Culture Cardiff

01/12/2025

St David’s Cardiff is pulling out all the stops this Christmas 🎄

The city shopping destination has announced Win Your Wishmas - its biggest-ever festive giveaway, gifting £13,000 of Christmas shopping across one weekend.

On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December (11am–5pm), guests can step up to a game-show-style Win Your Wishmas wheel for the chance to win shopping sprees worth up to £1,000 at brands including Sephora, John Lewis, LEGO, Space NK, Zara, Jo Malone and more, plus hundreds of festive treats and St David’s gift cards.

St David’s is also donating £6,000 to “gift Christmas” to five local families across South Wales, each receiving £1,200 towards their celebrations.

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01/12/2025

Self Esteem is heading to Cardiff Castle next summer

Ivor Novello Award-winning artist Self Esteem will bring her A Complicated Woman era to TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Friday 24 July 2026, with special guest Kae Tempest.

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01/12/2025

Jimmy Eat World are bringing their Bleed American show to Cardiff Castle next summer 🎸

Arizona rock icons Jimmy Eat World will celebrate 25 years of their landmark album with a huge outdoor show at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 15 August 2026.

They’ll be joined by Rise Against, The Get Up Kids and Jay Som for an exclusive UK date.

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28/11/2025

So this just turned up in Cardiff…

A ten-pin bowling trophy with the names Jim, Zach, Tom and Rick engraved on it. 👀

We’ve got our guesses, but what do you reckon?

27/11/2025

A 20-year-old from Cardiff is quietly building one of Wales' fastest-growing car businesses - and he's doing it with a team of young locals.🚗⚡️

Cardiff-born entrepreneur Morgan Wilce started Birchwood Motors after flipping his first car at 14. In just a few years, he's grown it into a seven-figure used car dealership based in Cardiff, offering around 60 cars at any one time.

Birchwood Motors is all about giving young people a shot in the motor trade and making the whole car-buying experience feel more honest, relaxed and up to date.

"Age doesn't define ability. Talent just needs a platform, and Birchwood Motors is that platform," Morgan says.

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27/11/2025

Mae Stephens is coming to Clwb Ifor Bach 🎶

Alt-pop artist Mae Stephens has announced her first ever UK tour for Spring 2026 - with a Cardiff date at Clwb Ifor Bach on Friday 27 March.

The run is backed by Music Venue Trust’s Liveline Fund, a grassroots initiative that uses contributions from stadium and arena ticket sales (with artists like Sam Fender, Katy Perry, Enter Shikari and Coldplay involved) to support independent venues, touring artists and local promoters across the UK.

Mae, whose viral hit ‘If We Ever Broke Up’ has racked up over 500 million streams, will be bringing her alt-pop sound back to the grassroots rooms that help shape artists at the start of their careers - including one of Cardiff’s most iconic small venues.

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26/11/2025

New data suggests December will be a defining month for Cardiff city centre 🎄

Fresh retail insights from Beauclair, shared by FOR Cardiff, show:

• October sales in Cardiff were down -2.5% year-on-year - but still outperforming the UK benchmark of -4.1%
• Fashion (+2.4%) and Food & Drink (+1.2%) are expected to lead a December surge in spending
• Shoppers are more cautious and value-driven - making Black Friday, Cyber Monday and festive events more important than ever

To support businesses at this crucial moment, FOR Cardiff has launched new A Very Cardiff Christmas light projections at Cardiff Market and Cardiff Central Station, alongside late-night shopping and an expanded Weekend Park & Ride - all designed to draw visitors into the city, keep them longer and support local traders ✨

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25/11/2025

Big news for Cardiff’s live music scene 🎶

Much-loved venues Tramshed and The Globe are returning to their independent roots, after being acquired by newly-formed Propaganda Independent Venues - the team behind the UK’s biggest indie night Propaganda 🤘

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Cardiff live music venues Tramshed and The Globe are returning to independent ownership under Propaganda Independent Venues as Tramshed celebrates 10 years. Find out what the new era means for Cardiff’s grassroots music scene, local artists and promoters.

24/11/2025

S*x Pistols feat Frank Carter to headline Cardiff Castle

Punk icons S*x Pistols featuring Frank Carter are heading to Cardiff Castle on Saturday 1 August 2026 for a huge 50 Years of Punk celebration, joined by The Stranglers, The Undertones and Cardiff’s own Panic Shack.🙌

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S*x Pistols featuring Frank Carter headline a huge 50 Years of Punk celebration at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 1 August 2026, joined by The Stranglers, The Undertones and Panic Shack. Get full lineup, date and ticket info for TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live in Cardiff.

24/11/2025

Richard Ashcroft is heading to Cardiff Castle next summer🔥

Multi-award-winning songwriter and frontman Richard Ashcroft will headline TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle on Thursday 16 July 2026.🙌

He’ll be joined by original Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan, with indie rockers Apollo Junction opening the show.🎶

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Richard Ashcroft has added a new Cardiff Castle headline date to his 2026 tour, with support from Tom Meighan and Apollo Junction. Get presale and ticket info.

24/11/2025

Bastille are returning to Cardiff Castle next summer🙌

Joining Bastille as special guests for the show will be soulful singer-songwriter Arthur Hill and the mysterious emerging artist Carpetman.🎶

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Indie pop band Bastille return to Cardiff Castle on 10 July 2026 for TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live. Tickets on sale via depotlive and Ticketmaster.

17/11/2025

“What’s up Wales?” Katy Perry is officially heading to Cardiff Castle on Tuesday 30 June 2026 – One of only two UK dates announced for next summer!🪩

She’ll headline DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle, bringing all the big hitters. This is going to be the pop night of the summer in the heart of the city.

🎟 Presale: 9am Thursday via DEPOT Live
🎟 General sale: 9am Friday via DEPOT Live & Ticketmaster

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