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Things to do in Cardiff, December 2026

Browse 40 upcoming events and things to do in Cardiff during December 2026. Highlights include GARY MEIKLE: YER MAW (16+), FOREVER NU - 25th anniversary of Toxicity & IOWA special, Mustbejohn and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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FOREVER NU - 25th anniversary of Toxicity & IOWA special

FOREVER NU - 25th anniversary of Toxicity & IOWA special

Cardiff · The GlobeThu, Dec 3Music

🎟️ From £23

Ocean Colour Scene

Ocean Colour Scene

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffFri, Dec 4Music
Ash - 1977 30th Anniversary Tour

Ash - 1977 30th Anniversary Tour

Cardiff · TramshedFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £35

Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas

Cardiff · The GateFri, Dec 4Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

GARY MEIKLE: YER MAW (16+)

Cardiff · The Glee ClubWed, Dec 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Mustbejohn

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachThu, Dec 3Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Retro Electro

Cardiff · The GlobeFri, Dec 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour

Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffSat, Dec 5Music
COVENANT 1986-2026 Legacy UK Tour

COVENANT 1986-2026 Legacy UK Tour

Cardiff · The GlobeSat, Dec 5Music
Cory Wong

Cory Wong

Cardiff · Cardiff University Students UnionSat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ From £41

Sounds of Seattle

Sounds of Seattle

Cardiff · Fuel Rock ClubSat, Dec 5Music
Cherryholt

Cherryholt

Cardiff · Clwb Ifor BachSat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ From £17

Dylan John Thomas

Dylan John Thomas

Cardiff · TramshedSun, Dec 6Music

🎟️ From £26

Placebo - 30th Anniversary Tour

Placebo - 30th Anniversary Tour

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffMon, Dec 7Music

🎟️ From £57

Culture Club

Culture Club

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffTue, Dec 8Music

🎟️ From £58

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell - THE BIG LOVE TOUR

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell - THE BIG LOVE TOUR

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffWed, Dec 9Music

🎟️ From £64

Morrissey

Morrissey

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffThu, Dec 10Music

🎟️ From £58

A city venue in the evening.

Beefys Comedy Club - Guz Khan

Cardiff · DEPOTSun, Dec 6Nightlife

🎟️ From £6

A live music performance.

James B Partridge- The Big Christmas Assembly

Cardiff · DEPOTTue, Dec 8Music

🎟️ From £31

A live music performance.

ONE NIGHT IN NASHVILLE- A Very Country Christmas!

Cardiff · DEPOTThu, Dec 10Music

🎟️ From £6

A live music performance.

Waterloo A Tribute To ABBA

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffFri, Dec 11Music
A live music performance.

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES BY CANDLELIGHT

Cardiff · Llandaff CathedralFri, Dec 11Music

🎟️ From £28

A live music performance.

LEGEND - The No 1 Tribute to BOB MARLEY

Cardiff · The Earl Haig Memorial ClubFri, Dec 11Music

🎟️ From £27

Whitney Queen of the Night

Whitney Queen of the Night

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffSat, Dec 12Music
The Darkness

The Darkness

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffSun, Dec 13Music

🎟️ From £1

Belle & Sebastian

Belle & Sebastian

Cardiff · The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' UnionSun, Dec 13Music
Dave Hill's Slade

Dave Hill's Slade

Cardiff · TramshedSun, Dec 13Music

🎟️ From £1

Trevor Horn

Trevor Horn

Cardiff · TramshedTue, Dec 15Music

🎟️ From £1

Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffThu, Dec 17Music
The Bootleg Beatles In Concert

The Bootleg Beatles In Concert

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffFri, Dec 18Music

🎟️ From £49

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

GERRY CINNAMAN EXPERIENCE+CATFISHING THE BOTTLEMEN

Cardiff · The GlobeSat, Dec 12Culture & Art

🎟️ From £25

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show (18+)

Cardiff · The Glee ClubTue, Dec 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £26

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Kasabian - Nothing Better Than This Tour 2026

Cardiff · Utilita ArenaWed, Dec 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £82

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

THE SPECIALS LTD

Cardiff · The Earl Haig Memorial ClubFri, Dec 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £27

Florence Black

Florence Black

Cardiff · Cardiff University Students UnionSat, Dec 19Music

🎟️ From £36

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Cardiff · Utilita Arena CardiffSun, Dec 20Music

🎟️ From £62

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHTIME FAMILY COMEDY SHOW (5+)

Cardiff · The Glee ClubSun, Dec 20Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

Dragons RFC V Cardiff Rugby

Dragons RFC V Cardiff Rugby

Cardiff · Rodney ParadeSat, Dec 26Sport
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

BETWIXTMAS LUNCHTIME FAMILY COMEDY SHOW (5+)

Cardiff · The Glee ClubMon, Dec 28Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

A live music performance.

Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov at Christmas

Cardiff · Llandaff CathedralWed, Dec 30Music

🎟️ From £22

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