26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Amazing festivals and outdoor events to enjoy in Cardiff in 2025
With summer just around the corner, you are probably wondering what to do to keep everyone entertained.
If you are looking for a fun and exciting day or night out or just a few hours away from the house, then look no further than these brilliant festivals, concerts and gigs in Cardiff.
Keeping the children entertained is a familiar challenge for most parents. Luckily, you're spoilt for choice in Cardiff, with plenty of family-friendly activities also coming up for 2025.
We have rounded up some of the most entertaining things to do, which are guaranteed to put smiles on faces. So, no matter what the weather's doing outside, there's no excuse for staying away from the city this summer and beyond.
Tafwyl
Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 at Coopers Field - free event
Bringing together the best of Welsh language music, arts and culture, alongside an array of street food and market stalls.
There is a warm welcome for all at this free event, Welsh-speaker or not, so come along and join in the festival fun.
Pride Cymru
Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 at Coopers Field -ticketed event
(Image: Matthew Horwood)
Pride Cymru is excited to host the biggest celebration of equality and diversity.
Returning to Coopers Field in Cardiff, get ready for a show-stopping lineup of fantastic performers, the iconic parade, and a community market that's nothing short of fabulous.
Cardiff Food and Drink Festival
Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29 at Roald Dahl Plass - free entry
The city's original celebration of homegrown produce and irresistible street food.
Sample a vast array of food from local and national producers, stroll around the street food piazza, and enjoy the sounds of live music against the backdrop of the scenic waterfront.
Stevie Wonder
Wednesday, July 9 at Blackweir Live - ticketed event
Stevie Wonder returns to Cardiff after over 50 years, headlining Blackweir Live with timeless hits like 'Superstition' and 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered'. His 'Love, Light & Song' tour promises a legendary night of soul and joy under the Welsh sky.
Blackweir Live is a brand-new series of shows in Cardiff, with an unmissable line-up of shows this summer, which also includes Alanis Morissette, Noah Kahan, Slayer, and Kings of Leon.
Cardiff Bay Family Fun Park
Saturday, July 19 to Monday, August 25 at Roald Dahl Plass - free entry
This family favourite returns to Cardiff Bay this Summer. Roald Dahl Plass will be filled with family funfair attractions, food and drink and a packed programme of free family entertainment.
Or why not hop on the big wheel for the best views of the waterfront?
DEPOT in the Castle
Saturday, July 26 at Cardiff Castle - ticketed events
Jess Glynne leads a vibrant, multi-genre lineup at Cardiff Castle's home-grown summer festival. Expect chart-toppers and festival favourites from Maximo Park, Sigma, Kate Nash, and more.
A family-friendly celebration packed with energy, nostalgia, and the iconic DEPOT party spirit, the venue is also set to welcome headline shows from artists including Sting, James, Faithless, Tom Jones, Elbow, Funeral For A Friend and more at TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle.
The Hundred
Saturday, August 9 to Sunday, August 24 atSophia Gardens -ticketed events
Cardiff-based team Welsh Fire will be back for four exciting matches in The Hundred.
This thrilling 100-ball cricket tournament combines top-tier cricket with blockbuster entertainment, and has built a reputation as a summer sporting staple event.
Amgueddfa Cymru Food Festival
Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14 atSt Fagans National Museum of History -free entry
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A firm favourite in Wales' foodie calendar, St Fagans comes alive with more than 80 food, drink and craft stalls nestled among the historic buildings.
Enjoy a feast of family-friendly foodie activities, cookery demos, tasty treats and live music from some of Wales' finest producers.
Adventure Cinema
Thursday, September 18 to Sunday, September 21 atCardiff Castle - ticketed events
It's time for summer, and the one of the UK's top outdoor cinema experiences has everything perfectly scripted to make this one to remember.
Adventure Cinema will be screening Dirty Dancing, The Greatest Showman, and Star Wars: A New Hope.
Cardiff Music City Festival
Friday, October 3 to Saturday, October 18 - ticketed events
A two-week-long celebration of gigs, happenings, installations and pop-ups, harnessing the power of music, performance and tech to unite and inspire.
The festival is taking place throughout venues and spaces across the city for a second year this autumn.
Make it a night to remember
Why not stay overnight and make the most of your visit? There's too much on offer for just one day in Cardiff, so why not make a night of it and enjoy an overnight stay in one of the capital's hotels?
