Warwick Castle’s stunning medieval backdrop will set the stage this August for a run of huge live music events. Texas will headline on Friday 29 August, with electronic pop icons Pet Shop Boys headlining on Saturday 30 August.

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.

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.

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.

Gates will be open from 6.00pm for the events at Warwick Castle to 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.

Tickets for both shows go on general sale at 10am on Friday 28th February. To book tickets visit warwickcastlelive.co.uk