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Team behind Mint Warehouse to open new 2,000 capacity venue in Leeds with strict no-phone policy

Clementine Hall - 13th April 2026

An exciting new venue is set to open its doors this year, marking a significant moment for the city’s nightlife scene.

Introducing Mint XL, the latest venture rom the team behind the Mint brand that represents the next evolution of a name that has been central to Leeds’ music culture since the 90’s.

Built on over three decades of experience in the industry, the team’s track record spans from intimate club spaces to major outdoor festivals.

Mint XL will build on this knowledge to bring a venue designed to operate on another level, bigger and better than ever before.

With a capacity of over 2000 across multiple rooms, Mint XL has been purpose-built to host a wide range of events. Think large-scale electronic music lineups and extended DJ sets to live performances, brand activations, and private hires.

At the heart of the venue is a focus on sound and experience. A newly-installed Funktion-One Vero system will power the main rooms, supported by high-spec production throughout.

Mint XL will also operate a strict no-phones policy during club events, keeping the focus on the music and the moment.

“Mint XL is the next chapter for the brand,” says Owner Shane Graham. “From Mint Club through to Mint Festival, we’ve spent nearly two decades building something special in Leeds, and this is a natural progression of that journey. It allows us to take everything we’ve produced over the years and deliver it at a much bigger club setting.”

Director Mikey McMahon adds: “Mint XL is a big step forward for us. It allows us to programme multi-bill lineups at a much bigger scale across multiple rooms, while also expanding beyond electronic music into live bands, private hires, and brand-led events. At its core, we’ve designed it as a fully versatile space that can adapt to different audiences and experiences under one roof.”

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