Snow Patrol to play at Shropshire castle

8 October 2025

Andy GiddingsWest Midlands

News image — Snow Patrol became famous for songs including Chasing Cars, Run, and Open your Eyes

Getty Images A man with long brown wavy hair and a long-sleeved grey shirt holding a microphone in both hands in front of a dark background. — Snow Patrol became famous for songs including Chasing Cars, Run, and Open your Eyes

Snow Patrol will playing at Ludlow Castle next summer as part of a series of live gigs at the site.

They are the latest act to be confirmed for the historic venue, following the announcement that Human League and Richard Ashcroft would also headline concerts in 2026.

Snow Patrol will be joined on 16 July by Corrine Bailey Rae and indie rock act The Florentinas.

It will be the fourth year the castle has teamed up with promoters Futuresound. Previous series included artists such as Elbow, Olly Murs, Supergrass and Texas.

Summer 2025 acts included Jess Glynne, Faithless and Great Britain's Eurovision entrants, Remember Monday.

As with previous events, tickets will go on sale first to people living in Ludlow and the surrounding areas.

General sale then begins on 10 October.

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