American rock band Kings of Leon have today announced two shows in Wrexham this May.

The multi BRIT and Grammy award-winning band today (Monday, February 27) announced two huge outdoor shows at Wrexham AFC's Racecourse ground on Saturday and Sunday May 27 and 28, a Bank Holiday weekend. 

Wrexham AFC co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney made the announcement via a hilarious video posted by both Hollywood actors.

Tickets will go on general sale this Friday March 3 at 9 am on www.gigsandtours.com / www.ticketmaster.co.uk. 

Rob and Ryan's video has also confirmed a pre-sale on St. David's DAY (Wednesday, March 1) for season-ticket holders and members, with the opening act being the Wrexham band Declan Swans. 

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Tickets bought in person at the Wrexham AFC Ticket Office will not be charged booking fees – the ticket office will be open from 9am-5pm for purchases, from Wednesday March 1-Friday March 3.

A special postcode pre-sale for anyone with a Wrexham postcode will also open on Thursday March 2 at 9am – postcodes include LL11, LL12, LL13, LL14, LL15 and LL20.

To access the postcode pre-sale, use the below links on Thursday from 9am, and simply enter your postcode as your password for access.

Saturday May 27, 2023

Sunday May 28, 2023

 

Along with the video, Ryan tweeted: "The @Wrexham_AFC Glee Club is really setting the bar high this May.  @KingsOfLeon"

Rob said: "Chants at the@Wrexham_AFC Racecourse will be particularly Grammy-award-winning in May. @KingsOfLeon"

Since their debut in 2003, Kings of Leon, Caleb (guitar/vocals), Nathan (drums), Jared (bass) and Matthew Followill (guitar) have released eight studio albums (Youth and Young Manhood (2003), Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004), Because of the Times (2007), Only by the Night (2008), Come Around Sundown (2010), Mechanical Bull (2013), WALLS (2016), and When You See Yourself (2021).

They have sold over 20 million albums and nearly 40 million singles worldwide.