
LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm
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The Backroom in Leeds hosts An Afternoon of indie on 23 January 2027 from 15:00 to 19:00. The event features DJs playing a mix of indie classics for an audience over the age of 30. Tickets cost £10 and attendees must bring ID due to the strict door policy.
The UK's biggest indie party in 17 cities returns to Leeds to help blast away those January blues by bringing you our first 2027 jam-packed edition of An Afternoon of indie at The Backroom.
Old School Indie - The indie night for the over 30s are once again joining forces with Feeling Gloomy & Age Against The Machine to bring you a special 3pm-7pm Afternoon of Indie.
Feeling Gloomy & Old School Indie DJs will be playing a mix of indie classics from across the decades so whether you were an 70s punk, 80s new waver, 90s britpopper or early 00s poser they'll be something for everyone.
The party will finish at 7pm so you can head down the pub to continue your night our or you could just go home and watch some Saturday night TV with a take away.
There is a strict door policy of no under 30s, so please bring ID as you will be asked to show it.
What to expect: The best in indie from: Bowie, Pulp, Clash, Jam, Cure, Joy Division, Stone Roses, Smiths, New Order, Strokes, Supergrass, Kinks, Franz Ferdinand, Nirvana, Ash, Rolling Stones, Who, Primal Scream, Killers, Sultans of Ping, Buzzcocks, Ramones, Specials, Blondie, Hole, Madness, La's, Weezer, Cardigans, Housemartins, Coral, Undertones, Inspiral Carpets, Bloc Party, Beatles, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Radiohead, Suede, Echo and The Bunnymen, Pixies plus the odd bit of rock n roll, soul, northern soul and ska!
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Frequently asked questions
LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm takes place on Saturday, 23 January 2027 at 15:00.
LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm is held at The Backroom in Leeds (50a Call Ln, Leeds LS1 6DT, UK).
Tickets for LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Backroom can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm
Editorial Summary
The Backroom in Leeds hosts An Afternoon of indie on 23 January 2027 from 15:00 to 19:00. The event features DJs playing a mix of indie classics for an audience over the age of 30. Tickets cost £10 and attendees must bring ID due to the strict door policy.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
The UK's biggest indie party in 17 cities returns to Leeds to help blast away those January blues by bringing you our first 2027 jam-packed edition of An Afternoon of indie at The Backroom.
Old School Indie - The indie night for the over 30s are once again joining forces with Feeling Gloomy & Age Against The Machine to bring you a special 3pm-7pm Afternoon of Indie.
Feeling Gloomy & Old School Indie DJs will be playing a mix of indie classics from across the decades so whether you were an 70s punk, 80s new waver, 90s britpopper or early 00s poser they'll be something for everyone.
The party will finish at 7pm so you can head down the pub to continue your night our or you could just go home and watch some Saturday night TV with a take away.
There is a strict door policy of no under 30s, so please bring ID as you will be asked to show it.
What to expect: The best in indie from: Bowie, Pulp, Clash, Jam, Cure, Joy Division, Stone Roses, Smiths, New Order, Strokes, Supergrass, Kinks, Franz Ferdinand, Nirvana, Ash, Rolling Stones, Who, Primal Scream, Killers, Sultans of Ping, Buzzcocks, Ramones, Specials, Blondie, Hole, Madness, La's, Weezer, Cardigans, Housemartins, Coral, Undertones, Inspiral Carpets, Bloc Party, Beatles, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Radiohead, Suede, Echo and The Bunnymen, Pixies plus the odd bit of rock n roll, soul, northern soul and ska!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm?
LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm takes place on Saturday, 23 January 2027 at 15:00.
Where is LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm taking place?
LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm is held at The Backroom in Leeds (50a Call Ln, Leeds LS1 6DT, UK).
How much are tickets for LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm?
Tickets for LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
Is there anywhere to stay near LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Backroom can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm?
Tickets for LEEDS: An Afternoon of indie - Indie for the over 30s: 16th January, 3pm-7pm can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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