first direct arena

Venue at a glance

first direct arena is a meeting and corporate function venue in Leeds city centre, close to the train station and around 7.5 miles from Leeds Bradford Airport. It hosts board meetings, training sessions, conferences and large-scale corporate functions, with on-site catering and a dedicated events team.

Spaces and capacities

• Main Auditorium — 500 to 1,200 guests.
• Black & White Lounge — 40 to 300 guests.
• The Mixer — 10 to 40 delegates.

Facilities

• On-site catering with bespoke menus, including vegetarian, vegan and dietary options.
• AV facilities covering lighting, staging and sound.
• Step-free access, wheelchair seating, accessible restrooms and lifts to every floor.
• No on-site parking, but over 7,500 parking spaces within 15 minutes, with discounted rates at nearby Q-Park sites.
• Leeds city centre location, minutes from the train station; Leeds Bradford Airport around 7.5 miles away.

With spaces ranging from small breakout rooms to a 1,200-guest auditorium, the venue suits everything from board meetings to large corporate conferences.