Grammy-nominated singer Teddy Swims is set to headline Blackweir Live at Cardiff's Blackweir Fields on Friday, June 26, 2026, following The Cure's performance on June 24. The American artist, known for hits like Lose Control, Guilty, and The Door, will perform with his band Freak Freely, blending R&B, soul, and pop. He rose to fame through YouTube covers and now boasts chart-topping singles and sold-out global tours.
Venue Background and Organiser Comments
Blackweir, a collaboration between DEPOT Live and UK promoters Cuffe and Taylor, opened in 2025 and has quickly become Cardiff's premier live music venue. Nick Saunders, founder of DEPOT Live, stated: 'This is another huge headline show for Blackweir and Cardiff. Teddy Swims is an absolute vocal powerhouse who has enjoyed an incredible rise to success so we are thrilled to be adding him to our line up for 2026. What a glorious summer we are going to have in Cardiff!'
Banned Items for Teddy Swims at Blackweir Live
To ensure safety and smooth entry, the following items are prohibited at all Blackweir 2026 concerts, including in The Garden area:
- Chairs, portable seating, foldable furniture, and inflatables
- Rucksacks or backpacks larger than A4 size
- Food and drink (exceptions for medical conditions with prior approval and documentation)
- Dogs, except assistance dogs
- Bags larger than A4 paper; all bags are subject to search
Extra Heat Measures for Blackweir Live
Given anticipated warm weather, organisers have implemented enhanced measures:
- Increased water allowance: up to 2 x 500ml sealed bottles of water per person (previously one)
- Additional shaded areas across the site
- Free water refill stations throughout the festival
- Plastic refillable water bottles permitted at water stations
- Mini fans allowed
- Enhanced welfare team on site for support
Food and Drink Policy
A wide variety of food and drink stalls will be available; no outside food or drink is permitted. Free water refill stations are provided. Each person may bring two sealed 500ml water bottles and two empty reusable water bottles. For medical conditions, a doctor's note permits diet-specific food and drink. All concessions and bars are cashless.
Ticket Information and Availability
Tickets may be available via resale on Ticketmaster or limited release. Prices start from £74.55 on Ticketmaster or from £60.25 on StubHub. All tickets are mobile entry via the Ticketmaster app. Follow these steps before arrival:
- Download or update the latest Ticketmaster app
- Find your order in My Events
- View tickets by tapping View Barcode; do not log out of the app. Screenshots of barcodes will not be accepted.
