A new music festival is coming to Wales' capital with venues across the city hosting global artists over three weeks. Starting next month, Friday September 27 and finishing on October 20, gigs and other events will be taking place in Cardiff as part of the new Cardiff Music City Festival , with big names opening the event. Not only will new emerging Welsh artists be performing in concert halls and independent venues but big names from across the pond will be entertaining thousands of people in Cardiff.
In it's first year, this year the event plans to see 20,000 visitors attending the festival. Find out about the latest events in Wales by signing up to our What's On newsletter here The line-up of artists, venues and events have been announced with a variety of genres for everyone to enjoy in the capital city. Between gigs, visitors to Cardiff can enjoy talks, meet-ups, industry sessions, socials, pop-ups and a vinyl bar as well as exploring what Cardiff already has to offer.
READ MORE: Oasis announce huge reunion tour dates for Cardiff in 2025 READ MORE: Oasis legendary gigs in Wales including tiny venues and 'trip hazard' stages as band set to announce stunning return Kicking off the festival electronic music legends, Leftfield and Orbital will be headlining at the Utilita Arena, setting the pace for the next three weeks. Tickets to see the groups are still available here. Joining the duo in the line-up is the famed American rapper and singer-songwriter, Ms.
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