Things to do in Cardiff today
Find events, gigs, family activities and free things to do in Cardiff today.
Current events and activities in Cardiff
- 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
- 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.
18:00-20:00 at Cardiff City Hall
- 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.
16:00-18:00 at Everyman Cardiff
- 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
- 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.
15:30-17:30 at Everyman Cardiff
- Emma Kenny's Murderous Minds
Following the nationwide sell-out success of Killer Couples, best-selling author, psychologist, and leading crime commentator Emma Kenny returns with a brand-new live show that probes the darkest corners of humanity.
19:30 at New Theatre Cardiff
- Ice Hockey | Cardiff Devils v Belfast Giants
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
- Mini Monster Cake Decorating Workshop
Enjoy a spook-tacular guided cake decorating session with us! Learn piping techniques and let your imagination run wild. From googly eyes to hideous horns, we’ll provide everything you need to bring your unique creature to life! Fun for adults and kids alike.
11:00 at The Royal Mint Experience, Llantrisant CF72 8YT
- 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
- Half-term Halloween Takeover
Join us for a frightfully fantastic time including terrifying tealight holder painting, menacing mask making, ghoulish games, and much more!
10:00 at The Royal Mint Experience, Llantrisant CF72 8YT
- Every Hell
Every Hell are a Brighton/Bristol-based five-piece blending crushing riffs, melodic urgency, and fearless experimentation into something entirely their own.
20:00-22:00 at Fuel
- 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
- Cardiff Caravan and Camping Park: camping, caravans and short breaks
Cardiff Caravan and Camping Park: camping, caravans and short breaks is a camping or holiday park at Cardiff Caravan and Camping Park. Visitors use it as a stay-over base and can look for pitches, caravans, lodges, cabin
Check availability at Cardiff Caravan and Camping Park
- Cardiff - Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game for Up to 5
Cardiff City Centre is calling. Are you ready for the challenge? Set off on a self-guided urban adventure where every street hides a clue, every landmark tells a story, and every puzzle brings you one step closer to victory.
07:00-09:00 at National Museum Cardiff
- Live Music on Flight Club Cardiff's Roof Terrace
Flight Club Cardiff’s much-loved rooftop terrace has taken entertainment up a level every Saturday with live music 7 – 10pm 🎸
19:00 at Flight Club Cardiff, 3-4 Saint Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AT
- The Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare
The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is an iconic, indoor theme park destination that offers endless family entertainment for all!
Check official opening hours at The Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare
- Cardiff Bay - Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game for Up to 5
Cardiff Bay is calling. Are you ready for the challenge? Set off on a self-guided urban adventure where every street hides a clue, every landmark tells a story, and every puzzle brings you one step closer to victory.
07:00-09:00 at Las Iguanas - Mermaid Quay
How to find something worth doing today
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.
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