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Kings of Leon at First Direct Arena, Leeds – tickets, times, setlist and more for UK tour

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Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 3rd July 2026

American rock band Kings of Leon are making their way to Leeds for a visit to First Direct Arena as part of their current EU/UK tour.

Formed in 1999 by brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared, plus their cousin Matthew Followill, the rock band has gone on to achieve nine top 40 singles and six UK number one albums.

The rockers have two singles in Spotify’s Billions Club, including their standout hit ‘Sex on Fire’, which has amassed over 2 billion streams and ‘Use Somebody’ with 1.2 billion – two tracks that helped skyrocket them from cult favourites here in Britain to global superstars.

This four-piece’s latest LP, Can We Please Have Fun, dropped mid-2024 and knowing how energetic Northern crowds can be, it’s safe to say we’ve got this covered.

Last time they travelled over the pond, they let the Manchester crowd know the England score in real-time (read our full review).

Gig guide – Kings of Leon at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Kings of Leon UK tour dates

  • Fri 3 July – Glasgow, UK – Bellahouston Park
  • Sat 4 July – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
  • Mon 6 July – Leeds, UK – First Direct Bank Arena

Are there any tickets left for Kings of Leon at First Direct Arena?

If you’re wondering where you’ll ‘Find Me’ on Monday 6 July, it is probably watching these four relatives play their two decades’ worth of hits at First Direct Arena.

Don’t ‘Waste a Moment’ as there’s only a limited number of tickets left if you’re after catching a glimpse of Kings of Leon live – get yours HERE.

Tickets are on sale for Kings of Leon who are performing at Co-op Live on Saturday 4 July in Manchester.
Kings of Leon are gearing up for their Leeds gig at First Direct this July (Credit: Press shot)

Kings of Leon setlist for 2026 UK tour

These American rockers have been performing all across Europe, switching up a couple of songs at each show; however, the hits below have featured at most of their appearances.

  • Slow Night, So Long
  • Waste a Moment
  • Find Me
  • On Call
  • Radioactive
  • The Bucket
  • Revelry
  • Manhattan
  • Use Somebody
  • Wait For M
  • Split Screen
  • Closer
  • Molly’s Chambers
  • Razz
  • MyParty
  • Supersoaker
  • Fans
  • Back Down South
  • Seen
  • Pyro
  • Black Thumbnail
  • To Space
  • Knocked Up
  • Sex on Fire

What are the stage times for Kings of Leon in Leeds?

Doors for Kings of Leon at First Direct Arena in Leeds are set to open at 6pm with a kick-off time of 7.30pm from a huge indie rock band.

Supporting the US rockers is a band who have received comparisons to Kings of Leon, the loud-and-proud Scottish stars The Snuts, known for their tracks like ‘Glasgow’, ‘Elephants’ and ‘Maybe California'.

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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