
Brand new shows for Cardiff & Wales
Check out the latest new shows coming to Cardiff and South Wales in 2023 and 2024
Welcome to Cardiff and South Wales, a dynamic region where history, landscapes, and culture combine to offer unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re a die-hard music fan, festival lover, sports enthusiast or enjoy belly-laugh comedy, our event guide has you covered. Discover the best events in Cardiff and South Wales. Let the excitement begin!
See the best live music under the stars in Wales next summer.
It all starts here.
Whether it’s your favourite band, an evening with friends, discovering new artists or the seventh show on the tour, we are your go-to home for all things live music.
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Looking for great gigs and tours? Look no further: all the very best in Wales’ music scene is here!
02/07 – 03/07/2024
Manchester and Cardiff
The Canadian pop-punk rebel famous for her hits Sk8er Boi and Complicated
12/10 – 24/10/2024
Various venues
Becky Hill will be embarking on her biggest headline tour to date in October 2024.
09/08
Cardiff, UK
Billy Joel will be performing a one-off show at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 9 August 2024, joined by special guest Chris Isaak.
09/01 – 21/01/2024
Various venues
British metal titans Bring Me The Horizon will tour the UK with Bad Omens, Cassyette and Static Dress
05/05 – 25/07/2024
Various venues
The one and only Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are coming back to the UK in summer 2024 – hotel packages are avilable
17/05 – 22/05
Various venues
Multi platinum-selling Canadian rocker returns to the UK in 2024
22/02 – 01/03/2024
Various venues
Drum and bass duo Chase & Status announce shows for Feb and March 2024
09/02 – 16/02/2024
Various venues
A Kiss for the Whole World tour coming February 2024.
02/02 – 24/02/2024
Various venues
Dance music icon, Example has announced a huge UK tour for February 2024 celebrating all of his biggest hits and new tracks!
08/06/2024
Bute Park, Cardiff
After the success of his first show in 2023 in Cardiff, Fisher returns in summer 2024
Various venues
12/07 – 07/12/2024
Multiple Locations
IDLES have confirmed more dates for their 2024 stellar world tour.
05/03 – 16/03/2024
The X-Factor winner and chart-topping artist
11/10 – 22/11/2024
Various venues
Star of stage and screen Jane McDonald is back with a new tour for 2024, “With All My Love”, performing at 20 theatres and arenas across the UK.
04/03 – 10/03/2024
Multiple Locations
Jason Derulo has announced details of his UK tour for 2024!
15/06/2024 – 09/08/2024
Various venues
Jess Glynne will be heading out across the UK in summer 2024 for a series of live outdoor shows.
21/10/2023 – 24/08/2024
Various venues
JLS head across the UK in summer 2024 for their Summer Hits Tour
11/04 – 30/06/2024
Various Locations
Kaiser Chiefs are back on tour next April, in support of their upcoming album, “Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album” + headlining outdoor summer shows
03/05 – 10/05/2024
Multiple Locations
Keane | Celebrating 20 Years of Hopes And Fears. With very special guests, The Lathums!
11/03 – 28/03/2024
Various venues
Michael Ball will be heading across the UK in 2024 with his long-awaited headline tour, On With The Show,
17/02 – 07/03/2024
Various Locations
Platinum certified alt-pop rockers Mother Mother will return to the UK for a HUGE tour for winter 2024.
08/12 – 22/12/2023
Various Locations
The master of multi-genre mixes announced a small run of UK dates for December!
22/08 – 24/08/2024
Various venues
Alternative pop band adept at blending guitars with dance beats
14/12 – 01/08/2024
Various venues
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced 2024 outdoor summer shows
01/03 – 27/03/2024
Various venues
OMD announce February/March 2024 UK headline tour
11/06 – 29/06/2024
Various venues
P!NK announces Summer Carnival 2024
03/04 – 22/06
Various venues
Fusing vocal prowess with an inimitable sense of style
16/03 – 29/03/2024
Various venues
Simple Minds will bring The Global Tour across the UK next March!
23/09/2025 – 10/10/2025
Various venues
Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red today will be heading out across the UK for their 40th anniversary in September & October 2025.
02/10 – 23/10/2024
Various venues
Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett announces the dates for his 2024 UK tour: Steve Hackett – Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo.
13/04 – 11/06
Various venues
Take That announce The Life On Tour
06/09/2024 – 13/09/2024
Various venues
The band announces a UK arena tour for 2024 where they will play a set of classic hits from their recently released The Very Best Of 1989 – 2023.
19/02 – 24/02/2024
Various venues
The Blackout return in February 2024 with a brand new tour!
05/12 – 14/12
Various venues
Generation 2024 tour
08/11 – 16/12/2023
Various venues
Contemporary Irish folk music group head out on tour this winter!
03/07 – 11/07/2024
Various venues
The National announce outdoor summer shows for 2024
16/04 – 23/04/2024
Multiple Locations
Thirty Seconds to Mars have confirmed details of their monumental Seasons 2024 World Tour, coming to the UK in April of next year.
18/04 – 07/05/2024
Various Locations
Record-breaking Scottish artist, Tom Walker will hit the road next spring.
06/04 – 16/04/2024
Various venues
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have announced The Hits Tour for 2024 in arenas across the UK, celebrating the biggest songs from the UK’s most successful Reggae band of all-time.
