13 upcoming events in Cardiff
October 2026
Cardiff Half Marathon
Thousands of runners take on a flat, fast route through Cardiff city centre in the annual Cardiff Half Marathon road race.
November 2026
Fireworks Night at Lo Lounge Cardiff Bay
Lo Lounge in Cardiff Bay hosts a Bonfire Night fireworks and fire show display with music, hot chocolate and street food.
Wales v Japan (Autumn Nations Series)
Principality Stadium, Cardiff, hosts the opening match of Wales' Autumn Nations rugby series against Japan.
Cardiff Christmas Market
Five pedestrianised city-centre streets, including The Hayes and Working Street, fill with festive stalls for Cardiff's annual Christmas Market.
Cardiff Christmas Market 2026
Over 200 local artisan stalls line the streets of Cardiff city centre selling high-quality locally made products, gifts, and seasonal food and drink.
Cardiff Winter Wonderland
Cardiff Castle grounds and City Hall Lawn host an ice rink, Ice Walk, Big Wheel and funfair for the city's Winter Wonderland.
Cardiff Winter Wonderland 2026
Cardiff Castle grounds and City Hall Lawn host an undercover ice rink, Big Wheel, family funfair, and the Alpine-themed Sur la Piste ski-lodge bar with mulled wine and hot chocolate.
Wales v New Zealand (Autumn Nations Series)
The All Blacks return to Principality Stadium, Cardiff, for a marquee Autumn Nations Series clash against Wales.
Wales v Australia (Autumn Nations Series)
Principality Stadium, Cardiff, closes out Wales' 2026 Autumn Nations Series with an international against Australia.
February 2027
Guinness Men's Six Nations: Wales v Ireland
Principality Stadium, Cardiff, hosts Wales against Ireland in the 2027 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship.
Guinness Men's Six Nations: Wales v France
Principality Stadium, Cardiff, welcomes France for a Six Nations Championship fixture against Wales.
March 2027
Guinness Men's Six Nations: Wales v England
Principality Stadium, Cardiff, stages the Wales v England Six Nations clash to close the 2027 championship.
July 2027
Cardiff Food & Drink Festival
Roald Dahl Plass in Cardiff Bay hosts a free festival of street food, local produce, craft stalls and live music.