First Direct Arena
First Direct Arena, Leeds, hosts 30 upcoming events between 26 Sep 2026 and 10 Oct 2027, with tickets from £38.91. Upper tier from £49.34, Lower tier from £92.88, Floor from £122.58.
📅 Upcoming Shows & Schedule
Across September 2026 – October 2027, First Direct Arena hosts 30 scheduled performances. Featured headliners include Jane McDonald, Pussycat Dolls, Westlife, Duran Duran, and Korn. Tickets currently start from £38.91.
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Upcoming Events at First Direct Arena
How much are tickets at First Direct Arena?
The lowest price each part of the house has been listed at across 27 upcoming dates. Seats are sold by individual block, so a specific date may differ.
| Where you sit | Tickets from | Dates listed |
|---|---|---|
| Upper tier | £49.34 | 11 |
| Lower tier | £92.88 | 12 |
| Floor | £122.58 | 22 |
What time do doors open at First Direct Arena?
Most upcoming dates start at 18:00 (20 of 30 listed dates); each event page carries its own start time.
Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.
About First Direct Arena: Layout, History & Architecture
First Direct Arena, situated in the city centre of Leeds, opened its doors in 2013. Designed by Populous, its distinctive architectural style features a curvilinear, honeycomb-patterned facade, contributing a contemporary visual to the city's skyline. The hall operates with a maximum capacity of approximately 13,781 for seated and standing concerts. Its primary configuration is a "super theatre" fan-shaped bowl, a design intended to orient all attendees directly towards the stage, aiming to provide improved sightlines from every seat.
The auditorium offers a flexible layout, typically featuring a flat floor for general admission standing patrons, complemented by multiple tiers of fixed and retractable seating that rise around the performance area. This design largely eliminates structural sightline obstructions such as pillars. As a large, purpose-built concrete arena, the inherent acoustics of the space are expansive, necessitating significant reinforcement from its installed public address system. The sound profile can be naturally cavernous, placing considerable reliance on precise system calibration and sound engineering to achieve clarity and impact across the vast volume.
The Live Experience & Current Schedule
Ingress to the arena is managed through multiple entrances leading to wide concourse areas, which house numerous bars and food vendors. For concerts, the experience varies from the dense energy of the general admission standing pit on the ground floor to the elevated, generally unobstructed views from the tiered seating areas. The scale of the space and the fan-shaped layout typically foster a high-energy atmosphere that resonates throughout the bowl. With 30 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £38.91. The next confirmed event on the calendar is Jane McDonald on 26th September 2026.