Celebrate the long bank holiday weekend, soak up the sun, head to a festival, and have fun with the family. Here is It’s On Cardiff’s handpicked top 10 things to do this Bank Holiday .
Sip a cocktail and watch a film on a rooftop!
As always, the summer months bring the triumphant return of the Lost Lands Cinema as they kick start their summer series with Star Wars the Last Jedi & The Breakfast Club at Jacob’s Antiques Market.
It’s On– Friday May 4th & 5th
Time – 19:00 – 23:00
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Chuckle Brothers Bing Lingo !
Yes, the Chuckle Brothers are heading back to Cardiff this time as bingo callers! The event will see Barry and Paul Chuckle calling ‘to me, to you, legs eleven, two fat ladies’ at the crazy bingo night at The Depot on Friday Night.
It’s On– Friday May 4th
Time – 19:00 – 23:00
How Gung-Ho can you go!
Take part in the seriously fun 5k run over 10 giant inflatable obstacles, you will run jump and bounce your way around the course.
The giant inflatable 5k run/obstacle course heads back to Cardiff with giant inflatable obstacles – filled with enough air to inflate more than 75 MILLION footballs – dotted along a thrilling 5k course, Gung-Ho! is the biggest course of it’s kind on Earth and it will be on Coopers Field this Saturday.
It’s On– May 5th
Time – 9:00 – 13:00
Let There Be House Terrace Party
It’s the summer warm up! The party starts at The Flora for a summer BBQ and garden party followed by the amazing Let There Be House at Ten Mill Lane this Saturday.
It’s On– May 5th
Time – 13:00 – 7:00 & 8:00pm – 6:00am
Beer Fest Bendigedig
A new beer festival at Canton’s alternative venue The Boiler House celebrates the best UK cask and keg beer. The Boiler House is a Graffiti Gallery where the walls themselves are the canvas, providing you with an awesome backdrop to drink to! Did we mention they will also have street food from Hangfire Southern BBQ and Keralan Karavan?
It’s On– May 4th – 6th
Time – 19:00 – 23:00
Launch of the late night Arcade
One of Cardiff’s oldest arcades will soon be a regular night-time food and drink venue.
The long-awaited Dukes Street Arcade will finally open later into the evening with a series of events, new restaurants and bars to quench your thirst into the late hours.
It’s On– May 4th – 6th
Time – 19:00 – 23:00
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Dance around the May Pole at Mermaid Quay
Relax in a deckchair, play mini golf, dance around the Maypole and grab a photo on our giant grass sofa at the May Day Pop-Up Park open (5 – 7 May).
It’s On– May 4th – 6th
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Bank Holiday Beer Tour
From Hefeweizen to Session IPA, discover the secrets behind the amber nectar and sample some of the finest brewers our fair city has to offer – another beer tour is coming to Cardiff stopping at all the best watering holes.
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Paddlefest
Experience the world of watersports and outdoor adventure! Great for beginners and enthusiasts, PaddleFest 2018 is the perfect opportunity to try a variety of taster sessions or sharpen up your white water skills.
Otherwise relax, listen to the live music, grab a bite to eat from the BBQ and soak up the atmosphere.
It’s On– May 6th
Time – 09:00 – 20:00
Cardiff City v Reading
Cardiff City have had thier fair share of big games this season and it doesn’t get much bigger than this, as they stand just one match away from the Premier League. A win against Reading this Sunday will see them sailing through automatic promotion. The chances of getting a ticket for this game are pretty slim so find yourslef a nice pub and cross your fingers.
It’s On– May 6th
Time – 12:30
