The first direct arena is located on Arena Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Opened in July 2013, it has welcomed artists including Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and Ed Sheeran. The venue is noted for its distinctive 'super theatre' style design, where all seats face the stage and benefit from high-quality acoustics. In 2014, it was named Best New Venue in the World at the Stadium Business Awards.
Featuring jane mcdonald, pussycat dolls, lil’ kim, deja vu, westlife, hans zimmer, duran duran, pigeon and more.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA Leeds stages the PCD Forever Tour stop featuring Pussycat Dolls, Lil’ Kim and Deja Vu.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA Leeds hosts Westlife for a pop and ballad headline show in October 2026.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA Leeds features The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension in a modern classical arena show.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA Leeds features Duran Duran with Pigeon, mixing alternative rock, electronic, afro rock and disco.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA hosts the final Duran Duran and Pigeon date of October 2026’s alternative rock and electronic run.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA hosts the opening UK date of Korn’s 2026 alternative metal and nu metal run with Architects.
Suede and Manic Street Preachers bring alternative rock, britpop and glam-infused rock to the Leeds arena stage.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA hosts Courteeners with indie pop and indie rock support from The Lathums on 6 November 2026.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA welcomes Myles Smith’s arena-scale folk pop and stomp and holler show.
Leeds hosts The Script and James Morrison, blending pop rock, soft rock and blue-eyed soul.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA hosts Don Toliver’s Nitrous Octane World Tour Leg 2 opener of alternative R&B, hip hop and trap.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA Leeds hosts Squeeze and Billy Bragg for a rock-focused arena show with new wave, pop and alternative rock.
First Direct Arena Leeds showcases Squeeze’s new wave hits with Billy Bragg’s alternative rock and folk.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA hosts Jungle’s opening November 2026 electronic funk show with Rio Kosta.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA hosts Jungle’s electronic funk and nu disco tour opener with Rio Kosta.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA hosts Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics in Leeds on 5 December 2026.
FIRST DIRECT BANK ARENA hosts UB40 with Ali Campbell for a reggae, dub and pop bill on 8 December 2026.
First Direct Bank Arena welcomes The Darkness’ glam and hard rock Best Of tour with Brothers Osborne and Ace in support.
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