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Things to do in Cardiff, October 2026

Browse 99 upcoming events and things to do in Cardiff during October 2026. Highlights include Freya Ridings - Mother of Pearl Tour, Madra Salach, Oslo Twins and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Freya Ridings - Mother of Pearl Tour

Freya Ridings - Mother of Pearl Tour

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffThu, Oct 1Music
Madra Salach

Madra Salach

Cardiff · TramshedThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £21

Oslo Twins

Oslo Twins

Cardiff · Fuel Rock ClubThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £21

Phil Wang: UH OH

Phil Wang: UH OH

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £36

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Ignacio Lopez: Nada

Cardiff · The Glee ClubThu, Oct 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Graham Parker

Cardiff · The GateThu, Oct 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From £37

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Bingo Lingo - Oktoberfest Special · Oct 2

Cardiff · DEPOTFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £6

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Space

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £27

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

From The Jam

Cardiff · TramshedFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £35

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA BY CANDLELIGHT

Cardiff · Llandaff CathedralFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

METALLICA RELOADED

Cardiff · The Earl Haig Memorial ClubFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

Day Fever - Cardiff

Day Fever - Cardiff

Cardiff · TramshedSat, Oct 3Music
DRAGONS RFC v SCARLETS

DRAGONS RFC v SCARLETS

Cardiff · Rodney ParadeSat, Oct 3Sport
Toby Lee

Toby Lee

Cardiff · The GateSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £26

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffSat, Oct 3Culture & Art
Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour

Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour

Cardiff · Wales Millennium CentreSun, Oct 4Music

🎟️ From £36

Yonaka

Yonaka

Cardiff · TramshedMon, Oct 5Music

🎟️ From £32

Indecision

Indecision

Cardiff · Fuel Rock ClubTue, Oct 6Music
Amble

Amble

Cardiff · Cardiff University Students UnionTue, Oct 6Music

🎟️ From £33

Creeper

Creeper

Cardiff · TramshedThu, Oct 8Music
Heaven 17 perform Penthouse and Pavement

Heaven 17 perform Penthouse and Pavement

Cardiff · TramshedFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £39

Damian lewis

Damian lewis

Cardiff · The GlobeFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £18

Dragons RFC V Ospreys

Dragons RFC V Ospreys

Cardiff · Rodney ParadeFri, Oct 9Sport
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Man/Woman/Chainsaw

Cardiff · The GlobeSat, Oct 3Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

A live music performance.

Ibibio Sound Machine

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £29

A live music performance.

Donny Benét

Cardiff · TramshedTue, Oct 6Music

🎟️ From £27

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Toploader

Cardiff · The GlobeWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

A live music performance.

Paranoid Void

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachThu, Oct 8Music

🎟️ From £17

A live music performance.

Mr Bruce

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £21

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

9 BELOW ZERO

Cardiff · The Earl Haig Memorial ClubFri, Oct 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From £27

ARKAYLA

ARKAYLA

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £17

Robbed Zombie + Six Sins Till Sunday

Robbed Zombie + Six Sins Till Sunday

Cardiff · Fuel Rock ClubSat, Oct 10Music
Alice Cooper Devil on My Shoulder Book Tour

Alice Cooper Devil on My Shoulder Book Tour

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffSun, Oct 11Music
Cabaret Voltaire's Final UK Tour

Cabaret Voltaire's Final UK Tour

Cardiff · The GlobeWed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ From £39

Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm

Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm · Oct 15

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffThu, Oct 15Culture & Art
The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets

The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets

Cardiff · The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' UnionThu, Oct 15Music

🎟️ From £46

Jacob Hawley - Fighting Age Man

Jacob Hawley - Fighting Age Man

Cardiff · TramshedThu, Oct 15Culture & Art
Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm

Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm · Oct 16

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £41

The Mary Wallopers

The Mary Wallopers

Cardiff · The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' UnionFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £33

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £36

A live music performance.

ELECTRIK LIVE ORCHESTRA

Cardiff · The Earl Haig Memorial ClubSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £27

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

JAMIE HUTCHINSON: CAN MY MATE COME? HE'S SOUND

Cardiff · The Glee ClubMon, Oct 12Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Skating Polly + Lord Friday The 13th

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachMon, Oct 12Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Adult DVD

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachTue, Oct 13Culture & Art

🎟️ From £18

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Panchiko

Cardiff · TramshedWed, Oct 14Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Jon Gomm

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachWed, Oct 14Culture & Art

🎟️ From £26

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

THE REZILLOS

Cardiff · The Earl Haig Memorial ClubThu, Oct 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £32

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Punk Rock Factory

Cardiff · The TramshedFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £31

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

FLASH- The Uks No1 tribute to QUEEN

Cardiff · The Earl Haig Memorial ClubFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £26

Hannah East: Express Yourself

Hannah East: Express Yourself

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffSat, Oct 17Culture & Art
Kevin Bridges - Here If You Need Me

