Review: Tom Grennan at the Utilita Arena Cardiff

It was a tale of two Toms as Tom Grennan and Tom Walker took over the Utilita Arena – or the Motorpoint/CIA, depending on your age – on the very night the venue turned 32 years old. And what a way to celebrate. The stage, set up in a T-shape that stretched down the middle of the arena, gave fans […]

Mabon fire and folklore festival announces line up – what to expect

The line up of star BBQ talent from Wales, the South West and across the UK has been revealed for the first Mabon event, a new annual fire cooking festival which will celebrate feasting, fire and folklore around the autumn equinox in September. Created by BBQ stars Sam & Shauna of Hang Fire and Street […]

This Is When the Cardiff Christmas Market Returns

Cardiff’s much-loved Christmas Market is back this winter – and 2025 marks a special milestone as it celebrates its 30th year in the city. From Thursday 13 November until Tuesday 23 December 2025, the heart of Cardiff will once again be transformed into a festive wonderland, with beautifully decorated wooden stalls lining St John Street, Working Street, Trinity Street and Hills […]

Scaffolders Build Tower on Pen y Fan for Colleague with Terminal Cancer

Walkers reaching the summit of Pen y Fan last weekend were met with an unexpected sight – a scaffolding tower standing tall at the peak of South Wales’ highest mountain. But this wasn’t a stunt or construction project. It was a heartfelt show of solidarity from a group of scaffolders rallying behind a much-loved colleague. More than 70 […]

Sephora Confirms Cardiff Opening Date

Cardiff beauty lovers, the wait is finally over. Global beauty giant Sephora has confirmed the official opening date for its brand-new store at St David’s shopping centre. Doors will open on Thursday 23rd October, marking the brand’s long-anticipated arrival in the Welsh capital. Shoppers can expect shelves stacked with world-famous beauty brands, cult favourites and exclusives you won’t find anywhere else […]

Bryan Adams Adds Extra Cardiff Date To Uk Tour

Bryan Adams has announced three new UK arena shows for December 2025. He will perform at Hull Connexin Live (Dec 8th), Cardiff Utilita Arena (Dec 9th) and the Brighton Centre (Dec 10th).   Artist pre-sale starts at 9am BST on Wednesday 10th September and general sale commences at 9am BST on Friday 12th September at Ticketmaster The announcement follows the release of Adams’ 16th studio album Roll With The […]

Cardiff Music City Festival 2025: two weeks of music, performance and innovation

Cardiff’s long, hot summer of music may be coming to an end, but music fans don’t have long to wait before music once again takes centre stage in the capital. As autumn takes hold and the nights draw in, Cardiff Music City Festival will return for its second year, showcasing local artists alongside the very best of […]

Largest ever Brecon Carreg CDF 10K takes to the streets of Cardiff

    It was the biggest ever Brecon Carreg CDF 10K event, with thousands of runners and spectators taking over the Welsh capitol on Sunday (7thSeptember).   More than 7800 runners were registered to take part in the 10K and supporting 2K race, and despite the rain spirits remained high as they took in all […]

Cardiff Man Swam From Penarth to Clevedon For A Good Cause

Charity swim from Penarth to Clevedon pier for a young girl who has acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia On Tuesday 2nd September, Nicholas Young achieved an incredible feat, swimming 25km from Penarth Beach to Clevedon in just eight hours to raise money for a family in need.. The Bristol Channel is recognised as one of the toughest open-water swims in the […]

Depot And Pasture Host Another Big Bavarian Feast

Raise your steins, Cardiff, the big Bavarian Feast is back!  After a sell-out debut event in 2024, Pasture Restaurant is teaming up with the DEPOT again this October for another night of fire-cooked feasting and Bavarian beers. On Saturday 11th October 2025, the warehouse venue will be transformed. Expect a live Oompah band, hearty Bavarian sharing platters of food served family-style, and an […]