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Yungblud at First Direct Arena, Leeds – stage times, setlist, support and more

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Yungblud is set to play a massive gig in Leeds this week, as the Yorkshire-born rocker returns to his home county.

The boundary-pushing artist from Doncaster will take the stage at the First Direct Arena on Friday 17 April as part of his Idols World Tour.

Announcing the tour last year, he said: "UK. It’s been two years! I’m so excited to announce our biggest shows yet... Let’s go."

Yungblud has amassed legions of fans since exploding onto the scene in 2018 with his debut album 21st Century Liability.

And thousands of those fans - who call themselves the Black Hearts Club - will be gathering together this week to see him performing at Leeds' First Direct Arena.

Over the course of his career, Yungblud has collaborated with artists such as Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly, Travis Barker, and Denzel Curry, with notable hits including 'I Think I'm Okay', 'Zombie' and 'Parents'.

He's had three albums hit the top of the UK Albums Chart, including last year's Idols, which has lent its name to this world tour.

And you might recognise him as the vocal talent trusted to take the place of Ozzy Osbourne, performing Changes as a tribute following the rock legend's death.

If you're one of the lucky ones with tickets to see Yungblud at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, here's everything you need to know.

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Yungblud at First Direct Arena, Leeds - stage times, setlist, support and more
Yungblud at First Direct Arena, Leeds - stage times, setlist, support and more

We've already mentioned that Yungblud has a massive, and very dedicated fan base - which means the show is almost completely sold out... but not quite.

A handful of standing tickets have appeared for sale, priced at £54.50.

There are also a few resale tickets popping up - you can check the latest through Ticketmaster HERE.

Support act

Yungblud has two excellent groups supporting him on the Idols World Tour, including here in Leeds.

Opening the show will be The Molotovs, an sibling rock band from London who released their debut album, Wasted on Youth, earlier this year.

Then the main support will come from The Warning, a Mexican rock group which, coincidentally, is also made up of siblings - this time the Villarreal Vélez sisters: Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra.

Yungblud stage times in Leeds

  • 6pm - Doors open
  • 7pm - The Molotovs
  • 7.45pm - The Warning
  • 9pm - Yungblud
  • 11pm - Curfew

Expected setlist

This has been the setlist Yungblud has been performing elsewhere on the Idols tour so far.

  • Hello Heaven, Hello
  • The Funeral
  • Idols Pt. I
  • Lovesick Lullaby
  • fleabag
  • Lowlife
  • Changes (Black Sabbath cover)
  • War Pt. II
  • Fire
  • Tin Pan Boy / braindead!
  • Loner
  • Encore:
  • Ghosts
  • Zombie
  • Suburban Requiem

Camping out

Again - really, really dedicated fanbase this guy has, which has led to First Direct Arena issuing a strict 'no camping outside' warning.

If you want that barricade, the queue will likely start early tomorrow morning, with a numbering system in place.

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The best record shops in and around Leeds for vinyl shopping and more

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We don't need much of an excuse to go shopping for vinyls and CDs - but World Record Store Day will do just fine.

Whether you've been an avid collector of vinyls and CDs or you've jumped on the band wagon this time round, there's nothing quite like grabbing yourself a new disc for your record player.

Leeds is absolutely packed with amazing independent record shops where you can browse for rare vinyls and pick up other collectors' items.

And that applies all year round - not just for World Record Store Day, which this year will fall on Saturday 18 April.

Here are our favourite places to go record shopping in and around Leeds.

Jumbo Records

1-3 Merrion Centre, Leeds city centre

Jumbo Records in Leeds
Jumbo Records in Leeds
Jumbo Records in Leeds. Credit: The Hoot Leeds

Jumbo Records is an absolute record shop institution and has proudly stood in Leeds for more than 50 years.

Located inside the Merrion Centre, this huge music hub has every single type of music you can imagine and their wonderful staff are on hand to help you navigate around this treasure trove. Within their four walls you'll find endless new and old vinyls, CDs, books, magazines, cassettes, limited edition prints, tickets and loads more - whatever you can imagine, they have it.

Jumbo Records even holds live performances in-store. Remember when a few stages blew away at Leeds Fest? Well, Jumbo opened its doors to the likes of Wunderhorse so they could swing by and play a few songs. So basically what we're trying to say is Jumbo Records is goated and if you need anything music-related, this is where you need to be heading.

For Record Store Day 2026, they'll be open from 8am with 500+ releases, live music, and a pop-up bar.

Vinyl Whistle and Meanhood

Otley Road, Headingley

The Vinyl Whistle in Leeds
The Vinyl Whistle in Leeds
The Vinyl Whistle in Leeds. Credit: The Hoot Leeds

Named after a love of both vinyl records and football, Vinyl Whistle is an indie record store that stocks new and old EPs, and has a coffee shop/ beer taps/live gig venue right in the middle of their store.

Owners Jim and Katie just expanded their offering even further too, launching Meanhood right beneath Vinyl Whistle with a mission to make DJing more accessible across Leeds.

This record store day, they'll have friends on the decks ALL DAY from 8am to 11pm.

