What’s on in Cardiff in 2026
A Guide to Theatre, Music and Live Events In Cardiff
Cardiff has built a strong reputation as one of the UK’s leading cities for live entertainment, with a busy schedule of theatre, concerts and touring productions taking place throughout the year. Audiences can find everything from major stage shows to live performances or seasonal events across the city’s venues.
The city is home to several major performance spaces that shape its cultural identity. Wales Millennium Centre presents a wide programme of theatre, musicals and touring productions, while Utilita Arena Cardiff hosts large concerts, comedy tours and high-profile live events featuring both UK and international performers.
Many national theatre, dance and music tours include Cardiff as a key stop on their schedules, giving audiences regular access to major productions without needing to travel to London or other larger touring markets. As a result, the city attracts a steady stream of large-scale shows alongside regional productions and special performances.
Here you can explore upcoming events, discover venues across the city and keep track of touring productions visiting Cardiff. Whether you are planning ahead or looking for inspiration for your next night out, this page highlights the range of live entertainment available across the Welsh capital.
Upcoming Theatre, Music and Exhibitions in Cardiff
Lily Allen
Lily Allen West End Girl Tour
Jane McDonald
Jane McDonald Tour Living the Dream
Mo Gilligan
Mo Gilligan - The o you know
Professor Brian Cox
Emergence Tour - Brian Cox
Whitney Queen of The Night
Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another...
Greg Davies Full Fat Legend
Witness the Full Fat Legend at the very top of his game.
John Bishop
John Bishop Let's Go Round Again UK & Ireland Tour 2027
Steve Steinman’s Bat!
The Bat Out Of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert to the UK.
Legally Blonde The Musical
The iconic West End and Broadway smash hit musical
Fawlty Towers The Play
Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh a new play with Morcombe, Cooper and Monkhouse
The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
Jersey Boys
The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour!
Bluebeards Castle + Oedipus Rex Bartok + Stravinsky
Welsh National Opera - Bluebeards Castle + Oedipus Rex Bartok + Stravinsky
La Boheme -Puccini
Welsh National Opera - La Boheme -Puccini
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
MAMMA MIA!
Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the worlds sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical!
Matilda The Musical UK & Ireland Tour 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will embark on its second major tour of the UK and Ireland in October 2025.
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage.
The Full Monty
Full Monty - the classic film brought to the stage
Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
The Anonymous Lover Joseph Bologne AKA Le Chevalier Du Sant George
Welsh National Opera - The Anonymous Lover
Joseph Bologne AKA Le Chevalier Du Sant George
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
Matthew Bourne’s epic interpretation of the classic fairytale Cinderella.
Just for One Day
Just for one day is a new musical Live Aid on stage.
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
10 Years of Fabulous
Pretty Woman The Musical
Big night out. Big. HUGE.
Back to The Future – The Musical
When BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL hits 88mph, you’re gonna see some serious… entertainment.
Lost in Music
Get ready to get Lost In Music! The show that everyone is talking about, now...
The Illegal Eagles
Illegal Eagles
The Chicago Blues Brothers – The Respect Tour
Join Jake and Elwood, The Sweet Soul Sisters and the amazing CBB Band for a hand clapping, foot-stomping, hit parade corker of an evening.
The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh a new play with Morcombe, Cooper and Monkhouse
High Society
Cole Porters High Society
Rude Science
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly explosive new show, packed with...
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon and Garfunkel Story, with...
Sounds of The 60s Live
An evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds of The 60s All Star band.
Get It On!
It’s time to bang a gong and Get it On for one night of glam...
Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live!
The home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour!
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!
Taylormania
Taylor Swift Eras - The Ultimate Tribute
Sweet Caroline – A Tribute to Neil Diamond
Celebrate with us the life and work of Neil Diamond with Sweet Caroline – The Ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond.
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing,...
Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is directed by award-winning theatre group Splitlip, who are known for their fast-paced comedy and glam-punk music.
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Film Festival
Maisie Adam
Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her new show Whatsherface.
A Man For All Seasons
Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More in Robert Bolt’s award- winning play, A Man For All Seasons.
Sing The Musicals
The Live Band Sing-along Spectacular
Chris Ramsey Here, Man!
Chris Ramsey's Brand New Stand Up Show
Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv
The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!
Michael Starring Ben
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.
Strictly Legends Tour
Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian. All household names, all Strictly favourites
That’ll Be The Day
Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy with That’ll...
The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
Trainspotting: The Musical
Choose Life.
The Silence of the Lambs
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now.
Singin’ in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain - The smash-hit West End Musical
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