Things to do in Cardiff this weekend
Weekend events, nights out, family picks and free things to do in Cardiff.
Current events and activities in Cardiff
- Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble
Welcome to the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you to celebrate this Halloween weekend on a journey through the music that made it unforgettable. А unique concert will take place in the majestic Llandaff Cath
Check official times at Llandaff Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2LA
- Festival of Remembrance Concert
The beginning of November is a time for remembrance as services and concerts are held all over the country to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two
Check official times at Google map
- Framerate: Pulse of the Earth
FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth’s hypnotic imagery bears witness to landscapes in flux. The impact of human behaviour and the immense force of nature unfolds around you across an array of screens. This is a space where your perspective may shift.
18:00-20:00 at Wales Millennium Centre / Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru
- Murder Mystery Night
Step back in time to the roaring 1920s – an era of glamour, secrets, and scandal.
19:00 at Hemingway Road, Cardiff CF10 4AU
- Mo Gilligan
Off the back of his acclaimed In The Moment world tour, triple BAFTA winning standup sensation Mo Gilligan has announced his brand new 2026 world tour The Mo You Know.
18:30 at Utilita Arena Cardiff, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff CF10 2EQ
- Cardiff Audio Tour: Cathedrals, Courtyards & Campus Legends
15 stops across Caerdydd, roughly 100 minutes of narration, walked in whatever order and at whatever speed suits you. Works fully offline once downloaded, so you need no data or signal while you walk.
09:00-11:00 at Cardiff City Hall
- Beatles Complete
Having now performed over 250 shows at the world-famous Cavern Club, this Liverpool based ‘beat combo’ are the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at the Cavern Club in Liverpool where they still perform on Th
19:00 at Y Plas, Cardiff Students' Union, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3QN
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
15:00-17:00 at Everyman Cardiff
- Flight Club’s Halloween Haunted House Party
This Halloween, Flight Club becomes Fright Club, swapping its usual Social Darts for something a little more sinister, transforming into a Haunted House Party for one big day of Social Darts, DJs, fancy dress and friendl
14:30-16:30 at Flight Club Cardiff, 3-4 Saint Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AT
- Halloween at The Grand Pier
Halloween at The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare Throughout the October half term, the iconic Grand Pier will be transformed for Halloween, with spooky decorations and plenty of family-friendly fun alongside its popular in
Check official times at The Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare
- Volunteering at junior parkrun
IMPORTANT - We will need your parkrun barcode before the sign-up date closes, you can email Cardiff junior parkrun directly at cardiffjuniors@parkrun.com Volunteering at parkrun requires registering for a barcode beforeh
09:00-10:30 at Llandaff Fields
- Halloween at The Ivy Cardiff Brasseries
This Halloween, The Ivy Cardiff Brasserie is getting into the spooky spirit with a week of wickedly tempting treats, from an eye-catching limited-edition cocktail and dessert to a frightfully fun Little Monsters Breakfas
Check official times at The Ivy, 69-70 St David’s Dewi Sant, Cardiff CF10 1GA
- Verity
Lowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who's unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.
21:15-23:15 at Everyman Cardiff
- Little Monster Breakfast Banquet
Celebrate Halloween at The Ivy with the inaugural Little Monsters Breakfast Banquet – the perfect half term treat.
11:00 at The Ivy, 69-70 St David’s Dewi Sant, Cardiff CF10 1GA
- Halloween Haunt Event
Families looking for ways to keep the children entertained this October half-term can enjoy six days of free Halloween fun at Mermaid Quay, with spooky workshops, face painting, a Halloween trail and plenty of treats alo
11:00 at Mermaid Quay, Bute Street, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
- Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo: animal park
Zoo, farm, vintage fairground and indoor play for a major South Wales family day out.
Check opening times at Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo
- Ice Hockey | Cardiff Devils v Guildford Flames
Enjoy all the thrills and fast-paced action of watching Cardiff Devils, an Elite Ice Hockey League team, play in Cardiff’s Vindico Arena.
19:00 at Vindico Arena, Olympian Drive, Cardiff CF11 0JS
- A Taste of Resilience
Much of the magic of the food that nourishes us is hidden – often concealed, obscured and overlooked. Yet behind the food we eat are the people, communities, traditions and landscapes that conjure and shape Wales’ food s
Check official times at The Senedd, Cardiff Bay
Build a weekend around one strong booking
Plan your visit to Cardiff. Discover concerts, rugby, theatre, comedy, family activities, food and local things to do around the city centre, Cardiff Bay, Cathays, Canton and nearby South Wales.
Choose fixed-time bookings first, then combine nearby attractions rather than crossing the city between stops. Confirm opening hours and access information with the venue before travelling.
- Book limited-capacity events first
- Group activities by area
- Keep one free or open-daily backup