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UB40 at First Direct Arena, Leeds – tickets, times, setlist and more for UK tour

Get ready to drink some 'Red Red Wine' while enjoying some quality tunes (This article contains affiliate links).

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 9th June 2026

British-based reggae band UB40 are coming to Leeds for a celebration of all their greatest hits live at First Direct Arena.

Formed in Birmingham in the late 70's, this predominantly dub and reggae band has gone onto achieve much success including 50 UK charting singles.

UB40 have also sold over 100 million records as well as keeping a consistent line-up for almost 30 years, before lead vocalist Ali Campbell decided to leave the band.

Now, the band's lead vocalist is former Kioko lead singer Matt Doyle, who's taken on this role since mid-2021 and is ready to soundtrack your night while you enjoy some 'Red Red Wine'.

Gig guide | UB40 at First Direct Arena, Leeds

UB40 UK tour dates

  • Fri 5 June - London, UK - OVO Wembley Arena
  • Sat 6 June - Manchester, UK - AO Arena
  • Sun 7 June - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena
  • Tue 9 June - Hull, UK - Connexin Live
  • Thu 11 June - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
  • Fri 12 June - Liverpool, UK - M&S Bank Arena
  • Sat 13 June - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
  • Tue 16 June - Swansea, UK - Swansea Arena
  • Wed 17 June - Plymouth, UK - Plymouth Arena
  • Thu 18 June - Bournemouth, UK - Bournemouth International Centre
  • Sat 20 June - Birmingham, UK - BP Pulse Live

Are there any tickets left for UB40 at First Direct Arena?

There's 'Tears From My Eyes' because you still have a chance to catch UB40 on their latest arena tour live in Leeds

Don't be left saying 'Please Don't Make Me Cry' instead, make sure to get yourself some tickets for UB40 at First Direct Arena in Leeds HERE.

UB40 setlist for UK tour

There's no official setlist confirmed for their latest tour, however, this 11-piece band have played an array of European dates with a pretty consistent roster of tracks:

  • Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
  • Maybe Tomorrow
  • Homely Girl
  • Sing Our Own Song
  • One in Ten
  • Home
  • Please Don't Make Me Cry
  • Many Rivers to Cross
  • Higher Ground
  • The Way You Do the Things You Do
  • I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
  • Cherry Oh Baby
  • Johnny Too Bad
  • Red Red Wine
  • Food For Thought
  • Forever True
  • Kingston Town
  • Can't Help Falling in Love

What are the stage times for UB40 in Leeds?

Anyone up for seeing UB40 play out at Leeds' impressive over 13,500 seater First Direct Arena will have to get there a tad early.

Doors will open at 6pm with a gig start time of 6.45pm due to the special guests who will be taking to the stage before them.

Make sure you get down early as you really won't want to miss the phenomenal duo Aswad, as well as standout vocalist Maxi Priest - It really is a reggae revolution.

How to get to First Direct Arena

Bus Station

Located on Dyer Street next to Leeds City Bus Station and approx. 15min walk from first direct arena and is wheelchair friendly.

Support and help for any persons with a disability is available as the station is a registered ‘Safe place’ to come into and ask for assistance.

Nearest Bus Stops

  • Clay Pit Lane
  • Wade Lane/Lovell Park Road
  • Woodhouse Lane

Nearest Train Station

Leeds City Station on New Station Street is around a 15min walk from first direct arena and a major hub on the national, regional and local rail network providing connections to a wide variety of destinations.

Parking

There are over 7,500 car parking spaces within a 15-minute walk of the arena. The arena doesn’t have it’s own car park however there are lots of options nearby. To receive 5% off Q Park when attending a show at first direct arena click here

The nearest Car Park with EV charging is located on Albion Street click here.

None of the above car parks are operated by the arena so for questions, queries or comments we ask that you contact the companies directly.

