Though we may be at the tail end of 2025, that doesn’t mean that events are going to slow down suddenly before the festive period - far from it.
While there are a great many events set to take place in and around Leeds before the year comes to an end, we’ve picked out one of the shiniest beacons in the heart of the city, unmistakable to those around the West Yorkshire area - the First Direct Bank Arena.
Be it comedy from some of the maestros of the game, through to long-awaited reunion shows and a touch of kids’ entertainment to keep the young ones happy, we’ve pulled all the huge events that are to take place at the arena before the end of the year, with tickets still available for most of the shows through Ticketmaster.
So what’s left to come to the venue this year? Read on to find out!
21. The Wicked Wizard of Oz: A Cirque Spectacular - December 29 & 30
This is a show for the whole family, combining the classic story of The Wizard of Oz with a festive panto and high-flying cirque acrobatics. Produced by the same team behind Elf the Musical, it's a visually stunning and action-packed experience. A second date has been added due to popular demand. | Provided Photo: Submitted