CELEBRATE ONE OF THE BEST BRITISH TRADITIONS AT THE IVY CARDIFF

Afternoon Tea Week is almost here – From the 11th – 17th August, the spotlight is on one of the most iconic British traditions, and The Ivy is inviting guests to mark the occasion with a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and sweets at its Cardiff restaurant.  Home to a carefully curated menu of delicious […]

Butetown Carnival Returns: A Celebration of Culture and Community in the Heart of Cardiff Bay

This August Bank Holiday weekend, the streets of Cardiff Bay will once again come alive with music, colour and community spirit, as the beloved Butetown Carnival returns for 2025. Taking place on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August, the two-day event will be centred around Bute Street, Harbour Drive and the Wales Millennium Centre, drawing […]

How Cardiff’s Sports Fans Are Going Digital

Cardiff has always had a strong sporting identity, and it’s one that continues to grow with the times. From packed-out stadiums on match day to buzzing pubs filled with loyal fans, the city lives and breathes sport. Over the last few years, this love of sport has started to blend with the way people use […]

The Hundred Returns to Cardiff – And Welsh Fire Are Ready to Blaze Again

The Hundred returns to Cardiff for its fifth year on 9 August, with the double-header visit of London Spirit. The wait is nearly over,  The Hundred is back in Cardiff this summer, and it all kicks off on Saturday 9th August at Sophia Gardens, when Welsh Fire take on London Spirit in what promises to be a blockbuster opening double-header. This isn’t […]

Drum & Bass Bike Rave Returns to Cardiff

Get ready, Cardiff – the city streets are about to be taken over by the beats of Drum & Bass once again. Dom Whiting is known for hosting Drum and Bass cycle raves in towns and cities across the UK and beyond, regularly attracting crowds in the hundreds or even thousands. On Sunday 10th August, viral […]

Cast Announced For Panto Sleeping Beauty

Further casting has been announced for this year’s magical pantomime Sleeping Beauty at New Theatre Cardiff, running from Saturday 6 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. Joining previously announced panto stars Gethin Jones, Owain Wyn Evans and Mike Doyle are Jack Ryan as Muddles, Jalisa Phoenix-Roberts as Carabosse, and Emma Kirk as Princess Aurora. Returning to the New Theatre stage by popular demand, Jack Ryan takes on […]

THE HIDDEN MEANING BEHIND THE MYSTERIOUS ARTWORK IN CARDIFF CENTRAL SQUARE

A giant piece of street art has appeared outside Cardiff Central Station, and it’s stopping people in their tracks. At first glance, it’s a clever optical illusion, but look a little closer, and it’s actually a fascinating window into Welsh history. Commissioned by Cadw and created by world-renowned chalk artist Julian Beever, the artwork celebrates the newly […]

THE IVY CARDIFF LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE NEW MENU AND COCKTAIL AS ‘DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY’ REACHES THE CITY

P.D. James’s best-selling novel, Death Comes To Pemberley comes to Cardiff at the end of this month, and The Ivy Cardiff has the perfect pairing for its arrival.  Theatregoers will be able to dine in style, with its historically inspired, ‘Death Comes to Pemberley Menu’ as either a pre-show or post-show meal option.  The restaurant’s team of […]

Faithless Bring Cardiff Castle to Life in Emotional, Euphoric Return

Faithless returned to Cardiff for the first time since the passing of the iconic Maxi Jazz and what a powerful homecoming it was. A night of nostalgia, energy, and celebration in the heart of the city, with support from Kosheen and Chicane, it proved once again why electronic music still hits hardest when it’s live. […]

Pet Shop Boys Turn Cardiff Castle Into a Synth-Pop Spectacle

The Pet Shop Boys brought their iconic style and timeless sound to Cardiff Castle, and it was an impressive performance that sounded as good today as it ever has. As part of the Tkmaxx Depot Live Summer Sessions, the legendary duo transformed the historic venue into a glowing celebration of synth-pop, packed with hits, lights, and […]