The stage is almost set as Cardiff prepares to welcome 175,000 people to Blackweir Fields for five huge nights of live music.
Kicking off with a massive sold-out show from rock legends The Cure on Wednesday, Blackweir will then see headline sets from vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims on Friday, followed by two nights with global superstar Lewis Capaldi on Tuesday June 30 and Wednesday July 1, before and GRAMMY Award-winning rapper Pitbull closes the 2026 series on Saturday July 4.
Final tickets are available now from blackweirlive.com
Presented by Cardiff-based Depot Live (the live-events arm of Cardiff music venue, DEPOT) and UK promoters Cuffe and Taylor, this year’s stellar line up follows the hugely successful launch of Blackweir last summer.
And Nick Saunders from Depot Live can’t wait to throw the gates open.
He said: “When we launched Blackweir last year it was big. This year it is huge. We have an incredible line up over five nights and there is barely a ticket left.
“Such a massive amount of planning takes place to present concerts of this scale so we are excited to be just making those final touches now ready to throw open the gates on Wednesday and welcome everyone in.
“If you’ve not got your tickets yet, don’t miss out and make sure you secure them now. If you are already coming, get your travel plans in place. And above all else, have a brilliant time because Blackweir 2026 is all about making great memories listening and watching some of the best global music talent there is.”
WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN?
Gates will open at 5pm with entertainment due to finish at 10.30pm.
Show times are always subject to change, so we would suggest arriving early to soak up the atmosphere.
DRIVING TO BLACKWEIR
There is no onsite parking at Blackweir.
Car parking options are available at Sophia Gardens, city centre car parks and Civic Centre Event Day Parking.
Allow plenty of time for your arrival, as there will be road closures in place and we expect some congestion in the area.
Find out more about road closures HERE ( https://www.visitcardiff.com/2026/06/travel-advice-blackweir/ )
CATCHING A BUS/TRAIN TO BLACKWEIR
Bus services will be diverted while road closures are in place. Please visit the relevant operator’s website for more information.To check trains please head to Transport for Wales official site here Blackweir Live | Transport for Wales
( https://tfw.wales/places/events/blackweir-live )
TICKETS
All Blackweir tickets are mobile entry – so your phone is your ticket! You MUST download your tickets before heading to the festival site.
Follow the instructions below before leaving for your event to ensure that your tickets can be scanned for entry, regardless of the connectivity at the venue.
1. Download or update the latest version of the Ticketmaster app for your phone.
2. Find your order in My Events.
3. View your tickets by tapping View Barcode. Once you have viewed your tickets in the Ticketmaster App, your ticket is automatically saved. Please ensure you do not log out of the app. Screenshots of your barcodes won’t get you in.
STROBE LIGHTING AND SPECIAL EFFECTS
Smoke machines, strobe lights, fireworks and other effects may be in use at this event. Anyone affected by these should bear this in mind.
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
There will be an interpreter at every concert.
WELFARE TENT/SENSORY SPACE
There are medical and welfare facilities on site and Gig Buddies Cymru are providing a Calm/Safe/Sensory space.
BAG POLICY
Bags larger than an A4 piece of paper are not permitted. All bags are subject to a search so please avoid bringing one where you can, to speed up entry to the festival.
CAN I BUY OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE?
Yes, if available, official merchandise will be available to purchase within the festival.
ARE THERE CASH MACHINES AVAILABLE, DO I NEED TO BRING CASH?
No, all food concessions and bars are cashless. Please bring alternative payment options.
FOOD AND DRINK
A wide variety of food and drink stalls will be available at the racecourse. You cannot bring any food or drink into the venue.
There are free water re-fill stations at the venue. Each person can bring one sealed water bottle (max 500ml), and one empty reusable water bottle.
If you have a medical condition, then a doctor’s note will permit diet-specific food and drink only.
