A new independent performance-led bistro is set to open in Cardiff on Friday, 4th September, transforming a former street food venue into a destination for food, drink and live entertainment under one roof. Stage & Stem, opening on Richmond Road in the former Sticky Fingers unit, has been created by dance lecturer Justin Sparkes, 48, and hospitality manager Ben Macnamara, 31, with support from £50,000 of Start […]
Lou Rhodes of Lamb and the award-winning musician Rohan Heath bring their acclaimed new project to Welsh audiences this autumn. Leading independent music venue, The Globe is proud to announce that Kiiōtō featuring Lou Rhodes of Lamb will headline the venue on Thursday 15 October 2026. This special date forms part of the duo’s UK tour in support […]
Indie Collectives will take over part of Wales Millennium Centre on Saturday 5 September, bringing together a handpicked selection of makers, bakers, artists, designers, food producers and small businesses from across South Wales. Founded by independent business owner Lois Nolan, the collective works to give small Welsh businesses opportunities to trade in prominent locations, collaborate with other independents […]
One of Cardiff city centre’s busiest streets is set to come alive with street food, music and independent traders as The Great Cardiff Feast returns to Queen Street for its final event of 2026. Following its previous visits to the city centre, the free food festival will be back from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September, bringing […]
Friday night dinner plans just got a little tastier in Llandaff, as one of Cardiff’s popular bakeries has launched a new weekly rotisserie chicken night. Heathcock Kitchen & Deli, formerly known as Heathcock Bakery, has started serving rotisserie chicken every Friday evening from its Llandaff shop, with big sharing platters and sides available to eat in […]
A remarkable oak that has survived years of harsh weather on the Ceredigion coast has been shortlisted for the Woodland Trust’s UK Tree of the Year 2026. The Wales Coast Path Oak grows on the Ynys-hir nature reserve, standing alone in a dramatic mid-Wales landscape overlooking the Dyfi estuary. Like a lone sentinel, the tree looks out towards […]
One of Cardiff’s scariest Halloween attractions is returning this October, and after a terrifying first year, the team behind it are promising an even bigger and more immersive experience for 2026. The Harvest of Horror at Clearwell Farm is back for the spooky season, transforming the popular PYO sunflower, pumpkin and Christmas tree farm on the […]
Welsh feasting, fire and folklore festival MABON returns to Caldicot Castle for Autumn Equinox weekend Sam & Shauna from Hang Fire BBQ and Street Food Circus are returning to Caldicot Castle with Mabon – a festival of fire, feasting and folklore to celebrate the autumn equinox. Taking inspiration from traditional Mabon celebrations, when people gathered […]
And now in its second week, the sold-out 2026 Cardiff Wine Passport is encouraging people to explore the city’s independent venues one glass at a time. But what’s it like being one of the venues operating in such a bustling city summer? We asked some of the people behind this year’s Cardiff Wine Passport venues what independents bring […]
Organisers are celebrating after successfully completing their biggest ever run of live music in Cardiff. A massive 360,000 people, almost the population of the city, have seen a live concert at Cardiff Castle and Blackweir Fields since June, and the team behind both series, Cardiff’s Depot Live and UK promoters Cuffe and Taylor, are heralding […]