All roads lead to N.Wales
ORTH Wales is in for a huge year with a number of unmissable events for us to look forward to.
From wordwide festivals to musical megastars, top comedians, prosecco festivals, world rally championships, top theatre shows and plenty of unmissable live gigs, high-profile events are already being scheduled for 2018.
And there will be even more to look out for as several other major names and events are yet to be announced as coming to the region.
Here’s our round up of some of the best to come to the region throughout 2018. Kicking off the New Year in style, the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! arrives in Llandudno as part of its first ever UK tour. Where: Venue Cymru, Llandudno When: From January 9 - 14 Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2018, Brighton folk-punk band Levellers are coming to Wrexham this Spring. Where: William Aston Hall, Wrexham When: February 2 X-Factor star Rebecca Ferguson has announced a new tour with a date in North Wales. Where: William Aston Hall, Wrexham When: February 22 Brendan Cole is joined by his cast of guest dancers, his leading lady and talented 14-piece band and singers, to whip up an extravagant mix of Latin fever and ballroom magic. Where: Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl When: Thursday, February 8 Feeder, who are about to embark on their biggest tour in 10 years, are set to play tracks from the new Best Of - spanning an impressive 21 years of releases. Where: William Aston Hall, Wrexham When: March 5 Science fiction fans from across the galaxy will be teleported into North Wales again this March for three days of fantasy fun. Where: Hafan y Môr Holiday Park, Pwllheli, LL53 6HX When: March 22 - March 25 Controversial comedian and political activist Russell Brand will make his way to Llandudno for the first time in February. Where: Venue Cymru, Llandudno When: Wednesday, April 4 The Manic Street Preachers have announced a huge UK arena tour for next year – and the chart toppinG Welsh band will be returning to North Wales once more. Where: Venue Cymru, Llandudno When: April 6 As politically incorrect as ever this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian. If easily offended please stay away. Where: William Aston Hall, Wrexham When: April 28 Fresh from touring the world with bandmates Mark Owen and Howard Donald, Gary Barlow announced his upcoming solo tour will be making its way to North Wales. Where: Venue Cymru, Llandudno When: May 21/22 The Stereophonics are coming back to Wrexham to play another huge homecoming gig. Where: Wrexham Racecourse Ground When: Saturday, June 2 One of Britain’s best-selling artists and a Grammy Award winner are the stars on the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod’s 2018 lineup. Where: Llangollen Pavilion When: July 3 - July 8 Comedian Jason Manford will hit the road for a brand new stand-up tour in 2018 and he’s coming to Rhyl and Wrexham. Where: Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl and William Aston Hall, Wrexham. When: Rhyl Pavilion on July 18 and at the William Aston Hall on July 7 and July 19 The larger-than-life production will stomp into Llandudno for 12 days as part of its new nationwide tour. Where: Venue Cymru, Llandudno When: August 21 - September 2 North Wales’ biggest festival will return again in 2018 and it has already announced post-punk icons The The as the first headine act. Where: Portmeirion Village, Gwynedd When: September 6 to September 9 Full details of the 2018 event – including route, timetable and ticket information – can be found on the official www.walesrallygb.com website around Spring time. Where: tbc When: October 4 until October 7