With a year full of events and shows, including Millennium Square summer series, Leeds Festival and much more, Leeds is set for a 2024 full of amazing live music.
First Direct Arena already has a calendar full of bands and musicians, including Take That, Girls Aloud, Enter Shikari, Slipknot and much more, and even more are set to be announced.
Correction: Ali Campbell's show on April 9 will not feature the band UB40.
1. Enter Shikari plus special guests - February 9
Enter Shikari is the first band to play at First Direct Arena in 2024. Photo: FDA
2. Noah Kahan - February 11
American folk-pop sensation Noah Kahan will take on First Direct Arena in the new year. Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Rose Bar
3. Rick Astley plus special guest Belinda Carlisle & Lottery Winners - February 24
The 80s hitmaker has had a big revival after his acclaimed gigs at Glastonbury Festival 2023. He is bringing special guests Belinda Carlisle and Lottery Winners to Leeds in February. Photo: Cameron Smith
4. OMD with support from Walt Disco - March 5
English electronic long runners Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is coming to Leeds with support from Walt Disco. Photo: Cory Schwartz/Getty Images
5. Ja Rule, Keri Hilson, Lloyd & Mya + More TBA - March 6
American rapper Ja Rule and co. is set to take on the Leeds arena in March 2024. Photo: Getty Images for BET
6. Ne-Yo with special guest Mario - March 8
Ne-Yo will be bringing his Champagne and Roses tour to Leeds First Direct Arena next March. Photo: Tasos Katopodis