Giant screens to show England v Argentina World Cup semi-final at historic Shropshire venue - here's how to get tickets
Tickets for the wider public will be available from Tuesday.
A historic Shropshire venue is set to be transformed to host giant screens showing England’s World Cup semi-final.
The team behind the Live at Ludlow Castle concert series have announced they will will be turning the landmark venue into Shropshire’s largest England fan zone on Wednesday - July 15 - for the eagerly-awaited clash against Argentina.
Opening from 6.30pm ahead of the 8pm kick-off, the stunning grounds of Ludlow Castle are already equipped with giant screens and concert-quality sound and lighting systems in place ahead of the Live at Ludlow Castle concert series kicking off the following evening.
Tickets for the fanzone are free and guarantee entry until 7.30pm.
Tickets were made available first to Ludlow residents via a 24-hour postcode presale starting 9.30am today - Monday, July 13.
General sale tickets for those not with a Ludlow postcode can be booked online from 9am tomorrow - Tuesday, July 14.
As well as the stadium-worthy giant screens and sound system, the Live at Ludlow Castle bar and artisanal food vendors will also be open for the evening, providing refreshments and sustenance for thousands of excited England fans.
The organisers have also confirmed that if England make it to the final, there are already plans in place to bring forward the Tom Grennan show timings on Sunday, July 19, so that ticket holders can stay and watch the World Cup Final within the castle grounds.
Full details will be communicated to ticket holders following the semi-final.
A spokesman said: “After 60 years of hurt, it’s time to make some new memories with the Three Lions in Ludlow.”
Starting the day after the semi-final, this summer’s Live at Ludlow Castle line up features headliners Snow Patrol who will perform at Ludlow on July 16, Paul Weller on July 17, The Human League on Saturday, July 18, Tom Grennan on Sunday, July 19, The Streets on Thursday, July 23, Rick Astley on Friday July 24, Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft headlining on Saturday, July 25, and Scissor Sisters closing the event on Sunday, July 26.
Tickets to all Live at Ludlow Castle 2026 shows can be sold and purchased safely and securely through the event’s official resale partner platform, Tixel.
More information on the series is available online.
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