Find out what’s going on in Wales’ varied live music scene this June, including major appearances from Arctic Monkeys in Swansea, and Blondie and Harry Styles in Cardiff.
ARCTIC MONKEYS
In support of their new album The Car, iconic indie rock outfit Arctic Monkeys will be making their first visit to Swansea’s stadium with support from The Hives and The Mysterines. Only recently having touched down at Bristol’s Ashton Gate, the band will be playing hits from across their many albums.
Swansea.com Stadium, Mon 12 June.
BLONDIE
“Wall to wall, people hypnotised and they’re stepping lightly” pretty much sums up what to expect from the crowd as Depot Live brings new wave groundbreakers Blondie to this castle setting. Expect Debbie Harry and co and their pioneering set of hits such as One Way Or Another and Atomic.
Cardiff Castle, Fri 16 June.
HARRY STYLES / WET LEG
After the release and success of recent record-breaking number one album Harry’s House, pop star and renowned live performer Harry Styles will be in Cardiff with support from Isle Of Wight success story Wet Leg for Love On Tour.
Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Tue 20 + Wed 21 June.
Tickets: £46.25-£140.25 (sold out). Info: here
YNYS / MAŁGOLA, NO / ALAW
For the June edition of Porter’s regular live music showcase, Ynys, Malgola, No and Alaw will be stepping up to the plate to entertain with a packed lineup to take you late into the evening.
Porters, Cardiff, Wed 21 June.
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
US rockers Queens Of The Stone Age make their first return to Wales since 2002, and what a way to do it with an iconic castle backdrop. The show follows – one week behind, to be exact – the release of the eighth QOTSA studio album, In Times New Roman.
Cardiff Castle, Fri 23 June.
Tickets: £59.50/£95 hospitality (sold out). Info: here
RAG’N’BONE MAN
After headlining Depot In The Castle last year, the Human and Life By Misadventure hitmaker couldn’t stay away too long and returns to this outdoor setting later this month.
Cardiff Castle, Sun 25 June.
LET’S SWIM, GET SWIMMING
Frantic math-rock duo, from Guilford via Brighton, with support from a selection of bands from near and far: Who Are The Monsters?, Tokyo Toy Company, Monet and A Lack Of North.
The Moon, Cardiff, Sun 25 June.
THE CHICKS
American country band from Dallas, previously known as the Dixie Chicks, make a stopoff in Cardiff at the end of June on their world tour.
Cardiff Castle, Tue 27 June.
SHLUG
Cardiffian noise/punk trio, who describe their sound as “three peas in a pod that are constantly exploding,” arrive at The Globe later this month for something other than a quiet night in. Mantis and The Family Battenberg support.
The Globe, Cardiff, Thurs 29 June.
LIONEL RICHIE + SUGABABES
Smooth crooner Lionel performs live in concert supported by Sugababes, Gabrielle and Kevin Davy White, at this very special race day – the first in a June weekend of star concerts in the grounds.
Chepstow Racecourse, Fri 30 June.
ALICE LOW
Having just released the Transatlantic Sugar EP last month, Alice Low is celebrating the release the only way she knows how: an expressive, diverse show at Cardiff’s live music hub this June.
Clwb Ifor Bach, Fri 30 June.
THE BEAT / BOW WOW WOW
With a series of classic hit singles in the 80s including Mirror In The Bathroom, Best Friend and Can’t Get Used To Losing You, The Beat will have enough material to keep you entertained with support from Malcolm McLaren-formed new wavers Bow Wow Wow.
Great Hall, Cardiff University Students Union, Fri 30 June.
words EMMA WAY
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