Texas to open summer of music at Llangollen Pavilion
The summer line-up starts with a headline show from Scottish pop-rock band Texas on Thursday, June 26.
The concert series is part of TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion and coincides with the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, which begins on July 8.
The Live at Llangollen line-up (Image: Supplied) Dave Danford, artistic director of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, said: "Once again, Llangollen is the place to be for an incredible summer of live music.
"We're absolutely thrilled with this year's line-up of artists and to be partnering with Cuffe & Taylor again.
"Anyone who came last year will know just how special this place is, and we can't wait to do it all again."
Rag'n'Bone Man (Image: Supplied) Texas, fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, will open the season of live music, supported by Rianne Downey, a Scottish singer-songwriter.
They are the first of 13 headline acts set to perform at the North Wales venue this summer.
Other confirmed headliners include Rag'n'Bone Man, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, James, The Script, Olly Murs, and The Human League.
The concerts are part of a collaboration between Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell (Image: Supplied) Peter Taylor, co-founder of Cuffe and Taylor, said: "It's a pleasure to continue our collaboration with the fantastic team at the Eisteddfod.
"Llangollen really is a special place, and it's an honour to bring world-class artists to this beautiful, historic town.
"Whether you've lived here for years or are visiting for the first time, I know this summer will be something truly special, full of unforgettable memories.
"That's what live music is all about."
The Llangollen International Eisteddfod, now in its 78th year, will feature headline performances from Sir Karl Jenkins, KT Tunstall, Il Divo, and Beyond Time: The Music of Hans Zimmer.
This year's Choir of the World event will feature special guest Lucie Jones, while Bryn Terfel will perform alongside Fisherman's Friends and Eve Goodman.
The festival also includes a full daily programme of competitions and field entertainment.
Since its founding in 1947, the Eisteddfod has welcomed more than 400,000 competitors from more than 140 countries.
This year, more than 4,000 participants from 36 countries are expected to take part.
The 2025 Eisteddfod aims to build on the record-breaking success of 2024, with organisers promising an even bigger event.
This year also marks the first time TK Maxx will serve as presenting partner for Live at Llangollen Pavilion, as part of a wider agreement with Cuffe and Taylor for events across the UK.
Final tickets and further information are available at llangollen.net and ticketmaster.co.uk.
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