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- Wales Online
Elbow at Cardiff Castle 2025: Event times, line-up, set list, banned items and more
Elbow at Cardiff Castle 2025: Event times, line-up, set list, banned items and more Elbow will be joining a jam-packed line up of music at Cardiff Castle this summer Guy Garvey from Elbow performs the live show at Co-op Live on May 14, 2024 in Manchester (Image: 2024 Shirlaine Forrest: Getty ) Cardiff is set for one of its biggest summers of live music, and on Friday, June 13, all eyes will be on Elbow. The Mercury Prize-winning band will headline the second night of TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle, following Thursday's opening show from Snow Patrol. The gig is part of a packed season of live music at the historic venue, which will host 19 headline shows across the summer. Known for their powerful ballads and singalong anthems, Elbow are sure to deliver a memorable set under the evening skies. With support from supporting indie stars, it's already sounding like a night to remember, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the striking castle - and to ensure you have the best time if you're going - here is all of the information you need to know to set you up for a great night. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here When are Elbow performing at Cardiff Castle 2025? They will be performing at the incredible venue in Cardiff city centre on Thursday, June 13. Event timings for Elbow at Cardiff Castle Doors open at 5pm, and last entry is at 8.30pm, so arrive with plenty of time to settle in. General admission guests should enter via the North Gate (Bute Park entrance), while VIP and accessible ticket holders use the South Gate on the city‑centre side. We do not currently have stage times and will update this article as we get them. Line-up for Elbow at Cardiff Castle Joining Elbow is the indie rock band The Coral, who are best known for their psych-folk and alternative rock sound, with James Skelly as the frontman. Also performing that night is singer‑songwriter Billie Marten, who takes inspiration from popular artists including Damien Rice and Kate Bush. Set list for Elbow at Cardiff Castle Mark Potter, Guy Garvey and Richard Jupp of Elbow performing on stage at Blackheath Common in London (Image: 2015 Gus Stewart - Getty ) While there is no specified set list for Elbow, we are expecting Elbow to deliver some of their signature tunes including tracks like 'One Day Like This' and 'Grounds for Divorce' which would feel particularly epic outside at the castle in such a stunning location. Banned items for Elbow at Cardiff Castle Chairs, portable furniture, inflatables, or foldable furniture are not allowed into the area. Food and drink are not permitted however there are food and drink concessions within the event. One sealed water bottle is allowed per person, a maximum of 500ml. One empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water refill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor's note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Assistant dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let Depot know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Alternatively, please contact them at access@ Small bags/rucksacks are permitted. Bag searches will be in operation. The full list of banned items are: Alcohol Signs Luggage Computers, laptops, iPads and tablets Large bags over A4 Selfie sticks Professional cameras Cans Drugs Helmets Air horns Lasers Animals except guide dogs Glass bottles Spray cans Flags Umbrellas Chairs Flares or fireworks Toxic substances Weapons (including replicas) Perfumes Explosives, signalling devices, smoking devices, and very-lights Medicines without a prescription or justification Skateboards and other personal motorised and non-motorised vehicles Knives, syringes, and scalpels Are there still tickets left for Elbow at Cardiff Castle? There are still tickets available for Elbow, at Cardiff Castle, with tickets starting at £63.80. You can buy them here. How to enter for Elbow at Cardiff Castle General admission for Elbow at Cardiff Castle is via North Gate, at the back of the castle. Extra information for Elbow at Cardiff Castle The event is outdoors and will go ahead unless there is extreme weather so you might need to pack your sun cream or your raincoat. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full-price ticket to enter the festival. There is no parking available at the Castle. The closest alternative car parks are the NCPs on Westgate Street, Cardiff Arms Park, or Sophia Gardens. The venue is cashless, including all food concessions and bars. Article continues below If available official merchandise will be available to purchase within the festival.
South Wales Argus
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
More acts announced for Depot Live at Cardiff Castle 2025
The new additions include Stone Foundation, The Florentinas, The Lilacs, and Sophie Grey. The Florentinas will kick off the summer season at the castle, sharing the stage with Snow Patrol on Thursday, June 12. Later, The Lilacs and Sophie Grey will perform alongside Sting on Saturday, June 28. Stone Foundation will open for Tom Jones on his sold-out show on Wednesday, August 20, and will be back for his second show on Thursday, August 21. Tickets are available at and Stone Foundation, an eight-piece band known for their blend of soul and funk, has been active for 25 years with four consecutive UK Top 40 albums. The Florentinas, an indie rock band formed in 2019, have gained recognition for their catchy sound. They won BBC Introducing Artist of the Year in 2023 and have supported artists like Nothing But Thieves, The Amazons, and Stereophonics. The Lilacs, an indie-pop band, have accumulated millions of Spotify streams and have been featured on BBC Radio 1 and Radio X. Sophie Grey, a classically trained musician, is known for her blend of live instrumentation and electronic sounds. Headlining the sessions this year are Will Smith, Tom Jones, The Huma League, James, Fontaines DC, Elbow, Sting, The Script, Jess Glynne and UB40. Depot Live at Cardiff Castle is presented by promoters DEPOT Live and Cuffe and Taylor, with TK Maxx as the presenting partner. This partnership is part of a three-year agreement covering shows across the UK.
BBC News
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Cardiff: Sir Tom Jones to headline summer gig in Bute Park
Sir Tom Jones will be returning to the Green Green Grass of Home this summer, with a gig taking place at Bute Park in Sir Tom will be performing at the venue on Wednesday 20 August, with the gig being his only Welsh headline performance as part of his 2025 Defy Explanation will be part of a series of gigs taking place on Coopers Field over the August Bank Holiday the show, Sir Tom said: "I love Cardiff and am really looking forward to playing in this beautiful park." "The three shows I played at the castle in 2023 were absolutely fantastic, and I'm sure this will be the same - a great summer evening for everyone," he Tom's appearance at Live at Bute Park marks his headlining return to the Welsh capital after playing to 30,000 fans across three sold shows at Cardiff Castle in summer then, the Welsh superstar's shows sold out within 10 minutes of going on Tom, 84, has a career spanning over six decades, selling more than 100 million great grandad from Rhondda Cynon Taf joins Basement Jaxx who will headline Live at Bute Park on Sunday 24 August, with more headliners yet to be Saunders, founder of the show's co-promoter Depot Live said: "Tom Jones is without doubt an absolute music legend around the world, and a homecoming show from him on Welsh ground will be a truly memorable experience."Tickets for the event go on sale at 09:00 GMT on Friday.
