Billy Ocean, first direct arena, Leeds – tickets, times, set list and more for UK tour

If ‘Red Light Spells Danger’ then Billy Ocean live in Leeds spells a quality night of music as far as we’re concerned.

It’s time to go ‘Calypso Crazy’ as legend and all-round hitmaker Billy Ocean is making his way to first direct arena Leeds to celebrate his latest tour ‘The Very Best of Billy Ocean’. 

Whether you’re there to party the night away with Ocean and his stacked roster of hits or are hoping ‘There’ll Be Sad Songs’, you’re definitely in for a treat.

Amassing 12 UK top 40 hits and six top ten albums, Ocean has certified his place in the music industry and built himself a very impressive legacy.

Now he’s ready to spread even more ‘Everlasting Love’ as he embarks on his latest UK tour across music venues up and down the country.

Billy Ocean UK tour dates 

Wed 11 June – Bristol, UK – Bristol Beacon

Fri 13 June – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre

Sat 14 June – Blackpool, UK – Blackpool Opera House

21 June – Leeds, UK – first direct arena

23 June – Liverpool, UK – Liverpool Empire Theatre

25 June – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall

27 June – Wolverhampton, UK – University of Wolverhampton Civic Hall

28 June – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena

30 June – Nottingham, UK – Royal Concert Hall

2 July – Stockton, UK – Stockton Globe

4 July – Oxford, UK – New Theatre

5 July – Birmingham, UK – bp Pulse Live

Billy Ocean tickets for first direct arena gig 

If you’re after a chance of catching the ‘Loverboy’ in the flesh, you’re in luck, there’s a good selection of tickets still for you to get your hands on HERE.

Billy Ocean setlist 

• One World
• Love Really Hurts Without You
• Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)
• Stay the Night
• Red Light Spells Danger 
• Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
• The Colour of Love
• No Woman, No Cry
• Mystery
• Suddenly
• Loverboy
• When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
• Daylight 
• Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)

What are the stage times for Billy Ocean in Leeds?

First direct arena has a curfew of 10.30pm meaning concertgoers can be safe knowing they’ve heard a lifetime of hits without having to ‘Suddenly’ disappear before the clock strikes twelve. 

Doors for ‘The Very Best of Billy Ocean’ are scheduled for 6pm with a kick off time of 7pm with support from German talent Ada Morghe who’s dropping an album of her own on 13 June titled ‘Pure Good Vibes’, how lovely.

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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