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First Direct Arena

Leeds

Arena Way

13,781

Live Venue

First Direct Arena

Leeds

Arena Way

Live Venue

13,781

2 Upcoming Events

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Sun

Apr

Sean Paul and Ashanti

First Direct Arena, Leeds

From 6:00PM

Sat

Jun

The Card Expo - Leeds

First Direct Arena, Leeds

From 11:00AM

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Venue Address

Arena Way, Leeds, LS2 8BY

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Venue Reviews

4.5 / 5

based on

207 reviews

Music

Location

Value

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Paula Firth

Verified Review

4 August 2024

Amazing weekend

Deb Hepplestone

Verified Review

24 June 2024

Great opportunity to meet a variety of tattoo artists and see their work. Our 5th year of visiting.

4.5

Elise Bruton

Verified Review

24 June 2024

Lovely Event! Plenty of space, well air conditioned and lots of talented and friendly artists. Good vibes all around would definitely attend again

Siobhan Pinder

Verified Review

24 June 2024

We had a fantastic day. Everyone was super friendly, there was so much to see and do. I wish I could have stayed longer. I will definitely go again.

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About

first direct arena is a purpose built major entertainment venue located in the vibrant city centre of Leeds. Itï¿½s unique ï¿½super-theatreï¿½ 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 ï¿½ 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.