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Early Closures for Summer Concerts 2026
Fri, 08 May 2026
Changes to Cardiff Castle’s opening hours for TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle 2026.
Modern house icon, Chris Stussey headlines the opening show of this year’s TK MAXX presents DEPOT LIVE on Saturday 6 June 2026, kickstarting another incredible summer of live music at Cardiff Castle.
A stellar array of internationally renowned artists, spread over 10 weeks, will culminate with a performance from American rockers, Jimmy Eat World, on Saturday 15 August.
On the day of each concert, some changes to the Castle’s regular opening hours will be necessary, with either early or full closures scheduled.
If you are planning a visit to Cardiff Castle during the concert season, please note the event dates and final entry times listed below and that the Castle will close to visitors one hour following final admissions.
CONCERT SCHEDULE
| Event Date | Show | Last Entries |
| Sat 6 June | Chris Stussey | 12:00 |
| Thu 11 June | Pete Tong Ibiza Classics | 15:00 |
| Fri 12 June | Mika | 15:00 |
| Fri 19 June | Ethel Cain | 15:00 |
| Mon 22 June | Garbage and Skunk Anansie | 15:00 |
| Tue 23 June | Empire of the Sun | 15:00 |
| Thu 25 June | McFly | 15:00 |
| Sat 27 June | Blackbird Festival | 12:00 |
| Tue 30 June | Katy Perry | 15:00 |
| Sat 4 July | Bowling for Soup | 15:00 |
| Thu 9 July | Billy Ocean | 15:00 |
| Fri 10 July | Bastille | 15:00 |
| Sat 11 July | David Gray | 15:00 |
| Thu 16 July | Richard Ashcroft | 15:00 |
| Sat 18 July | Sammy Virji | 12:00 |
| Sat 25 July | DEPOT in the Castle | CLOSED |
| Sun 26 July | David Byrne | 15:00 |
| Thu 30 July | Biffy Clyro | 15:00 |
| Fri 31 July | The Streets | 15:00 |
| Sat 1 August | Sex Pistols | 13:30 |
| Sun 2 August | Two Door Cinema Club | 15:00 |
| Fri 14 August | Hollywood Vampires | 15:00 |
| Sat 15 August | Jimmy Eat World | 13:30 |
PLEASE NOTE that the Castle will close to visitors one hour following final admissions.
The duration of an average visit, not including a guided tour, is recommended at approximately 90 minutes, so it is still possible to enjoy the Castle’s full range of attractions.
Tickets for the affected days are available to book online, clearly marked as early closures; or from the Castle’s Ticket Office, where a member of staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please note that Cardiff Castle will be fully closed to visitors for the whole day to accommodate DEPOT in the Castle on Saturday 26 July.
If you would like to attend this year’s Summer Concert Series, any remaining tickets can be purchased by visiting depotcardiff.com.
If you have any queries concerning attendance at the summer concerts, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.
