15 upcoming events in Cardiff
June 2026
Flat Holm Island Day Trips
Guided boat day trips to the nature reserve island of Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel run from Cardiff Bay.
Gwen John: Strange Beauties
Major exhibition of paintings by Welsh artist Gwen John continues at National Museum Cardiff.
Chris Stussy at Cardiff Castle
House DJ Chris Stussy headlines an outdoor event in the grounds of Cardiff Castle.
Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics
DJ Pete Tong performs Ibiza Classics with an orchestra at Cardiff Castle.
MIKA at Cardiff Castle
Singer-songwriter MIKA performs an open-air concert in the grounds of Cardiff Castle.
Barry Manilow at Utilita Arena Cardiff
Singer Barry Manilow performs at Utilita Arena Cardiff as part of his UK arena tour.
Take That
Pop group Take That perform a stadium show at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
Ethel Cain at Cardiff Castle
American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain plays an outdoor concert at Cardiff Castle.
Cardiff Mela 2026
Wales' largest free outdoor multicultural festival returns to Roald Dahl Plass in Cardiff Bay for its 20th anniversary with over 15 local, national and international artists.
Garbage + Skunk Anansie at Cardiff Castle
Rock bands Garbage and Skunk Anansie share an outdoor bill at Cardiff Castle.
Empire of the Sun at Cardiff Castle
Australian electronic duo Empire of the Sun perform an open-air show at Cardiff Castle.
Blackbird Festival 2026
Outdoor music festival held in the grounds of Cardiff Castle.
Metallica: M72 World Tour
Metallica headline Principality Stadium with support from Gojira and Knocked Loose as part of their M72 World Tour.
July 2026
Bowling For Soup + Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls
Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls co-headline an open-air gig at Cardiff Castle.
Billy Ocean at Cardiff Castle
Soul and R&B legend Billy Ocean performs an outdoor concert at Cardiff Castle.