CANADIAN rock star Bryan Adams has officially brought summer to Llangollen. 

The multi-million selling recording artist kicked off a full-season of headline concerts as part of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

A packed crowd welcomed Adams with open arms as he performed in Llangollen for the first time.

They were treated to hit after hit as the GRAMMY winner delivered an unforgettable performance, including massive hits Heaven, Summer of '69, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, So Happy It Hurts, Baby When You’re Gone and more.

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Closing the show Adams dedicated his final song Straight From The Heart to his 96-year-old mother Jane saying; “She’s the one that gave me a chance to be the rock and roll delinquent that I am today, and I’m grateful to her for every minute of it. She would love to be here tonight. You know, she would have just loved it. She’s got a T-shirt that says, I’m with the band."

Adams added: "You’ve been a fantastic audience. I didn’t even know this town existed a month ago. Don’t ask me to pronounce it now because I think I’ve kind of forgotten.”

Opening the night was electro-pop singer-songwriter Cassyette.

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The headline shows are part of a new partnership between Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.

The likes of Simple Minds, Sir Tom Jones, Jess Glynne, Kaiser Chiefs, Madness, Paloma Faith and Nile Rodgers will all perform this week during what should be an unforgettable summer in Llangollen.

Check out the gallery above to see pictures of Adams on stage and more.