Music to your ears

Let the music play! There are some absolutely fabulous live music events coming to North Wales this summer…

Pete Tong

Olly Murs

Jools Holland

Orchard Live, Wales biggest independent live music promotions company, is hosting an unmissable selection of shows in North Wales during 2022.

The amazing schedule kicks off with Imelda May at Pavilion Theatre in Rhyl on the 2nd of April. The Irish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will be celebrating the launch of her sixth studio album ‘11 Past the Hour’ with a great live performance.

Then, on the 18th of June, Noel Gallagher’s High-Flying Birds is coming to Stadiwm Eirias in Colwyn Bay. The Oasis legend and his full, formidable eleven-piece band are playing a massive outdoor show – it’s bound to be the show of the summer!

Later on in the summer, on the 2nd of July, Bryan Adams will be playing just over the border at DCBL Stadium in Widnes. The show is part of platinum-selling and Grammy awardwinning Adams’ ‘So Happy It Hurts’ tour to honour his new fifteenth album of the same name.

Then just a few days later, James, The Lightning Seeds, and the K’s will be performing at Rhyl Events Arena in Rhyl on the 8th of July. James will perform tracks from the new record and many more from their rich back catalogue, and the legendary band will be supported by The Lightning Seeds and The K’s.

Pop sensation and indie heartthrob, Tom Grennan will be performing at the Rhyl Events Arena on Sunday, July 10th. The Bedford-born musician has had an incredible year, performing to sold-out festival crowds, and embarking on a mammoth 15city UK tour in support of his album ‘Evering Road.’

2020 saw the tenth anniversary of Only Boys Aloud, and last year the group announced two gala concerts to celebrate this huge milestone. With young singers from every corner of Wales, join them as they celebrate a decade of music and memories with two gala concerts in Rhyl on the 17th of July.

Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are also coming to North Wales on the 17th of July. Llandudno will host musical virtuoso Jools Holland and his illustrious Rhythm & Blues Orchestra as they perform at Venue Cymru.

ACCESS ALL EIRIAS will be closing the summer, with Olly Murs and Scouting for Girls playing at Stadiwm Eirias in Colwyn Bay on the 12th of August. Originally planned for 2021, Olly Murs highly anticipated show in Colwyn Bay show promises all the hits!

The hottest ticket of the summer returns to Wales the next day, with Pete Tong & The Heritage Orchestra playing Stadiwm Eirias in Colwyn Bay on the 13th of August. With a brand-new Ibiza Classics show for 2022 with re-workings of more iconic dance anthems, this is going to be a great way to round off the summer of music! n