first direct arena | hospitality the conference & events experience

World class event spaces in the heart of Leeds City Centre

Whatever the event, you will be delighted with the world-class first direct arena’s choice of function rooms and versatile spaces. All rooms boast high-end furniture,

fittings and breathtaking, unique design.!!

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.!

!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. !!

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.!!

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. !!

Our culinary team headed by Head Chef, Paul Robinson, prepare incredible and innovative modern menus, using fresh, sustainable

and high quality local ingredients.!!

If your event deserves first class facilities with a difference – it belongs at the first direct arena!Introduction

The auditorium itself can host up to 12,000 guests and offers world class event facilities: !

!•  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!

The Main Auditorium

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.      !

The first direct bar

The Premier Lounge

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.    

for more information or to book your next event

0113 386 3600 | commercial@firstdirectarena.com