As we say goodbye to a year in which First Direct Arena has hosted incredible acts such as Slipknot, Jason Derulo and Take That, we look forward into the new year.
While lots of more acts will grace the stage in Leeds, we can already look forward to the likes of Seal Paul & Ashnati, Sugababes and The Wombats.
Here are 16 of the biggest acts playing at Leeds First Direct Arena in 2025:
Tickets for all events can be found on the Leeds First Direct Arena website.
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7. Sean Paul and Ashanti - April 13
Sean Paul and Ashanti will turn the temperature up in Leeds in April. | Getty Images for Captain Morgan
8. Gregory Porter - April 26
Jazz icon Gregory Porter is set to bring his soulful songs to Leeds in April. | Handout
9. Olly Murs - May 9
Singer songwriter Olly Murs is bringing special guests Blue to Leeds in 2025. | Submit
10. Bryan Adams - May 10
The Canadian superstar is sure to bring singalongs like no other when his Roll With The Punches tour lands in Leeds. | Cuffe and Taylor and The Piece Hall
11. Scissor Sisters - May 24
Everyone in the crowd will feel like dancing when this American band brings their much-anticipated comeback to Leeds. | Scissor Sisters
12. Billy Ocean - June 21
The legendary Billy Ocean is coming to our city as part of his "The Very Best Of" tour. | Getty Images