What's On in Cardiff

Daytime IBIZA Party — Why wait until midnight to start the party? Lo Lounge kicks off the weekend properly from 12:00pm with a full-blown Ibiza-style daytime rave that promises white-island energy right in the heart of Cardiff. Expect big room sounds, a crowd already in holiday mode, and the rare joy of dancing while the sun is still up — tickets from just £10, so there is really no excuse not to go.

Summer Showcase @ Green Rooms — Head up to Pontypridd for one of the most feel-good events of the weekend: Green Rooms' Summer Showcase is a celebration of local talent in one of the area's most beloved independent music spaces. Doors open at 6:00pm and with tickets priced between £0 and £4, this is grassroots live music at its most accessible and most vital — the kind of evening that reminds you why local scenes matter.

The Mayor Is Stoned — The name alone should have you curious, and Fuel Rock Club is exactly the kind of sweat-soaked, guitar-drenched venue that earns a name like that. Kicking off at 7:00pm, this one is firmly in the rock and metal corner of Cardiff's nightlife, and if that is your world, you already know Fuel delivers. Check the website for ticket details and get there early — shows like this fill up fast.

Gigi's | Launch Night — Something genuinely new is coming to life at The Underdog Cardiff tonight, as Gigi's throws open its doors for the very first time at 10:00pm. Launch nights carry a particular electricity — the thrill of being in on something from the very beginning — and at just £6 this is a low-risk, high-reward late-night adventure for anyone who loves being ahead of the curve.

BARRY ( WALES ) We Got M24 and Special Guests Performing live — Barry is the place to be late on Saturday night as M24 — one of the most exciting voices in UK rap right now — takes the stage at Cubanas alongside a lineup of special guests. Doors open at 10:00pm and the energy is going to be serious, with tickets from £10 to £23 for what promises to be a landmark night for live hip-hop in South Wales. If you have been sleeping on the Barry scene, this is your wake-up call.