The biggest gigs across Yorkshire in the first half of 2024
All the biggest gigs to look forward to in Leeds, Sheffield, Halifax, Scarborough and more….
It’s that time of the year where we all start to review the year ahead and book in some adventures – and lucky for us in Yorkshire, we won’t have to travel far.
The four ridings has plenty of homegrown talent on tour this year, as well as space for some of the world’s biggest names – and that’s all just in the first half of the year.
Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the biggest gigs of 2024…
Bring Me The Horizon
19 January 2023 | Utilita Arena, Sheffield
The Sheffield alternative-rock band recently parted ways with keyboardist Jordan Fish, but still plan to tour from next month, with a special homecoming gig planned in Sheffield.
When: Friday 19 January 2024
Where: Utilita Arena Sheffield, 45 Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 2DF
Tickets: £56.70 each, join the waitlist via See Tickets here
Strictly Come Dancing
23 January – 2 February 2024 | Utilita Arena, Sheffield / First Direct Arena, Leeds
Get your paddles at the ready because Strictly Come Dancing is coming to Yorkshire, stopping in Leeds and Sheffield for four shows across three nights.
When: Tuesday 23 January 2024 in Sheffield, 1 – 2 February 2024 in Leeds
Where: Utilita Arena Sheffield, 45 Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 2DF / First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY
Tickets: From £53.50 and available via the Strictly Come Dancing Tour website here
Find out more here.
MOBO Awards
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Utilita Arena, Sheffield
The UK’s biggest celebration of black music and culture will kick off the 2024 awards season in God’s Own County this year.
When: Wednesday 7 February 2024
Where: Utilita Arena Sheffield, 45 Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 2DF
Tickets: On sale from £23 each, available via the MOBO website here
Find out more here.
The Libertines
Thursday 15 February 2024 | The Wardrobe, Leeds
Pete Doherty and Co. will be performing to just 400 people at The Wardrobe’s intimate gig this February as part of the venue’s 25 year anniversary shows.
When: Thursday 15 February 2024
Where: The Wardrobe, 6 St Peter’s Square, Leeds LS9 8AH
Tickets: All sold out, sorry!
Find out more here.
Noah Kahan
Sunday 11 February 2023 | First Direct Arena, Leeds
It might not quite be the Season Of The Sticks when Noah Kahan comes back to Leeds, but the breakthrough artist has gone from selling out the SU and heading for a pint at Dry Dock to booking an already sold-out show at the Arena just months on.
When: Sunday 11 February 2023
Where: First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY
Tickets: Either £39.81 and £48.25, join the waitlist via See Tickets here
Find out more here.
Rick Astley
Saturday 24 February 2024 / 5 – 7 July 2024 | Various Locations
The Never Gonna Give You Up singer has not one, not two, but three shows planned across Yorkshire for 2024, including a stop here in Leeds’ own First Direct Arena.
When: Saturday 24 February 2024 in Leeds; 5 July in Scarborough and 7 July in Halifax
Where: First Direct Arena, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and The Piece Hall, Halifax
Tickets: Last few seats at the First Direct are available for £38.80 via See Tickets here
Find out more here.
Ne-Yo
8 March 2024 | First Direct Arena, Leeds
The Closer singer is going back on tour this year with Champagne & Roses with special guest Mario along for the ride too
When: 8 March 2024
Where: First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY
Tickets: Last few seats are available via See Tickets for £64.55 here
Find out more here.
Jason Derulo
9 March 2024 | First Direct Arena Leeds
When: 9 March 2024
Where: First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY
Tickets: From £42.30 – £527 if you want a VIP experience, including the chance to make a TikTok with Jason Derulo himself. All available via See Tickets here
Find out more here.
Take That
13-20 April 2023 | Sheffield and Leeds
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen are heading back on tour for another year – and as with all Take That gigs, there’s a lot of hype around the six-day leg in Yorkshire.
When: 13 – 14 April in Sheffield, then 17 -20 April 2024 in Leeds
Where: Utilita Arena Sheffield, 45 Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 2DF / First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY
Tickets: From £69.05 for seats – £241.95 for VIP package, all available via See Tickets here
Find out more here.
Elbow
12 May 2024 | First Direct Arena, Leeds
The 25-year-strong rock band have dates across the UK booked for 2024 and Leeds is lucky enough to be slap bang in the middle of it. The Waeve, featuring Blur’s Graham Coxon, Rose Elinor Dougall, will be special guests.
When: Sunday 12 May 2024
Where: First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY
Tickets: From £49.50 for seats and £55 standing, all available via See Tickets here.
Find out more here.
Live at Leeds Festival
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Temple Newsam, Leeds
The Kooks, Declan McKenna, The Cribs, Future Islands, Slow Readers Club, the list goes on! Leeds’ huge indie day festival kicks off the May bank holiday weekend with some much-loved favourites.
When: Saturday 25 May 2023
Where: Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds LS15 0AE
Tickets: On sale, starting at £62.50 each from the Live At Leeds website.
Find out more here.
Slam Dunk Festival
Sunday 26 May 2024 | Temple Newsam, Leeds
The UK’s biggest independent rock music festival returns to Temple Newsam for another year, and has already announced names like You Me At Six, The All American Rejects, BoysLikeGirls, We The Kings, State Champs and more.
When: Sunday 26 May 2024
Where: Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds LS15 0AE
Tickets: now on sale via See Tickets here, priced at £119.90 each.
Liam Gallagher
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Utilita Arena, Sheffield
Celebrating 30 years of Oasis hit album Definitely Maybe, Liam Gallagher is heading on the road on a sold-out tour in June.
When: Saturday 1 June 2024
Where: Utilita Arena Sheffield, 45 Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 2DF
Tickets: All dates across the entire tour sold out within minutes – sorry!
Find out more here.
Girls Aloud
28 May / 15-16 June 2024 | Utilita Arena Sheffield / First Direct Arena Leeds
Could this be the biggest reunion of 2024? Entitled ‘The Girls Aloud Show’, the band have confirmed the tour will not feature any new music, but will instead “be a celebration of Girls Aloud’s rich back catalogue and all the ground-breaking success they have achieved as a band.”
When: 28 May 2024 in Sheffield and 15 – 16 May 2024 in Leeds
Where: Utilita Arena Sheffield, 45 Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 2DF / First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY
Tickets: There’s still a handful available via Ticketmaster here
Find out more here.
Tom Jones
26 June / 12 July 2024 | Scarborough Open Air Theatre / The Piece Hall, Halifax
Sir Tom Jones has got quite the summer planned. There’s stops across the UK at some of the fanciest open air venues about – including The Piece Hall and Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
When: Wednesday 26 June and Friday 12 July 2024
Where: Scarborough Open Air Theatre and The Piece Hall, Halifax
Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster here with hotel packages available
Find out more here.
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