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Shania Twain at Leeds First Direct Arena – setlist, support act, tickets and more

Everything you need to know if you want to see Shania in Leeds this week...

The Hoot The Hoot - 25th September 2023

It's her first world tour in almost five years (though there was a lengthy Las Vegas residency in between).

And now the Queen of Country is back on tour, and will visit Leeds this week on her huge tour.

Shania Twain is set to perform at the First Direct Arena in support of new album Queen of Me on Thursday 28 2023 – her sixth full-length album.

The 49-date tour has already see her performing in cities across the UK, hitting up London, Dublin, Glasgow Birmingham and Manchester before coming to Leeds on

Shania, a five-time Grammy Award-winner, has become the best-selling female artist in country music history thanks to hits like That Don’t Impress Me Much, Man I Feel Like A Woman, and I’m Gonna Getcha Good.

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Tickets for Shania Twain in Leeds

Shania Twain. Credit: Publicity picture
Shania Twain. Credit: Publicity picture

It's slim pickings for tickets for Shania Twain's First Direct Arena gig.

At the time of writing, the gig isn't completely sold out, but most of the tickets are single seats and on resale.

Tickets are priced from £129 each through Ticketmaster's resale service here, but go up to £200+ depending on the seat.

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 weekend below...

What are the stage times?

Exactly stage times for Shania Twain aren't likely to be announced until the week of the event itself.

But we do know that doors to the First Direct Arena will open at 6pm, and the show will start at 7.30pm.

Based on stage times from previous shows, Breland will perform at 7.30pm.

Shania Twain is then likely to hit the stage at around 8.30pm.

We'll be sure to update this article as soon as stage times for Leeds are announced.

Who's supporting Shania Twain in Leeds?

Country and hip-hop star Breland - who has long cited Shania Twain as an inspiration for his music - will be supporting her on her Leeds tour date.

He stunned audiences across the US supporting that leg of the Queen of Me tour, and will now be heading over to this side of the pond too.

Breland's breakout single My Truck established him as a force on the current music landscape ahead of releasing debut album CROSS COUNTRY last year.

Setlist for Shania Twain's Manchester concert

The below is Shania Twain's setlist from The O2 in London earlier this month, which is likely to be similiar (if not the same) as what we'll get in Leeds.

Waking Up Dreaming
Up!
Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)
I'm Gonna Getcha Good!
Come on Over
You're Still the One
Giddy Up!
Any Man of Mine
Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?
Honey, I'm Home
Inhale/Exhale Air (with Breland)
Party for Two (with Breland)
Nah! / She's Not Just a Pretty Face / Waiter! Bring Me Water! / When / Thank You Baby! (for Makin' Someday Come So Soon)
Pretty Liar
From This Moment On
Come on Over (A capella snippet with fan)
When (A capella snippet with fan)
Number One
Forever and for Always
Rock This Country!
Encore:
That Don't Impress Me Much
Man! I Feel Like a Woman!

The venue

The First Direct Arena has a few strict policies to keep gig-goers safe, so make sure to check entry requirements carefully before you travel.

For example, only one small bag per person is allowed, and bags like backpacks, travel cases and laptop bags are not permitted inside the arena.

All bags are scanned on entry to check for prohibited items like laser pens, flares, projectiles, weapons, drugs and alcohol, and even selfie sticks.

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Clubland to celebrate 25 years with huge Leeds arena show

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Clubland is heading to Leeds for a special arena-sized anniversary celebration next year.

The Clubland Arena Tour promises a night of the biggest artists and biggest anthems, giving fans the chance to come together for a celebration of the dance music brand.

Celebrating 25 years of Clubland, the tour will stop off at arenas in Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, and of course Leeds.

With the event set to take over one of Leeds' biggest live entertainment venues, anticipation is already building for what promises to be a nostalgic night of club classics and dancefloor favourites – even before the lineup is announced.

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The full line-up is expected to be announced very soon, with fans encouraged to keep an eye out for further details.

Previous headliners at Clubland Live have included Cascada, Basshunter, Scooter, Ultrabeat, and Vengaboys, always guaranteeing a night of non-stop anthems.

For many dance music fans, Clubland has become synonymous with the sounds that dominated clubs, radio playlists and party nights throughout the 2000s.

Over the years, Clubland has continued to celebrate the artists and songs that helped define an era of dance music, giving fans the chance to experience their favourite tracks live alongside thousands of like-minded clubbers.

From infectious pop-dance hits to harder-hitting electronic anthems, its events tap into a sense of nostalgia while keeping the energy of a night out firmly at the centre of the experience.

The 25th anniversary tour looks set to build on that legacy, bringing a quarter-century of club classics to arenas across the UK.

The Clubland Arena Tour will be at the First Direct Bank Arena on Saturday 1 May 2027.

Tickets will go on sale on 30 October from 9.30am

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Wakefield indie legends The Cribs announce special hometown show

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Wakefield heroes The Cribs have announced a special hometown show to celebrate 20 years of their critically acclaimed album.

After two decades and nine albums as one of Britain’s iconic indie bands; Gary, Ryan and Ross Jarman are back celebrating their album, Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever, at Wakefield's historically significant venue Tileyard North.

They'll be coming to the city on Friday 20 August, acting as the first headliner revealed for next summer’s Live at Tileyard North series.

Now living in Portland, Oregon, New York and the band’s native Wakefield respectively; the trio’s 9th full length release, 2025’s Selling a Vibe, found the brothers proving themselves once again as a leading band in the indie scene.

Returning to Wakefield to celebrate the milestone album’s 20th anniversary, which is widely regarded as their best record, they'll be by playing it in full on the same site where the Jarman brothers wrote and rehearsed in the early 2000’s.

Joining The Cribs in Wakefield will be cult Yorkshire art rock heroes ¡Forward, Russia!, who are celebrating 20 years of their inimitable debut album Give Me A Wall.

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Toby Womack, Promoter - Futuresound Events said: “I am so pleased to be able to bring back our Live at Tileyard North Series for 2027. After such a warm reception in 2026, it’s encouraging to know we have Wakefield's stamp of approval to keep it going for years to come.

"We couldn’t think of a better way to launch our second edition than with The Cribs' first hometown show in over 10 years, this will be incredibly special!”

Liam Duffy, Tileyard North said: “The launch of Live at Tileyard North was a triumph, so we couldn’t be happier about its return next year. We’re all super excited to collaborate with the Futuresound team again, who brought so much consideration and care to the venue, and together bring even more exceptional live music to the people of Wakefield.

"With local legends The Cribs leading the first announcement, next year's shows are guaranteed to be even bigger and better.”

The Wakefield Postcode Pre-sale will allow early access to tickets for Wakefield residents, and will open 10am on Wednesday 21 October here whilst general sale will open at 10am on Friday 23 October here.

Read more: Here’s how you can get FREE Tony’s Chocolonely and Yorkshire Tea in Leeds next week

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