First Direct Arena

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First Direct Arena
The hall, on the occasion of the terrorist attacks on November 13, 2015 in Paris, in the colors of the tricolor
The hall, on the occasion of the terrorist attacks on November 13, 2015 in Paris , in the colors of the tricolor
Earlier names

Leeds Arena (2013-2014)

Data
place Arena Way Leeds LS2 8BY, United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Coordinates 53 ° 48 '12.5 "  N , 1 ° 32' 31.7"  W Coordinates: 53 ° 48 '12.5 "  N , 1 ° 32' 31.7"  W.
owner City of Leeds
operator City of Leeds
start of building February 1, 2011
opening 4th September 2013
surface Concrete
parquet
costs £ 60 million
architect Populous
capacity 13,781 places
Events

The First Direct Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the English city ​​of Leeds , United Kingdom . The hall is a modern amphitheater and offers 13,781 seats for visitors, 4,321 of which are standing.

history

Due to the high demand to present a large arena for entertaining arts in Leeds, the foundation stone for the hall was laid in February 2011 . By 2013 the hall designed by Populous was built. The building cost the owner, Leeds City Council, around £ 60 million to build . On September 4, 2013, the arena opened as the Leeds Arena. The hall is used for concerts , family shows , stand-up comedy shows , sporting events and private parties . Nationally and internationally known artists and bands such as Elton John , Bruce Springsteen , Fleetwood Mac , Eric Clapton and comedy such as Miranda Hart , Lee Evans and Harry Enfield performed in the hall. Sports events such as wrestling or darts took place in the hall.

gallery

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The Leeds Arena about to open (late August 2013)

Web links

Commons : First Direct Arena  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ first direct arena confirms increase to capacity. In: firstdirectarena.com. February 12, 2019, accessed July 23, 2019 .