Bananarama, the most successful British female band of the 1980s, will headline Cardiff Castle next summer as part of their Too Hot To Handle Greatest Hits Summer Tour. The show is scheduled for Saturday, July 10, 2027, as part of Depot Live at Cardiff Castle, with special guests Tony Hadley and Altered Images joining them.
Tour dates and tickets
The iconic group will also headline Live at Llangollen Pavilion on Sunday, July 4. Tickets for both gigs go on sale at 10am on Friday, October 9 via llangollen.net, depotlive.co.uk/bananarama and Ticketmaster.
This summer, Bananarama celebrated 40 years since the release of their landmark studio album True Confessions, with a special anniversary edition reaching Number Six in the UK Album Chart.
Legacy and hits
As holders of the Guinness World Record for the highest number of chart entries by an all-female group, Bananarama have enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades. With more than 30 million records sold and 10 UK Top 10 hits, their catalogue includes Cruel Summer, Venus, Love In The First Degree, Nathan Jones, Robert De Niro’s Waiting and I Heard A Rumour.
Following the 2024 release of Glorious: The Ultimate Collection, which celebrated more than 40 years of chart success for Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward, the duo continue to be one of the UK’s most enduring pop acts.
Special guests and promoter comments
Joining them will be Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, known for hits including True, Gold, Only When You Leave and Through the Barricades. Opening the night will be Scottish new wave favourites Altered Images, fronted by Clare Grogan, with hits including Happy Birthday, I Could Be Happy and Don’t Talk to Me About Love.
Announcing the shows, Sara Dallin said: “Summer 2027 we are so ready for you! We can’t wait to perform all of our biggest hit singles and bring the Bananarama party to some of the UK’s most brilliant outdoor venues!” Keren Woodward added: “We promise a night of real 80s nostalgia and along with our special guests, guarantee an evening that will have everyone dancing and singing along!”
DEPOT Live founder Nick Saunders said: “Where better than the magnificent setting of Cardiff Castle than to enjoy a night with three legends of the 80s and beyond. This will be a brilliant night of music and nostalgia creating the perfect party atmosphere, and Cardiff certainly knows how to party!”
Other acts already announced for summer 2027 in Cardiff include Alex Warren and Fontaines DC, who play Blackweir Live on Sunday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 29 respectively. Cardiff Castle will also see Ronan Keating perform on Friday, July 9, with support from Blue and the Germein Sisters, and a double headliner in Jack Savoretti and James Morrison on Thursday, June 24.
