43 things to do in Cardiff this weekend

If your Cardiff weekend plans currently consist of 'we'll figure it out Saturday morning,' consider this your intervention. 43 events are on Oct 02–Oct 04, and the good ones won't wait for you to decide.

Saturday is doing the heavy lifting with 15 events, and the mix leans music and comedy show. Most events are ticketed. Details below.

If you're bringing the crew: Llandaff Cathedral has 2 things on, so you can park yourselves there and let the weekend come to you.

The full lineup

Every event on in Cardiff this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 16 events

• — A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 2nd October, Llandaff
  Llandaff Cathedral
• — BYOB Paint and sip - Meet friends and enjoy the fun!
  Sanctuary cafe, Unit 3, Aquila House, Pierhead Street, CF10 4PH
• — Cardiff Rugby v Zebre Parma
  Cardiff Arms Park
• — Channel Networking Monthly Event!
  The Windmill Inn, Portishead
• — Date Night Reformer
  Stiwdio Glow Barry
• — Euphoria
  Fuel Rock Club
• — Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
  Bristol Beacon
• — Lime Garden
  Electric Bristol
• — MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW
  Thekla
• — METALLICA RELOADED
  The Earl Haig Club
• — Maisie Weller's Music Night
  Sibling
• — National Education Show - Utilita Arena Cardiff - 2nd October 2026
  Utilita Arena Cardiff
• — Phil Wang: UH OH
  New Theatre Cardiff
• — Pumpkin Painting
  195 Caerleon Rd
• — SOUTH SUMMIT
  The Louisiana
• — The Moon Birds Return!
  Clwb Crown

Saturday — 15 events

• — ABBA vs Queen by Candlelight | Penarth Methodist Church
  Penarth Methodist Church
• — CARDIFFIAN COMMUNITY AWARDS 2026
  Cardiff Theatre Cafe at St. Andrew's
• — Chris Stapleton Experience LIVE @ Clwb Crown + Special Guests - Dusty Road
  Clwb Crown
• — DRAGONS RFC v SCARLETS
  Rodney Parade
• — Handmade Crystal Bracelet Workshop
  Kenny’s Vinyl Vault
• — Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
  Bristol Beacon
• — Jungle Gathering
  O2 Academy Bristol
• — LIGHT ASYLUM (US) Plus Special Guests
  Zed Alley
• — Maisie Adam: Whatsherface
  New Theatre Cardiff
• — Paint and Sip - Cowgirl Blossoms | Be at One
  Be At One - Cardiff
• — SIP & T-SHIRT DESIGN FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
  The Hub @ Ty’r Groes
• — Saturday Theme Night: Goth
  Goodsheds
• — Sounds of the Universe: Zimmer, Richter, Einaudi by Mystery Ensemble
  Llandaff Cathedral
• — The Ayurvedic Kitchen: A Weekend of Healing Through Food
  Cardiff Steiner School
• — the olllam
  Electric Bristol

Sunday — 12 events

• — Buds and Bunches: Vase Workshop
  SELF LOVE SUPERSTORE
• — Glow Together: Hypnobirthing and Prenatal Reformer Event
  Stiwdio Glow Willcox House
• — Joe Wells: Daddy Autism
  Bristol Hen and Chicken
• — Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour
  Wales Millennium Centre
• — Kiddies Halloween Decoration morning
  Sanctuary cafe, Unit 3, Aquila House, Pierhead Street, CF10 4PH
• — Luxury Without the Studio — Live Maternity Photowalk
  Camera Centre UK - Cardiff
• — Paint and Sip at Fino Lounge
  Fino Lounge
• — Petals & Practical Magic
  Bunch Of Grapes, Pontypridd
• — Peter Flanagan live in Cardiff
  Motel Nights
• — The Big Cardiff Vintage Flea Market
  DEPOT
• — Violet Grohl - Be Sweet To Me Tour
  Thekla
• — Wales V Denmark
  Cardiff City Stadium

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