This winter, Cardiff's Utilita Arena is set to host a series of mesmerizing musical events, featuring an array of genres and iconic performances. From the enigmatic Sleep Token to the legendary Culture Club, the arena will come alive with sounds that span decades and styles. Whether you're captivated by soulful indie pop, enthralled by classic rock, or energized by electronic symphonies, there's something for everyone in this eclectic line-up. Join us as we delve into a celebration of music that promises to be both nostalgic and cutting-edge, with events running from November 2024 through January 2025.

A Musical Extravaganza: Cardiff's Spectacular Line-Up at Utilita Arena

Get ready for an incredible lineup of events at the Utilita Arena Cardiff in 2025! From the comedic genius of Paul Smith to the musical brilliance of the Dropkick Murphys, Dean Lewis, and Snow Patrol, there is something for everyone. Not to be missed are the spectacular Queen Extravaganza and the enchanting Disney On Ice, promising memorable experiences for both music lovers and families alike. Join us as we take a closer look at the diverse and exciting events set to light up the stage at the Utilita Arena Cardiff.

Unforgettable Experiences Await at Utilita Arena Cardiff: Comedy, Concerts, and Ice Magic in 2025

Utilita Arena Cardiff is set to host a series of spectacular events in 2025, featuring a diverse range of performances from globally acclaimed artists. From Michael Ball and Alfie Boe's heartfelt melodies to Mo Gilligan's comedic showcase, and Gabrielle's nostalgic hits, the arena promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees. As the venue prepares to welcome an array of talents, each event brings its unique flair, ensuring that fans from all walks of life have something to look forward to. Don't miss these captivating performances that celebrate music, comedy, and more!

A Stellar Lineup: Unmissable Events at Utilita Arena Cardiff in 2025

Embark on a cultural journey at the Utilita Arena Cardiff with a lineup of captivating events in 2025. From Gracie Abrams' heartfelt tunes to Disney On Ice's enchanting tales, The Wombats' indie beats, and Tom Segura's comedic flair, the arena promises a diverse array of entertainment. Join the iconic Michael Ball and Alfie Boe for a musical homage, experience Mo Gilligan's comedic genius, and be mesmerized by Gabrielle's soulful voice. Don't miss the legendary Harlem Globetrotters, Jeff Wayne's spectacular musical, and Joe Bonamassa's blues rock extravaganza.

A Cultural Odyssey at Utilita Arena Cardiff: Music, Comedy, and More

Utilita Arena Cardiff is set to host a remarkable lineup of events in 2025, featuring a diverse range of artists and performances. From the musical camaraderie of Michael Ball and Alfie Boe's 'Together At Home' album tour to the comedic genius of Mo Gilligan, the events promise to capture the hearts of audiences. With iconic performances from Gabrielle and Joe Bonamassa, as well as a thrilling basketball experience with the Harlem Globetrotters, the upcoming year at Utilita Arena Cardiff is packed with excitement and entertainment for all.

Utilita Arena Cardiff: A Fusion of Music, Laughter, and Culture

As the leaves turn and autumn sets in, Cardiff's Utilita Arena becomes the vibrant heart of entertainment. From the nostalgic tunes of Billy Ocean to the comedic genius of John Bishop and Jimmy Carr, and the stunning choreography of Riverdance, there's something for everyone in this year's lineup. Get ready to embrace a series of captivating performances that promise to light up the city with music, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Cardiff's Autumn Spectacle: A Celebration of Music, Comedy, and Dance

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.

Jimmy Carr

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Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. 

The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe. 

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

In celebration of one of the generation's most iconic songs, Marti Pellow has announced a thrilling UK arena tour set in 2025, marking a monumental 30 years since the release of his timeless hit, Love Is All Around. This song, which became the defining track of the 1994 Four Weddings and a Funeral soundtrack and went on to dominate the charts, is still beloved by fans around the world – and Marti is ready to celebrate this anniversary in a big way.

Marti Pellow: Love Is All Around 30th Anniversary Tour

On 2 October 2000, John Bishop stepped onto the stage at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester to perform his first ever comedy gig in front of just a handful people.  John was working by day in the pharmaceutical industry, but that night, as he picked up the mic and performed for the very first time, he changed his life forever.

John Bishop

Few bands have enjoyed the success and longevity of Simply Red. With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, five UK #1 albums, 1.8 billion streams across streaming platforms worldwide, and over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Simply Red remain one of the UK’s most successful and well-loved bands. Their 1991 classic Stars was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe, and all 13 of Simply Red’s studio albums, including their latest release ‘Time’, have been UK Top 10’s.

