Get ready — Warwick Castle Live 2025 is coming later this month, bringing an unforgettable series of concerts to one of the UK’s most iconic settings just in time for the late Summer bank holiday!
Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of Warwick Castle, the four-night concert series features an incredible lineup: Bryan Adams on Thursday 28th August, Texas on Friday 29th August, Pet Shop Boys on Saturday 30th August, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert on Sunday 31st August. Select tickets are still available, but they’re going fast.
Extra family ticket packages for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert have also just been released.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be bringing such an incredible lineup of artists and shows to the spectacular setting of Warwick Castle,” said Owen Kent, Director of Events at RG Live. “These will all be magical shows in late summer, perfect for the long bank holiday weekend. From legendary live acts to the wonder of Harry Potter in concert, Warwick Castle Live 2025 promises to be a truly unforgettable experience in one of the UK’s most iconic locations.”
Bryan Adams is one of the most successful recording artists of all-time, with huge global hits throughout the 80s and 90s including the epic ‘Everything I Do (I Do It For you); ‘Heaven’, ‘Cloud 9’, ‘Run To You’, ‘Straight From The Heart’, ‘Please Forgive Me’, and the ubiquitous ‘Summer Of ‘69’.
Adams has been touring the world for over four decades, and his music has achieved #1 status in over 40 countries. He is the recipient of numerous Awards including a Grammy, American Music Awards and 3 Academy Award, 5 Golden Globe nominations 18 JUNO Awards and he is a Companion of the Order of Canada.
He recently announced his 17th studio album ‘Roll With The Punches’ which will be released on 29th August 2025.
The special guest for this show couldn’t be more fitting, with Bryan Adams’ duet partner for the 1998 smash hit single ‘When You’re Gone’, Melanie C taking to the stage in Warwick.
Melanie C rose to global superstardom as part of the Spice Girls, the best-selling female group of all time. With 11 UK number one singles and over 108 million records sold across her career, she remains one of Britain’s most successful female artists. After conquering the charts with the Spice Girls, Melanie launched a hugely successful solo career, with her debut album ‘Northern Star’ selling over 4 million copies worldwide.
Following on from a 2024 which saw them complete a critically acclaimed sold-out UK arena tour, Scottish legends Texas will bring their popular, crowd-pleasing live show to Warwick Castle.
Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, the band will showcase hits from their five decades in music: from the classic “I Don’t Want A Lover” to the modern day hits of “Mr Haze”, and “Keep on Talking”.
With over 40 million albums sold, their songs continue to resonate with fans across with world, including the ever popular “Say What You Want”, “Summer Son” and “Inner Smile”.
British soul singer Heather Small, the special guest for this show, is one of the seminal voices of the 1990s. She rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the band M People, releasing hits including “Search For The Hero”, “Moving On Up” and “One Night In Heaven”. The band won the Brit Award for Best British Dance Act twice, as well as the Mercury Music Prize for their album ‘Elegant Slumming’.
Heather has also had great success as a solo artist – her single “Proud” is Gold certified and has served as the soundtrack to a host of special events including London’s successful 2012 Olympic bid, the 60th anniversary of VE Day in Trafalgar Square and the Tsunami Relief Concert.
Award-winning electronic pop icons Pet Shop Boys (Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe) will bring their ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ set to Warwick Castle Live, with iconic songs from their incredible career.
‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ is the duo’s first ever greatest hits tour and has so far played to audiences in the UK, Europe, and North and South America. The tour has received outstanding reviews with The Guardian describing the show as “fabulous”, while The Times said it was “clever, stylish, sometimes poignant, often euphoric”, and NME described it as “a two-hour joyous celebration of their decades of holding pop to a higher standard”. The latest tour dates took place in July 2024 when Pet Shop Boys played a sold-out residency at London’s Royal Opera House which received five-star press reviews.
Pet Shop Boys have sold more than 50 million records, released 60 singles spanning five decades and are the most successful UK duo of all time. Prestigious awards have been numerous across their career including the BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2009 and the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2000.
In April 2024 they released their fifteenth album, ‘Nonetheless’, on Parlophone Records – their first with producer James Ford. The record includes the singles “Loneliness”, “Dancing Star”, “A New Bohemia” and “Feel” and reached Number 2 in the UK album chart in its first week of release – their highest-charting studio album since 1993. A special expanded edition of the album was released in November 2024 featuring the full record, four new bonus songs, including a cover of David Bowie’s “All The Young Dudes”, and the original demo versions of all the tracks on the album.
Special guest for the show will be DJ Dave Pearce, who has been a driving force in the UK Dance Scene for many years. He is known for his uplifting and energetic “Dance Anthems” set, which feature many of the classics he helped break through his legendary Dance Anthems Radio 1 show.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert will feature the London Concert Orchestra performing live, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the entire film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while hearing John Williams’ unforgettable score performed live.
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and CineConcerts created the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, the only official global concert tour celebrating the Harry Potter films. Since the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert in 2016, more than 3 million fans have enjoyed this magical experience, which is scheduled to include over 2,973 performances across more than 48 countries worldwide through 2025.
In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he learns the high-flying sport of Quidditch and plays a thrilling ‘live’ chess game en-route to facing a Dark Wizard bent on destroying him.
Gates will open for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert at 4:30pm, with the show beginning 7:15pm. Gates for the further events will open at 6:00pm. This will allow visitors to take in the spectacular scenery and enjoy the range of artisan food and drink offerings available which will cater to all dietary requirements.
The shows, which will take place on the last weekend of August, will be set within the 64 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens, against the backdrop of the Castle, which is one of the UK’s most popular visitor attractions and ideally located in the very heart of the country.
Presented by RG Live and TEG Live Europe, Warwick Castle Live is becoming a firm fixture in the summer live music calendar, bringing internationally acclaimed, hugely in demand artists and shows to this historic setting for exclusive concerts.
The series has previously hosted Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Johnny Marr, McFly, and Ministry of Sound Classical.
Warwick Castle Live 2025
Thursday 28th August Bryan Adams
Friday 29th August Texas
Saturday 30th August Pet Shop Boys
Sunday 31st August Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert
Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AH
Tickets available from warwickcastlelive.co.uk
VIP tickets also available.
Travel:
There is no parking on-site. Public transport or local taxi services are strongly recommended. Official event parking will be available in Warwick Town Centre, with signposted car parks.
Transport Options:
· Buses: Drop off at Warwick Town Centre (5-minute walk to the venue).
· Trains: Warwick Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the venue. Trains run until approximately 11:00 PM. Please check schedules in advance.
Food & Drink:
No food and drink purchased off-site, including alcohol, can be brought into the event grounds. However, there will be a wide selection of fully stocked bars and food stalls available on-site. Unopened bottles of water are permitted.
About RG Live
RG Live have been producing and promoting hugely successful events across the UK, Europe, USA and Australia for decades, ranging from large-scale cutting-edge concerts to world-renowned light trails. In 2023 the company welcomed over 3.5m attendees across its varied portfolio of live productions.
About TEG Live
TEG Europe is owned by TEG, a leading global live entertainment, ticketing, digital and data company which sits at the heart of the live event experience for millions of fans. TEG bring thousands of live events to fans, sells 30 million tickets at some of the world’s most iconic venues, welcomes two million fans to its own venues, and connects hundreds of entertainment and brand partners to new audiences each year. TEG operates more than 30 brands in 40 countries on six continents.