Released Records

Corn Exchange, Leeds City Centre

You can also shop with them at Hyde Park Book Club
You can also shop with them at Hyde Park Book Club
Released Records in the Corn Exchange
Released Records in the Corn Exchange

Hidden away from the crowds inside Leeds Corn Exchange, Released Records offers an eclectic mix of new and pre-loved records. They're a dog-friendly store too, and they'll be offering all of the best World Record Store Day options to lucky shoppers too.

The owners are happy to talk all things music all day long and the brand even has its own label: The Lost Record.

You can shop their curated collections elsewhere in Leeds too - these guys are in charge of the vinyl collections at Hyde Park Book Club, and Outlaws Yacht Club.

Crash Records

35 The Headrow, Leeds City Centre

One of our go-tos for vinyl shopping in Leeds has to be Crash Records, which is a true cornerstone of the Leeds music scene.

It's been around for 41 years this year, specialising in indie, alternative, rock, punk, and metal.

You'll find endless treasures hidden inside these walls, PLUS Crash Records is given an allocation for local gig tickets - and shopping with them is so much more exciting than just logging on to Ticketmaster.

Too Damn Loud

Kirkgate Market

Too Damn Loud
Too Damn Loud

This is one of the most long-standing businesses inside Kirkgate Market, operating since 1974 with a huge selection for music-lovers to browse through.⁠

Peter, along with his wife, have run the store themselves for the past half-century - and during this time have made the transition from vinyls, to tapes and CD, and then back to vinyls again - plus you’ll find video tapes and DVDs in here too spanning across all genres and age groups.⁠

The name came from the owner’s original neighbour complaining that the store was ‘Too Damn Loud’ - and it’s stuck ever since.

Plant & Deck

Upstairs in The Doghouse, 93 Kirkgate

Plant and Deck
Plant and Deck

Where do you go when you want to buy vines and vinyls these days? The answer is obviously Plant and Deck in its new home.

Head upstairs (and upstairs again) in Doghouse and you'll find this haven for vinyl records and house plants.

With those amazing vaulted ceilings and wood beams, and vinyls spinning all day long, this jungle of electronic music looks as good as it sounds.

Holding Patterns

2A Albion Place

Holding Patterns in Leeds
Holding Patterns in Leeds

Holding Patterns is a bar in Leeds that sounds as good as it looks.

From a vinyl listening station to a state-of-the-art sound system, and with vinyl DJs and selectors blessing your ears in the evenings, this is where to bring all the music-lovers in your life.

There’s a concise list of gorgeous cocktails, natural wines, crafts beers and delicious coffees too.

Tribe Records

28 Kirkgate

Tribe Records in Leeds is a renowned independent vinyl shop specialising in electronic music, including house, techno, electro, reggae, and dub.

Reopened in 2020 after a hiatus, it acts as a vital community hub run by Simon Scott, supplying new/used records, and supporting local DJs with expert advice.

North South Vintage

Headingley Lane, Headingley / Hyde Park Corner

For those solely interested in shopping for second-hand treasures, North South Vintage (formerly Vintage Boutique) is an unmissable stop.

Located right in the heart of studentsville spaces between Hyde Park and Headingley, this vintage store has plenty of hidden diamonds in the rough, just waiting to be uncovered.

Expect a huge array of 70s and 80s bangers, as well as contemporary house mixes amongst old football scarves, retro Nikes and an impressive collection of classic novels.

Read more: The best rooftop bars in and around Leeds to enjoy a tipple in the sunshine

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Team behind Mint Warehouse to open new 2,000 capacity venue in Leeds with strict no-phone policy

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An exciting new venue is set to open its doors this year, marking a significant moment for the city’s nightlife scene.

Introducing Mint XL, the latest venture from the team behind the Mint brand that represents the next evolution of a name that has been central to Leeds’ music culture since the 90’s.

Built on over three decades of experience in the industry, the team’s track record spans from intimate club spaces to major outdoor festivals.

Mint XL will build on this knowledge to bring a venue designed to operate on another level, bigger and better than ever before.

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With a capacity of over 2000 across multiple rooms, Mint XL has been purpose-built to host a wide range of events. Think large-scale electronic music lineups and extended DJ sets to live performances, brand activations, and private hires.

At the heart of the venue is a focus on sound and experience. A newly-installed Funktion-One Vero system will power the main rooms, supported by high-spec production throughout.

Mint XL will also operate a strict no-phones policy during club events, keeping the focus on the music and the moment.

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“Mint XL is the next chapter for the brand,” says Owner Shane Graham. “From Mint Club through to Mint Festival, we’ve spent nearly two decades building something special in Leeds, and this is a natural progression of that journey. It allows us to take everything we’ve produced over the years and deliver it at a much bigger club setting.”

Director Mikey McMahon adds: “Mint XL is a big step forward for us. It allows us to programme multi-bill lineups at a much bigger scale across multiple rooms, while also expanding beyond electronic music into live bands, private hires, and brand-led events. At its core, we’ve designed it as a fully versatile space that can adapt to different audiences and experiences under one roof.”

Read more: Leeds Festival announces second wave of artists including Skepta b2b set

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