2025’s biggest shows, festivals & live music to look out for
These are the biggest shows, festivals and live music events happening in Wales over 2025 for those looking to be entertained in a big way.
new theatre cardiff
Owain Wyn Evans, Gethin Jones and more charm in New Theatre panto CINDERELLA
A visit to Cardiff’s iconic New Theatre to see Cinderella, the fairy godmother of all pantos, is sure to get you into the festive spirit.
Halloween and beyond: spooky events in Wales this month
Spanning Wales and encompassing theatre, music, trains, wicker men and pumpkins, check out this litany of events and activities for Halloween.
A CHORUS LINE in Cardiff: timeless ode to Broadway’s unsung heroes with a modern twist
The timeless brilliance of A Chorus Line returns to the UK stage with Leicester Curve’s revival in Cardiff's New Theatre.
From comedy to classics: autumn’s best theatre in Wales
There’s something for all tastes in our quickfire double-page guide to what’s popping up on stages in Wales this October and November.
PETER SERAFINOWICZ returns to Cardiff with entrepreneurial wisdom as alter ego BRIAN BUTTERFIELD
Peter Serafinowicz's self-styled “businessman, entrepreneur and businessman”, Brian Butterfield is as larger-than-life as ever at the New Theatre.
Folk-rock virtuoso RICHARD THOMPSON delivers age-defying performance in Cardiff
It’s clear after his live show in Cardiff Richard Thompson is on course to celebrate the English folk tradition for many years to come.
The call of Brian Butterfield: how PETER SERAFINOWICZ perfected his alter ego
First birthed on TV, Peter Serafinowicz tells us how this stage iteration of the absurd businessman Brian Butterfield came to life.
PARTY GAMES: topical political satire is funny in parts but not a full house
With a general election announced during Party Games’ five-day run in Cardiff, what could be more contemporary than a play about a hung parliament?
THE 39 STEPS: a whirlwind of a comedy spy thriller on stage in Cardiff
The cast in Cardiff absolutely nail The 39 Steps; this high-energy romp of a spy mystery will leave you satisfied – and somewhat exhausted.
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE: macabre CHRISTIE adaptation makes its way to the Cardiff stage
An eerie and authentic adaptation, even after 85 years And Then There Were None can resonate with a contemporary audience.
The best events in Wales on and around INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
International Women's Day (Fri 8 Mar) is once again upon us. Here are five events happening around the date you can take part in to commemorate it.