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The Libertines are returning to Leeds for a gig at the O2 Academy later this year

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Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 19th February 2024

The Libertines are back, and are set to make a triumphant return to Leeds later this year.

It’s been nearly a decade since the London indie legends graced the music world with a full body of fresh material, as their last studio album, Anthems for Doomed Youth, was released all the way back in 2015.

But now, the rockers are gearing up to launch their hotly-anticipated new album, titled All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, in just a couple of weeks time.

And to celebrate, they’ve announced they’re going on a tour of the UK and Ireland later this year.

Kicking off in the Irish capital of Dublin on 23 September, before stopping off in Belfast the day after, some of the other major UK cities the four-piece band will be taking to the stage at along the way include Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Nottingham.

Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester and Newcastle are the other Northern locations on the list, with the stand-out being two huge shows at London’s prestigious The Roundhouse on 30 and 31 October.

They'll be stopping off in Leeds at the O2 Academy on Tuesday 22 October 2024.

The Libertines UK Tour Dates 2024

September

  • Monday 23 – 3Olympia Theatre Dublin
  • Tuesday 24 – The Telegraph Building Belfast

October

  • Thursday 3 – O2 Academy Birmingham
  • Fridy 4 – UEA Norwich
  • Saturday 5 – The Corn Exchange Cambridge
  • Monday 7 – Great Hall Cardiff
  • Tuesday 8 – O2 Academy Bristol
  • Friday 18 – Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
  • Saturday 19 – Mountford Hall Liverpool
  • Monday 21 – Rock City Nottingham
  • Tuesday 22 – O2 Academy Leeds
  • Wednesday 30 & Thursday 31 – London Roundhouse

November

  • Monday 4 – The Octagon Sheffield
  • Tuesday 5 – NX Newcastle
  • Thursday 7 – Albert Hall Manchester
The Libertines.
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As fans of the band will tell you, The Libertines’ live shows are a “once-seen-never-forgotten” experience.

And with this UK tour, the band are apparently back to, and we quote, “save humanity from holograms, virtual reality, and AI auto-tuned bullsh*t”, so they’re inviting crowds to switch off their mobiles and “come and experience raw analogue euphoria”.

Tickets to see these self-professed “delirious musical chaos-mongers” on their 2024 UK tour officially go on sale this week.

Anyone who heads to The Libertines’ website and pre-orders the band’s fourth studio album, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, will be given exclusive pre-sale access to grab tickets from 9am this Wednesday (21 February), all before the rest of the tickets go on general sale this Friday (23 February) – with prices settling at around £37.50 plus booking fees.

Grab yours here.

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Louis Tomlinson at First Direct Arena – tickets, times, setlist and more for UK tour

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Former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson is heading out on a UK tour, visiting First Direct Arena for his biggest Leeds solo show to date.

Ten years since launching his solo career with debut single 'Just Hold On', Tomlinson is hitting the road again for his tour, which shares its title with the name of his latest LP - How Did I Get Here?

Tomlinson's last visit to Leeds saw him play an intimate show at The Wardrobe back in 2020 and is set to perform to 13,500 - he has definitely made sure to 'Jump the Gun' in terms of crowd size.

Now, the Doncaster-born musician is visiting one of Leeds biggest indoor live music venues First Direct Arena and it's sure to be a jam-packed night of live music.

Gig guide | Louis Tomlinson at First Direct Arena, Leeds - all you need to know

Louis Tomlinson UK tour dates

  • Fri 24 April - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
  • Sat 25 April - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
  • Mon 27 April - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
  • Tue 28 April - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena

Are there tickets left for Louis Tomlinson at First Direct Arena?

Louis Tomlinson is bringing the How Did I Get Here? tour to Leeds on 28 April / Credit: Flickr via Javie Rosh / Wikimedia Commons via Kurt Kulac (Supplied)
Louis Tomlinson is bringing the How Did I Get Here? tour to Leeds on 28 April / Credit: Flickr via Javie Rosh / Wikimedia Commons via Kurt Kulac (Supplied)
Louis Tomlinson is bringing the How Did I Get Here? tour to Leeds on 28 April / Credit: Flickr via Javie Rosh / Wikimedia Commons via Kurt Kulac (Supplied)

Well if you've made it this far through, it's safe to say the fact you're after Louis Tomlinson tickets is 'Written All Over Your Face'.

If you're wanting to 'Face The Music' or 'Jump the Gun' you can do so as there's tickets to his Leeds show at First Direct Arena HERE.

Standing tickets are still available priced at £55.85, while seated tickets remaining are priced between £55.85 and £83.35 each.

Louis Tomlinson setlist for 2026 tour

The How Did I Get Here? Tour officially kicked off in Europe and it prioritises songs from his latest LP.

