L1 Concourse
- 320 capacity (theatre style)
- 100 capacity (cabaret style)
- Room for 500 people (standing)
- 438 m2 floor space
The L1 concourse is a more intimate space, perfect for smaller meetings and presentations.
Conference Venue For Hire
Event organisers will be truly excited by our tailored approach of ensuring that expectations are exceeded with every "touch point".
Looking for an unforgettable conference venue in the heart of Yorkshire’s largest city? first direct arena provides a unique and flexible environment for conferences from 10 - 12,000 delegates.
Our team aims to exceed your expectations at every touch point, from initial enquiry through to catering and event completion. We’re also happy to work directly with you or your chosen event organisers.
What first direct arena Brings to Your Conference Table
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Tiered auditorium perfect for 500+ delegates
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Breakout rooms for 10 - 200 people
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Lounge spaces for meetings of up to 200 people
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The ideal space for staff training, product launches and AGMs.
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Professional event safety services
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Excellent city transport links, hotels and parking
Yorkshire Conference Venue Spaces
From large-scale presentations to intimate networking sessions, first direct arena has a range of versatile conference spaces to suit your needs.
Most venue spaces are fully air-conditioned and come with complimentary Wi-Fi as standard. Likewise, our team is on hand for any technical support you need.
Black & White Lounge
- 120 capacity (theatre style)
- 60 capacity (cabaret style)
- 360 dining capacity
- 400 m2 floor space
One of our most popular locations, with floor-to-ceiling windows. Ideal for smaller events.
L2 Concourse
- 150 capacity (theatre style)
- 60 capacity (cabaret style)
- 1,462 m2 floor space
Another highly flexible space featuring stunning views across the city.
Auditorium
- 2,250m2 floor space
- 1,200 dining capacity (with a stage)
- 500-12,000 conference capacity
- 60m x 24m modular stage
Our main auditorium is one of the most iconic and flexible spaces in the UK, making it perfect for larger conferences.
Why Host Your Conference at Our Yorkshire Venue?
First Direct Arena is a world-class venue, situated right in the heart of Leeds, Yorkshire’s largest city.
With a choice of luxury function rooms and versatile event spaces on offer, we’re well equipped to host conferences of all sizes. For larger events up to 12,000 delegates, our main auditorium is designed for intimacy, with distances from seats to the stage reduced to offer some of the best acoustics in the UK. Whatever the size of your conference, we have the facilities to make it a success.
Our Location
Situated in the heart of Leeds and surrounded by some of Yorkshire’s finest entertainment venues, First Direct Arena is the perfect choice for conferences of all sizes.
What’s more, with easy access by train, ample parking options close by and a cluster of high-end hotels nearby, it’s a convenient location for your delegates. All of our conference spaces are located within the arena itself, making it easy to keep your attendees together and fully engaged throughout your event.
First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY, United Kingdom.Travel to Our Yorkshire Conference Venues for Less with LNER
If you’re worried about the cost of travelling to Yorkshire for your conference, then don’t be.
Anyone who holds a conference in Leeds can get a 25% discount on train travel from all LNER stations to Leeds.
On confirming your conference, you’ll receive a unique code to pass on to delegates, which can be redeemed on the LNER website for a discount.
Head over to the LNER website for more information.
For more information or to discuss your event requirements, please contact our events team.