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

Anyone 'Lucky' enough to catch Dermot live? This one's for you (This article contains affiliate links).

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 29th May 2026

Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy is bringing The Weight Of The Woods tour to Leeds for a night of powerful ballads and bangers.

After busking for a considerable time, Kennedy took to streaming platforms to upload his music before dropping notable tracks like 'Power Over Me' and 'Giants'.

Since then, this Irish performer has amassed a total of 9 million monthly listeners and multiple songs with over 100 million streams across three chart-topping albums.

In 2023, Dermot Kennedy teamed up with electronic music group Meduza for a monster of a collaboration titled 'Paradise' which peaked at 5 on the UK Official Charts.

Gig guide | Dermot Kennedy at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Dermot Kennedy UK tour dates

  • Fri 29 May - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
  • Sat 30 May - Manchester, UK - AO Arena
  • Mon 1 June - Cardiff, UK - Utilita Arena
  • Tue 2 June - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
  • Thu 4 June - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
  • Fri 5 June - London, UK - The O2

Are there any tickets left for Dermot Kennedy at First Direct Arena?

Hoping for some 'Better Days'? Well maybe that can happen by getting the chance to see Dermot Kennedy live on his latest The Weight Of The Woods tour.

Don't be 'Outnumbered' and grab a ticket or two for Dermot Kennedy on Saturday 30 May at First Direct Arena in Leeds HERE.

Dermot Kennedy setlist for 2026 UK tour

  • The Weight Of The Woods (Reprise)
  • Honest
  • Wasted
  • Outnumbered
  • Sycamore
  • Refuge
  • Lost
  • An Evening I Will Not Forget
  • All My Friends
  • After Rain
  • Happiness
  • Moments Passed
  • Blue Eyes
  • Endless
  • The Weight Of The Woods
  • Stockholm
  • Turnstile
  • Better Days
  • Power Over Me
  • Funeral

What are the stage times for Dermot Kennedy in Leeds?

First Direct Arena has a strict curfew of 11pm, meaning you'll be leaving the venue reminiscing 'An Evening I Will Not Forget' before the sun's up.

Supporting Dermot Kennedy on the night will be Irish three-piece band Amble who will be taking the Leeds crowd on a journey to 'Mary's Pub' and reflecting on 'Schoolyard Days'.

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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Inside Leeds’ newest late night bar dedicated to Guinness and gaming

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Get ready for plenty of craic at Leeds' brand-new bar.

If you like Guinness and you've got a competitive spirit, then we can guarantee this is the spot for you.

Introducing Love Jackie, your newest late night destination that is officially opening in Leeds next Thursday 12 November.

Opening on Leeds' bustling Merrion Street, Love Jackie has taken over a 7,000 sq ft space and promises proper prints, late nights, live music, and plenty of Irish charm.

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Pouring is undeniably the holy trinity of Irish stouts - Guinness, Beamish and Murphy's.

These are also served alongside Leeds' own Kirkstall Virtuous IPA and a vast whiskey selection that celebrates the best of Ireland.

Games wise, try your hand at crazy pool, interactive darts, shuffleboard and karaoke. There will also be live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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The opening comes as Merrion Street enjoys a new wave of investment and hospitality openings, helping bring new life to one of Leeds' best known night life attractions.

Matt Jones, CEO of Professionals at Play, said: “Everyone knows a Jackie. She’s the one who gets everyone together, convinces you to stay for another and makes sure there’s never a dull moment.

“We wanted to create a pub with that same personality. Somewhere with brilliant drinks, live music, plenty of games and the kind of atmosphere that makes you forget you were only popping in for one.

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“Merrion Street is coming back to life, and we’re excited to be part of its next chapter. We think Jackie will fit right in. And because Jackie’s never been one to turn up empty-handed, the first drink’s on her."

They'll be opening next Thursday just in time for the festive season, but for now you can sign up here for a pint of free Guinness. Cheers to that!

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Pop royalty S Club announce new arena tour, with huge Leeds and Sheffield gigs

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson

S Club will be heading back to Yorkshire on a newly-announced 13-date arena tour next year.

The pop icons have announced the Ain’t No Party Like A S Club Party tour, which will see Bradley, Jo, Jon, Rachel and Tina back on stage for the ultimate pop party.

The huge tour includes a night at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds, a night at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, as well as two gigs at the O2 in London.

S Club are one of Britain’s most successful pop groups, formerly known as S Club 7, who went on to become a cultural phenomenon with their own TV series – one of which, L.A. 7, remains the highest-rated programme of all time on CBBC.

Their smash hits include Reach, Don’t Stop Movin, Bring It All Back, Never Had A Dream Come True, and S Club Party.

In 2023, S Club celebrated their 25th anniversary with a sellout UK and US tour, shortly after the tragic death of former member Paul Cattermole.

Now, five of the original seven are ready to bring the party back to Manchester, as S Club return to the stage.

They’ll have very special guests supporting on the tour too, announcing Boyzlife, the supergroup made up of the former Boyzone and Westlife members Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden.

S Club say: “We can’t wait to get back out on tour, see you all and celebrate the songs, memories and moments we’ve shared together over the years.

“It’s going to be one BIG party, and we want you all to be part of it!”

Tickets for all shows go on sale at 9.30am on Friday 6 November HERE.

S Club UK tour dates in full

  • Fri 08 Oct 27 Glasgow OVO Hydro
  • Sat 09 Oct 27 Manchester AO Arena
  • Tue 12 Oct 27 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
  • Wed 13 Oct 27 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
  • Thu 14 Oct 27 Cardiff Utilita Arena
  • Sat 16 Oct 27 London The O2 MATINEE
  • Sat 16 Oct 27 London The O2 EVENING
  • Wed 20 Oct 27 Leeds First Direct Arena
  • Thu 21 Oct 27 Birmingham Utilita Arena
  • Fri 22 Oct 27 Sheffield Utilita Arena
  • Sat 23 Oct 27 Newcastle Utilita Arena
  • Tue 25 Oct 27 Belfast SSE Arena
  • Tue 26 Oct 27 Dublin 3Arena

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