Cardiff has just become the first city in the UK to charge owners of larger vehicles more for parking. The idea behind this move is to reduce the number of SUVs and other heavyweight cars on the streets. According to the new policy, owners of vehicles weighing more than 2,400kg will now have to pay […]
Cardiff Rugby’s future is at a turning point after six prospective buyers emerged to take the club out of the hands of the Welsh Rugby Union. The union stepped in earlier this year when Cardiff went into administration, but momentum is building for a return to private ownership. Interest ranges from individual investors to high-profile […]
City of Arcades 2025 continues its 70-day celebration with History Fortnight (17th October – 1st November) – shining a spotlight on Cardiff’s past, present and future through an immersive Time Traveller’s Arcade Trail. History Fortnight is the fourth themed chapter in the 2025 City of Arcades campaign, which celebrates 70 years of Cardiff as Wales’s capital city. Now in its eighth year, City of Arcades is delivered […]
If you’ve got a weekend ticket for this year’s Sŵn Festival, here’s our pick of the top acts you won’t want to miss. Cardiff’s much-loved Sŵn Festival is about to take over the city once again, transforming venues across the capital into a buzzing showcase of the UK’s best new music. Now part of the Cardiff Music City Festival, […]
The Cardiff Christmas Festival is back — and bigger, brighter, and frostier than ever. Returning to Sophia Gardens this winter, the city’s most magical festive celebration will once again transform the Sophia Gardens into a glittering wonderland beneath the iconic Spiegel Theatre. Following the huge success of last year’s The Snow Queen, this year’s headline production is an all-new […]
A STRANGER THINGS CAFÉ IS COMING TO CARDIFF Things are about to get a little stranger in Cardiff this October. From 19th October, the café inside Primark Cardiff will transform into an immersive Stranger Things-themed experience, packed with eerie 80s nostalgia, neon lights, and plenty of spooky surprises. Following in the footsteps of previous takeovers […]
Cardiff’s streets are alive with music, and this October music lovers can experience the city’s sonic heritage on foot. As part of the Cardiff Music City Festival (3–18 October 2025), two new walking tours led by DJ and Cardiff music scene veteran Gareth Potter will take audiences on a journey through the beating heart and […]
Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30thanniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November and include further arena dates at Manchester’s AO Arena (28th Nov), the Utilita Arena Cardiff (4th Dec) and The O2, London (9th Dec), before a final night hometown show […]
Tom Bowen delivered an electrifying performance for Cardiff Rugby in their recent United Rugby Championship (URC) clash with Munster at Thomond Park. The 20-year-old winger scored a brilliant second-half hat-trick, signalling his growing status as one of Welsh rugby’s most promising talents. Despite Bowen’s individual brilliance, Cardiff narrowly lost 23–20 but secured two valuable bonus […]
Halloween is just around the corner, and Cardiff is ready to turn up the chills and thrills. From pumpkin villages and twilight mazes to haunted discos, ghost hunts and family-friendly fun, the city is packed with events to suit every age (and scare level). Whether you’re looking for spooky cinema, live shows, or just the […]