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 29th August, with electronic pop icons Pet Shop Boys headlining on Saturday 30th 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.

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.

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.