Simply Red

Last night saw pop rock legends Busted storm the stage at McFly’s sold out 21st birthday headline show at the iconic O2 Arena in London to announce they will be going head to head on tour together next year! Fans got to hear first-hand the exciting news of, no doubt, one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2025.

Busted Vs McFly

Following the 40th anniversary of his landmark album ‘Suddenly’ and special vinyl re-release, Billy Ocean announces a huge UK tour for June 2025. ‘The Very Best of Billy Ocean’ will see him perform all of his greatest hits and fan favourites across 14 dates including a very special show at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall.

Billy Ocean

Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest live tour yet.

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

With 24 #1 hits across various radio formats, The Lumineers have quickly ascended to become one of the world’s most beloved bands of any genre. Having started out in small clubs and open mics, the band has grown into a touring powerhouse, selling out arenas across the world.

The Lumineers

Gregory Porter, the internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer, is set to return to the UK for a series of highly anticipated performances in April/May 2025. The tour will include three special nights at the Royal Albert Hall in London, where he will grace the stage on April 28th, April 29th and May 1st. In addition to his London concerts, Porter will also perform in Brighton, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bournemouth and Cardiff.

Gregory Porter

Fresh from his nationwide tour as special guest to Take That earlier this year, Olly Murs has announced a massive UK Arena tour for next Spring. Get ready to party with a set that features all the hits and more! 

Olly Murs

As one of the most successful British bands of the last decade Chase & Status have achieved widespread notoriety and universal respect for their achievements. Consummate professionals at every level, Will Kennard and Saul Milton, are contemporary vanguards of UK electronic music. 

Chase & Status

Rhod’s last tour ‘The Book of John’, kicked off in 2019 and ran until 2023 (with extra dates added due to overwhelming demand, covid delays, and further postponements due to Rhod’s cancer diagnosis). A highly personal and honest show, Rhod performed ‘The Book of John’ to over 200,000 people, amassing widespread rave reviews, with critics hailing it as his best live show to date.

Rhod Gilbert

Celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce five UK arena concerts in April 2025.

Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians, the set list for this show will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favourites. By exceeding his own vertiginously high artistic goals, Bonamassa has shattered all expectations with 27 #1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist in history). Bonamassa’s career in the music industry has built steadily over the years and continues to gain momentum. 

Joe Bonamassa

Approaching their momentous 100th anniversary in 2026, the Harlem Globetrotters have significantly contributed to the global growth of basketball. Through their artful athleticism and unparalleled moves, they offer an inclusive game day experience like no other. Fans across the UK are invited to join them for an interactive game day extravaganza.

The Original Harlem Globetrotters

Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds joins the cast of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Spirit of Man Tour 2025. Rou Reynolds follows in the footsteps of Jason Donovan and Kaiser Chief’s, Ricky Wilson, as he transforms into the enigmatic Artilleryman.

Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds

Gabrielle says, "I had such a great time on the '30 Years of Dreaming' tour that I can't wait to do it all again on some even bigger stages including The O2. With some new songs mixed with the old favourites, I’m also very excited to have Tunde of Lighthouse Family joining me on the road. It’s going to be amazing, hope to see you there!"

Gabrielle

Triple BAFTA winning stand up sensation Mo Gilligan announces a huge 2025 UK leg of his highly anticipated World Tour… In the Moment due to phenomenal demand. Following on from his 2024 UK leg Mo will head back out on the road starting March 13th, 2025 in Croydon, before closing out the tour April 13th, 2025 in Glasgow.

Mo Gilligan

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are back, and this time it’s personal. Together At Home, the pair’s brand new sixth studio album arrives on November 8th, marking their 10th year making music together and is the much-loved collaborators’ hymn to the people and places that mean the most to them – and to their army of fans.

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe: Together At Home

Actor, Comedian and writer, Tom Segura has announced UK dates for his new global stand-up comedy tour ‘Tom Segura: Come Together’ with shows across the UK including Manchester, London, Glasgow, Nottingham and Cardiff.

Segura’s previous world tour, “I’m Coming Everywhere,” sold out venues across the world with over 300 shows. Segura is best known for his Netflix specials Ball Hog (2020), Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). His fifth Netflix special Sledgehammer released July 4th 2023 and debuted at #1 on the platform.

Tom Segura: COME TOGETHER

The Wombats come to Utilita Arena Cardiff in 2025.

