First Direct Bank Arena

Leeds, United Kingdom

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Wheelchair access: Accessible
Phone: +44 844 248 1585

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The First Direct Bank Arena is an entertainment venue in the Arena Quarter of Leeds, West Yorkshire, designed by Populous and completed in 2013. Notable as the first fan-shaped indoor arena in the United Kingdom, it officially opened on 4 September 2013 with a performance by Sir Elton John before an audience of 12,000, though Bruce Springsteen had held the first concert there on 24 July 2013 with 13,000 attendees. The opening season featured major acts including Kaiser Chiefs, Rod Stewart, Status Quo, and Depeche Mode. The venue was recognized as the "best new venue in the world" by the Stadium Business Awards in 2014.

Architect

Populous

Built: 2013
Type: arena
Place: Leeds, United Kingdom

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