Trentham has announced that The Wombats will headline the opening night of a brand-new concert series, At Trentham, on Thursday 29 May 2025.

The concert series forms part of the Stoke 100 celebrations, they will be joined by Pale Waves and Red Rum Club.

The Wombats, one of the UK’s most celebrated indie bands, are known for their sharp lyrics and danceable anthems. Their latest album, Fix Yourself, Not The World, topped the UK charts in 2022, and their new record, Oh! The Ocean, is set for release in February 2025. Fans at Trentham can look forward to a mix of fresh tracks and favourites such as 'Let’s Dance to Joy Division' and 'Moving to New York' being performed.

Support comes from Manchester’s Pale Waves, whose emotionally charged alt-pop sound has made them a leading name in British indie music. Their 2024 album, Smitten, reflects frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie’s journey of love and self-discovery, earning them widespread acclaim. Opening the evening is Liverpool’s Red Rum Club, whose brass-infused “Mariachi Merseybeat” style saw their latest album, Western Approaches, break into the UK Top 10 earlier this year. 

Alastair Budd, Senior Director at Trentham, said: "We’re thrilled to welcome The Wombats to Trentham to perform in our iconic gardens, alongside Pale Waves and Red Rum Club. This line-up celebrates the variety and talent of British indie music and is a fantastic addition to Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations. It’s going to be a brilliant evening, and we look forward to seeing music fans from across the region come together to enjoy it on the opening night of our new ‘at Trentham’ music event." 

Early-bird tickets, with a 20% discount, will be on sale from 10am on Friday 24 January. Early-bird ticket prices will last for just 7 days, until 23.59pm on Saturday 1 February. Trentham Members will have access an exclusive pre-sale on Thursday 23 January from 10am. For full details and to purchase tickets, visit trentham.co.uk/events/the-wombats.