First Direct Arena Leeds
First Direct Arena events and tickets
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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - THE HITS TOUR ft Bitty McLean
- First Direct Arena Leeds
- Tuesday 9th April 2024
- UB40 featuring Ali Campbell bring The Hits Tour to Leeds First Direct Arena on April 9th, 2024 with special guest Bitty McLean.

- First Direct Arena Leeds
- Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd June 2024
- The ninth edition of Leeds Tattoo Expo, showcasing over 200 tattooists alongside a market of traders and live music
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Reviews of First Direct Arena in Leeds
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Review of Leeds Tattoo Expo
Had an incredible time yet again at the Tattoo Expo!! Lots of artists and creatives to connect with, entertainment is varied and on most of the day. You can spend all day here! And I love that you can come and go once you have your wristband. Only downside is the food and drink prices inside the arena (which has nothing to do with the actual expo) - but as you can come and go you can get your own refreshments! Already looking forward to next year
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Would you recommended: Yes |
First Direct Arena venue information
It�s unique �super-theatre� style configuration has been designed to enhance the customer experience with all seats facing the stage performance area.
Everyone, spectators and performers alike, will enjoy a more intimate atmosphere with reduced viewing distances relative to the capacity of the venue � over 12,300 seated or 13,000 with a standing floor.
first direct arena will primarily host live music, comedy and entertainment shows along with sporting events creating a modern, cutting edge, international, multi-event venue for Leeds. first direct arena is operated by SMG Europe. SMG is the world leader in venue management, marketing and development and also operate the Manchester Arena and Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle.
Venue contact details and info
Name: First Direct Arena
Phone: 0844 248 1585
Venue short url: https://www.skiddle.com/venues/36720/
Type of venue: Live
Nearest Bus Stop: Claypit Lane
Address: Arena Way, Leeds, LS2 8BY
Website: https://www.firstdirectarena.com
Capacity: 13,781
Parking: Woodhouse Lane Car Park, Merrion Centre Car Park, St John's Centre, Rose Bowl Car Park
Nearest Train Station: Leeds City Train Station