What’s On At first direct arena, Leeds?: The Best Upcoming Events

Explore the vibrant lineup of upcoming events at first direct arena, Leeds. Stay in the loop on the concerts and shows that you won't want to miss in 2024 and 2025. Get ready for an extraordinary night out, immersing yourself in the city's top entertainment experiences.

Last updated: 12/08/2024 at 3:00pm

With its booming and vibrant music scene, Leeds is the place to be if you want to experience the best of what live music has to offer.

In 2024 and 2025, a spectacular line-up of artists are ready to perform at first direct arena in Leeds, ranging all the way from former One Direction singer Niall Horan to 80s legends The Human League.

first direct arena has hosted many of the globe’s best artists including Fleetwood Mac, Sir Elton John and Drake, and the venue’s upcoming line-up promises to continue to impress with a series of incredible live performances set to hit the stage.

So, if you want to experience the “super theatre” and high-quality sound experience of first direct arena, keep reading as we round up the most unmissable upcoming music events, and show you how to make your night even more special with a VIP ticket or private suite package!

August 2024

TV Girl

After their 2014 song 'Lovers Rock' took off by surprise for a second time in 2023 due to TikTok, the indie band hailing from San Diego, will have scored themselves legions of new fans alongside their existing ones.

They'll be playing in Leeds as part of their world tour, in a rare chance to see the cult band in the UK, on Saturday 17th August. And you could be there with VIP seats, to make it even better.

Niall Horan

Directioners rejoice - because none other than Niall Horan is going to be playing at the first direct arena on Thursday 29th August.

Niall is likely to perform hits such as 'Nice to Meet Ya' and 'On a Night Like Tonight', and the crowds will go wild - we can guarantee it. If you'd like to have the best seats in the house, then the Seat Unique booking platform means you can secure your spot.

September 2024

Texas

From 'Black Eyed Boy' to 'Inner Smile', Texas have a whole host of hits that will get the crowd going when they play at the first direct area on Friday 6th September.

Formed in Glasgow in 1986, the band are fronted by Sharleen Spiteri and have their own unique sound that a nostalgic crowd will love.

October 2024

Sum 41

Are you a fan of the Canadian pop-punk rockers? Then you're in luck, as they're bringing their 'Tour of the Setting Sum' to the UK with a date in Leeds.

There comes a time
When it all has to end

TOUR OF THE SETTING SUM
The Final World Tour

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— Sum 41 (@Sum41) January 16, 2024

The band have announced that this will be their last ever tour, and you can ensure that you get a ticket vis Seat Unique. As they bow out from the music scene, this is one that you won't want to miss.

November 2024

Courteeners

Indie-rock favourites the Courteeners are embarking on a UK tour, with a date in Leeds on Thursday 21st November, and it promises to be an electrifing evening full of their biggest hits, including 'Not Nineteen Forever' and 'Are You in Love With a Notion?'

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The band's tour is sold in London and Manchester but there's availability in Leeds, including with VIP tickets via Seat Unique.

Paul Heaton

Beautiful South and Housemartins frontman Paul Heaton performed a much-talked about set at Glastonbury this summer with ex-Housemartins bandmate Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim.

If you're keen to see Paul do his thing, then you can see him on stage in Leeds on Saturday 30th November.

December 2024

The Human League

The renown 80s band are on tour, and will be hitting the first direct arena on Friday 13th December this year.

From 'Don't You Want Me Baby' to 'Together in Electric Dreams', you know that this one is sure to go down a treat with crowd. And it'll be even better with VIP tickets.

February 2024

James Blunt

The singer is performing a date from 'his Back to Bedlam' 20th anniversary tour at Leeds on 13th February 2025.

After gaining huge attention with his Netflix documentary in 2023, the Twitter funnyman is in huge demand and fans are keen to see him perform emotional tracks such as 'Wisemen' and 'You're Beautiful' in person.

March 2024

Gracie Abrams

The American indie pop singer will be hitting Leeds on Tuesday 4th March 2025 - and you could be there as she skyrockets with her career.

The singer is known for tracks such as, 'I Love You, I'm Sorry', 'The Bottom' and 'Risk'. Make sure to book now if you want to see Gracie with VIP seats.

If you’re interested in premium concert experiences, make sure to check out our VIP tickets for upcoming shows.