Music in Cardiff

Dermot Kennedy

Dermot Kennedy’s rip-roaring, free-flowing folk-pop grew out of years singing over rowdy crowds at local bars and open mics and in the streets of Dublin.

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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UB40

UB40 were formed in 1978 and have gone to sell more than 70 million records worldwide and have had over 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart including 'Red Red Wi…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics

Classical music and Clubland, together at last, thanks to the vision of a bona-fide dance music legend.

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Marina

Welsh singer-songwriter Marina, formerly Marina and the Diamonds.Along with her most popular singles ­– Primadonna, How To Be A Heartbreaker, Oh No!

Depot Cardiff, Cardiff

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The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore

Our precious concert in a 19th century church in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington.Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga «Lord of the Ring…

Llandaff Cathedral, 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!…

Llandaff Cathedral, 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.

Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff

Dead Pony

Dead Pony are an electrifying rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, known for their high-energy sound and genre-blending style.

The Globe, Cardiff

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Symphonic Dances

Captivating vibrant theatricStravinsky Song of the Nightingale Brahms Concerto for Violin & Cello Rachmaninov Symphonic DancesPrincipal Conductor Ryan Bancroft…

Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff

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Mr Traumatik Tour 2026

Expect high energy's and fast paced frequencies as Mr Traumatik takes you through his lyrical realm showcasing some of his biggest hits!!!

The Vaults, Cardiff

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Julian Marley & The Uprising

Julian Marley & The Uprising is a Grammy-winning roots-reggae act led by the son of Bob Marley, delivering a blend of traditional reggae, jazz, dancehall, and h…

The Globe, Cardiff

Mika

Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr., known professionally as Mika, is a singer-songwriter born in Beirut, Lebanon, and raised in Paris and London.

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Barry Manilow

With worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, Barry Manilow’s success is a benchmark in popular music. His concerts sell out instantly.

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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Take That

The prototype boy band have re-lit their own fire and returned to cash in those nostalgia dollars, and have proved far more credible than any of us could have i…

Principality Stadium, Cardiff

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Ethel Cain

The jaded daughter of a dead preacher-man caught in an exodus, Ethel Cain winds her way through a dizzying attempt at escape from her suffocating upbringing onl…

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Tafwyl 2026

Cardiff castle will be closed for Tafwyl 2026Entry into the grounds for tafwyl is free.Separate tickets for tours of the Victorian Mansion and Clock Tower will…

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Garbage, Skunk Anansie

Rock legends Garbage are in town with Skunk Anansie.

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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McFly

With seven UK number-one singles, five top-ten albums, six sell-out tours and ten million records sold worldwide, McFly are without question one of the most sig…

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Teddy Swims

With over 12 billion streams across his catalogue, Swims continues to cement his place as one of music’s most powerful voices.

Blackweir Fields, Cardiff

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Katy Perry

Today, one the best-selling music artists of all time, Katy Perry announces The Lifetimes Tour is coming to the UK in October 2025.In what will no doubt be a sp…

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Lewis Capaldi

After weathering the kind of storm that few can prepare for, Lewis Capaldi returns with a renewed sense of purpose.

Blackweir Fields, Cardiff

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Pitbull

Armando Christian Pérez, globally known as Pitbull, invites disruption on a global scale asa GRAMMY® Award-winning independent international superstar, educatio…

Blackweir Fields, Cardiff

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Bowling for Soup and Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls

Bowling for Soup and Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls co-headline tour.

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts

Legendary singer-songwriting Neil Young and his band The Chrome Hearts. Fans can expect an iconic setlist of classic tracks from Young’s early work such as Hear…

Blackweir Fields, Cardiff

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Billy Ocean

Grammy Award winning artist Billy Ocean has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime and has collected numerous gold and platinum records across the globe,…

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Bastille

Founded as a solo project by singer-songwriter Dan Smith, Bastille took root in London in 2010.

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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David Gray

David Gray’s debut album, 'A Century Ends', was released in 1993, followed by 'Flesh' in 1994.

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band The Verve.

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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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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David Byrne

David Byrne is a Scottish-born, American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the influential new wave…

Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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The Streets

The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska.Inspired by bands like Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, De La Soul,…

Cardiff Castle, 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

Hilary Duff, La Roux

Hilary Duff, La Roux at Utilita Arena, 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.

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The Rock Orchestra

After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra is back in the UK with a brand new setlist!

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…

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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

Ocean Colour Scene

Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent six years fine-tuning their sound before lighting up the Britpop party with three Top 5 albums; 1996’s ‘Moseley Shoals’,…

Utilita Arena, Cardiff

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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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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…

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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.

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