What’s On in Wales 2026 & 2027: Live Music & Events
Posted on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 14:00
Written by
Will Rabjohns
What's On in Wales 2026 & 2027: Live Music & Events
Updated June 2026. Looking for the best live events happening across Wales in 2026 and 2027? From major arena tours and city-centre gigs to festivals and one-off shows, this guide highlights some of the standout experiences coming to the region — and where to catch them.
Discover what’s on in Wales, including huge concerts, outdoor festivals, grassroots gigs and live entertainment across the country.
In this guide, you’ll find:
- Major concerts and tours coming to Wales
- Standout shows and limited-date runs to book early
- Regional highlights from Cardiff and Swansea to Llangollen and Newport
- A practical FAQ to help plan your live events calendar
Standout gigs & tours across Wales
Electric Callboy
TANZNEID WORLD TOUR
When: Wednesday 27th January 2027 (Utilita Arena Cardiff)
German party-metal favourites Electric Callboy bring their riotous Tanzneid World Tour to Cardiff, full of huge riffs and bigger hooks.
Belle & Sebastian
PERFORMING IF YOU'RE FEELING SINISTER FOLLOWED BY A SECOND SET OF FAVOURITES
When: Sunday 13th December 2026 (The Great Hall, Cardiff Students’ Union)
Indie-pop icons Belle & Sebastian play beloved classic If You're Feeling Sinister in full, plus a second set of favourites, in Cardiff.
RØRY
THE BLOODLETTING TOUR 2027 - PLUS DELILAH BON & MOTHICA
When: Friday 5th February 2027 (The Great Hall, Cardiff Students’ Union)
Rising alt-pop voice RØRY brings The Bloodletting Tour to Cardiff with raw, cathartic songwriting, joined by Delilah Bon and Mothica.
Saxon
GODS OF THUNDER - PLUS GUESTS
When: Tuesday 23rd February 2027 (The Great Hall, Cardiff Students’ Union)
British heavy metal legends Saxon thunder into Cardiff with their Gods of Thunder tour, delivering decades of riffs and anthems.
Anna Lapwood
THE ARENA TOUR
When: Wednesday 18th November 2026 (Utilita Arena Cardiff)
Organ virtuoso and online sensation Anna Lapwood brings her spectacular arena show to Cardiff, blending classical grandeur with cinematic soundtracks.
Self Esteem
PLUS GUEST KAE TEMPEST
When: Friday 24th July 2026 (Cardiff Castle)
Rebecca Lucy Taylor brings the bold, euphoric pop of Self Esteem to Cardiff Castle, joined by special guest Kae Tempest.
Deaf Havana
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF FOOLS & WORTHLESS LIARS - PLUS THE DANGEROUS SUMMER
When: Friday 23rd October 2026 (Tramshed, Cardiff)
Alternative favourites Deaf Havana celebrate their beloved catalogue with a huge Cardiff date alongside special guests The Dangerous Summer.
Jalen Ngonda
DOCTRINE OF LOVE TOUR - PLUS BROOKE COMBE
When: Sunday 25th October 2026 (The Great Hall, Cardiff Students’ Union)
Soul sensation Jalen Ngonda heads to Cardiff with his smooth vocals and timeless songwriting for a standout autumn headline show.
Jack Savoretti
WE WILL ALWAYS BE THE WAY WE WERE TOUR - PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
When: Friday 13th November 2026 (Utilita Arena Cardiff)
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti brings his latest arena tour to Cardiff for an evening of soulful songwriting and soaring melodies.
Donny Osmond
VIVA UK
When: Monday 1st February 2027 (Utilita Arena Cardiff)
Entertainment icon Donny Osmond brings his spectacular VIVA UK tour to Cardiff with a career-spanning live production full of classic hits.
Rick Wakeman - The Wizard of Prog
ULTIMATE HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT TOUR - PLUS THE ENGLISH ROCK ENSEMBLE
When: Sunday 21st February 2027 (New Theatre Cardiff)
Prog-rock legend Rick Wakeman returns to Wales with a spectacular live show celebrating highlights from his iconic career.
