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 […]

TikTok Sensation AG to Make Cardiff Debut This October

One of the UK’s biggest rising stars in the world of DJing and TikTok, AG is heading to Cardiff on his first tour this October. The viral talent will headline the Old Is Gold Halloween Special at Tramshed on Saturday 25th October. Known to his followers as @agonline, AG has taken TikTok by storm with […]

Fontaines D.C. Live at Cardiff Castle: A Night of Raw Power and Purpose

Fontaines D.C. delivered one of the standout shows of the summer in a sold-out Cardiff Castle, and it was worth every second of the anticipation. As part of the TK Maxx Summer Sessions from Depot Live, the Dublin band reminded everyone why live music matters, raw, urgent, and full of feeling. The support was just […]

What’s On In Cardiff : August 2025

August in Cardiff is bursting with energy, sunshine (hopefully!), and an incredible mix of live music, outdoor fun, family events, and summer festivals. From global superstars like Tom Jones and Will Smith at Cardiff Castle to blooming sunflower fields and open-air cinemas just outside the city, there’s something to make the most of every long, […]

Wales’ First Georgian Restaurant Opens in Cardiff

Cardiff has just welcomed a brand new and unique addition to its food scene – Genatsvale the first-ever Georgian restaurant in Wales, now open beneath the Sandringham Hotel on St Mary Street. Taking over the former Jazz Bar space, this family-run venture is a passion project years in the making. Headed up by dad and chef Alex, […]

Croeso Pubs take over The Cricketers pub

The Cricketers is the latest in a long line of venues the Cardiff pubco has saved from closure Croeso Pubs Ltd, the Cardiff-based pub chain which already runs eight venues including The Philharmonic, Blue Bell and Brewhouse in the city centre, is taking over the lease of The Cricketers in Pontcanna.   The acquisition of […]

Tonkotsu Ramen To Open in Cardiff

Popular Japanese ramen chain Tonkotsu is preparing to open its first Welsh location in the heart of Cardiff city centre. The Japanese chain serves dishes freshly-made from scratch, including noodles, katsu curries, gyozas and broths. The brand, which currently runs 18 restaurants across England, has been granted planning permission by Cardiff Council to open a new branch […]