
Russell Watson
Back for his third time on the Wild Live stage at Yorkshire Wildlife Park - internationally renowned Classical singer Russell Watson will be joining us on Sunday 31st August as part of his incredible Evolution tour!
31st Aug 2025
- Enjoy all day entry to Yorkshire Wildlife Park from 9:45am
- Followed by an evening on incredible live music!
- All included in your Wild Live Concert tickets

Concert tickets INCLUDE all day entry to Yorkshire Wildlife Park!
Explore the lands of the park with some of the world's most endangered and incredible animals before heading down to the venue field for an incredible evening of live music from Björn Again!
Plus, Shop - Dine - Play - Stay at The Yorkshire Hive, Doncaster's newest resort destination, adjacent to the wildlife park entrance, brimming with independent shops, boutiques and delicious eateries.
After an awesome evening of live music, lay back in luxury at the Hex Wildlife Hotel.
Truly a destination on the wild side!

Parking
Pre-paid Concert-side/Accessible/Blue Badge Parking
Access to Brockholes Lane via Warning Tongue Lane only. Please note; you will need to be parked no later than 4:00pm when the access road will be closed for pedestrian safety. Please have your parking tickets ready for scanning or blue badge visible to ensure the flow of traffic.
🚘 Directions to Pre-paid Concert Parking via Google Maps
🅿️ Directions to Blue Badge Parking via Google Maps
♿️ Directions to Accessible Parking via Google Maps
Standard Parking
Any other customers must park at The Yorkshire Hive/Yorkshire Wildlife Park customer car park.
🚙 Directions to Standard Parking via Google Maps
Taxi drop off/pick up points 🚖
Taxis can be booked from 9:15pm at the dedicated pick up point. Please direct them to Brockholes Lane (access via Warning Tongue Lane, DN4 6TB) where the can access the taxi point. You can also book them from The Yorkshire Hive drop off point. This is a 25 minute walk from the concert field.

Event Timings
- Wildlife Park Opening Time: 9:45am
- Catering & Bar opens: 3pm
- Concert Side Car Parking Access Closes: 4pm
- Gates open: 5pm
- Act Performance Time: Alexandra Violinist - from approximately 6:30pm
- Act Performance Time: Russell Watson - from approximately 7:25pm
- Interval: Approximately 8:10pm
- Act Performance Time: Russell Watson - from approximately 8:30pm
- Concert End Time: Approximately 9:15pm
Please note all times are approximates and are subject to change.

Food & Drink
There's several of food & drink outlets located around the concert field including the Lion Bar located to the right of the concert field.
You're very welcome to bring your own food and drinks, however please ensure no glass or sharp objects. Bag searches are in place and you will be asked to decant any glass bottles.
We are operating challenge 25 on site. Please have your ID ready to ensure a speedy service for all.
Please ensure our staff are made fully aware of any dietary requirements or allergies at our Cafes and Food Stalls before placing your order.

Event Safety
- Please note: The following items CANNOT be brought onto the Wild Live Concert Field
- Gazebos or Awnings
- Large Umbrellas
- Bikes or Scooters
- Banners or Flags
- Pull-along Trollies
- Fires or BBQs
- Sharp objects
- Glass

Russell Watson
Russell Watson is the UK’s most prolific classical recording artiste ever! His first two recordings, The Voice and Encore are the top two album sellers of the century! His first album ‘The Voice’ achieved one million sales in the UK alone. Making him the first and only classical vocalist to ever achieve these numbers. He has reached number one status all over the globe and holds platinum album status, from here to Australia. He was the first UK artiste to score a transatlantic number one in the USA and the UK and spent a record breaking 52 weeks at number one in the process.
He has performed for some of the world’s most notable figures including Her majesty The Queen (on numerous occasions), The Duke of Edinburgh (he is an ambassador for the Dukes Fellowship Charity), King Charles (where he is an ambassador of the Prince’s Trust), the late Pope John Paul II (who requested a private audience with Russell at the Vatican), former US presidents Bill Clinton George W Bush and Barak Obama, the Emperor of Japan and the King of Malaysia, to name but a few.

His performances at some of the world’s biggest sporting events has gained him great acclaim. Everything from a performance with legendary soprano Montserrat Caballé at the champions league final, the 1999 rugby union World Cup, the Euros in 2002, the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in 2002 and the opening ceremony of the world games. That same year he sang in front of the capitol building in Washington DC for a live audience of four hundred and fifty thousand people. In 2012 he performed three concerts at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Coronation Gala Festival. Since 2001 he has sold more than seven million albums worldwide achieved eight top ten album placements and received four classical Brit Awards. He has occupied the UK top twenty on seventeen separate occasions. He has duetted with some of the world’s biggest stars, Paul McCartney (at the Nobel peace prize awards), Luciano Pavarotti (Hyde park) Lionel Richie (duet on his second album), Meatloaf and Natalie Cole for his PBS debut special in the states.
Russell’s television performances include everything from Michael Parkinson all way through to his recent appearance on I’m a celebrity get me out of here! He has also appeared on BBC’s strictly come dancing and has been a talent judge on several prime-time TV series.
Musical theatre ventures include Jeff Wayne’s war of the worlds (parson Nathaniel) Benny and Bjorn’s (Abba fame) Christina, which showed on Broadway and Billy Flynn in Chicago.
His touring resume is immense, and he has been consistently selling out arenas and theatres the world over since the turn of the century.

Alexandra The Violinist
In the world of luxury events, where elegance and sophistication reign supreme, Alexandra stands as a beacon of musical artistry. Inspired by the enchanting allure of an orchestra on television, her journey with the violin began over two decades ago, blossoming into a celebrated career that resonates with the highest echelons of society.
A Laureate of Excellence
Crowned "Best Wedding Violinist" at the International Wedding Awards, Alexandra's performances are a testament to her unparalleled skill and artistry. Her music has graced the weddings of celebrities and influencers, including Tayah & Adam from Married at First Sight UK '21, and luminaries like Mildred Samotuh, Simon Doherty, and Jack D March.
Please Note: Fans should only purchase tickets from official ticketing partners.