
Comedy show where Dan Schreiber presents an evening of astonishing facts and hilarious tales from his investigations into the weird.

Indie rock and alt-country band Wyatt performs at the Swn Festival 2026, held across nine venues in Cardiff.

A spectacular live tribute to Taylor Swift with Hannah Jenkins, a four-piece band and dancers, taking audiences through Swift's iconic eras.

Hannah East's new comedy show, a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting, featuring relatable mum impressions and fearless wit.

A screening of the Palme d'Or-winning film Fjord, directed by Cristian Mungiu, as part of the BFI London Film Festival 2026 tour.

Exhibition bringing together videos and archival materials on community video making in Wales, free entry.

Manchester band Westside Cowboy play Tramshed in Cardiff for Sŵn Festival 2026, the festival's 19th edition of new music.

The sixth round of the Aqua Adrenaline Tour brings powerboat, aquabike and ProCat racing to Cardiff Bay, organised by the OCRDA.

Bar Italia plays TramShed in Cardiff on the last day of Sŵn 2026, the city's new music festival.

High-tempo pop and disco club night with artists like Zara Larsson, Olivia Rodrigo and Lady Gaga, strictly for over-18s.

Noise-rock and post-punk band Makeshift Art Bar performs at the Tramshed as part of the Swn Festival 2026.

Elite Ice Hockey League Challenge Cup match between Cardiff Devils and Coventry Blaze at Vindico Arena.

Alternative rock and post-punk band Maeve play Tiny Rebel in Cardiff, part of the Swn Festival 2026.

Stand-up comedy show by James Barr, a nominee for Best Show at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, performed at the Cabaret venue.

Screening of the film Club Kid, directed by Jordan Firstman, as part of the BFI London Film Festival 2026, with audio description and captioning available.
A showcase of music and movement by Kinetic School of Performing Arts, bringing together young talent from across South Wales.

Live music gig by the British synth-pop band Transvision Vamp at The Tramshed.

Stand-up comedy show Fashionism by Adam Rowe, host of the Have A Word Podcast, exploring the importance of seeing everyone's point of view.

Stand-up comedy show by Kevin Bridges, Scotland's comedy powerhouse, performing his new show 'Here If You Need Me'.

A specially selected programme of award-winning LGBTQ+ short films, including the 2026 Iris Prize winner and the 2026 Best British Short winner.

A screening of The Debut as part of the BFI London Film Festival 2026 programme at Chapter, Cardiff.

A live talk by renowned British classicist Mary Beard exploring the complex lives of those often left out of the history books and drawing connections to the modern world.

Stand-up comedy show by Chris Williamson at The Great Hall, Cardiff Students' Union.

Documentary by Jeanie Finlay about fisherman Stan Rennie and a grassroots campaign against industrial pollution, with Q&A.
Dirty Dancing returns to Cardiff as part of a UK and Irish tour, bringing the classic story of Baby and Johnny to the stage with a full cast of dancers.

A 60-minute yoga practice led by Amanda Ataou around Techniquest's Gaia installation, with time to relax and view the artwork.

The live incarnation of the award-winning storytelling show The Blindboy Podcast, blending history, fiction, culture and politics in an intimate atmosphere.

Free drop-in concert by Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama students performing works by black composers from the 19th to 21st century.

Screening of the film 'Aberfan: 25 Years of Experience' followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

Folk singer-songwriter Grace Petrie performs an intimate solo set followed by a full-band career retrospective of her sixteen-year catalogue.

A stand-up comedy show by Serena Terry, exploring her journey through depression, therapy and self-care while balancing life as a busy mum.

A writing workshop exploring embodied engagements with performance, led by artist Frank R Jagoe as part of the Experimentica 26 programme.

The Rock Orchestra brings its rock and metal spectacle Arena of Fire to Utilita Arena Cardiff, fusing classical music with heavy metal anthems.

Stand-up comedy show All You Need Is Guv by Al Murray at the New Theatre.

Informal welcome dinner and drinks hosted by Chapter and LAUK to celebrate the launch of Experimentica 2026.

A special edition of The Thursday Show by tactileBOSCH within the Experimentica 2026 programme, featuring BSL interpretation and celebrating the legacy of Brith Gof and Test Dept.

Stand-up comedy show by Rachel Fairburn, co-host of the podcast All Killa No Filla, featuring new material and social commentary.

A live-feed performance exploring how a publication becomes a live space, drawing on ten years of producing the interview zine TALKER.

A beloved BBC comedy brought to the big screen, the film follows teenager Jack and his friends who break into the empty and allegedly haunted Button House and dare each other to talk to the spirits via a Ouija board.

A theatre performance by Rhys Slade-Jones exploring the relationship between spectacle, power and violence, with sound design by Brain Rays.

Catrin Finch presents her show Notes to Self, weaving her personal journey through music with accompanying letters that explore themes of vulnerability, expectation and transformation.

Underground dance music night featuring DJs from the UK and US, themed for Halloween, with entry restricted to over-18s.