Hiring Bikes in Leeds 

If you’re looking to hire a bike in Leeds, here are some of the best options you can try:

  • Beryl bikes – you’ll find the ‘Leeds City Bikes’ from Beryl stationed throughout the city. These are all e-bikes, and they’re available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis. It costs £1 to unlock the bikes, and then 16p per minute to use them. We’d say these are great for zipping around the city and getting from A to B.
  • Talio – for a wider selection of electric bikes to choose from, Talio based at Buslinthorpe Green is a great option. From this company, you can hire cruiser bikes, mountain bikes, and cargo bikes. Prices start from £20 per day for rental, but if you’re hiring for a month or longer you’ll get a good discount.

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Opening party announced for Leeds’ newest XL nightclub taking over the old PRYZM site

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

Leeds-based events brand Mint has officially revealed the location of its highly anticipated new venue, Mint XL.

And it's set to open in none other than the iconic former PRYZM nightclub site on Woodhouse Lane in the heart of Leeds city centre.

Known for its longstanding contribution to the city's electronic music landscape through Mint Festival, the brand is now embarking on its most ambitious venue project to date with the launch of a completely reimagined 2,500-capacity space.

The vast space is currently undergoing an extensive redevelopment and full-scale renovation, which will see Mint XL transformed into a state-of-the-art venue built around high-spec production, immersive experiences and forward-thinking programming.

Of course, it's all about the music. So at the heart of the venue is a major commitment to sound and production with a newly installed Funktion-One Vero sound system throughout the main space complemented by cutting-edge lighting, immersive visual production and bespoke room design.

Enough of the details though, let's get stuck into when it's actually going to open its doors.

Mint XL will officially launch on Friday 25 September with an opening party curated by renowned electronic music platform system which aims to set the tone for an ambitious inaugural season.

Taking over the entire venue, the event will bring together some of the most respected and influential names in underground electronic music, including Craig Richards, Enzo Siragusa, Fumiya Tanaka and Sonja Moonear, alongside a carefully selected lineup of acclaimed artists from across the scene.

Also on the line up is none other than Francesco Del Garda, Truly Madly, Prosumer, Laidlaw, Rich NXT, Voightmann, Foehn & Jerome Kinso, Isabelle Koci and of course long standing residents Annie Errez & Bobby ODonnell.

Tickets for the opening party for Mint XL will go live this Thursday 6 June at 6pm and you can get yours here.

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Iconic band Blossoms set for BIG return to Leeds Festival this year

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

Stockport-originating band Blossoms have just announced their big return to Leeds Festival, as the four-day music event continues to impress with its stacked line-up.

They might have a 'Joke About Divorce' from time to time but when it comes to entertaining a Leeds Festival crowd, Blossoms take it very seriously, playing at Bramham Park three times in the past decade.

This band have captivated audiences since the rise of standout track 'Charlemagne' and more recently with the addition of their fifth album studio album, Gary, named after an eight-foot-tall gorilla.

Known for always putting on a stellar performance, Tom, Joe, Charlie, Myles and Josh are bringing a brand-new set to Leeds when they pay us a visit this August.

As well as releasing new music, Blossoms are making a big return to Leeds Festival 2026 / Credit: Publicity Picture (Supplied)

Currently, Leeds Festival 2026 has seven headline acts spanning all genres from Dance and EDM to Pop and Rap with the likes of Charli XCX, Raye, Dave and more topping the bill.

The Stockport five-piece are featured alongside three other insane artists as 'Special Guests', appearing next to Skepta, Sombr and Role Model.

Also listed on the line-up are rising stars like R&B vocal powerhouse Skye Newman, pop princess Jade, Merseyside indie rockers The K's and Wigan-formed The Lilacs with more to be announced.

Although nothing is confirmed yet, this upcoming Leeds Festival set from Blossoms will contain high energy and obviously all their biggest and best bangers from across their four chart topping albums as well as new music.

Leeds Festival 2026 is set to be a belter with the addition of Stockport band Blossoms returning for a fourth time / Credit: Publicity Video (Supplied)

Whether you're there for 'Your Girlfriend' or 'What Can I Say After I'm Sorry', one thing's for sure, you're guaranteed to have an absolutely spectacular night.

Blossoms are making their big return to Leeds Festival 2026 which is taking place from 27 to 30 August at Bramham Park with tickets live HERE.

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