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Heading to a show at First Direct Arena? Make The Wand & Tankard your first stop for magical pre-drinks before some of the biggest events coming to Leeds this October.
Located in the heart of Leeds, The Wand & Tankard is the perfect place to meet your friends, grab a drink and get into the atmosphere before making your way to First Direct Arena.
Throughout October, we're welcoming concert-goers before a brilliant line-up of live events, with special offers available throughout the evening to help you get your night started.
Get ready to relive the hits with Westlife at First Direct Arena on 6th October. Before the show, join us at The Wand & Tankard for a few pre-drinks and soak up the atmosphere before heading to the arena.
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as Hans Zimmer comes to First Direct Arena on 8th October. Start your evening with a drink at The Wand & Tankard before making your way to the show.
Duran Duran are bringing their legendary sound to Leeds on 24th October. Gather your group, grab a drink and enjoy some pre-show magic at The Wand & Tankard before heading over to First Direct Arena.
Getting ready for Korn? Join us at The Wand & Tankard on 26th October for pre-drinks before the show. Whether you're meeting friends or starting the evening with a few drinks, we've got you covered before you head to the arena.
Round off October with Manic Street Preachers at First Direct Arena on 30th October. Start the night at The Wand & Tankard with a drink before heading across Leeds for the show.
With First Direct Arena just a short journey away, The Wand & Tankard is a great place to meet before your event. Enjoy magical drinks, special offers and a lively atmosphere before heading to one of Leeds' biggest live music venues.
Whether you're seeing Westlife, Hans Zimmer, Duran Duran, Korn or Manic Street Preachers, make The Wand & Tankard part of your pre-show plans.
Keep the magic going and make a night of it in Leeds.
by Stuart Jarman
