Bob Dylan Brings Rough & Rowdy Ways Tour to Leeds

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is set to bring his globally acclaimed Rough and Rowdy Ways World Tour to the first direct arena in Leeds on Friday 14 November 2025. The show offers a rare opportunity to see one of the most influential figures in modern music and culture live on stage.

With a career spanning more than six decades, Dylan has continually redefined the boundaries of songwriting, folk music, and the role of the artist in society. From his roots in New York’s Greenwich Village to receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016, he remains as trailblazing as ever. His body of work continues to resonate, surprise, and inspire generations of fans and musicians worldwide.

“Fresh nuance”

The Rough and Rowdy Ways album, released in 2020, marked Dylan’s return to original material after eight years. Featuring the poignant and powerful ‘Murder Most Foul’, an 11-minute meditation on the assassination of JFK, the album received critical acclaim and is considered one of his most profound works in recent memory.

The Leeds show forms part of a limited run of UK dates, making it one of the most anticipated live events of the year. Dylan’s performances take on fresh nuance in each setting, and fans at the First Direct Arena can expect an atmospheric evening from a master of his craft.

Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 18 July. Early access is available via the venue newsletter presale, and Vodafone and Three customers can also access presale tickets through their mobile platforms.

Tickets available here