Despite the conclusion of Blackweir Live's 2026 programme, Cardiff Castle is hosting 14 additional open-air concerts this summer, spanning genres from indie rock and garage to soul, punk, and metal. Tickets remain on sale for most shows.
Billy Ocean and Marti Pellow – July 9
Chart-topping legend Billy Ocean, known for hits like Caribbean Queen and Red Light Spells Danger, will perform with special guest Marti Pellow, former frontman of Wet Wet Wet. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
Bastille – July 10
Bastille, with over 13 million records sold and three UK number one albums, return to Cardiff Castle after a sold-out 10-year anniversary show in 2023. Support acts include Arthur Hill and Ukrainian musician Carpetman. Tickets via depotlive.co.uk and Ticketmaster.
David Gray – July 11
Pembrokeshire-raised artist David Gray, famous for Please Forgive Me, Babylon, and This Year's Love, will be joined by special guests The Divine Comedy. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
Richard Ashcroft – July 16
Former The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft plays Cardiff Castle following a sold-out Utilita Arena show in April. Support includes Tom Meighan and Apollo Junction. Tickets via depotlive.co.uk and Ticketmaster.
Sammy Virji – July 18
UK garage breakout star Sammy Virji headlines a show at Shangri-La in the Castle with special guests including Salute, Silva Bumpa, and others. Resale tickets via Ticketmaster.
Self Esteem – July 24
Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, follows her acclaimed 2025 album and book A Complicated Woman. Special guest Kae Tempest joins. Tickets via depotlive.co.uk and Ticketmaster.
Depot at the Castle with The Wombats & Sugababes – July 25
Indie giants The Wombats headline Depot in the Castle, known for hits like Let's Dance to Joy Division and Greek Tragedy. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
David Byrne – July 26
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne returns for an outdoor summer concert after his March show at Utilita Arena. Tickets via depotlive.co.uk and Ticketmaster.
Biffy Clyro – July 30
Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro headline Cardiff Castle after a sold-out January show in the Welsh capital. Tickets available.
The Streets – July 31
Mike Skinner and The Streets perform landmark album A Grand Don't Come For Free front-to-back for the first time. Tickets via depotlive.co.uk and Ticketmaster.
Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter – August 1
Celebrating 50 years of punk, the Sex Pistols – with Frank Carter on vocals – are joined by The Undertones, The Stranglers, and Panic Shack. Tickets via depotlive.co.uk and Ticketmaster.
Two Door Cinema Club and Friendly Fires – August 2
Two Door Cinema Club mark the 15th anniversary of debut album Tourist History with a full performance, supported by Friendly Fires and 3LIJAH. Tickets via depotlive.co.uk and Ticketmaster.
Hollywood Vampires – August 14
Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, and Tommy Henriksen bring their rock supergroup to Cardiff Castle. Tickets via depotlive.co.uk and hollywoodvampires.com.
Jimmy Eat World – August 15
Arizona rockers perform their platinum album Bleed American in full for its 25th anniversary, including singles The Middle, Sweetness, and Praise Chorus. General sale tickets via Ticketmaster.