The Wombats

Celebrate with Mickey, Minnie, and their Disney friends while reliving the adventures of your favourite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder. Set sail with Moana and Maui to save the island of Motunui, and see Mirabel and the stars of Encanto live on ice as they learn everyone has a special gift. Bring back summer with Anna, Elsa, and Olaf, and sing and dance as the Disney Princesses make their dreams come true. And be inspired by the true friendships of the Toy Story gang, and Dory and Nemo. The magic of Disney is closer than ever before when Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder comes to a city near you!

Disney On Ice

The European dates follow Gracie’s sold-out North American dates, which will kick off 5th September in Portland, OR. Not only did Gracie sell out her North American leg, but she also added five dates across the tour due to incredible demand including two additional shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, for an iconic three night run in both cities.

Gracie Abrams: The Secret of Us Tour

Queen Extravaganza, the only official Queen tribute band, produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, brings its own ‘kind of magic’ back into venues around the UK and Ireland in 2025 with a triumphant celebration of 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Queen Extravaganza

SNOW PATROL have announced their eagerly awaited return with a brand new album. Titled ‘The Forest Is The Path’, the album is the Northern Irish band’s first in six years, following 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and is set for release on September 13th via Polydor Records.

Snow Patrol

23 years since the critically acclaimed album, ‘Born To Do It’ changed his life, Craig has since catapulted back into the charts and into the nation’s hearts with a string of chart hits and a Number 1 album marking the beginning of his triumphant return Craig has since leapt from strength to strength on our airwaves and has been unavoidable on our TV screens and on the live circuit ever since. 

Craig David: Commitment Tour 2025

Australian singer-songwriter, Dean Lewis, who’s sold 6.3M Albums & EPs worldwide and has 12.5B streams to date is coming to Utilita Arena Cardiff with The Epilogue World Tour, and we’re so excited to see him!

Dean Lewis: The Epilogue World Tour

Dropkick Murphys plus special guests return to Cardiff Utilita Arena on Friday 7 February 2025. Tickets on sale at 10am on Friday 31 May.

Dropkick Murphys

Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, "Pablo". Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver.

This is Paul Smith's biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke. The show features a mix of his trademark audience interaction and hilarious true stories from his everyday life.

Paul Smith

Following much speculation online, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM have revealed details of a huge, joint arena tour at a press conference which was streamed live from London’s Sanctum Hotel. The Poisoned Ascendancy UK Tour 2025 will see both bands celebrating the 20th anniversary of these respective iconic albums, playing them in full.

Bullet For My Valentine & Trivium

Considered one of the most influential British comedians since Charlie Chaplin, (he received the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy 2016 BAFTA/LA) Ricky Gervais is the creator and star of The Office, Extras, Derek, and the critically acclaimed Netflix hit After Life. 

Ricky Gervais

From his years in the internationally acclaimed duo Soft Cell to the successful solo career that followed, Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide with his list of hit songs including ‘Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, ‘Touch’ and, of course, ‘Tainted Love’. Marc has been awarded the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award and the Icon Award by Attitude Magazine. His collaborators include the likes of Gene Pitney, Tony Visconti and Burt Bacharach, as well as Jools, who Marc previously toured with in 2018.

Jools Holland

Hot news! Those Damn Crows can also now reveal plans for their biggest ever headline show to date, taking place at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on Saturday 14th December. Tickets will be available from Wednesday 19th June at 10am.

Shane divulges, "Not only are we sharing with you new music, but we’re incredibly proud to announce our BIGGEST EVER headline show to date at the iconic Cardiff Utilita Arena on Saturday night December 14th! This will be our only UK headline show of 2024, so make sure you’ve joined our mailing list to be first in the queue for tickets from Monday 17th June at 10am!"

Those Damn Crows

Ibiza Classics has firmly cemented itself as part of the live music calendar becoming the world's most iconic orchestral electronic music event. Celebrating the legacy of dance music, the new live show will include a host of special guest DJs and singers showcasing stunning reimagines of timeless classic house tracks. Combining unique orchestration with unparalleled electronic production, ravers rejoice as it is set to be the party of the year reminiscent of the White Isle and its musical history!

Pete Tong

Music icons Boy George and Culture Club are thrilled to announce a major UK and Ireland tour this December, celebrating their first two monumental albums, 'Kissing to Be Clever' and 'Colour by Numbers'. On this brand-new tour Boy George and Culture Club will be joined by very special guests synth-pop legends Tony Hadley and Heaven 17.