The Fratellis
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF COSTELLO MUSIC - PLUS THE GULPS
When: Saturday 6th March 2027 (The Great Hall, Cardiff Students’ Union)
Indie icons The Fratellis celebrate 20 years of Costello Music with a huge Cardiff show, joined by The Gulps.
More gigs, festivals & events across Wales
Beyond the headline tours, Wales’ live calendar is packed with festivals, special events, comedy and grassroots shows across the region.
Steelhouse Festival
WITH RIVAL SONS, STEEL PANTHER, REEF & LOADS MORE
When: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2026 (Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale)
The Living Tombstone
MULTIPLAYER TOUR 2026 - PLUS WEEBL
When: Wednesday 19th August 2026 (DEPOT, Cardiff)
The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets
When: Thursday 15th October 2026 (The Great Hall, Cardiff Students’ Union)
Goldie Lookin Chain
STAIRWAY TO NEWPORT 2026
When: Friday 30th October - Friday 13th November 2026 (multiple Welsh dates)
The legendary Welsh rap collective return for two chaotic live dates packed with cult favourites, comedy and hometown energy.
Papa Roach
RISE OF THE ROACH - PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS LANDMVRKS & SLEEP THEORY
When: Monday 9th November 2026 (Utilita Arena Cardiff)
Wynne Evans
BEYOND COMPARE
When: Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th November 2026 (Carmarthen Lyric & The Met, Abertillery)
Trawsnewid: Transform 2027
When: Friday 5th – Saturday 6th February 2027 (Aberystwyth Arts Centre)
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
STAND-UP TOUR 2026/27
When: Saturday 6th February 2027 (New Theatre Cardiff)
Cwmbran Celtic v Cwmbran Town
ARDAL SOUTH EAST LEAGUE MATCH - KO 6.30PM
When: Tuesday 28th July 2026 (The Motazone Arena @ Celtic Park, Cwmbran)
Looking for even more upcoming dates? Browse a wider selection of events across the region below.
See more events in Wales
Festivals
- Planet Rockstock — Thursday 26th – Monday 30th November 2026 (Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl)
- Winter’s End 2027 — Thursday 28th – Sunday 31st January 2027 (Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl)
Live shows, tours & events
- Lewis Capaldi — Wednesday 1st July 2026 (Blackweir Fields, Cardiff)
- Bowling For Soup + Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls — Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th July 2026 (Llangollen Pavilion & Cardiff Castle)
- Billy Ocean — Thursday 9th July 2026 (Cardiff Castle)
- Bastille — Friday 10th July 2026 (Cardiff Castle)
- Richard Ashcroft — Thursday 16th July 2026 (Cardiff Castle)
- The Wonder Stuff — Friday 24th July 2026 (The Tivoli, Buckley)
- The Wombats — Saturday 25th July 2026 (Cardiff Castle)
- Gary Numan — Tuesday 28th July 2026 (The Tivoli, Buckley)
- Massive Wagons — Saturday 1st August 2026 (The Tivoli, Buckley)
- The Molotovs — Thursday 3rd September 2026 (Tramshed, Cardiff)
- The Five Hundred — Friday 4th September 2026 (The Bunkhouse, Swansea)
- Spiritbox — Thursday 17th September 2026 (Utilita Arena Cardiff)
- Caitlin Moran: How To Be Hopeful — Saturday 19th September 2026 (The Gate, Cardiff)
- The Amazons — Sunday 27th September 2026 (Tramshed, Cardiff)
- Freya Ridings — Thursday 1st October 2026 (New Theatre Cardiff)
- GANS — Friday 2nd October 2026 (The Bunkhouse, Swansea)
- Toby Lee — Saturday 3rd October 2026 (The Gate, Cardiff)
- Toploader — Saturday 10th October 2026 (The Tivoli, Buckley)
- Joshua Idehen — Wednesday 4th November 2026 (The Globe, Cardiff)
- Michael McGovern — Tuesday 10th November 2026 (Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff)
- The Shires — Monday 16th November 2026 (Swansea Building Society Arena)
- Nick Heyward — Saturday 21st November 2026 (The Gate, Cardiff)
- Jamie Duffy - Flâneur — Tuesday 24th November 2026 (The Gate, Cardiff)
- Ward Thomas — Friday 4th December 2026 (The Gate, Cardiff)
- UB40 feat Ali Campbell — Wednesday 9th December 2026 (Utilita Arena Cardiff)
- Only Men Aloud — Friday 11th – Monday 21st December 2026 (multiple Welsh dates)
Regional highlights — Where to go in Wales
Cardiff
Arena-scale shows at Utilita Arena Cardiff, alongside a thriving mid-size and grassroots scene across venues like Tramshed, The Gate and The Great Hall, Cardiff Students’ Union. Be sure to check out the huge artists heading to Cardiff Castle this summer.
