Stevie Wonder at Blackweir live updates as roads close in Cardiff and fans get ready to see music icon's first gig in Wales for 50 years
As city centre roads close around the Castle, Bute Park and Civic Centre, we'll bring you the build up for the show, one of only three outdoor dates for the global superstar in the UK in 2025.
Traffic is expected ahead of final gig of Blackweir Live, as Stevie bring his Love, Light & Song show to the Welsh capital, and we'll keep you updated on the conditions of the roads.
The gig series, which has seen Noah Kahan, Alanis Morrissette and Slayer perform on Bute Park's Blackweir has been met with praise and criticism.
You can read why people love it here, and about the cons of the gigs series here. Many people have been left frustrated by the traffic caused by the gigs as there are many road closures in place. This is the same for Stevie Wonder, when he performs at Blackweir Live on Wednesday, June 9.
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