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Cardiff
Cardiff Children’s Literature Festival
Location: Roald Dahl Plass, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL
Dates: 25th - 26th April 2026
Event Information: The award-winning family festival will once again bring together an exciting and inspiring programme of events in both English and Welsh, presented by popular children’s authors and illustrators.
Price: £5
Cardiff Mela
Location: Roald Dahl Plass, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL
Dates: 21st June 2026. The event will open to the public at 12 midday and finish at 7pm.
Event Information: This aim of this festival is to bring Cardiff's community together and celebrate a range of cultures. See music, dance, arts, food, fashion and more showcased in a way thats enjoyable for all ages. From funfair rides to a market and mehndi artists, this is a jam-packed day out! Previous events have had a crowd of 30,000 visitors per day and 2026 is set to be bigger and better!
Price: Free!
Swn Festival
Location: Multiple Venues
Dates: TBC
Event Information: Swn is an award-winning, three-day, multi-venue new music festival that has been a cornerstone of Cardiff’s cultural landscape since 2008. With an unwavering commitment to showcasing new music and emerging talent, the festival is built to celebrate a diverse array of artists ranging from homegrown to international acts, in the artistic heart of Wales.
Price: From £35
Emo Fest
Location: Tramshed, Cardiff
Dates: 4th April 2026 & 15th August 2026
Event Information: Rock out to all your favourite emo anthems at this high energy festival! Expect live DJs, live music and performers bringing nostalgic music to life. The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase!
Price: From £20
Indiepalooza Festival
Location: Cardiff Depot
Dates: 2nd May 2026
Event Information: Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Kasabian and Kaiser Cheats all on night. This has sold out 1000 cap+ venues all over the country and in it’s 3rd year.
Price: £32
Cardiff Half Marathon
Location: Half marathon will start on Castle Street, Cardiff
Dates: 4th October 2026
Event Information: The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in the United Kingdom; and is truly a Race For Everyone. It is now one of Europe’s largest half marathons and is Wales’ largest mass participation and multi-charity fundraising event.