Swansea
Swansea's live scene ranges from grassroots favourites such as The Bunkhouse to larger venues including The Patti and Swansea Building Society Arena, with a growing calendar of concerts, comedy and touring productions throughout the year.
Beyond Cardiff & Swansea
For magical outdoor shows, check out Llangollen Pavilion, head to Le Pub in Newport for a buzzing bar venue, or explore Venue Cymru in Llandudno for bigger shows. Finally, be sure to check out The Tivoli in Buckley, one of North Wales' most celebrated grassroots venues, with a history stretching back more than a century.
Venue spotlight: The Gate, Cardiff
Located in the heart of Cardiff, The Gate is a unique venue shaped by a rich history of creativity, community and live performance. From music and theatre to exhibitions and cultural events, the space has welcomed generations of artists and audiences through its doors.
Explore The Gate venue guideVenue spotlight: The Bunkhouse, Swansea
The Bunkhouse is an independent, multi-award-winning music venue and creative hub in the heart of Swansea city centre. Since opening in 2017, it has become a cornerstone of the South Wales live music scene, hosting over 240 shows a year and championing local talent at every level.
Explore The Bunkhouse venue guideVenue spotlight: The Patti, Swansea
The Patti is one of Swansea’s most historic and recognisable live music venues, a landmark events space set along the city’s stunning coastline on Mumbles Road.
Explore The Patti venue guideVenue spotlight: Le Pub, Newport
One of South Wales' most tenacious grassroots venues, Le Pub has been at the heart of Newport's live music scene since 1992, operating as a community-owned cooperative on the city's High Street.
Explore the Le Pub venue guideVenue spotlight: The Tivoli, Buckley
Tucked into the Flintshire hills of North East Wales, The Tivoli is one of the UK's most characterful grassroots venues — a 1,000-capacity hall with a second, intimate 500-capacity room, a fixture of North Wales for over a century.
Explore The Tivoli venue guide
Browse events by town or city:
CARDIFF | SWANSEA | NEWPORT | WREXHAM | LLANDUDNO | LLANGOLLEN | BUCKLEY | TENBY
Need to know — Wales events
When do tickets usually go on sale?
Most tickets go on sale shortly after an announcement, often on Friday mornings. Popular shows can sell out quickly, especially in smaller venues.
What's the biggest concert venue in Wales?
Utilita Arena Cardiff hosts many of the country's largest indoor concerts, while Cardiff Castle, Blackweir Fields and Swansea Building Society Arena regularly welcome major touring artists.
Which Welsh venues are best for live music?
From Utilita Arena Cardiff and Cardiff Castle to grassroots favourites including The Bunkhouse, Tramshed, Le Pub and The Tivoli, Wales offers live music venues of every size.
Are there festivals in Wales this year?
Yes, Wales hosts a mix of city-based festivals and outdoor summer events featuring both touring and emerging artists.
Ready to explore more live events in Wales?
Find all upcoming gigs, tours and festivals across Swansea, Cardiff, Newport and beyond.