Festivals & Special Events

Open Doors 2026 - Cardiff

This September, more than 200 of Wales’ historic sites, landmarks and hidden gems will offer visitors free entry, events or guided tours.

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Cardiff Music City Festival 2026

Cardiff Music City Festival is a multi venue music festival celebrating the vibrant music culture of Cardiff. The event takes place across numerous venues throughout the city and brings together inte…

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FDUK 2026 (Fulldome UK)

FDUK 2026 will feature the work of leading fulldome artists and producers from the UK and around the world, with film screenings, talks, demos, workshops, live immersive performances and interactive …

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Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2026

Born in Cardiff and loved around the world, the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival is a global celebration of LGBTQ+ storytelling where filmmakers, dreamers, and audiences come together to share the pow…

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Sŵn Festival 2026

As part of Cardiff Music City Festival held annually in October, Sŵn Festival transforms Caerdydd (Cardiff) into a hub for music lovers, showcasing an eclectic mix of emerging talent and established …

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PLAYBACK: Media Cymru’s Festival of Innovation

PLAYBACK is Media Cymru’s festival of innovation, bringing together four years of research, development and media-sector innovation in Wales. The two-day showcase features projects supported through …

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Cardiff Christmas Market 2026

Cardiff Christmas Market is a city-centre craft market curated by CraftFolk, showcasing handmade work from independent makers and artisan food producers. In 2026 it runs from 12 November to 23 Decemb…

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Cardiff Christmas Festival 2026

Cardiff Christmas Festival is a curated programme of festive live shows, all presented under one roof in the iconic Spiegeltent. Now in its fifth year, the Festival has welcomed over 15,000 attendees…

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