Things to do in Cardiff

Self Esteem

Self Esteem is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, and a project which began with painting and prints and video alongside her day job writing and performing as one half of Slo…

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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The Wombats

Regular Music presentsSummer Nights at the Bandstand 2026The Wombatswith special guests Keyside & CherryholtDoors: 6.30pmMaximum 6 tickets per online booking.Si…

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Showgirls & Sharks

The true story of how a young girl ran away with the circus and became a Welsh Burlesque legend.Showgirls & Sharks follows fearless showgirl "FooFoo LaBelle" th…

Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff

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The Bodyguard

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back! Starring Pussycat Doll, and multi-platinum Grammy nominated Melody Thornton as Rachel…

Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff

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Reggaeton Party

Come and celebrate all things Reggaeton with hundreds of other Reggaeton lovers!

The Globe, Cardiff

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams

The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki.

Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff

An Evening with Sir David Jason

Joined by Presenter Mike Bushell (BBC Breakfast) the show is an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter where Sir David takes the audience behind the scenes w…

Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff

Flaming Lips

Melodically, their sound contains lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements, but lyrically their compositions show elements of space rock, including un…

Depot Cardiff, Cardiff

Sounds of the 60s Live with Tony Blackburn

A string of extra shows have been added to the incredibly popular Sound Of The 60s Live tour, hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn OBE.Every week, listeners a…

New Theatre, Cardiff

Bat Sabbath

Following years of touring and amid plenty of work and development for their own compositions, Cancer Bats explored a collective love of metal gods Black Sabbat…

Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff

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ELO Again

The stunning ‘Re-Discovery Tour’ celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

New Theatre, Cardiff

Carabao Cup First Round: Cardiff City vs Swindon Town

Cardiff City take on Swindon Town in this Carabao Cup First Round fixture.

Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff

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FA Community Shield 2026: Arsenal vs Manchester City

The fixture will return to Cardiff for the first time in 20 years, bringing two of the game’s biggest clubs to the Welsh capital ahead of the start of the 2026/…

Principality Stadium, Cardiff

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Hilary Duff, La Roux

Hilary Duff, La Roux at Utilita Arena, Cardiff

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Men's International Twenty20 Match: England vs Sri Lanka

England take on Sri Lanka in this International fixture.

Sophia Gardens Stadium, Cardiff

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Spiritbox

A band known for their fierce intensity, unwavering emotion and technical splendourHaving a hit song is one thing, but backing up that success in a sustainable…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Anastacia

The big-voiced, chart-topping American singer performs her pop, R&B and soul hits.

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Kevin Bridges cut his comedy teeth in Glasgow after leaving school at the age of 17. From there, the young comedian began performing around the UK.

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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The Reytons

Harbouring the clatter, clamour and camaraderie of a night out fuelled by cheap vodka Red Bulls and questionable decision making, South Yorkshire four-piece The…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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The Courteeners

Get ready for an epic night of indie anthems as Courteeners bring their electrifying live show.

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Enter Shikari

In early 2003 four standard geezers from St. Albans City, a standard area just north of London, formed a band.

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Myles Smith

Growing up in Luton, Myles Smith rapidly established himself as different to his peers, picking up an acoustic guitar and singing covers of some of his favourit…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Jungle

Based around a core musical duo known simply as ‘J’ and ‘T’ who expand to a thrilling seven piece live band, Jungle make mesmeric, modern soul that’s unmistakab…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Squeeze

One of the best post-punk pop acts, helmed by the songwriting duo Glen Tilbrook and Chris Difford.

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three de…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

Placebo

With their androgynous aesthetic and raw attack, Placebo caused a stir upon their debut in the 1990s, when Brit-pop ruled the charts and grunge was on its way o…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell

The original line-up of UB40 with Ali, Astro and Mickey enjoyed huge success over a period of 30 years from 1979 until 2008, including number 1 album’s and mult…

The Cardiff Arena, Cardiff

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Morrissey

As the lead singer of the Smiths, arguably the most important indie band in Britain during the 80s, Morrissey's theatrical crooning and literate, poetic lyrics…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

The Specials Ltd.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials.When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they l…

Earl Haig Memorial Club, Cardiff

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest live tour yet.

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

Hi. I’m Romesh Ranganathan and I Will Change Your Life.Tired of trying quick fixes and papering over the cracks in your life?

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Gabrielle

Through the first chapter of her career from her emergence in 1993 through to 2007, Gabrielle was a constant presence in the UK charts.

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Mo Gilligan

Highly-energetic stand-up from the actor, comic and social media star who is known for sharing short-form comedic content across a range of social media platfor…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Scam Fender vs The Kopycat Killers vs Subarctic Monkeys

Tribute triple-bill tour featuring The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, and the Subarctic Monkeys.

Depot Cardiff, Cardiff

Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

New Theatre, Cardiff

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Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

New Theatre, Cardiff

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Bat Out of Hell: The Musical

Winner of Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2017 and nominated for 8 WhatsOnStage awards in 2018, Jim Steinman’s smash-hit musical Bat Out of…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!…

Temple of Peace, Cardiff

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

Temple of Peace, Cardiff

Back to the 90s Festival

The biggest 90s spring indoor daytime dance festival is coming! Get ready for this one! Brace yourselves as we bring you an experience like no other!

Porth Teigr, Cardiff

Back to the 90s Festival

The biggest 90s spring indoor daytime dance festival is coming! Get ready for this one! Brace yourselves as we bring you an experience like no other!

Tiger Tiger, Cardiff

GirlyPop Live

Calling all pop music fans! Live Republic is thrilled to present GirlyPop Live, a spectacular celebration of all things pop!Get ready for an unforgettable day t…

Tiger Tiger, Cardiff

The Dualers

A musical force of sheer ska and party spirit; The Dualers' rise to kings of good times and the live music circuit has been a remarkable feat.Over what has been…

Tiger Tiger, Cardiff

Soul Bingo

Soul Bingo: a night of classic hits, fun, and games!Get ready for Soul Bingo: the ultimate night of soul, motown, and classic hits from the 70s & 80s!

District Nightclub, Cardiff

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Join us for an evening featuring the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle «The Four Seasons» in the unique interpretation of contemporary composer Max Richter, performe…

Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff

The Dualers

A musical force of sheer ska and party spirit; The Dualers' rise to kings of good times and the live music circuit has been a remarkable feat.Over what has been…

Porth Teigr, Cardiff