Richard Ashcroft – Cardiff Castle
Back in March, after watching Richard Ashcroft at Cardiff's Utilita Arena, I suggested his summer return to Cardiff Castle had the potential to be something special. Four months later, with glorious sunshine, clear blue skies and one of Wales' most iconic venues providing the backdrop, that prediction proved spot on.
Katy Perry – Cardiff Castle
Just 24 hours after Metallica tore through the Principality Stadium, Cardiff shifted gears completely as Katy Perry transformed Cardiff Castle into a technicolour pop theatre of chaos, comedy and hit after hit.
Blackbird Festival 2026 – Cardiff
There could hardly have been a better way to begin a huge weekend of rock and metal in Cardiff.
Primavera Sound 2026 Review: Storms, Recovery, and a Defining Weekend in Barcelona!
Primavera Sound 2026 will be remembered as a festival that began under pressure but ultimately delivered one of its most complete and compelling recent editions.
Kiefer Sutherland – Tramshed, Cardiff
Kiefer Sutherland brought his Love Will Bring You Home Tour to a packed Tramshed Cardiff, transforming a warm bank holiday night in the Welsh capital into a relaxed, feelgood celebration of Americana-tinged rock and storytelling. Supported by Irish singer-songwriter Colin Andrew, the evening delivered a strong balance of charm, musicianship and easy-going crowd connection from start to finish.
Preview: Primavera Sound 2026
Primavera Sound returns to Barcelona in 2026 with a line-up that feels perfectly timed for a summer without Glastonbury.
Tori Amos – Bristol Beacon
Tori Amos brings her In Times of Dragons tour to Bristol Beacon ahead of the release of her eighteenth studio album, due on May 1, offering a set that draws from across her catalogue while introducing newer material into the fold.
The Cribs – Tramshed, Cardiff
At Tramshed Cardiff, this felt less like a midweek gig and more like a room full of people reconnecting with something that still matters: no big production, no distractions, just a band and a crowd completely on the same page.
Richard Ashcroft – Utilita Arena, Cardiff
Richard Ashcroft’s current run may have officially begun back in Manchester last November, but Cardiff marked the point where things properly picked up again, the second date as the tour rolls into 2026.
Hot Mulligan – The Prospects Building, Bristol
A lively crowd gathered at The Prospect Building in Bristol as Michigan emo favourites Hot Mulligan brought their latest UK tour to the city.