Exhibition of an anti-fashion photography project by Clémentine Schneidermann and Charlotte James, exploring creativity and ambition within local communities.

The Reytons perform live at Utilita Arena Cardiff on their first world tour, supported by Cruz Beckham and Alex Spencer.

A cabaret of Halloween-themed songs with theatrical flair and an unpredictable MC, performed by the band Vaguely Artistic.

Electronic music performance by British producer Duke Dumont at the Depot venue in Cardiff.

Cardiff Rugby host the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Round 4 of the 2026/27 BKT United Rugby Championship at the historic Cardiff Arms Park.

Jeremy Bowen, BBC International Editor, discusses the battle for truth in conflict zones and takes questions from the audience.

Cardiff's ultimate Goth Wave night returns for its annual Halloween edition with Plastic Estate DJs, featuring post-punk, 80s, cold wave, dark wave, goth and synth wave.

Stand-up comedy show by Tom Davis, co-host of the podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan.

Bilingual storytelling sessions with Babis Bach Babies, blending Welsh, English and BSL, for Halloween.

Club night featuring rock anthems and alternative hits across all floors of Clwb Ifor Bach, with last entry at 2am.

A night of burlesque, drag, circus and sideshow entertainment with international talent, presented as a Wales Millennium Centre production.

Hip-hop artist Chali 2na performs live at the historic Clwb Ifor Bach venue in Cardiff.

A musical tribute to the Aberfan disaster, featuring the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and various Welsh choirs, commemorating 60 years since the tragedy.
A night of queer stand-up comedy hosted by Lee Peart, featuring Dee Allum, Pravanya Pillay and Louise Young.
A free two-day intensive training course to become a presenter on Radio Platfform, the youth radio station of Wales Millennium Centre, delivered in Welsh and English.

Anton Du Beke shares personal stories from his life on stage, celebrating the release of his debut memoir Steps in Time.
Immersive 3D time-lapse installation by ScanLAB Projects showing landscapes in flux, in Annwn Immersive.

The Beat perform live on their Dance Crazed Too UK Tour at TramShed, with special guests The Selecter and a DJ set from Rhoda Dakar.

Live wildlife spectacle with Steve Backshall, featuring stunts, experiments and predators, for the Autumn half-term.

Educational wildlife handling sessions where children can safely touch tarantulas, snakes and scorpions as part of the castle's Halloween programme.

A Welsh-language stage adaptation by Frân Wen that blends a love story, speculative thriller and political reckoning, directed by Gethin Evans.

Twin Peaks-themed club night with DJ Drew Amber and DJ Hello Caity, featuring a Halloween party with costume competition.

A drag and cabaret show that reimagines the characters of Tolkien's epic fantasy franchise, bringing Middle-earth to life on Halloween Weekend.

Fourth edition of the Cardiff Disco Festival, a Halloween-themed disco night with live bands, DJs, drag performances and fancy dress, running until 02:00.

A themed 2016 party with DJ music at Clwb Ifor Bach, with entry by lottery.

Family-friendly immersive cinema screening of Little Shop of Horrors in the medieval Undercroft at Cardiff Castle, with spooky decorations and an eerie ambience.

A Halloween-themed night with immersive production, live performers and music transforming the venue into a world apart.

Classic Alfred Hitchcock double-bill with The Birds and Psycho in the Reardon Smith Lecture Theatre, featuring immersive cinema, vintage atmosphere and a pop-up bar.

The Stylistics perform their classic 1970s hits live at New Theatre Cardiff as part of Black History Month 2026.

Immersive horror cinema screening of The Descent in the medieval Undercroft of Cardiff Castle, presented by Darkened Rooms.

Club night with rock anthems and indie hits, croeso to Cardiff's ultimate indie night out. Strictly over 18s with last entry at 2am.

Stand-up comedy show marking 40 years at the mic by Mark Thomas at the Sherman Theatre.

A family-friendly Halloween concert by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales featuring spooky pop and film themes, with two afternoon sessions.

A family-friendly Halloween cinema event at Cardiff Castle's medieval Undercroft, screening Hocus Pocus and other Halloween-themed films.

Electronic music night with DJ NOTION at the District venue, presented by CYNT as part of their Halloween series.

Max & Harvey, the English twin singing duo, perform live at Tramshed in Cardiff to mark ten years of their music career.

Paul Heaton performs his new album 'Jenius' with special guests Lightning Seeds on his UK arena tour.

Two-night concert featuring Manic Street Preachers and Suede at the Utilita Arena Cardiff.

Stand-up comedy show by Daniel Foxx about navigating dating in his thirties, his skincare routine and his Le Creuset addiction.

American R&B and soul singer Macy Gray performs live at The Gate as part of her The Trouble With The Truth Tour.

A new historical epic play by Gary Owen, starring Michael Sheen and Linus Roache, exploring the story of Owain Glyndŵr and King Henry IV.

Professor Brian Cox brings his world tour Emergence to Utilita Arena Cardiff for two dates, following his successful Horizons show.