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Venues/West Yorkshire, United Kingdom/Event Space/First Direct Arena

First Direct Arena

Event Space
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Venue Type

Event Space

Address

Leeds LS2 8BY, UK, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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First Direct Arena

Venue Type

Event Space

Address

Leeds LS2 8BY, UK, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

First direct arena is the major entertainment venue located in the vibrant city centre of Leeds, hosting live music, comedy, entertainment shows and sporting events.

Number of spaces

5 event spaces

Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service

Technology

In-house A/V

Spaces

Main Auditorium
Main Auditorium
Seated: 1,200
Black and White Lounge
Black and White Lounge
Seated: 100
First Direct Bar
First Direct Bar
Seated: 400
The Mixer
The Mixer
Seated: 40
Full Buyout of First Direct Arena
Full Buyout of First Direct Arena
Seated: 13,781
Main Auditorium
Main Auditorium
Seated: 1,200
Black and White Lounge
Black and White Lounge
Seated: 100
First Direct Bar
First Direct Bar
Seated: 400
The Mixer
The Mixer
Seated: 40
Full Buyout of First Direct Arena
Full Buyout of First Direct Arena
Seated: 13,781

About

Voted Best New Venue in the World 2014 at the Stadium Business Awards, first direct arena has played host to some incredible artists since opening in September 2013, including Sir Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bublé, 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 performers alike will enjoy a more intimate atmosphere with reduced viewing distances inside the 13,781 capacity venue.

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Oct 7, 2023

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GBR: New Order Perform At First Direct Arena

Oct 7, 2023

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New Order performs at First Direct Arena in GBR

Oct 7, 2023

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GBR: New Order Perform At First Direct Arena

Oct 7, 2023

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New Order performs at First Direct Arena in GBR




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Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service

Technology

In-house A/V





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