The crowd inside first direct bank arena

Your night at first direct bank arena

Make a proper night of it. The Arena Quarter has everything you need right on the arena’s doorstep, from dinner before the show to drinks afterwards.

See what’s on at the arena

Eat before the show

Drinks before or after

Short on time? Quick bites

Park opposite the arena

Event nights

£10 for up to 6 hours

Turn up and park at CitiPark Merrion Centre, 5 Merrion Way, LS2 8BT. The flat rate applies when you enter between 6pm and midnight on event days when doors open at 6pm or later. If doors open earlier, the standard tariff applies.

No pre-booking needed: take a ticket on arrival, then pay on the CitiPark app or on site when you leave. Larger events can mean waits getting in and out. Offer runs until 31 December 2026.

Event parking details

Not an event night?

Up to 24 hours for £7

Pre-book with code MERRION247. Not valid on first direct bank arena event nights.

Find out more

Staying over?

Opening hours vary, so check each venue’s page before you set off.