West End Girl, Lily Allen, took her theatrical performance to Leeds last night, swapping the Thames with the Aire, and becoming an honorary West Leeds girl. The First Direct Arena was the fourth stop on her UK and Ireland arena tour, which is in support of Allen’s fifth album - ‘West End Girl’, which was released in October 2025.

Rick Astley and band took the Reflections tour to Leeds First Direct Arena this weekend, for a setlist of new and old music spanning four decades. Throughout the show there were many anecdotes, and comedic commentary for the audience led by Astley.