Rhyl Events Arena to host free ‘Summertime Weekender' event
Tickets are now available, with gates opening at 1pm on both days.
The festivities begin on Saturday, August 2 with acts including The Big Pop Party Show – featuring tributes to Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Meghan Trainor - Queen Rhapsody, performing Queen's hits; and classic rock anthems from tribute band Kaiser Monkey Killers.
Sunday (August 3)'s line-up includes Midnight Soul Sisters, delivering soulful Motown classics; Elite Elton, performing the hits of Elton John; and Ska Britannia, known for their energetic performances and showmanship.
Families can also enjoy a range of fun and free entertainment at the arena throughout the day, including face painting, balloon modelling, a caricaturist and more.
A Rhyl Town Council statement read: 'Rhyl Town Council are really pleased to be joining forces with Denbighshire Leisure Limited this year, and we're thrilled with the line-up for the Summertime Weekender.
'Don't miss out. Grab your free tickets, your sunglasses and your best dancing shoes, and we'll see you there!'
Jamie Groves, managing director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: 'We're delighted to partner with Rhyl Town Council to bring another free event to Rhyl this summer.
'We're thrilled to giveaway hundreds of free tickets to the local community to start their summer in style at the Events Arena.
'We are committed to giving the residents of Denbighshire the best summer ever, and this is just the start of the exciting events we have planned this year.'
Tickets are available by calling the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre box office on 01745 330000, and are limited to four per household.
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