Bingo in Leeds: Discover a Completely Different Bingo Night at Cross Gates
Searching for bingo in Leeds?
You might be expecting bingo cards, number calls and the excitement of waiting for that final number.
At House of Drag Bingo, you still get the bingo - but it comes with live drag entertainment, comedy, music, outrageous performances and full party energy.
House of Drag Bingo is coming to Mecca Bingo Cross Gates on Saturday 7 November 2026, with the event running from 9pm until midnight. House Of Drag
So whether you already love bingo or you are simply looking for a very different Saturday night in Leeds, this is bingo after a serious glam makeover.
Bingo in Leeds - But Not as You Know It
Traditional bingo puts the game at the centre of the experience.
House of Drag takes that familiar excitement and builds an entire live show around it.
Expect bingo alongside drag performances, comedy, big personalities, music and audience interaction.
You might arrive determined to win.
You might arrive entirely for the queens.
Or you might be the person who joined because somebody dropped the ticket link into the group chat and said:
“We’re doing this.”
All three are perfectly valid reasons.
House of Drag Bingo Leeds: Event Details
Date: Saturday 7 November 2026Time: 9:00pm - MidnightVenue: Mecca Bingo Cross GatesLocation: Crossgates Road, Cross Gates, Leeds House Of Drag
What Happens at House of Drag Bingo?
Calling it simply “bingo” does not quite cover it.
House of Drag describes the wider experience as bingo meeting fierce glamour, comedy and full West End-style chaos. House Of Drag
On the night, expect a combination of:
Bingo games
Live drag entertainment
Comedy
Music
Audience interaction
Big costumes and glamorous looks
Prizes
Party atmosphere
Photo-worthy moments
The bingo keeps everyone involved.
The entertainment keeps the night moving.
And together they turn a familiar game into something much closer to a live party experience.
Looking for Drag Bingo in Leeds?
If your Google search was drag bingo Leeds, this is exactly where House of Drag fits.
You are not choosing between going to bingo and seeing a drag show.
You get both.
That makes it particularly useful for groups where everybody wants something slightly different from Saturday night.
One friend wants live entertainment.
Another wants an activity.
Someone wants music.
Someone just wants somewhere with a great atmosphere.
House of Drag brings all of those elements under one roof.
Who’s Performing at House of Drag Bingo Leeds?
The current Leeds event listing features performers including:
Honey The FoxxRileasaAlexis Saint PeteLuq With A QKiki Snatch House Of Drag
So this is not simply a few games followed by home time.
The live drag line-up is a major part of the night.
Never Played Bingo Before?
That is absolutely fine.
You do not need years of experience or an advanced bingo strategy.
The idea is simple.
Listen for the numbers.
Follow your card.
Try to win.
And attempt to keep concentrating while everything else is happening around you.
The live entertainment also means that even complete beginners have plenty to enjoy between the games.
You may discover that you are considerably more competitive than expected.
Consider yourself warned.
Looking for Mecca Bingo Cross Gates Events?
The event takes place at Mecca Bingo Cross Gates, making it especially relevant if you are searching for bingo or entertainment around Cross Gates and East Leeds. House Of Drag
Rather than travelling into the centre specifically for a show and then finding another activity afterwards, House of Drag gives you the game and entertainment in the same venue.
You can make the event the centre of your Saturday night and organise food or drinks around it.
Planning a Birthday Night Out in Leeds?
Another meal at the same restaurant?
You can do that next year.
House of Drag gives birthdays an actual event to organise around.
Your night could be:
Dinner with the group
↓
House of Drag Bingo at 9pm
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Bingo, performances, comedy and music
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Photos
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The inevitable debate about whether everyone is going home at midnight
It is one booking that gives the whole group something to experience together.
Planning a Leeds Hen Party?
Drag bingo is also a natural fit for hen parties.
You already have:
Entertainment
An interactive activity
Comedy
Music
Party atmosphere
and a very good excuse to bring out the sequins.
Instead of spending the evening travelling between several different bookings, House of Drag can become the main event.
If you are planning a larger celebration, the current Leeds ticket page also offers a 10-person Bundle Party Ticket, alongside individual ticket options. House Of Drag
Bringing a Bigger Group?
The live Leeds listing currently includes several ticket types.
General Entry - £15
The Full House Ticket - £20, including bingo books plus party extras and pictures.
10x Bundle Party Ticket - £162, including a group discount, bingo books and party extras. House Of Drag
The Early Bird allocation and 4-person Bundle Party Ticket are currently shown as sold out, so if you are already considering the Leeds date, it is worth checking the latest availability rather than assuming every ticket type will remain available. House Of Drag
Ticket availability and pricing can change, so always use the live event page before booking.
What Should You Wear to Drag Bingo?
There is no need to turn up in full drag.
But equally, this probably is not the night to worry about being slightly overdressed.
Think:
Sequins
Bold colours
Statement accessories
Party outfits
Metallics
Glitter
Matching group looks
Hen party themes
Or simply wear whatever makes you feel ready for a proper Saturday night.
House of Drag encourages guests to embrace the glamour, so that outfit sitting at the back of your wardrobe waiting for an excuse?
This might be it. House Of Drag
Bingo Leeds for Groups and Celebrations
One of the reasons an interactive bingo night works so well for groups is that everybody experiences the same thing.
You are not sitting at opposite ends of a table trying to keep six different conversations going.
Everyone watches the performances.
Everyone follows the game.
Everyone reacts to the same numbers.
And somebody at your table will almost certainly become far too serious about winning.
House of Drag is particularly suited to:
Hen parties
Birthdays
Friendship groups
Work nights out
Group celebrations
Weekend plans
Make a Full Leeds Night of It
Keep the itinerary simple.
Meet the group
↓
Food or drinks
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Head to Mecca Bingo Cross Gates
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House of Drag Bingo from 9pm
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Three hours of bingo, drag, comedy and entertainment
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Midnight arrives considerably quicker than expected
One strong event gives the whole evening a purpose without requiring a spreadsheet to organise everyone.
Is This Different From Traditional Bingo?
Very.
The basic game is still there.
You still want your numbers.
You still want to win.
But House of Drag surrounds the bingo with an entertainment experience.
Traditional bingo is primarily about the game.
House of Drag Bingo combines the game with performances, comedy and party atmosphere.
That means somebody who would normally say:
“Bingo isn't really my thing.”
might still have a very different answer after this one.
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you now have another option to consider.
And because this is part of the House of Drag UK tour, it is not something taking place every Saturday. The current tour schedule lists Leeds on 7 November, followed by Leicester on 14 November. House Of Drag
Ready for House of Drag Bingo Leeds?
Forget everything you thought a bingo night had to look like.
This November, House of Drag brings together:
Bingo.
Live drag.
Comedy.
Music.
Prizes.
Big personalities.
Full-glam party energy.
House of Drag Bingo Leeds Crossgates
Saturday 7 November 2026
9pm - Midnight
Mecca Bingo Cross Gates, Crossgates Road, Cross Gates, Leeds House Of Drag
Bring your mates.
Bring your competitive side.
Bring a little glamour.
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