Kevin Bridges - Here If You Need Me · Oct 17

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffSat, Oct 17Culture & Art
Transvision Vamp

Transvision Vamp

Cardiff · TramshedSun, Oct 18Music

🎟️ From £1

Adam Rowe - Fashionism

Adam Rowe - Fashionism

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffSun, Oct 18Culture & Art
Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

Cardiff · Cardiff Glee ClubSun, Oct 18Culture & Art
Kevin Bridges - Here If You Need Me

Kevin Bridges - Here If You Need Me · Oct 18

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffSun, Oct 18Culture & Art
Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour · Oct 19

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffMon, Oct 19Music

🎟️ From £100

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour · Oct 20

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffTue, Oct 20Music

🎟️ From £100

Chris Williamson Live: Mostly Wise

Chris Williamson Live: Mostly Wise

Cardiff · The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' UnionTue, Oct 20Culture & Art
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious · Oct 20

Cardiff · Cardiff Glee ClubTue, Oct 20Culture & Art
Serena Terry: Therapy

Serena Terry: Therapy

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffWed, Oct 21Culture & Art
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious · Oct 21

Cardiff · Cardiff Glee ClubWed, Oct 21Culture & Art
NOAHFINNCE

NOAHFINNCE

Cardiff · Y Plas, Cardiff Students UnionThu, Oct 22Music

🎟️ From £23

Black Water Redemtion

Black Water Redemtion

Cardiff · Fuel Rock ClubThu, Oct 22Events

🎟️ From £15

Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv

Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £36

The Rock Orchestra: Arena of Fire

The Rock Orchestra: Arena of Fire

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffThu, Oct 22Music
THE REYTONS

THE REYTONS

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £50

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Bingo Lingo - Oktoberfest Special · Oct 17

Cardiff · DEPOTSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £6

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Core. Presents: The Early November & Hellogoodbye

Cardiff · The GlobeSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Swn Festival 2026

Cardiff · Multiple Venues, CardiffSun, Oct 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £45

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Elder Island

Cardiff · The GlobeWed, Oct 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From £24

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Cancer Bats

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachWed, Oct 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From £29

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Autechre

Cardiff · DEPOTThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £33

A live music performance.

Captain Accident 'Sayonara Paranoia' Album Launch

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £12

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Deaf Havana

Cardiff · TramshedFri, Oct 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £35

Tom Davis: Spudgun

Tom Davis: Spudgun

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffSat, Oct 24Culture & Art
Keo

Keo

Cardiff · TramshedSun, Oct 25Music
Jalen Ngonda

Jalen Ngonda

Cardiff · The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' UnionSun, Oct 25Music

🎟️ From £44

Michael Starring Ben

Michael Starring Ben

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffSun, Oct 25Music
Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffTue, Oct 27Culture & Art
Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!

Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffWed, Oct 28Family Friendly
Laura Smyth: Born Aggy

Laura Smyth: Born Aggy

Cardiff · Cardiff Glee ClubThu, Oct 29Culture & Art
Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffThu, Oct 29Culture & Art
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Bingo Lingo - Oktoberfest Special · Oct 24

Cardiff · DEPOTSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

🎟️ From £6

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

ARCTIC NUMPTIES: DEBUT ALBUM 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Cardiff · TramshedSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

YES PLEASE

Cardiff · The Earl Haig Memorial ClubSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

A live music performance.

Jalen Ngonda - Doctrine Of Love

Cardiff · Great Hall - Student's UnionSun, Oct 25Music

🎟️ From £44

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Anton Du Beke

Cardiff · New TheatreMon, Oct 26Culture & Art

🎟️ From £54

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

THE bEAT - DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR

Cardiff · TramshedTue, Oct 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Every Hell

Cardiff · Fuel Rock ClubWed, Oct 28Culture & Art

🎟️ From £9

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Wrong Jovi

Cardiff · The GlobeFri, Oct 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Sleep Broken

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachFri, Oct 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £18

A city venue in the evening.

CHILDREN OF THE GRAVY - MASTERS OF SABBATH + DJ

Cardiff · The Earl Haig Memorial ClubFri, Oct 30Nightlife

🎟️ From £19

Dragons RFC V Zebre Parma

Dragons RFC V Zebre Parma

Cardiff · Rodney ParadeSat, Oct 31Sport
The Stylistics

The Stylistics

Cardiff · New Theatre CardiffSat, Oct 31Music
Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Cardiff · Llandaff CathedralSat, Oct 31Events
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand-Up Years

Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand-Up Years

Cardiff · Sherman TheatreSat, Oct 31Culture & Art
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Bingo Lingo - The Halloween Special Session 1

Cardiff · DEPOTSat, Oct 31Culture & Art

🎟️ From £6

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Downloaded - Download Festival tribute

Cardiff · The GlobeSat, Oct 31Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Bingo Lingo - The Halloween Special Session 2

Cardiff · DEPOTSat, Oct 31Culture & Art

🎟️ From £6

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Autumn arts season

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