The document summarizes the event spaces and facilities available at the first direct arena in Leeds. It describes two unique function rooms that can hold up to 200 people, as well as a main auditorium that can accommodate up to 1,500 for a banquet or 13,000 for a conference. The arena offers world-class amenities including a 2500 square meter main exhibition floor, catering services, production support, and accessibility. It is centrally located in Leeds with nearby parking and transportation.

1. first direct arena | hospitality
the conference & events experience
World class event spaces in the heart of Leeds City Centre

2. Whatever the event, you will be delighted with the worldclass first direct arena’s choice of function rooms and
versatile spaces. All rooms boast high-end furniture,
fittings and breathtaking, unique design.!
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Event organisers will be truly excited by our tailored approach,
ensuring that expectations are exceeded with every ‘touch point’ –
be prepared to ‘wow’ your guests with an unforgettable event
experience.!
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Within the venue, there are two unique function rooms, the largest
of which can hold up to 200 people, with one of the suites having
access to a large outside terrace. !
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The main auditorium has the capacity to transform into a diverse
banquet for up to 1,500 or a conference or special event space for
up to 13,000 people.!
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first direct arena is centrally located in the heart of Leeds City
Centre and is close to all major transport infrastructure, in
proximity of 7,000 car parking spaces within a 15 minute walk. !
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Our culinary team headed by Head Chef, Paul Robinson, prepare
incredible and innovative modern menus, using fresh, sustainable
and high quality local ingredients.!
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Introduction
If your event deserves first class facilities with a
difference – it belongs at the first direct arena!

3. The auditorium itself can host up to 12,000
guests and offers world class event facilities: !
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The Main Auditorium
Main exhibition floor of 2500 sqm.!
Ancillary exhibition floor of 350 sqm. !
Banqueting for up to 1000 guests with stage and
dancing areas. !
In House Professional Catering Services who can
provide for all your individual needs including
bespoke menus. !
Ground Floor Vehicle Access!
Production Vehicle Parking!
18m Rigging / Roof Height in stage area with hanging
capacity up to 60 tonne.!
Breakout rooms for 10 – 100.!
Organiser Office accommodation x 4!
WIFI Services!
Visual and audio event relay to organiser’s offices
and visual for guest front of house. !
Staging available!
Fully Accessible!
24hr Security Services!
Local Service Supplier Rates!
Local Transport / hotels parking!
Designated venue event management!

4. The first direct bar
A
funky
bar
with
a
unique
twist.
This
space
is
ideal
for
informal
mee/ngs
and
networking
events
and
has
it’s
own
dedicated
external
terrace
that
can
also
be
u9lized.
The
first
direct
bar
benefits
from
great
natural
light,
is
fully
climate
controlled
and
can
accommodate
up
to
200
delegates.
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The
Premier
Lounge
offers
event
organizers
a
flexible
space
in
which
to
hold
their
event.
With
it’s
own
dedicated
VIP
recep/on,
the
ability
to
par99on
into
separates
zones
it
can
comfortably
small
conferences
in
a
variety
of
configura9ons.
The Premier Lounge

5. for more information
or to book your next event
0113 386 3600 | commercial@firstdirectarena.com