2025

Marjolein RobertsonMarjolein Robertson
more info

Map & Directions

Accreditations & Awards

What's Nearby

  1. Showcase Cinema de Lux

    Situated in the Highcross shopping complex in the centre of the city, Showcase Cinema…

  2. Treetop Adventure Golf

    Looking for an epic mini-golf adventure? Come and play Tropical Trail & Ancient Explorer…

  3. St Martin's Square

    St Martin’s Square is in a delightful spot, tucked between Silver Street and St Martin’s.…

  4. Leicester Guildhall

    From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama. The Grade I listed, timber-framed…

  1. Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen to the public on…

  2. King Richard III Visitor Centre

    Uncover the Story of King Richard III at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester…

  3. Highcross Leicester

    Highcross offers an awe-inspiring mix of fashionable stores, stylish restaurants and a…

  4. Angle Axe Throwing

    Axe Throwing! Its where you throw axes!

  5. Distillers Kitchen

    The Distillers Kitchen, is a new Gin School and exclusive venue as part of the 45 Bar…

  6. Leicester Market

    With more than 800 years of history under its belt, buzzing Leicester Market is a…

  7. Murder Mystery Experience

    Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting and exclusive adventure.

  8. Green Dragon Square

    Whether you're attending an event, meeting up, or just finding a spot to enjoy your…

  9. Pubs with History

    High spirits at historic inns

  10. Leicester’s Theatrical Traditions

    Curtain up on a city with theatre in its blood

  11. Haymarket Shopping Centre

    Haymarket Shopping Centre has over 60 stores including fashion and food outlets, making…

  12. Jewry Wall Museum

    Jewry Wall Museum is currently closed for refurbishment. Check back here for details of…

Previous Next

Search What's Nearby

Product Type
Proximity
Within miles

Flower Icon

Related Content

Explore further