What's On in Cardiff

Teddy Swims — The Georgia-born powerhouse Teddy Swims brings his extraordinary voice to Blackweir Fields at 5:00pm, turning one of Cardiff's most beautiful green spaces into a summer concert destination. Known for blending soul, R&B, and pop into something that sounds like it was made for outdoor evenings just like this one, Swims has built a fiercely devoted fanbase and you will hear why the moment he opens his mouth. Grab your tickets via the website, get there early, and stake out your spot on the grass.

Switch Up pres: Selecta J Man on the Roof — For a fiver to twelve pounds, you can be on a rooftop at District Cardiff from 5:00pm watching one of the UK's most respected selectors — Selecta J Man — do what he does best, spinning jungle and drum and bass with the kind of precision and passion that reminds you why this music never gets old. Switch Up events have a genuine community feel, bringing together people who truly love the culture rather than just chasing a night out. Get up there before it sells out — rooftop raves in June do not come around often enough.

EVERYWHERE AT ONCE: Acid Reign — Part of what sounds like a brilliantly ambitious multi-venue evening, Acid Reign take the stage at Fuel Rock Club at 7:00pm, bringing their classic thrash metal sound to one of Cardiff's most beloved hard rock venues. Fuel is the kind of place where the walls have absorbed decades of riffs and the crowd knows every word, making it the perfect setting for a band with Acid Reign's pedigree and energy. Check the website for tickets and prepare for an evening that is loud, proud, and absolutely uncompromising.

EVERYWHERE AT ONCE: Dont Make This Weird — Also kicking off at 7:00pm as part of the Everywhere At Once showcase, Dont Make This Weird play Paradise Garden, a venue name that immediately sets expectations for something a little more unexpected and playful. This multi-venue format means the city itself becomes the stage, and hopping between spaces is part of the adventure — a genuinely exciting way to discover a band you might not have sought out on your own. Check the website for ticket details and come with an open mind.