Culture Club

COMING HOME is the most focused Falling In Reverse album, thematically and artistically. Crafted once again with Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Alter Bridge, Slash, Trivium), who has worked on every one of Radke’s records going back to the now-classic debut album from Escape The Fate, the record sees the group at their most atmospheric. It’s the latest bold step for a frontman who has defined himself by a mixture of courage and vulnerability, of bravado and introspection. He’s tightened his personal inner circle and withdrawn from the antics of the past as he’s poured even more of himself into his art.

Falling in Reverse - The Popular Monstour II: World Domination

Originally a synthesizer-based group from Sheffield, the only constant band member since the Human League formed in 1977 is vocalist and songwriter Philip Oakey. Today, the Human League still are recording and performing. The group now is presented as a trio of Oakey and long-serving female vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Anne Sulley.

The Human League

Sixty years ago the Beatles debut feature-length film A Hard Day’s Night became a huge critical and commercial success, even being nominated for two Academy Awards. The following year in 1965 their second film Help!, this one in colour,  received similar glowing plaudits.  The group was hailed as a modern-day Marx Brothers  and their director, Dick Lester, credited with ‘fathering’ the MTV pop video culture that was to come. 

The Bootleg Beatles in Concert

Enigmatic British band, Sleep Token, combine post-rock, post-classical, and post-metal tropes with soulful indie pop vocals into a blend that sounds like nothing else. They released their innovative debut album, Sundowning, in 2019 and found mainstream success two years later with the U.K.-charting, This Place Will Become Your Tomb. The anonymous masked collective unveiled their third full-length effort, Take Me Back to Eden, in 2023. The album quickly became an international success, cracking the higher reaches of the carts in multiple countries. 

Sleep Token

After announcing full details of their highly-anticipated fourth album ROMANCE earlier this week, Fontaines D.C. today confirm a new run of UK & Ireland tour dates for Autumn 2024. Kicking off on 20 November, the ROMANCE tour sees the band travelling to London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff, Plymouth, Wolverhampton, and Nottingham, before returning to Dublin for a final show at the 3Arena on 6 December. The 9-date excursion follows a summer of extensive festival shows which includes performances at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Fuji Rock, Pukkelpop Festival, and more.

Fontaines D.C.

Following the release of a new single Solitude Of The Night Bus, and news of their forthcoming seventh album Pink Cactus Café, Courteeners have announced details of an autumn arena tour of the UK with support from DMA’S.

Pink Cactus Café is Courteeners’  first new music since 2020’s More. Again. Forever. - a record that received critical acclaim and was widely regarded as one of the band’s most confident and consistent records. More recently, a reissue of Courteeners’ debut album St. Jude reached No 1 in the UK Album Charts in 2023, fifteen years after its original release. 

Courteeners

Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).

Jason Manford

In 2004, Bellowhead burst onto the British folk scene like nothing before or since. Famously conjured up by duo Spiers & Boden whilst sitting in a traffic jam, they roped in friends, and friends of friends until the big band was born. In their early years Bellowhead played to hundreds of thousands of people at festivals and on tour and were regularly lauded as “One of the country’s greatest live outfits.” They recorded 5 studio albums (selling over a quarter of a million copies), were the proud recipients of 2 x silver discs and won a staggering 8 x BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Bellowhead

Irish band The Script are one of the most influential groups of their generation. Known for their powerful live performances and strong connection with their fans, The Script have amassed 6 Number One UK albums, 10 billion streams, sold over 4 million concert tickets worldwide and were recently honoured with a BRITs Billion Award in honour of a billion domestic streams. Following the tragic loss of founding member Mark Sheehan in 2023, bandmates Danny O’Donoghue and Glen Power vowed the best way to pay tribute to him would be to continue the band they built together. Their latest album ‘Satellites’ featuring new singles Both Ways and At Your Feet, is released on August 16th and will be followed by a major European arena tour.

The Script

BLACK STONE CHERRY are excited to announce a return to the UK in support of their eighth studio album, ‘Screamin’ At The Sky’.  The Kentucky four piece will play five arenas around the country, kicking off at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on 17th November and wrapping up at London's renowned OVO Arena Wembley on November 23rd. 

Black Stone Cherry: Screamin' At The Sky Tour

Prepare to embark on a musical and visual journey as Within Temptation, one of Europe's most iconic rock bands, proudly unveils the 'Bleed Out 2024 Tour.' This Europe/UK tour, in support of their latest album, promises to be an experience that will leave fans breathless. 

