Arena · Leeds, United Kingdom
First Direct Bank Arena
Tower North Central, Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8PA, UK
Capacity 13,500
33 upcoming events
Upcoming events
33First Direct Bank Arena has 33 upcoming events announced. Next up: Duran Duran on October 24, followed by Korn on October 26.
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October 2026
4
November 2026
10
The Courteeners
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
Rock
Myles Smith
Sun, Nov 8 · 6:00 PM
Pop
The Script
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PM
Pop
Don Toliver
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM
Hip-Hop & Rap
Kevin Bridges
Thu, Nov 19 · 8:00 PM
Comedy
Squeeze
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
Pop
Jungle
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:30 PM
Rock
Fontaines D.C.
Tue, Nov 24 · 6:00 PM
Indie & Alternative
Bill Bailey
Sat, Nov 28 · 6:00 PM
Comedy
Bill Bailey
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:00 PM
Comedy
December 2026
7
Blossoms
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM
Rock
Bryson Tiller
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Hip-Hop & Rap
Pete Tong
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Electronic & Dance
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:30 PM
Pop
The Darkness
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:00 PM
Rock
Culture Club
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Pop
Morrissey
Sat, Dec 19 · 6:00 PM
Rock
January 2027
1
February 2027
2
March 2027
2
April 2027
2
May 2027
4
October 2027
1
Getting there
Tower North Central, Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8PA, UK
Leeds
By train
Leeds
about 15 minutes on foot
Good to know
The arena is in the Arena Quarter, just north of Leeds' main shopping streets.
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About First Direct Bank Arena
First Direct Bank Arena is a 13,500-capacity indoor venue in Leeds city centre. Opened in 2013, it is known for its distinctive fan-shaped auditorium.
The programme is led by major concerts and comedy shows, with performers including Morrissey, Evanescence, Bill Bailey and Jack Whitehall.
Gallery
Past events
6 events
hosting since 2026
58 different performers
most recent yesterday
8 Oct 2026 · The World of Hans Zimmer
6 Oct 2026 · Westlife
2 Oct 2026 · Pussycat Dolls & Lil' Kim
Frequently Asked Questions
The address of First Direct Bank Arena is Tower North Central, Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8PA, UK (Leeds, United Kingdom).
The capacity of First Direct Bank Arena is around 13,500 people.
There are 33 upcoming events at First Direct Bank Arena. The full schedule is above. Next up: Duran Duran on 24 October 2026.
Tickets for upcoming events at First Direct Bank Arena start from £40. Prices are updated daily.
Based on our event archive, these acts appear at First Direct Bank Arena most often: Bill Bailey, Simple Minds, Blossoms, James Blunt, Jack Whitehall.
Venue facts
Capacity13,500
Opened2013
Upcoming events33
Tickets from£40
Events per year
2027
12
2026
27
Most hosted
