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First Direct Arena Leeds

Unusual Venue

Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY, United Kingdom

3 meeting rooms

About the venue

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 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. first direct arena is operated by ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management and services company, connecting people through the power of live experiences.

Location

Nearest motorwayfirst direct arena is located next to the A58(M) Inner Ring Road and from the Claypit Lane junction (A58) provides links out of the city centre to the east joining the A64 York Road, and to the south

Nearest junctionA58(M) Inner Ring Road, Claypit Lane junction (A58), A64 York Road, M621, M62, M1

Nearest stationLeeds City Station, 15min walk from first direct arena

Nearest airport-