Academy Music Group Limited (AMG) has today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Cardiff Council to take over the running of and re-open Cardiff’s iconic St David’s Hall. The agreement will safeguard the future of the venue, preserving the National Concert Hall of Wales as a centrepiece of Cardiff’s cultural fabric and […]
Cardiff Bay is about to get a whole lot sweeter as Cinnamore, a brand-new cinnamon bun and coffee spot, prepares to open its doors in Mermaid Quay in the coming weeks. Cinnamore is all about one thing – freshly baked cinnamon buns. Each bun will be made by hand, daily, with a variety of flavours and toppings like Lotus […]
Some of Wales’ most exciting new and established artists have been announced as part of the live lineup for this year’s Welsh Music Prize, taking place on 6 October 2025 at the Wales Millennium Centre. Melodic psych rockers Melin Melyn; 2015 winner Gwenno; rap artist Sage Todz; and punk pop quartet Panic Shack are among […]
Cardiff is getting ready to roll up its sleeves once again, as the Big Cardiff Tidy returns this autumn from Thursday 26 September to Sunday 12 October 2025, following the incredible success of last year’s event. In 2024, more than 450 volunteers came together across the capital to make a real difference to their communities […]
Award winning Banana Tree is bringing bold flavour and big fun to National Katsu Day with a celebration unlike any other, serving up free Katsu dishes to Kat(s), Sue(s) and every delicious variation of the names in between. Throughout September Banana Tree is shining the spotlight on its iconic Katsu creations and to celebrate National […]
Cardiff has unveiled a stunning new tribute to one of its most loved footballing figures, as the Sol Bamba Mural is now complete. The community-led project celebrates the legacy of Cardiff City FC icon Sol Bamba – a player whose courage, leadership, and spirit off the pitch inspired countless fans in the city and beyond. The idea for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]