Following the success of the opening Foodie Fortnight, which saw almost 3,000 attendees enjoy Cardiff Market transformed into a late-night food and music destination, City of Arcades 2025 now turns its spotlight to the city’s hidden treasures with Discovery Fortnight (19 September – 3 October). Established by FOR Cardiff in 2018, City of Arcades is a dedicated campaign showcasing Cardiff’s Victorian and Edwardian […]
They’re back! After days of teasing fans and sparking speculation with a cryptic video on social media, one of the UK’s most iconic bands, Take That have officially announced their return with a brand-new stadium tour – and Cardiff is on the list. The legendary trio –Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald– will bring […]
Celtic Manor Resort will host the world’s most talented golfers with disabilities when The G4D Open is staged in Wales for the first time in 2026. As part of a new three-year agreement, the Championship will also be held at the renowned venue in 2027 and 2028. Established in 2023, The G4D Open – held […]
This winter, the magic of Ireland meets the merriment of Christmas as the hit concert A Fairytale for Christmas returns for its biggest tour to date — with shows at the Swansea Grand Theatre on 7 November and the New Theatre Cardiff on 12 November. From the team behind the global crowd-pleaser Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners, this enchanting live show […]
A series of bold new artworks inspired by Cardiff’s architectural heritage have brightened up the busy taxi ranks outside Cardiff Central Station, thanks to FOR Cardiff. FOR Cardiff is the Business Improvement District (BID) of Cardiff city centre – a private, not-for-profit membership organisation voted for by the businesses of Cardiff city centre in June 2016. The vibrant new designs, created by Cardiff-based artist Suzanne Carpenter of Patternistas, draw inspiration […]
Families are in for a treat this October as the LEGO Group transforms its new LEGO Store Cardiff in St David’s Dewi Sant Cardiff into a Halloween wonderland for the half term holidays. From 24–31 October, the store will be hosting a series of free, family-friendly activities designed to inspire creativity and add a touch of spooky magic to the school break. […]
CVC are set to launch the Cardiff Music City Festival which returns for a second year with a special headline performance titled An Evening with CVC — their first headline show in Cardiff since their sold-out Christmas appearance at Cardiff University’s The Great Hall in 2024. Taking place at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama on 3 October 2025, the show promises an intimate, one-off […]
Get ready for a gourd-geous day out — the UK’s largest pumpkin village is opening on the outskirts of Cardiff this October. Located at Clearwell Farm, visitors can explore more than 20,000+ pumpkins across 25 different varieties during their Pick Your Own Pumpkins experience. From classic orange giants to quirky, colourful gourds, there’s something for everyone to […]
Bodega, Cardiff’s celebrated destination for fire-cooked Mediterranean small plates and an unparalleled wine-by-the-glass collection, has announced the appointment of Efe Orkut Yakut as its new Head Chef. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Efe brings with him an impressive international background, honed across some of the most acclaimed kitchens in Europe and beyond. His career has taken him from […]
Cardiff Bay is set to be transformed into a world of spooks, thrills and family fun this autumn as Halloween Island, a brand-new festival, lands at Alexandra Head from 25–31 October 2025. Previously held on farmland at Coedarhydyglyn Park near Culverhouse Cross, last year’s Halloween festival proved a huge hit despite wet weather and tricky ground conditions. This year, […]