Ivor Novello Award-winning artist Self Esteem will bring her acclaimed A Complicated Woman era to TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle next summer, with special guest Kae Tempest joining her for a huge outdoor headline show.

Arizona rock icons Jimmy Eat World are bringing their Bleed American 25th anniversary show to Cardiff Castle in summer 2026, joined by special guests Rise Against, The Get Up Kids and Jay Som for a huge night at TK Maxx presents Depot Live.

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.

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.