Niall Horan is the latest headliner ready to take the First Direct Arena by storm.
The ex-One Direction star is coming to Leeds this Wednesday 28 August, and we're certain it's going to be an incredible night.
Niall Horan’s solo career has seen him top the charts in recent years, stepping into his singular superstar era with aplomb.
His 2024 global tour is a celebration of his third album, The Show, which was released in 2023.
The Show – Live On Tour 2024, is the biggest tour of his solo career and it's fair to say he’s been smashing it.
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The music sensation, who’s been playing songs from all three of his solo albums, took to X to thank everyone who came out to the first leg of The Show Live On Tour, just a few months ago.
“Thank you so much everyone who came out to the first leg of The Show Live On Tour! It’s been incredible to be back on the road after all this time and I cannot thank you all enough for always being such an unbelievable crowd.”
If you’ve been lucky enough to grab tickets for the show, here’s everything you need to know.
Stage Times
What we know at the moment is that doors open at 6.00 pm, and the show starts at 7.30pm.
So he’ll probably hit the stage at about 8.30pm.
Tickets for Niall Horan in Leeds
The 30-year-old’s show at First Direct Arena has unsurprisingly seen a huge demand for tickets, blowing seated tickets off the shelves at an impressive rate.
There’s still good availability for standing tickets, which are priced pretty reasonably at £45.00 each (or £52.50 including fees).
You can see the latest ticket availability for Niall Horan at First Direct Arena in Leeds here.
Who’s the support act for Niall Horan at Co-op Live?
It’s a big stage for rising indie pop star Del Water Gap, the solo project of Samuel Holden Jaffe.
The Brooklyn-based American musician and record producer has already supported other stars including Maggie Rogers (he also featured on one of her songs), Arlo Parks, and Holly Humberstone.
He fairly recently released his second studio album, I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet.
Expected setlist for Nial Horan’s First Direct Arena gig
As previously mentioned, Niall has been playinga mix of songs from all three of his solo albums, keeping his setlist fairly steady.
Here’s his most recent setlist from Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin.
Since Niall is playing in the UK’s biggest arena, here in Manchester, we might be lucky to get a surprise or two! At least fans can hope.
Nice to Meet Ya Small Talk / Edge of Seventeen On a Night Like Tonight On the Loose The Show Cross Your Mind Save My Life Night Changes (One Direction song) Black and White Flicker This Town You Could Start a Cult Heaven If You Leave Me Paper Houses Meltdown Mirrors Still Encore: Heartbreak Weather Slow Hands
Venue information
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.
After six years in the city, independent homeware retailer North Home is closing its Leeds city centre shop.
If you're a lover of all things home then you'll have most likely visited the gorgeous North Home shop in the Victoria Quarter.
Stacked to the brim with unique pieces from striking ceramics to stylish soft furnishings, North Home is known for its well-curated stock and great customer service.
Seriously, we've probably spent a good hour in here in awe of all the beautiful pieces.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Last week, curious shoppers noticed the three-storey store was suddenly empty and now the company have confirmed that they have closed for good.
In a statement, they said: "After nearly 6 wonderful years trading in Leeds, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our physical store while we restructure the business and explore the next chapter for North Home.
"Retail has changed significantly in recent years and, like many independent businesses, we’ve faced increasing costs.
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"Taking this step now gives us the opportunity to protect what we’ve built and focus on the future of the brand. North Home continues to operate online and all existing customer orders will be fulfilled as normal although delivery times may be slightly extended.
"We’ve loved being part of the Leeds retail community since 2020 and are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received. We hope to share more about our plans soon."
We'll be sad to see them go and we hope this isn't goodbye forever, but you can still shop from North Home online here.
Neighbourhood Leeds bistro hailed as ‘a bit horny’ and ‘brilliant’ by national critic Camilla Long
Clementine Hall
Food critic Camilla Long visited Leeds for her latest review for The Times with her sights set on Horsforth's finest - Bavette Bistro.
Ever since opening back in 2024, Bavette Bistro nestled in the leafy suburb of Horsforth has made waves across the country for its sheer brilliance.
It's pretty much received five star reviews across the board and been handed awards from left, right and centre. And rightly so.
The Good Food Guide crowned Bavette the best local restaurant of 2024, and Michelin handed them a well deserved Bib Gourmand - so it's safe to say it's not just us who think it's really something special.
So it was only a matter of time until The Times popped in for a review, and this one is truly glowing.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The review labels Bavette as "warm, unmannered and unpretentious" as well as "authentically French".
Long describes the food as "gorgeous, confident, surprising" with a menu that "isn’t too long" and "filled with sturdy, noble dishes, whiffing mightily of the sea and the soil."
It continues: "All of it made with generosity and cheer, served fast by nimble waiters, with a long, if slightly eccentric, wine list. To bang out French dishes with this much fiddly detail and to do it to a full room is not easy. Yet all four courses came in under two hours, for about £75 a head, which in London terms is nothing.
"It’s not that this place was perfect, it’s that it was decidedly not perfect. A bit too much chat about the menus; the oeufs in the meurette not quite runny enough. But the point is: it didn’t matter. All of it came charmingly together. It felt relaxed, just right."
The review is then wrapped up with a pleasing five stars, the cherry on top of the cake.
It's a review only restaurants can dream of, and we can't think of a more deserving team - congratulations Bavette.
The Hoot -
27th August 2024 
