Saturday 20 July 1963 | Ritz Ballroom, Rhyl, north Wales
On 20 July 1963, The Beatles played two sold-out concerts at the Ritz Ballroom in Rhyl, north Wales. It was the second of two consecutive nights at the venue — they had also performed two shows there the previous evening on 19 July. At the end of the night, The Beatles drove straight back to Liverpool.
The Beatles in Rhyl
The Beatles had a particular connection with Rhyl. Their appearances at the Ritz Ballroom in July 1963 were not their first visit to the town — they had previously played Rhyl on 14 July 1962, when Beatlemania was still some months away. By the summer of 1963, however, the group were one of the biggest acts in Britain, and demand for tickets was such that two houses per night were required to meet it.
| Date | Saturday 20 July 1963 |
| Venue | Ritz Ballroom, Rhyl, north Wales |
| Shows | Two (both sold out) |
| Context | Second of two consecutive nights at the Ritz Ballroom |
| After the show | Drove straight back to Liverpool |
The Beatles in Wales: All Known Performances
The Beatles performed in Wales on a number of occasions between 1962 and 1965. Their full known Welsh itinerary was:
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 14 July 1962 | Rhyl |
| 24 November 1962 | Prestatyn |
| 24 January 1963 | Mold |
| 27 May 1963 | Cardiff |
| 22 June 1963 | Abergavenny |
| 19 July 1963 | Ritz Ballroom, Rhyl (two shows) |
| 20 July 1963 | Ritz Ballroom, Rhyl (two shows) ← this page |
| 12–17 August 1963 | Llandudno (residency) |
| 7 November 1964 | Cardiff |
| 12 December 1965 | Cardiff |
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Rhyl, north Wales — where The Beatles played the Ritz Ballroom on 19 and 20 July 1963.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times did The Beatles play Rhyl?
The Beatles played Rhyl on three occasions: 14 July 1962, and then two consecutive nights of double shows at the Ritz Ballroom on 19 and 20 July 1963.
Where was the Ritz Ballroom in Rhyl?
The Ritz Ballroom was a music venue in Rhyl, north Wales, where The Beatles performed sold-out double shows on both 19 and 20 July 1963.
Did The Beatles perform in Wales?
Yes. The Beatles performed in Wales on multiple occasions between 1962 and 1965, including shows in Rhyl, Prestatyn, Mold, Abergavenny, Llandudno, and Cardiff.
Why did The Beatles play two shows per night at the Ritz Ballroom?
By the summer of 1963, The Beatles were one of the biggest acts in Britain. Demand for tickets was so high that venues routinely scheduled two houses per night to accommodate as many fans as possible.
What did The Beatles do after their Rhyl show on 20 July 1963?
After their final show at the Ritz Ballroom on 20 July 1963, The Beatles drove straight back to Liverpool.
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