After the Prime Minister announced the 'roadmap' out of lockdown, Leeds residents have taken to social media excited about the possibility of returning to music venues, sports grounds, bars and clubs. These are 10 of the best events scheduled for the second half of 2021 in our city:

placeholder image — After the Prime Minister announced the 'roadmap' out of lockdown, Leeds residents have taken to social media excited about the possibility of returning to music venues, sports grounds, bars and clubs. These are 10 of the best events scheduled for the second half of 2021 in our city:

10 of the best Leeds events which could now go ahead at First Direct Arena in 2021

By Daniel Sheridan

Published 23rd Feb 2021, 11:45 GMT

We all have to look forward to something, right?

After the Prime Minister announced the 'roadmap' out of lockdown, Leeds residents have taken to social media excited about the possibility of returning to music venues, sports grounds, bars and clubs. These are 10 of the best events scheduled for the second half of 2021 in our city:

Bon Iver comes to the First Direct Arena on the 24th of October.
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7. Bon Iver

Bon Iver comes to the First Direct Arena on the 24th of October. Yui Mok/PA Wire Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Elton John comes to the First Direct Arena on November 5th.

8. Elton John

Elton John comes to the First Direct Arena on November 5th.

Gary Barlow comes to the First Direct Arena on the 11th of December.

9. Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow comes to the First Direct Arena on the 11th of December.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra come to the FDA on December 17th.

10. Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra come to the FDA on December 17th.

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