Welsh opera and West End star to perform in Marshfield
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks to enjoy the open-air concert, with a cash bar and refreshments also available.
There will also be a stall run by the Royal British Legion.
Mr Lloyd is known as the 'Terfel of the Taff' and has sung with opera companies and orchestras worldwide.
He will perform a mix of opera, musical theatre, and pop songs, including music connected to World War II.
The concert will conclude with a flag unfurling finale.
Mr Lloyd recently appeared on Simon Cowell's Walk The Line on ITV.
Gary Barlow said: "Really enjoyed it, I think you've got a beautiful voice, the audience really enjoyed that didn't you?"
Craig David added: "You've got a really beautiful way about you, I love your vibe my man," and Dawn French said: "What a big hunka chunka of a chap you are!
"You made this whole building reverberate, it shook me to my bones."
Tickets are £10 at the door, or £12 with gift aid.
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