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Scouting For Girls announce STACKED UK tour with Leeds date

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Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 23rd April 2025

British boyband Scouting For Girls are heading out on a jam-packed UK tour with dates up and down the country including Leeds next year.

If the first thing that pops into your mind when you read this headline is "I don't know, I don't know, I don't know how we'll make it through this" then you're on the right side of history.

Nearly twenty years since their single 'She's So Lovely' reached catastrophic heights and had everyone putting on their best Roy Stride accent, Scouting For Girls are heading back on the road.

This UK tour announcement comes two years after their last project 'The Place We Used To Meet' reached our ears and is coined by the band as "Our best work since our debut".

It's been 18 years since this Brit trio captivated our hearts with their self-titled debut album which sold one million copies and went number one on the UK official charts for two weeks.

Whether you know them for 'Heartbeat' or 'Elvis Ain't Dead', it's clear to say this band had their fair share of smash hit singles during the noughties.

This tour however celebrates the follow up to this, 'Everybody Wants To Be On TV', which went on to continue their legacy and secure them their only number one 'This Ain't A Love Song' in 2010.

Now, the boys are treating UK fans to an array of live performances and if you can't make one date, fear not because there's 20 different locations for you to choose from.

If you can't wait all the way til March 2026 for your next Scouting For Girls fix, the band's lead siner Roy Stride has his own cameo account where you can get the star to read out a message or even sing you a song, 'Michaela Strachan' in full please?

Scouting For Girls are coming to O2 Academy in Leeds on 21 March 2026 with tickets going for sale next Friday at 10am HERE.

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Pitbull at Roundhay Festival, Leeds – tickets, times, setlist and more

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Megastar Pitbull is heading to Roundhay Park in Leeds for a headline festival performance where you're sure to be yelling "Timber".

Lots of Leeds music lovers might be flocking to Roundhay Park for an outdoor gig like no other because this one comes with 'Hotel Room Service' - not literally, but the Cuban-American star will probably deliver a rendition of this smash hit.

Amid this current heatwave, we might even be able to change the 'International Love' lyrics from "Hotter than Miami" to "Hotter than Roundhay".

Although we can't predict the weather, we can confirm that Pitbull is insane as he played a cracking show at Co-op Live in Manchester last year.

Gig guide | Pitbull at Roundhay Festival, Leeds

Pitbull playing out to a crowd of bald caps at Co-op Live in Manchester / Credit: The Manc Group
Pitbull playing out to a crowd of bald caps at Co-op Live in Manchester / Credit: The Manc Group

Pitbull UK tour dates

  • Tue 30 June - Belfast, UK - Ormeau Park
  • Wed 1 July - Bellahouston Park, UK - Glasgow Summer Sessions
  • Fri 3 July - Leeds, UK - Roundhay Festival
  • Sat 4 July - Cardiff, UK - Blackweir Fields
  • Sun 5 July - Lancashire, UK - Lytham Festival

Are there any tickets left for Pitbull at Roundhay Park, Leeds?

If you're up for singing"I'm on fiiiiiire" with the lively leeds crowd and Pitbull himself you can find tickets for his Roundhay Festival headlining slot HERE.

Oh and did we mention you can 'Talk Dirty' with Jason Derulo and 'Snap Yo Fingers' when Lil Jon takes to the stage, all in one day? This festival is top class.

Pitbull setlist for UK festival tour

These upcoming dates from the phenomenal Floridian are part of the Pitbull: I'm Back! tour which has already stopped off at a variety of venues stateside.

Here's all the tracks you need to get memorising ahead of Mr. Worldwide's British summertime shows:

  • Don't Stop the Party
  • International Love
  • Hotel Room Service
  • I Feel Good
  • Suavemente
  • Shake/ Culo
  • I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
  • On the Floor
  • I Like It
  • DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love
  • Feel This Moment
  • Gasolina
  • JUMPIN
  • Timber
  • Time of Our Lives
  • Fireball
  • Give Me Everything

What other artists are on the 3 July Roundhay Festival lineup?

  • Jason Derulo
  • Tinie Tempah
  • Lil Jon
  • Los Tucanes De Tijuana
  • Jazzie Martian
  • CJ. AllDayy
  • Dan Hills
  • DJ Flex

What are the stage times for Pitbull's headline Roundhay Festival?

Last entry for all shows is 8.30pm with box office closing slightly earlier at 8pm and any headliner expected to wrap up their set by 10.30pm.

Getting to Roundhay Park

Car

Just a 10 minute walk from Roundhay Festival's West Entrance is Connaught Fields which is the closest parking option.

Or, if you're up for a walk and want something more cost-effective, Fearnville Park and Stride is a 30 minute walk away, with parking spaces on the grass fields and a scenic country path which leads you to the festival.

Accessible parking can be found on Mansion Lane with a clear pathway to the event with spaces needing to be pre-booked when purchasing your ticket at no extra cost.

Bus/ coach

A dedicated shuttle bus service has been set up to and from Roundhay Festival running every 20 minutes from 11am to 8pm on Sovereign Street, just four minutes from Leeds Train Station.

The last shuttle bus from Roundhay Park back to the city centre will depart at 12.30am with clear signposting and stewards on hand for any gig goers.

Roundhay Festival has also partnered with Big Green Coach meaning concert attendees can hop on from a wide range of pick-up points across the UK from Wakefield all the way to Coventry - more info HERE.

Car/ taxi drop off

Vehicles heading to Roundhay Festival should follow marked signs for 'Pick-up/ Drop-Off points'.

Drivers should not attempt to pick-up or drop-off from any of the nearby roads aside from those already designated via signage: North Pick-up/ Drop-off via Park View Crescent | South Pick-up/ Dro-off via Wetherby Road.

Extra Info

All travel updates and road closures on event days will be announced and regularly checked HERE.

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UB40 at First Direct Arena, Leeds – tickets, times, setlist and more for UK tour

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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'.

Gig guide | UB40 at First Direct Arena, Leeds

UB40 UK tour dates

  • Fri 5 June - London, UK - OVO Wembley Arena
  • Sat 6 June - Manchester, UK - AO Arena
  • Sun 7 June - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena
  • Tue 9 June - Hull, UK - Connexin Live
  • Thu 11 June - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
  • Fri 12 June - Liverpool, UK - M&S Bank Arena
  • Sat 13 June - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
  • Tue 16 June - Swansea, UK - Swansea Arena
  • Wed 17 June - Plymouth, UK - Plymouth Arena
  • Thu 18 June - Bournemouth, UK - Bournemouth International Centre
  • Sat 20 June - Birmingham, UK - BP Pulse Live

Are there any tickets left for UB40 at First Direct Arena?

There's 'Tears From My Eyes' because you still have a chance to catch UB40 on their latest arena tour live in Leeds

Don't be left saying 'Please Don't Make Me Cry' instead, make sure to get yourself some tickets for UB40 at First Direct Arena in Leeds HERE.

UB40 setlist for UK tour

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.

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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