19/08/2023 – 30/11/2024
Various venues
The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK.
15/11 – 19/11/2024
Various venues
Bleed Out 2024 UK tour
Bullet For My Valentine return to Cardiff and talk about the gigs and venues that shaped them. Ticketmaster is proud to present Homecoming – a brand new video series featuring favourite artists exploring their home cities and the music venues that define their career. Bullet For My Valentine offer a tour of Cardiff, playing their first home show since 2013. Follow the Bridgend rockers as they reminisce about their early days playing the intimate Clwb Ifor Bach, through being inspired by arena rockers such as Metallica and Slipknot, all the way to their own headline show at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena. Vocalist and guitarist Matt Tuck discusses his feelings returning home after three years touring the world, as well as offering exclusive access to the band as they revisit old haunts and rehearse for their arena shows.
From the biggest names to rising stars in comedy, you’re guaranteed to bust a gut!
06/09/2023 – 27/04/2024
Various venues
On this his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour.
Various venues
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy… one of the world’s best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with a brand-new show for 2024 and 2025, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.
17/10 – 21/11/2024
Various venues
2024 marks 40 years since Kev’s first album was released. INTERNATIONAL DILLIGAF DAY is every day! Celebrate with a brand new tour from Kevin Bloody Wilson.
03/09 – 20/09/2024
Wildly popular comedian and actor Matt Rife announced his ProbleMATTic World Tour hitting cities across North America, Australia, and Europe throughout 2023 and 2024
21/06/2024 – 23/11/2024
Various venues
Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, “Pablo”.
16/11 – 16/12/2023
Various venues
Chris and Rosie Ramsey take their hugely successful podcast on the road in 2023
Explore all the thrilling matches and tournaments coming to Cardiff – and be there when history is made!
Various dates
BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park
Shake the blues by watching the Blues! Get your Cardiff Blues tickets here.
Various dates 01/01 – 31/12
Liberty Stadium, Swansea
Witness the Swans fly high at the Liberty Stadium this season.
Various dates 01/01 – 31/12
Various venues
Together, stronger. Watch the Welsh National Football Team live in action.
18/04 – 20/04/2024
Various venues
WWE Live is back in the UK for April 2024! Calling at Birmingham, Cardiff and London, fans can expect to see their favourite WWE Superstars from Raw®
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Look at what’s playing in some of Wales’ finest venues.
01/01 – 31/12
Cardiff
Located in Cardiff’s city centre, Clwb Ifor Bach is the place for live music and club nights including local and touring bands, DJs and artists.
01/01 – 31/12
Cardiff
Since opening in June 1999, the Millennium Stadium has become an iconic music, special events and sports venue having hosted matches from two Rugby World Cups including the Final in 1999.
01/01 – 31/12
Cardiff
A leading venue in the cultural and continuing development of Cardiff into one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe.
01/01 – 11/12
Cardiff
Utilita Arena Cardiff is an indoor exhibition centre and events arena located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. L2 Restaurant and Pre Show Bar upgrades available.
Discover experiences to be felt, not just read about
Our Cardiff Events and South Wales guide includes the hottest tickets for music gigs, concerts, comedy, sport, theatre shows and family days out. Our guide has all the Welsh events you need to know about, including events today, this week and weekend, this month and later this year. Find the best events happening near you by searching each section by date or A-Z.
From visiting Cardiff Castle and exploring the city, or taking in a show, our guide will help you make the most of your time in the Welsh capital city. See a smash-hit show or catch a gig in different Welsh venues, or take in the action at a sporting event. Our guide has everything you need to enjoy the city and greater South Wales, whether you are a visiting tourist or a Welsh native.
Upcoming Events in Cardiff & South Wales are included in our Cardiff Events Guide which also includes South Wales Events. We cover all Welsh events, including gigs, Welsh musicians touring in Wales, comedy, theatre, sporting events & days out for the whole family to enjoy.
Some Cardiff music venues with upcoming concerts include:
The Principality Stadium Cardiff (formerly Millennium Stadium) also hosts music concerts along with sporting events.
If you are interested in more music gigs across the wider UK, check out our Concerts and Tours Guide. If festivals are more your scene, check out our Festival Finder.
Our guide contains various shows and events to look forward to. Some venues with upcoming Cardiff theatre shows and special events include the following Welsh venues:
If you are interested in more theatre shows in London and across the UK, check out our West End Theatre Guide.
The following sports stadiums and venues have upcoming sporting events in Wales:
Looking for even more sports fixtures across the UK? Then check out our national Sports Guide for all the sporting action.
The guide includes a dedicated comedy section, to cover all of your comedic needs to have you laughing in no time. Browse comedians on tour in Cardiff and Wales by date to find events happening this week and this month. You can also search A-Z to find your favourite comics coming to Cardiff and Wales. From new stand-up comedy to established comedians, our comedy section has all the tickets you need.
Upcoming Cardiff comedy & Wales events are happening in the following venues:
To find even more comedy across the UK, check out our Comedy Guide.
Our guide includes a dedicated section for family fun days out and special events across Wales and Cardiff. From unique attractions to things to do with the kids, our guide has you covered. Browse events by date or A-Z and get tickets for the ultimate family days out using our guide. You can also check out our Days Out guide, which covers all days out ideas across the United Kingdom.