Cardiff-born entrepreneur Morgan Wilce is reshaping what a used car dealership can look like. At just 20, he’s grown Birchwood Motors from a £1,500 idea into a seven-figure business led by a young team in Cardiff

Alt-pop star Mae Stephens has announced her first ever UK tour for Spring 2026, including a Cardiff date at Clwb Ifor Bach on Friday 27 March – backed by Music Venue Trust’s Liveline Fund to support grassroots venues, artists and promoters.

New retail data from Beauclair, shared by FOR Cardiff, suggests December will be a “defining month” for Cardiff city centre - with Black Friday and Cyber Monday expected to play a crucial role in unlocking festive spending.

Much-loved Cardiff venues Tramshed and The Globe are returning to their independent roots, after being acquired by newly-formed Propaganda Independent Venues as Tramshed celebrates 10 years as one of the city’s key live music spaces.

Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter will headline a massive 50 Years of Punk celebration at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 1 August 2026, with The Stranglers, The Undertones and Cardiff’s own Panic Shack also on the bill.

Multi-award-winning songwriter and frontman Richard Ashcroft will headline TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle on Thursday 16 July 2026, joined by Tom Meighan and Apollo Junction for a huge summer show in the city.

Multi-platinum indie pop band Bastille are heading back to Cardiff Castle on Friday 10 July 2026 for TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live, with support from Arthur Hill and Carpetman in what’s set to be a huge summer show.

Global pop superstar Katy Perry is to head to Cardiff in 2026 for one of only two exclusive UK shows. One of the best-selling music artists in history, Katy will headline TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Tuesday June 30.