Home / Guides / CardiffWhat's On in CardiffThe Welsh capital blends stadium-scale events with an intimate independent scene, from Principality Stadium concerts to Cardiff Bay's waterfront venues.25 events in Cardiff itself · 561 events within 50 kmWhat's on in CardiffTodaySun 4 Oct 2026 — Cardiff Half Marathon at DaffodilSun 4 Oct 2026 — Cardiff Half Marathon at Cardiff Castle — Back in its traditional slot on the first Sunday of October, starting at its traditional point of Cardiff Castle, the…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — The Big Cardiff Vintage Flea Market at DEPOT — The Big Flea is coming back to Wales this Autumn! Explore Cardiff’s biggest flea market with 50+ stalls filled with…This weekendFri 9 Oct 2026 — Mansion Tour at Insole Court (4 dates) — Discover the history of the Insole family as you explore their most unusual home. Follow the journey of how this modest…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — Shang X CMCF Presents: ROSSI at DEPOT — He’s back… After our huge sell out show last year, one of the most exciting names in house music, ROSSi returns to…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — Shangri-La: Rossi at Depot — Cardiff’s leading club promo brand Shangri-La have no fewer than six events in October, which has to be a personal…Sat 10 Oct 2026 — ELEMIS Fab 3 Masterclass at John LewisSat 10 Oct 2026 — Shang presents: Girls Don’t Sync & Benwal at DEPOT — Our second show of the 2026 A/W series. A huge co-headline show and two Shang debuts for Girls Don’t Sync & Benwal…Coming upWed 7 Oct 2026 — The Perfect Fit – A Bra Masterclass with Wacoal at John LewisWed 7 Oct 2026 — Garden Tour: Autumn Colours at Insole Court (4 dates) — Our tour guides will show you the highlights of the season, as well as telling you all about the history of our…Thu 8 Oct 2026 — Brass Band Bychan - Live at Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar — A contemporary jazz ensemble from Cardiff, with trombone, trumpet, sousaphone & drums to create a sound that’s bold…Tue 13 Oct 2026 — Lecture: The Secret Language of Jewellery in Art at Insole Court (2 dates) — Lecture by Stella Grace Lyons We know that rubies can symbolise love and sacrifice, emeralds suggest truth and…Wed 14 Oct 2026 — An Evening of Fine Wines at Daffodil Cardiff 🍷 at DaffodilWed 14 Oct 2026 — Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin at The Globe, Cardiff — @ Stephen ‘Mal’ Mallinder and Chris Watson have announced details of their Final UK Tour, starting on 10 October 2026…Thu 15 Oct 2026 — Red Hot Pokers Live at Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar — Get ready for The Red Hot Pokers to bring the heat live! Don't Miss The Red Hot Pokers Live!Ongoing in CardiffExhibitions, seasons and programmes running for a whileOngoing — since Jan 2023, until Dec 2026 — BBC CYMRU WALES TOURS at BBC Cymru WalesOngoing — since Mar 2025, until Mar 2027 — Live Music Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Head of SteamOngoing — since Apr 2025, until Feb 2027 — Pre-Theatre Menu at Laguna Kitchen & Bar at Laguna Kitchen & Bar, Park Plaza HotelOngoing — since Dec 2025, until Dec 2026 — All I Want For Christmas Is Cabaret at Wales Millennium Centre — This evening features five performers – host Michael Twaits, accompanied by Sarah Rose on the piano, plus guests Adam…Ongoing — since Apr 2026, until Nov 2026 — The Philharmonic Happy Hour at The PhilharmonicWhat's on in Cardiff this week · See all Cardiff eventsNearbyWithin 50 km of Cardiff — nearest ring first (within 10 km, then 25 km, then beyond), soonest within eachMorgan Rees · Glee Club · 2.2 kmCardiff Half Marathon at Brewhouse · Brewhouse · 0.4 kmAnn Cleeves · Penarth Pier Pavilion · 5.4 kmMorning Mini Music 9:30am Sessions · Penarth Pier Pavilion/Pafiliwn Pier Penarth · 5.3 kmAn Introduction to Watercolour - River Scene · Penarth Pier Pavilion/Pafiliwn Pier Penarth · 5.3 kmMorning Mini Music 10:45am Sessions · Penarth Pier Pavilion/Pafiliwn Pier Penarth · 5.3 kmCalypso Caribbean Night · Penarth Pier Pavilion/Pafiliwn Pier Penarth · 5.3 kmPenarth Jazz Festival 2026 - Festival Pass · Penarth Pier Pavilion/Pafiliwn Pier Penarth · 5.3 kmPizza & Piano Night - The Mark Sambell Trio - Penarth Jazz Festival 2026 · Penarth Pier Pavilion/Pafiliwn Pier Penarth · 5.3 kmFestivals near CardiffFri 30 – Sat 31 Oct — Cardiff Disco Festival 2026 (2 days) at Tramshed Cardiff, CardiffThe Cardiff guidesThings to do in CardiffLive Music in CardiffNightlife in CardiffArts & Culture in CardiffKids' Days Out in CardiffEat & drink in CardiffTop event categories in CardiffMusicFood & DrinkArtsNightlifeFestivalsVenues & places in CardiffPlaces people go in CardiffMonkstone Inn — 902 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF3 4LLMoat House Inn — 30 Lon-Y-Llyn, Caerphilly, CF83 1Premier Inn Cardiff West — Port Rd, Nant Isaf, Cardiff, CF5 6DDThe Blackweir Tavern — 35 North Road, Cardiff, CF10 3DXPick & Shovel — 17 Fothergill Street, Pontypridd, CF37 1SGMaltsters Arms Hotel — 42-44 Cardiff Road, Cardiff, CF5 2DSThe City Arms — 10-12 Quay Street, Cardiff, CF10 1EATynant Inn — Tŷ Nant Road, Cardiff, CF15 8LBStar Inn — 14 Station Road, Dinas Powys, CF64 4DEFairwater Hotel — St Fagans Rd, Cardiff, CF5 3AHDarran — 2 St Mary Street, Risca, NP11 6GUHalfway Hotel — Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, CF11 9PP234 places near Cardiff have a page on FolkAir.Place data © OpenStreetMap contributorsExplore CardiffExplore events, venues and suppliers in Cardiff · All city guidesWhat's OnGigsPlacesFestivalsBlogExplorePricingFor suppliersFor venuesProductAboutJoin freeLondon eventsManchester eventsBirmingham eventsGlasgow eventsEdinburgh eventsLiverpool eventsLeeds eventsBristol eventsNewcastle upon Tyne eventsBrighton eventsFolkestone eventsAll city guides