Nights at the Pavilion

The 80s Show, 13th May Enjoy a nostalgic journey through this amazing decade – expect hits from Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Wham, OMD and many more! 7.30pm. Tickets £27.

Cirque: The Greatest Show, 28th May Musical theatre meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular, with thrilling feats of agility. 1.30pm & 6pm. From £31.

Rob Lamberti – Perfectly George, 24th June A tribute to the Wham! star, featuring Rob’s incredible voice backed by members of George

Michael’s original band. 7.30pm. Tickets from £30.50.

Bronwen Lewis, 30th June

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Original songs and Welsh classics intertwined with endearing storytelling. 7.30pm. From £15. www.rhylpavilion.co.uk

Party time in Caernarfon

Imrie, 25th-26th May Josie discovers a magical underwater party that’s better than any human party in this play about finding your true self, hope and bravery. 1.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets from £13.

Kenton Cool: Everest – The Untold Story, 22nd June The 16-times summit non-Sherpa world record-holder shares the history of this most magnificent mountain. 7.30pm. Tickets from £16.

and join the Red Dragon Garrison in a quest to become a Castle Squire. 11am-4pm. Standard admission applies.

•21st May, Hardy Plant Society Fair, Stamford Gate Hotel, Holywell Come and meet the invited nurseries and pick up something special. 10.30am1.30pm. Free entry and parking. www.hardy-plant.org.uk/clwyd

All in a knight’s work

•24th-31st May, Gwyl Beaumaris Festival, Canolfan Beaumaris Enjoy classical and choral concerts, along with arts, live performances and other events. Details on Facebook.

•26th May – 4th June, Alphabet Scavenger Hunt, Erddig, Wrexham

Explore the grounds to spot something starting with every letter of the alphabet! A great way to encourage children to engage with nature. Standard admission.

•27th May, Lightning in a Bottle, Gladstone’s Library, Hawarden Join Margarita Gokun Silver for a masterclass on personal essays - one of the shortest, most intense forms of writing. 10.30am-3pm. £65.

Beaumaris Castle welcomes fighting knights from 27th29th May! Learn spear drills and skills in combat, and see how soldiers would attack and defend the castle. There’s a jester’s workshop too, where everyone can learn some courtly tricks. On Nature Days from 30th May-1st June, see flying displays and discover how birds of prey were used in medieval castles. 10am-5pm, standard entry applies. www.cadw.gov.wales

TR10 Cymru, 30th June Trio celebrate their 10th birthday performing songs old and new. 7.30pm. Tickets from £10. www.galericaernarfon.com

Made in Wales

Ceramic Wales takes place on 17th-18th June in collaboration with Bodrhyddan Hall, near Rhuddlan. The event combines the long-established Plant Fayre with food stalls, bringing together the perfect mix of ‘Pots, Plants and Food’. There’ll be exquisite sculpture and vessels to buy, lots of craft suppliers to browse and the beautiful gardens to explore. 10am-4pm. Tickets £10. www.ceramicwales.com

It’s magic

Sign up for the School of Magic at Gwrych Castle, near Abergele – classes run from 27th May to 4th June! Meet wild and wacky characters, take part in spellbinding challenges and lessons and attend the Broom Flight School. There’s also a scavenger hunt with lots of intriguing items to spot along the visitor trail. Tickets are £10 (child £6.50).

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Shiver yer timbers!

There’ll be ships and brigands aplenty at Conwy Pirate Festival on 7th-8th May. Watch from the quay as the pirates sail into the harbour with guns blazing, land-based artillery returning fire and a garrison protecting the medieval castle. There’ll be pirate-themed games, a smugglers’ market and top international and local music acts.

We can’t think of a better, more family-friendly pirate event – and what’s more, it’s free!

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DID YOU KNOW? Blackbeard intimidated others by weaving hemp into his beard and setting it on fire!

