A series of road closures will take effect in Cardiff city centre on Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1, as major concerts by Katy Perry and Lewis Capaldi draw thousands of fans. Perry performs at Cardiff Castle on June 30, while Capaldi plays Blackweir Live on June 30 and July 1. The closures, in place from 4pm until midnight each day, aim to manage crowds and ensure safety.
Roads Affected by the Closures
The following roads will be closed between 4pm and midnight to facilitate the Blackweir Live and Cardiff Castle gigs:
- Castle Street throughout its length, from the junction with Westgate Street
- Duke Street and Kingsway in their entirety
- North Road from the junction with Colum Road down to Boulevard De Nantes; and Boulevard De Nantes to the junction with Park Place (buses will be granted access via Park Place / Boulevard De Nantes and onto The Friary to gain access to Greyfriars Road)
- Cowbridge Road East from Cathedral Road through to the junction with Westgate Street, with access to Westgate Street being permitted
Additionally, access to part of the Civic Centre will be controlled from 7am on both days. Roads affected include King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road, and Gorsedd Gardens Road. The right-hand turn from Colum Road into Corbett Road will also be suspended during the closure times to manage access for residents and businesses on Corbett Road.
Parking Arrangements
No parking is available at Blackweir Live or Cardiff Castle. However, public car parks across the city remain open. Parking can be found at the Civic Centre and Sophia Gardens. To reach the Civic Centre, exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre, and follow signage. For Sophia Gardens, exit Junction 32 off the M4. City centre car parks such as St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road) are also accessible.
Bus Service Diversions
Local bus services will be diverted while the road closures are in place. Passengers are advised to check with their specific bus operator for details. Affected services include:
- Service 9 (towards Sports Village only): Will follow its normal route to Newport Road/Dumfries Place, then via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace, Customhouse Street and Wood Street before resuming its usual route.
- Services 21, 23 and 27: Will start and end at Greyfriars Road, stop GL closest to the New Theatre. Stops at Cardiff Bus Interchange, Westgate Street to Kingsway will not be served.
- Routes 11, 28, 44/45, 49/50, 52 and 57/58: Journeys to the city centre will operate via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace and Customhouse Street from 9pm. Journeys to UHW Heath Hospital are not affected.
National Express coaches will depart as normal from Sophia Gardens. For more information, visit the respective bus operator websites: Stagecoach (stagecoachbus.com), Cardiff Bus (cardiffbus.com/principality-stadium), and NAT Group (natgroup.co.uk).
