Fresh from his unforgettable Glastonbury debut, his recent appearance at Radio Two in the Park and the success of incredible new album Are We There Yet?, RICK ASTLEY confirms a new headline show at Cardiff Castle. Arguably Britain’s most beloved pop star, he will headline the historic venue on Wednesday July 10th. He will be joined by special guests LIGHTNING SEEDS.  It has been 36 years since Rick first shot to fame, yet he is now a more prominent force in popular culture than he ever was.  The endearingly boyish 57-year-old is still winning over new f ..read more

To say that MADNESS are national treasures would be an understatement. The British pop giants are to headline a massive outdoor show at DEPOT LIVE AT CARDIFF CASTLE next summer. The Nutty Boys, who scored their first studio UK Official Charts No.1 album, Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie on Friday, will bring their legendary live show to the Welsh capital on Thursday July 18th.- ticket details at the bottom of the page. MADNESS Madness have chalked up 15 UK Top 10 singles – including the timeless Our House, It Must Be Love ..read more

Star of stage and screen and singing sensation JANE MCDONALD will head to Wales as part of her new tour for 2024. With All My Love will see Jane travel to more than 20 theatres and arenas across the UK – including three Welsh dates at Llandudno Venue Cymru on Wednesday October 30th, Cardiff Utilita Arena on Thursday October 31st and Swansea Arena on Tuesday November 12th, performing the songs you love as well as new material penned by Jane herself. Filled with love, glamour, and Jane’s warm Yorkshire wit, With All My Love is your opportunity to spend an evening with a national ..read more

With no less than 23 Top-20 singles of which 6 were No-1 smash hits – plus 6 smash albums, without a shadow of doubt, SLADE are one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop- rock’n’roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, they have, and still are a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world. Slade’s chart career has spanned 6 decades and their enduring songs “Far Far Away”, “Cum on Feel The Noize” and “Coz I Luv You” are still featured today in TV commercials for some of the Worlds big ..read more

Australasian rock giants CROWDED HOUSE are to headline a massive outdoor show in South Wales next summer. The five-piece band famed for such legendary hits Don’t Dream It’s Over and Weather With You will play Cardiff Castle on Thursday June 20th. The Cardiff Castle date is one of only a handful of shows Crowded House are performing in the UK next summer including outdoor dates at The Piece Hall, Halifax, and Lincoln Castle. Joining founding members Neil Finn and Nick Seymour in Cardiff will be Mitchell Froom, Liam Finn and Elroy Finn.  NEIL FI ..read more

Following a knockout appearance with Ant and Dec last season, which is well worth a look on ITVX, and a sell out tour to compliment his best selling hits, TOM GRENNAN is the latest star to headline a massive outdoor show at Cardiff Castle next July. Tom is currently riding high after the success of his chart-topping Number 1 third album, What Ifs & Maybes and a sold-out UK arena.  As his star continues to rise, demand has never been higher and fans are encouraged to buy soon to avoid disappointment.  Tom said……..  “Cardiff, I can’t wait! We had such an amazin ..read more

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND has confirmed a return to Cardiff for a date at the Principality Stadium in May 2024, with tickets on sale this coming Friday at 10am. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band delivered “the greatest show on earth” (Billboard) across Europe this past summer, and they’ll make a triumphant return to the continent in 2024 with a just-announced 22-show stadium run.  Kicking off on May 5th in Cardiff, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will bring their “rapturous and cathartic” (USA Today)” 2024 world tour to Northern Ireland, Ireland, England, Franc ..read more

When JLS played a run of sell-out dates two years ago on their reunion tour it left their huge army of fans wanting more. Well, the wait is over and the boys are heading back to town. With a couple of sold out nights to come this month we can tell you they bays are heading back to the capital next year for what is going to be one amazing night at the Castle. JLS will bring their Summer Hits tour to Cardiff Castle on Sunday July 7th – ticket details further down the page. Aston Merrygold, JB Gill, Marvin Humes and Oritsé Williams – have sold more than six million records; two million live tick ..read more

US rockers THE SMASHING PUMPKINS and WEEZER are heading to Cardiff next summer for one of only five UK dates on what is going to be a really special joint tour. The multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning, alternative rock pioneers will play a double-headlining show at Cardiff Castle on Friday June 14th. Tickets go on sale at 10am this Friday October 20th – all the details at the bottom of the page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by South Wales Life Magazine (@southwaleslife) The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer are the latest acts to be added to th ..read more

A definite highlight of last summer is when one of the most exciting live musicians in the world, BRYAN ADAMS set Cardiff Castle alight with a blinding set, which entertained the sold-out crowd for nearly two hours. For those lucky enough to have tickets, it was a night no one will forget, if you weren’t able to get there, Bryan is heading back to the capital next May with a show at the Utilita Arena. BRYAN’S BACK Bryan is celebrating his love for all things UK with a  three-night residency at the Royal Albert Hall in London. He then heads out, with his phenomenal band, getting ..read more