Take That embarked on their lengthy 41-date UK tour this week, beginning in Sheffield before jumping over the Pennines to visit us at the First Direct Arena for four whole nights from Wednesday 17 April 2024 - Saturday 21 April 2024.
This tour sees remaining members Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald bring together fans spanning across the decades with a whopping 29 hit songs.
It really is the 'idea of a nice day out', and we've got everything you need to know about the four-day stint here in Leeds.
Tickets are still available (just about) from £69.05 for seats – £241.95 for VIP package, all available via See Tickets here.
Alternative package options for The Mixer and The Gallery are still available here, plus the option to fill a suite (although you’ll need to find 16 people to buy tickets to book the whole suite out).
For an idea of everything to expect from a suite, check out our visit to the First Direct Arena for Busted last year below…
Doors open at 6pm at the First Direct Arena and the show begins from 7.25pm when support act Olly Murs will take to the stage.
Take That are due on stage around 8.35pm if the Sheffield show earlier this week is anything to go by.
The most up-to-date timings are usually announced on the First Direct Arena's social media accounts, so we'll be keeping an eye on these to bring you the changes as the days progress.
Who’s supporting Take That in Leeds?
Olly Murs has been widely publicised as the 'very special guest' for the Take That tour and the Dance With Me Tonight singer appears to be having a ball so far and Gary Barlow has said he "can't think of anybody better" (just about).
The setlist for Olly Murs on tour so far has been as followed:
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love (Solomon Burke cover)
Dance With Me Tonight
Wrapped Up
You Don't Know Love
Busy / Oh My Goodness / Thinking Of Me / Kiss Me / Moves / Please Don't Let Me Go
Dear Darlin'
Heart Skips A Beat
It Only Takes A Minute (Tavares cover)
Troublemaker
Is Olly Murs still performing with Take That at the First Direct Arena?
The First Direct Arena have confirmed that Olly Murs has performed at the first two nights of the First Direct Arena tour. If this changes, the information is likely to be announced via Olly Murs' social media channels.
The news comes after the singer welcomed his first child this week.
Here's the set list for the first night in Leeds on Wednesday 17 April 2024, the remaining nights are expected to be very similar (if not the same) as this.
Keep Your Head Up
Windows
Giants
Days I Hate Myself
Everything Changes
Sure
Shine
A Million Love Songs
I Found Heaven
Pray
Forever Love
Clementine
Speak Without Words
Patience
The Flood
Get Ready for It
March of the Hopeful
The Champion
This Life
Greatest Day
These Days
Time and Time Again
Relight My Fire
One More Word
Hold Up a Light
Back for Good
Never Forget
Rule the World
The "idea of a nice day out"
Gary Barlow recently blew up online with countless memes of the singer talking about his vineyard as "the idea of a nice day out", and he's already been quick to make it part of the set in Sheffield.
We'll certainly be counting the number of times that the phrase comes up over the next month or so whilst the band is on tour.
If you see a few people running around in The Hoot Leeds t-shirts outside the First Direct Arena, come and say hello!
We'll be filming our episode of On't Street: At The Arena for Take That on Wednesday 17 April 2024 from 6pm onwards and we'd love to see your lovely friendly faces before the show.
Not sure what we're on about? Check out our previous episode outside Peter Kay last month.
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'.
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.
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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Iconic band Blossoms set for BIG return to Leeds Festival this year
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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.
Sophie Smith -
16th April 2024 
