Things to do in Cardiff
Knowledge Train Cardiff,
Regus House,
Falcon Drive,
Cardiff CF10 4RU,
Wales,
United Kingdom.
Music and performing arts venues
Cardiff hosts dozens of concerts each year. Larger events are held at St David’s Hall, previously known as the Cardiff International Arena, and occasionally the Principality Stadium.
A number of festivals are also held in Cardiff. The Cardiff Big Weekend Festival is held annually and includes live music as well as fairground rides and cultural events.
A number of performing arts venues are located within the city. The largest is the Wales Millennium Centre, which hosts performances of opera, ballet, dance, comedy and musicals.
The largest of Cardiff’s theatres is the New Theatre. Smaller venues include the Sherman Theatre, Chapter Arts Centre and The Gate Arts Centre.
Other theatres and music venues in Cardiff
New TheatrePark Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 0343 310 0041 |
Sherman TheatreSenghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 029 2064 6900 |
National Theatre Wales30 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BW, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 029 2035 3070 |
Donald Gordon TheatreWales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff CF10 5AL, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 029 2063 6464 |
The Globe125 Albany Road, Cardiff CF24 3NS, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 07590 471888 |
Frontal Lobe WarehouseUnit G, St Catherines Park, Pengam Road, Cardiff CF24 2RZ, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 029 2010 8085 |
Map showing theatres and music venues in Cardiff
Sports venues
Sports venues in Cardiff include the Principality Stadium, Sophia Gardens for Glamorgan County Cricket Club). The Wales football team Cardiff City F.C play at Cardiff City Stadium. Cardiff hosted the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
Other sports venues in Cardiff
House Of SportHouse of Sport, Clos Parc Morgannwg, Cardiff CF11 8AW, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 029 2000 2555 |
Cardiff RugbyBT Sport Cardiff Arms Park, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1JA, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 029 2030 2030 |
Ocean Park ArenaBeignon Close, Ocean Way, Cardiff CF24 5HF, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 07725 996424 |
Sport Wales National CentreSophia Close, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9SW, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 0300 300 3123 |
Cathays Sports & Social Club154-158 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HZ, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 029 2022 0906 |
Map showing sports venues in Cardiff
Parks and green spaces
Cardiff is known for large parks and impressive green spaces which cover almost 10% of the city’s total area.
Bute Park is the city’s largest open space and skirts the River Taff. Other popular parks include Roath Park, Victoria Park (Cardiff’s first official park) and Thompson’s Park.
Other parks in Cardiff
Splott ParkMuirton Road, Cardiff CF24 2SJ, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 029 2046 2456 |
Gorsedd GardensGorsedd Gardens Road, Cardiff CF10 3NP, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 029 2087 2087 |
Bute ParkNorth Road, Cardiff CF10 3ER, Wales, United Kingdom. Phone: 029 2087 2730 |
