Rockin’ Wrexham!

Rock the Park has won stacks of awards including Wales’ Best Festival in 2019. is year’s event takes place on 3rd-7th August at Borras Hall Lane in Wrexham. Bringing together international dance acts and the world’s best tribute bands, it has something for everyone. But it’s far more than just a music festival – there are motorbike stunt shows, a family funfair and lots of other attractions to keep you entertained.

Friday night headliners are Scooter, Darren Styles and Cascada, with a huge line-up including Karen Parry and Bounce Assassins. Saturday

•15th July, William Aston Hall, Glyndŵr University, Wrexham

Conductor Richard Howarth leads Wrexham Symphony Orchestra in music for a summer’s evening, including Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6 and Korngold’s Violin Concerto in D Major. Korngold was a leading Hollywood composer in the 1930s and ’40s, winning an Oscar for his score for The Adventures of Robin Hood. 7.30pm. £10.

Lots of yachts…

•From 15th July, 140th Annual Summer Exhibition, Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, Conwy Watercolours, avant garde sculpture, cutting-edge photography, reduction linocuts and more. All work is for sale. 11am. Free.

•16th July, Zero Motorcycles

2023 Experience Electric Tour, Horsehoe Pass, Llangollen

Curious about electric bikes?

Here’s your chance to see them in action!

10am. Free.

•21st July, Ministry of Sound

Classical, Stadiwm CSM, Colwyn Bay An orchestral show celebrating the biggest dance anthems, with big-name guests. 4pm. From £42.50 plus fees.

Double treat

DID YOU KNOW?

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson is a qualified pilot and flies the tour plane sees tributes to Foo Fighters, Stereophonics, Iron Maiden and Aerosmith, with Sunday’s musical inspirations including Oasis, Robbie Williams, Paloma Faith and Twisted Sister. For tickets see www.rockthepark.co.uk

South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club has been hosting Abersoch Dinghy Week for over 50 years, and this year it’s on 22nd-28th July. Last year a new modern racing format was introduced for the main eets, with committee boat starts beyond the moorings and two shorter races per day with varied courses, taking advantage of the fabulous waters of Cardigan Bay. Everyone can enjoy live music from Elephant Juice on the last night. Details at www.scyc.co.uk