Within Temptation

Performing tracks from the acclaimed album plus a selection of their greatest hits to fans all over the United Kingdom & Ireland, the multi-million selling sibling quartet will be joined by Aussie pop royalty Natalie Imbruglia. 

The tour announcement follows news that the band – whose biggest hits include Runaway, What Can I Do? And Breathless – are planning a first ever vinyl release of second studio album ‘Talk On Corners’, with more details to come.

The Corrs

Arguably one of Europe’s most successful techno acts, Scooter, announced today that they will be returning to the UK and Ireland later this year as part of their 30th-anniversary tour – the ‘Thirty, Rough and Dirty’ tour. Hitting venues including London’s OVO Arena Wembley, the trio around frontman H.P. Baxxter is set to give fans an unforgettable party and celebration of Scooter hits – old and new! 

Scooter

With over 30 years of history as the world’s biggest, best and greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, TAPFS will also once again bring state of the art lighting & video, pinpoint lasers, gargantuan inflatables and flawless live sound to deliver a memorable live experience that was the benchmark of Pink Floyd shows. 

Australian Pink Floyd

UB40, the world’s biggest selling reggae group, will take to the road with two-time Grammy Award winners Soul II Soul and with support from Young Culture for a special UK arena tour in 2024. 

Prepare for the party of all parties, as two multi-million selling behemoths combine for an evening of timeless chart hits and tireless performances.  

UB40

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce their first headline tour of the UK and Europe since 2017, with 27 shows across 17 countries this Autumn. The band are widely regarded as one of the greatest live acts in the world today, and these shows promise to be some of the most hotly anticipated of 2024.

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

Glass Animals, will play arenas around the UK in November as part of their Human Musical Sensations GLASS ANIMALS: TOUR OF EARTH. Tickets go on general sale next Thursday 11th April at 10am. 

Glass Animals

Sum 41 never fit in. They didn’t try to either. Instead, they came out of the gate swinging with a signature style punctuated by pop punk singalongs and hard-hitting heavy metal proficiency. As a result, they’ve cast an unmatched shadow over popular culture.

Sum 41

To celebrate their momentous 50th anniversary, British music legends Squeeze have today announced a massive UK tour for 2024.  With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop made during the rock & roll era, Squeeze will be performing an impressive list of hits and rare gems from their extensive back catalogue. They will be joined by special guest Badly Drawn Boy. 

Squeeze

With All My Love will see Jane travel to more than 20 theatres and arenas across the UK – including a night at Cardiff Utilita Arena on Thursday 31 October, performing the songs you love as well as new material penned by Jane herself.

Filled with love, glamour, and Jane’s warm Yorkshire wit, With All My Love is your opportunity to spend an evening with a national treasure.

Jane McDonald

Welcome to the biggest celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston. Experience her remarkable musical repertoire with an arena-scale production that honours her timeless songs, with sensational vocalists and a full live band.

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

With an irrefutable aptitude for writing chart-smashing dance-pop songs and a reputation as a leading force in the UK music scene, Becky Hill is without a doubt one of the UK's most exceptional talents, having secured two BRIT Awards, eighteen Top 40 singles (including the current hit ‘Disconnect’) and billions of streams.

Becky Hill

Film & Comic Con Cardiff is back for 2024. Meet the stars, plus traders, signings, cosplay, photos and more!

Film & Comic Con Cardiff

Cardiff Gaming Market is coming to Utilita Arena Cardiff on Sunday 20 October 2024.

Cardiff Gaming Market

Cardiff Brick Festival is back on Saturday 19 October 2024 featuring activities for all, unique brick displays, free play brick pits and more!

Cardiff Brick Festival 2024

Il Divo

The 2025 Premier League will be staged on Thursday nights from February until May, as the sport’s top stars - including reigning champion Luke Littler and world number one Luke Humphries - battle it out for the coveted title and £1m in prize money.

Premier League Darts

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2024 is a momentous year for Pixies. 35 years since groundbreaking Platinum-certified album Doolittle catapulted the band into the UK Top Ten, and 20 years since their celebrated reformation at Coachella, Pixies are deep into their second act. Bigger than ever, playing to fans spanning multiple generations, and in the midst of their most creative purple patch. A brand new album - titled The Night the Zombies Came - marks the group’s tenth studio record (if you count 1987’s Come On Pilgrim). 13 new songs that will arrive aptly in time for Halloween amongst a 2024 touring schedule taking in circa 70 shows across the globe - and even more to be announced in 2025.

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