What's On in Cardiff
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Cardiff is turning up the volume on Tuesday 23 June, with the city's most iconic outdoor stage drawing a crowd and the underground venues crackling with energy. From the sun-drenched stone walls of Cardiff Castle to the gritty intimacy of Depot, there is a genuinely thrilling spread of live music on offer — the kind of Tuesday that feels unmistakably like summer. Whether you are after euphoric festival vibes or something heavier and more visceral, the Welsh capital has you covered tonight.
Highlights
Empire of the Sun — Few settings in the UK can match Cardiff Castle for sheer drama, and Empire of the Sun — the Australian duo famous for their otherworldly costumes, soaring synths, and euphoric anthems like Walking on a Dream — are absolutely made for a stage like this. Doors open at 5:00pm, so get there early, grab a drink, and let the golden evening light do its thing as the castle walls shimmer with electronic wonder. This is the kind of show you will be talking about for years; check the website for ticket prices and do not sleep on it.
Empire of the Sun- Official Ticket and Hotel Bundls — If you are travelling in from outside Cardiff for the castle show — or you simply fancy making a proper night of it without the logistical headache — this official bundle pairs your Empire of the Sun ticket with a hotel stay in one tidy package. It is a genuinely smart option for those coming from further afield who want to arrive relaxed and leave at their own pace, no mad dashes for the last train required. Head to the link to see what accommodation options are available alongside your 5:01pm entry.
Bilmuri — Over at Depot Cardiff at 7:00pm, the evening takes a sharper, heavier turn as Bilmuri rolls into town — the project of American musician Jordan Black, whose genre-blending approach mashes metalcore, pop, and hip-hop into something genuinely unpredictable and fiercely infectious. Depot is one of Cardiff's best intimate venues, the kind of low-ceilinged, high-energy room where the crowd and the artist feel like they are in it together, and a show like this will absolutely thrive in that atmosphere. Check the website for ticket prices and get there early to claim your spot near the front.