What's on in Cardiff May 2026
We've gathered 100 events happening in Cardiff between 1 May – 31 May across 33 venues — led by music (66), other (10) and theatre (7), including 2 free-entry events. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Jazz at Jacobs // Live music with Siglo Section
West Canal Wharf, Cardiff
Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Matt Pryor (of The Get Up Kids)
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
All 100 events
Jazz at Jacobs // Live music with Siglo Section
West Canal Wharf, Cardiff
Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Matt Pryor (of The Get Up Kids)
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
The Showhawk Duo
The Globe, Cardiff
Retro Electro
The Globe, Cardiff
Dragon Boiz
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Ensemble Jazz Prifysgol Caerdydd Cardiff University Jazz Ensemble
Cardiff University Concert Hall, Cardiff School Of Music, Cardiff
Limehouse Lizzy
Tramshed, Cardiff
Loose Articles
Fuel, Cardiff
The Mumford & Sons Story
The Globe, Cardiff
Scam Fender vs The Kopycat Killers vs Subarctic Monkeys
Depot Cardiff, Cardiff
Nyow 80th Anniversary Alumni Party
Portland House, Cardiff
Morn + The North (so Young - Who Are You? #11)
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Oasis96 - Oasis Tribute
Depot Cardiff, Cardiff
The Lilacs
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Cerddorfa Symffoni Prifysgol Caerdydd Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Childrens Arts and Crafts: Paper Plate Rainbow
Insole Court, Cardiff
Contact W. Kepler & Lucas Alexander - District Rooftop
District Nightclub, Cardiff
Sapphic Soiree
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
District Nightclub, Cardiff
Day Fever
The Globe, Cardiff
Old Skool Bingo
District Nightclub, Cardiff
Sounds of the Ocean / Immersive Live Performance
Cultvr Lab, Cardiff
Letz Zep: Led Zeppelin Tribute
Earl Haig Memorial Club, Cardiff
Day Fever
Tramshed, Cardiff
Half/Time + Osgled
Paradise Garden, Cardiff
Twrw Trwy'r Dydd
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Enter The Dragon 2026
District Nightclub, Cardiff
Summer Opening Party!
West Canal Wharf, Cardiff
Lorelle Meets the Obsolete
Fuel, Cardiff
50 Years of James Taylor
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
National Youth Orchestra of Wales Alumni Orchestra Live at Hoddinott Hall
Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Yellow Days
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Crafty Pickle - An introduction to fermentation and living foods
Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff
Lecture: The Sound of Silence - The art of Gwen John
Insole Court, Cardiff
Cardiff Classical Lunchtime Recitals - Ferio Quartet
Eglwys Dewi Sant, Cardiff
Arddangosfa Gyfansoddi Prifysgol Caerdydd Cardiff University Composition Showcase
Cardiff University Concert Hall, Cardiff School Of Music, Cardiff
The Adam Buxton Band
The Gate, Cardiff
John Robins: Howl
The Gate, Cardiff
Gans
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Nubiyan Twist
Tramshed, Cardiff
Bluey's Big Play
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Toots & the Maytals
Cardiff University Student Union, Cardiff
Ross Hick's Los Diablos Ritmico
Kings Road Yard, Cardiff
The Sugar Kings
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Thistle
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Wasia Project
The Globe, Cardiff
Twilight Rave (Cardiff)
The Globe, Cardiff
Bloodworm
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
The Ladies Who Lunch - A Taste of Jazz
The Ivy Cardiff, Cardiff
Katherine Priddy
The Gate, Cardiff
Cydweithrediad Piano Collaboration
Cardiff University Concert Hall, Cardiff School Of Music, Cardiff
Twenty One Pilots Appreciation Party
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Clearwater Creedence Revival
Earl Haig Memorial Club, Cardiff
Wine Club #1 France!
West Canal Wharf, Cardiff
Tide Lines
The Gate, Cardiff
Taylor More Swiftly - Ska Punk tribute to Taylor Swift
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Sue, Matt and Phil LIVE! The Reunion Tour
Utilita Arena, Cardiff
Hyphen
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Dingo Bingo
Walkabout, Cardiff
The Bitten Peach
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
DYKE Systems Ltd On Tour
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Lights
The Globe, Cardiff
Gabrielle Aplin
Tramshed, Cardiff
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Witch
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Fundraising Talk: Saving Insole Court - How We Did It!
Insole Court, Cardiff
Dead Dads Club
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Vox Collective: ABBA
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Masca
Fuel, Cardiff
One Foot Skankers / Jungle, Hardore, Cardiff
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Death & Transfiguration
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Tramshed, Cardiff
Circus Extreme 2026
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
The beer garden!
West Canal Wharf, Cardiff
Jerron Paxton
The Gate, Cardiff
Arddangosiad Diwydiant WAVDA 2026/ WAVDA Industry Showcase 2026
Barrack Lane, Cardiff
CONOR MARADONA and Friends
Tiny Rebel, Cardiff
London Calling: A Tribute to The Clash
Earl Haig Memorial Club, Cardiff
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POV x R2S Presents: El Pablo [Rooftop Party]
District Nightclub, Cardiff
Deeva's Delights
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Top Gun: Maverick
Vue Cardiff, Cardiff
Yardbird! Ft. Robert Mitchell
Kings Road Yard, Cardiff
Rum & Reggae 2026 Depot, Cardiff
Depot Cardiff, Cardiff
CYNT x 166 Rooftop w. Captain Wallop
District Nightclub, Cardiff
The Telling: Purcell, The Musical
St Edward's Church, Cardiff
Monster Jam
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Toodles & the Hectic Pity
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Oas-is
Tramshed, Cardiff
Super Furry Animals
Utilita Arena, Cardiff
Colm R. McGuinness
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
The Bon Jovi Experience
The Globe, Cardiff
Scott Bennett: Stuff
New Theatre, Cardiff
Sherry Vine: Dirty Blonde
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Simon Shewring
Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru, Cardiff
Beth Rowley
Acapela, Cardiff
Jurassic Park
Cineworld Cardiff, Cardiff
Kingfishr
Depot Cardiff, Cardiff
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The Great Hall, Cardiff
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