Here is the set list:

  • Lemonade
  • On Fire
  • Written All Over Your Face
  • Out Of My System
  • Bigger Than Me
  • Saturdays
  • Angels Fly
  • Dark to Light
  • Broken Bones
  • Defenceless
  • Just Hold On
  • Lazy
  • Sunflowers
  • Lucid
  • Jump the Gun
  • Imposter
  • Sanity
  • Kill My Mind
  • Face the Music
  • Silver Tounges
  • The Observer
  • The Answer
  • Miss You
  • Palaces

Wristbands and queue system

To manage crowds and ensure a 'fair and comfortable' experience for fans, a randomly allocated wristband system will be in place for standing ticket holders.

This is how it works:

  • Arrive at the arena between 11am and 2pm on the day of the show, Tuesday 28 April 2026.
  • Wristbands will be given out in batches at random to standing ticket holders, while availability lasts
  • Once you have your wristband, you will be asked to leave the area surrounding the venue and return between 4.30pm and 5.30pm
  • Upon your return to the arena, you will be asked to join a dedicated queue related to the number or colour on your wristband as guided by the dedicated venue team.
  • Doors open to the show at 6pm for general admission.

Stage times for Louis Tomlinson at First Direct Arena, Leeds

First Direct Arena has a strict curfew of 11pm meaning you can get home before having to watch the sky turn from 'Dark to Light'.

Anyone attending this show is in luck as the North has been well and truly represented in the form of Manc-based rock group Pale Waves and Doncaster talent ADMT.

Alex Spencer, another Northern act from Manchester is also joining the bill, but he's only playing at select Europe dates of the tour.

These are the expected stage times for Louis Tomlinson in Leeds tonight, based on his other shows so far:

  • 6pm - Doors open
  • 7pm - ADMT
  • 7.45pm - Pale Waves
  • 9pm - Louis Tomlinson

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

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Singer-songwriter and social media star Alex Warren is visiting First Direct Arena, Leeds, for two nights of out of the 'Ordinary' live music.

One of the founding members of the TikTok group, Hype House, which also included fellow pop performer Addison Rae, Warren has gone on to receive global recognition for his contributions to music.

Born in California, it's no surprise his music has managed to catapult into the mainstream as he's been mastering content creation since he was 10 on YouTube.

His music journey began back in 2021, when he released music as an independent artist in 2021 before signing a record deal one year later, dropping the chart-topping 'Ordinary' in 2025.

Now, Alex Warren prepares for his biggest UK tour to date, and he's playing two shows right here in Leeds at the 13,500 seater First Direct Arena in April and May.

Gig guide | Alex Warren at First Direct Arena, Leeds - all the info

Alex Warren is visiting Leeds at First Direct Arena on 29 April / Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
Alex Warren is visiting Leeds at First Direct Arena on 29 April / Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
Alex Warren is visiting Leeds at First Direct Arena on 29 April / Credit: Press Shots (supplied)

Alex Warren UK tour dates

  • Fri 24 April - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
  • Sun 26 April - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
  • Mon 27 April - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
  • Wed 29 April - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
  • Thu 30 April - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena
  • Sat 2 May - Belfast, UK - SSE Arena
  • Mon 4 May - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
  • Wed 6 May - Dublin, IE - 3Arena
  • Thu 7 May - Dublin, IE - 3Arena

Are there tickets left for Alex Warren at First Direct Arena?

If you're looking for somebody to 'Save You a Seat', look no further as you can get tickets to Alex Warren's 29 April at First Direct Arena in Leeds HERE.

Alex Warren setlist for 2026 tour

  • Troubled Waters
  • Bloodline
  • The Outside
  • First Time on Earth
  • Before You Leave Me
  • You'll Be Alright, Kid
  • Passenger
  • Never Be Far
  • Eternity
  • Catch My Breath
  • Same Stars
  • Heaven Without You
  • Fine Place To Die
  • Getaway Car
  • You Can't Stop This
  • Carry You Home
  • Save You a Seat
  • Burning Down
  • Fever Dream
  • Ordinary

Stage times for Alex Warren at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Warren has built a cult following thanks to chart-topping hits like 'Ordinary'/ Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
Warren has built a cult following thanks to chart-topping hits like 'Ordinary'/ Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
Warren has built a cult following thanks to chart-topping hits like 'Ordinary'/ Credit: Press Shots (supplied)

First Direct Arena has a strict curfew of 11pm, meaning you can get home without having to start ‘Chasing Shadows’.

Supporting Alex Warren on the night will be Claire Rosinkranz, a singer-songwriter from California with tracks like 'Frankenstein' and 'Backyard Boy'.

How to get to first direct arena

Bus Station

Located on Dyer Street next to Leeds City Bus Station and approximately a 15min walk from the arena, it's also 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 its own car park; however, there are lots of options nearby. To receive 5% off Q Park when attending a show at first direct, click HERE.

The nearest Car Park with EV charging is located on Albion Street, click HERE.

None of the above car parks is operated by the arena, so for questions, queries or comments, we'd recommend contacting 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 them, and then 16p per minute to use. 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. 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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