Mika will kick off Pride Cymru with a special performance at Cardiff Castle on Friday, June 12, 2026. The headline show, presented by Pride Cymru in collaboration with promoters DEPOT Live and Cuffe and Taylor, promises a night of bold pop brilliance.
When is Mika performing at Cardiff Castle 2026?
Mika will take the stage at Cardiff Castle on Friday, June 12.
Line-up for Mika at Cardiff Castle
Mika will be joined by support acts The Feeling and Gwenno. The Feeling, known for hits like "Fill My Little World" and "Love It When You Call," have won an Ivor Novello Award. Gwenno, a Mercury Prize-nominated artist from Cardiff, will open with her synth-pop and Welsh/Cornish language songs.
Event timings for Mika at Cardiff Castle
- Doors open: 5pm
- Gwenno: 6:45pm - 7:15pm
- The Feeling: 7:45pm - 8:30pm
- Mika: 9pm - 10:30pm
Set list for Mika at Cardiff Castle
While no official set list is confirmed, based on his recent performance at Castro Theatre in San Francisco, fans can expect songs like "Lollipop," "Ice Cream," "Relax (Take It Easy)," "We Are Golden," "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)," "Jane Birkin," "Origin of Love," "C'est la vie," "Grace Kelly," "Elle me dit," and an encore of "Love Today."
Banned items for Mika at Cardiff Castle
Prohibited items include chairs, portable furniture, inflatables, foldable furniture, food and drink (except sealed bottles under 500ml or empty reusable bottles), alcohol, signs, luggage, computers, large bags over A4, selfie sticks, professional cameras, cans, drugs, helmets, air horns, lasers, animals except guide dogs, glass bottles, spray cans, flags, umbrellas, chairs, flares or fireworks, toxic substances, weapons, perfumes, explosives, medicines without prescription, skateboards, knives, syringes, and scalpels. Assistant dogs are permitted with prior notice.
Are there still tickets left for Mika at Cardiff Castle?
Tickets are still available, starting at £57.20 for general admission or £102 for premium viewing. Purchase via Ticketmaster.
How to enter Cardiff Castle
General admission entry is via North Gate at the back of the castle.
Road closures for Mika at Cardiff Castle
Castle Street, Duke Street, Kingsway, and Cowbridge Road East (from Cathedral Road to Westgate Street) will be closed from 9pm to midnight for crowd dispersal. This affects bus services 9, 21, 23, 27, 11, 28, 44/45, 49/50, 52, and 57/58, with diversions via Station Terrace, Churchill Way, Bute Terrace, and Customhouse Street.
Where to park
No parking at the castle. Use public car parks at Civic Centre, Sophia Gardens, or city centre locations like St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP car parks.
Extra information for Mika at Cardiff Castle
The outdoor event proceeds unless extreme weather occurs. All under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 2 and under attend free; others need a full-price ticket. The venue is cashless. Official merchandise may be available.
