The First Direct Arena is the major entertainment venue located in the vibrant city of Leeds, hosting live music, comedy, entertainment shows and sporting events. Voted Best New Venue in the World 2014 at the Stadium Business Awards, First Direct Arena has played to some incredible artists since opening in September 2013 including Sir Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Buble, Sports Personality of the Year, Gary Barlow, Prince, Miley Cyrus, Le Tour De France Grand Depart, John Bishop, Championship Boxing, Queen + Adam Lambert, Fleetwood Mac, Premier League Darts, Neil Young, Bette Midler, Drake, Morrissey, The Eagles, Pharrell Williams, John Legend, The MOBO Awards and Mumford and Sons.
The Arena’s unique “super theatre” style configuration is designed to enhance the arena experience, with all seats facing the stage and high quality acoustics providing the best sound experience in the UK. Spectators and performances alike, will enjoy a more intimate atmosphere with reduced viewing distances inside the 13,000 capacity venue.