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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13. Deacon Blue - September 23
Deacon Blue mark their 40th anniversary in 2025 with the release of a new album and a show in Leeds. | Submitted
14. Simply Red - September 26
Another band celebrating 40 years in 2025 is Manchester heroes Simply Red. | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
15. Busted vs McFly - September 27 & 28
The clash of the ages will take place on September 27 and 28, | First Direct Arena/ McFly/Busted
16. Marti Pellow - October 29
Marti Pellow, the former frontman of Wet Wet Wet, will play in Leeds in October. | Marti Pellow