First Direct Arena, Leeds — Concerts & Setlists
Explore 43 concerts at First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom.
About First Direct Arena
First Direct Arena is a live music venue in Leeds. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.
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First Direct Arena on record
Gigvault documents 43 concerts at First Direct Arena, spanning 2015 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2024, with 17 shows. 38 different acts have played here, and Girls Aloud has come back most often (2 times).
First Direct Arena — Venue information
Within the pulsing heart of Leeds, the First Direct Arena rises like a shimmering colossus, a beacon for sonic adventurers. Step inside its sleek, curved embrace and prepare for an electrifying immersion, where booming bass lines resonate through the steel and glass, and soaring vocals wrap around you like a warm embrace. This architectural marvel regularly hosts the titans of rock and pop, the dazzling spectacle of touring theatre, and the visceral thrill of sporting showdowns, transforming every event into an unforgettable city-wide happening. More than just a venue, it's a social hub, a cornerstone of West Yorkshire's vibrant cultural landscape, where unforgettable nights are forged and memories etched into the very fabric of the city.
Recent bands at First Direct Arena
- Korn
- Yungblud
- Busted Vs McFly
- Jeff Wayne
- Sabaton
- Evanescence
- Machine Gun Kelly
- Architects
Other venues in Leeds
- Brudenell Social Club
- O2 Academy
- Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
- Stylus
- Hyde Park Book Club
- HEADROW HOUSE
- Leeds Beckett Students' Union
- Belgrave Music Hall
Concerts at First Direct Arena
Concerts at First Direct Arena by month
When First Direct Arena was busiest, and who was on stage.
- June 2025 — 2 concerts: Diana Ross, Billy Ocean
- December 2024 — 4 concerts: Slipknot, T’Pau, Culture Club, Sleep Token
- November 2024 — 5 concerts: The Zutons, Jane McDonald, Courteeners, DMA’s, Deep Purple
- June 2024 — 2 concerts: Girls Aloud
- February 2024 — 2 concerts: FEVER 333, NOAHFINNCE
- October 2023 — 3 concerts: nothing,nowhere., S Club, New Order
- June 2017 — 2 concerts: The Stone Roses
Concerts at First Direct Arena with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- Diana Ross — 2025-06-28, 25 songs played
- Billy Ocean — 2025-06-21, 14 songs played
- Olly Murs — 2025-05-09, 21 songs played
- PlayStation: The Concert — 2025-04-23, 11 songs played
- Slipknot — 2024-12-14, 20 songs played
- T’Pau — 2024-12-13, 7 songs played
- Culture Club — 2024-12-06, 22 songs played
- Sleep Token — 2024-12-02, 17 songs played
- The Zutons — 2024-11-30, 9 songs played
- Jane McDonald — 2024-11-22, 27 songs played
Track your First Direct Arena shows
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Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at First Direct Arena?
All upcoming shows at First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.
Who has played at First Direct Arena?
The full concert history of First Direct Arena – from setlists to past headliners – is in the "Past Shows" section. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community.
How do I track which shows I've been to at First Direct Arena?
Create a free Gigvault account and mark shows at First Direct Arena as attended. Your venue history flows into your Concert Wrapped and stats automatically.
Where do I find the setlist of my show at First Direct Arena?
Open the past show in question – you'll see the full setlist, the date and other fans who were at the same concert at First Direct Arena.
Is Gigvault free for First Direct Arena?
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