Nashville’s Tom Mason & the Blue Buccaneers will perform at a ticketed event in the afternoon, a rollicking mix of piratical sing-alongs and rousing tunes. Meanwhile, landlubbers can visit Conwy Castle (standard admission applies) and watch the Red Coats defend the stronghold through clouds of black smoke and cannon fire. Will the pirates take over, escape with a prisoner and sail off into the sunset? www.cadw.gov.wales

Teapots and goggles ahoy!

Whether you’re new to bushcraft or a veteran of the outdoors, let Woodland Classroom’s experienced instructors guide you through the core skills of shelter, fire, water, cordage and using edged tools. There’s a two-day Immersive Bushcraft Skills course on 17th-18th June (£190) and a oneday introduction on 24th June (£80), both set against the ancient woodland of Chirk Castle (National Trust). Embrace the outdoors and learn to tread lighter and smarter on the land. www.woodlandclassroom.com

Live like a Tudor

Hunt for treasure at Plas Mawr in Conwy on 7th-8th May – the town will be full of pirates, so find it before they find you!

The Wise Woman and the Surgeon on 28th29th May is a chance to learn about Tudor medicine and remedies, and touch and smell a few potions. And at Meet the Household on 24th-25th June you can join in with dancing and games as you learn about Tudor life. 11am-4pm. Standard admission applies. www.cadw.gov.wales

Steampunk Wales rolls into Portmeirion on 6th-7th May, the perfect setting for steampunkers from far and wide. Pull on your best goggles and enjoy a weekend of promenading and socialising, with the odd bit of spontaneous teapot racing and tea dueling! Don’t want to miss the Coronation? Watch on the livestream! www.steampunk.wales

Rockin’ in Wrexham

We Are The Cae festival rocks up to Penycae football club on 3rd June with seven hours of live music, six original grassroots bands (including Wrexham’s own indie Hardwicke Circus) and six support artists. There’s food and drink too – bring the family! 11am-8pm. Tickets £15 (child £7.50). www.eventbrite.co.uk

•27th & 28th May, Kings of Leon, The Race Course Ground, Wrexham Catch the American rock icons touring their new album When You See Yourself Far From Saints and Declan Swans support. 5pm. From £54.45. www.kingsofleon.com

•1st June, Welsh Chamber Orchestra, William Aston Hall, Wrexham As part of their summer tour of Wales the orchestra will perform pieces by Mendelssohn, Hughes, Debussy and Haydn. 7.30pm. From £10.

•Thursdays & Tuesdays from 1st June, Bodrhyddan House & Garden Tours, Rhuddlan Book a slot for the guided house tour visiting beautifully furnished rooms, explore the gardens at your leisure and enjoy refreshments in the tea rooms. 1-5pm. £10 (under-16s £5).

•1st-3rd June, Dathliad Cymru–A rica, Neuadd Ogwen, Bethesda ‘Celebration of Wales–Africa’ is a celebration of diversity and unity in the heart of Wales. Artists include Bassekou Kouyate, a master of the ngoni, an ancient traditional lute found throughout West Africa. Details at successors.co.uk

•3rd June, Chirk Carnival

Come to the Recreation Field to enjoy thrilling arena shows, an artisan market, live music, street food, free family activities, a vintage fairground and much more. From 10am. Tickets £2.50 (child £2, under-5s free, family £5) via www.ticketsource.co.uk

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3RD-18TH JUNE

3rd June, Deganwy Prom Day

The day after the Deganwy Dash – which starts and finishes on this wonderful Prom – return for a family fun day with activities, stalls, food, refreshments and lots of music! 11am-4pm. Free.

•5th June, No Work

Gardening, Oliver Jones Memorial Hall, Llangollen Bob

Flowerdew (of radio’s Gardeners’ Question

Time) will advise on the jobs that are essential to get your garden to thrive and which chores to ignore. Bob’s unique style is entertaining as well as informative. 6.45pm. Tickets £15 via www.eventbrite.co.uk