The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Llandudno – 13 August 1963

Q: How many nights did The Beatles play in Llandudno in 1963?

Six consecutive nights at the Odeon Cinema, 12–17 August 1963, two houses each night.

Q: What was the Twist And Shout EP milestone?

Certified silver disc for 250,000+ sales — the first EP to achieve this.

August 13, 2026

The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Llandudno – 13 August 1963

Tuesday 13 August 1963 | Live, The Beatles

Venue	Odeon Cinema, Llandudno, north Wales
Shows	Two houses: 6.30pm and 8.50pm
Tickets	4/6d, 6/6d, and 8/6d
Residency	Second of six consecutive nights (12–17 August 1963)

The Beatles performed two houses at the Odeon Cinema in Llandudno, north Wales on 13 August 1963 — the second of six consecutive nights at the venue. Shows began at 6.30pm and 8.50pm, with tickets priced at 4/6d, 6/6d and 8/6d.

After the performance, The Beatles returned to Liverpool for the night, where they celebrated news that their Twist And Shout EP had been certified as a silver disc for sales of over 250,000 — the first time an EP had achieved such a milestone.

Also on the bill

The supporting acts for the week-long Llandudno residency were Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, the Lana Sisters, Sons of Piltdown Men, Tommy Wallis and Beryl, and Tommy Quickly. The compère was Billy Baxter.

The Beatles in Wales

Apart from the six-night Llandudno residency, The Beatles’ other performances in Wales were:

Rhyl: 14 July 1962 and 19–20 July 1963
Prestatyn: 24 November 1962
Mold: 24 January 1963
Abergavenny: 22 June 1963
Cardiff: 27 May 1963, 7 November 1964, and 12 December 1965

The Beatles — officially licensed merch

The Beatles: With The Beatles 8 Track T-Shirt (Black) — celebrating the album released in November 1963.

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The Beatles’ summer 1963 itinerary

The following engagement list was issued by NEMS Enterprises Ltd, signed by press and public relations officer Tony Barrow, covering Monday 10 June to Sunday 1 September 1963:

Monday 10 June: Pavilion, Bath
Wednesday 12 June: Grafton Ballroom, Liverpool (Charity function in aid of N.S.P.C.C.)
Thursday 13 June: Offerton Palace Club and Southern Sporting Club, Manchester
Friday 14 June: Tower Ballroom, New Brighton
Saturday 15 June: City Hall, Salisbury
Sunday 16 June: Odeon, Romford
Wednesday 19 June: Recording ‘Easy Beat’ (BBC, London) for broadcast Sunday 23 June
Friday 21 June: Odeon, Guildford
Saturday 22 June: Town Hall, Abergavenny
Sunday 23 June: Filming ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ (ABC TV, Birmingham) for screening on Saturday 29 June (special all-Merseyside edition)
Monday 24 June: Recording ‘Saturday Club’ (BBC, London) for broadcast Saturday 29 June
Tuesday 25 June: Astoria, Middlesbrough
Wednesday 26 June: Majestic, Newcastle
Friday 28 June: Queens Hall, Leeds
Sunday 30 June: Regal, Yarmouth
Wednesday 3 July: ‘The Beat Show’ (BBC, Manchester)
Saturday 6 July: Memorial Hall, Northwich
Sunday 7 July: ABC Blackpool
Monday 8 July to Saturday 13 July: Week at Winter Gardens, Margate
Sunday 14 July: Princess, Torquay
Friday 19 July: Ritz Ballroom, Rhyl
Saturday 20 July: Ritz Ballroom, Rhyl
Sunday 21 July: Queens, Blackpool
Monday 22 July to Saturday 27 July: Week at Odeon, Weston-super-Mare
Sunday 28 July: Regal, Yarmouth
Wednesday 31 July: Imperial Ballroom, Nelson
Friday 2 August: Grafton Ballroom, Liverpool
Saturday 3 August: Cavern Club, Liverpool
Sunday 4 August: Queens, Blackpool
Monday 5 August: Urmston Show, Urmston
Tuesday 6 August: Springfield Hall, Jersey
Wednesday 7 August: Springfield Hall, Jersey
Thursday 8 August: Springfield Hall, Jersey
Friday 9 August: Springfield Hall, Jersey
Saturday 10 August: Springfield Hall, Jersey
Sunday 11 August: Queens, Blackpool
Monday 12 August to Saturday 17 August: Week at Odeon, Llandudno
Sunday 18 August: Filming ‘Big Night Out’ (ABC TV, Manchester) for screening on Saturday 24 August
Monday 19 August to Saturday 24 August: Week at Gaumont, Bournemouth
Sunday 25 August: Queens, Blackpool
Monday 26 August to Saturday 31 August: Week at Odeon, Southport
Sunday 1 September: Regal, Yarmouth

Key Facts

Date	Tuesday 13 August 1963
Venue	Odeon Cinema, Llandudno, north Wales
Shows	6.30pm and 8.50pm
Ticket prices	4/6d, 6/6d, 8/6d
Llandudno residency	12–17 August 1963 (6 nights)
Milestone	Twist And Shout EP certified silver disc (250,000+ sales) — first EP to achieve this

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nights did The Beatles play in Llandudno in 1963?

The Beatles played six consecutive nights at the Odeon Cinema, Llandudno, from 12 to 17 August 1963, performing two houses each night.

What was the Twist And Shout EP milestone?

After the 13 August 1963 show, The Beatles learned that their Twist And Shout EP had been certified as a silver disc for sales of over 250,000 — the first time an EP had achieved this distinction.

Who else was on the bill at Llandudno in August 1963?

Also on the bill were Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, the Lana Sisters, Sons of Piltdown Men, Tommy Wallis and Beryl, and Tommy Quickly. The compère was Billy Baxter.