Wednesday 14 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 | Third of six consecutive nights (12–17 August 1963) |
The Beatles performed two houses at the Odeon Cinema in Llandudno, north Wales on 14 August 1963 — the third 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.
Earlier that same day, The Beatles had driven to Manchester to record two performances for Granada TV’s Scene At 6.30, before returning to Llandudno in time for the evening shows.
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 — officially licensed merch
The Beatles: Please Please Me Gold Foiled Unisex T-Shirt (Black) — celebrating the debut album of 1963.
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
Odeon Cinema, Llandudno
Llandudno, north Wales — where The Beatles performed six consecutive nights at the Odeon Cinema, 12–17 August 1963.
Key Facts
| Date | Wednesday 14 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) |
| Also on this day | Granada TV Scene At 6.30 recording, Manchester |
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 at 6.30pm and 8.50pm.
What else did The Beatles do on 14 August 1963?
Earlier that day The Beatles drove to Manchester to record two songs for Granada TV's Scene At 6.30 — 'Twist And Shout' (broadcast that evening) and 'She Loves You' (broadcast 19 August) — before returning to Llandudno for the evening shows.
Where else did The Beatles perform in Wales?
Beyond Llandudno, The Beatles performed in Rhyl (1962 and 1963), Prestatyn (1962), Mold (1963), Abergavenny (1963) and Cardiff (1963, 1964 and 1965).
→ Television: Scene At 6.30 – 14 August 1963
→ The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Llandudno – 13 August 1963
→ August in Beatles History
→ The Beatles Knowledge Hub
→ On This Day in Beatles History
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