If you’re heading to these events or driving through Cardiff, you may be wondering which roads will be closed on these days.
15:09, 29 June 2026Updated 09:49, 30 June 2026
More big names are coming to Cardiff (Image: Rob Brown)
The Welsh capital has seen some of the biggest names in music perform in the last couple of weeks. Take That, The Cure, Teddy Swims and Metallica have all taken part in this year’s massive summer concert, which has been taking place in Cardiff since mid-June.
The atmosphere in the city was electric as it was filled with music lovers enjoying the festivities. However, those who commute through Cardiff may be less enthused by the long string of concerts taking place in the city. As a result of these events, a number of roads in the city center were closed, leading to detours and queues on the roads.
Thousands of fans will soon flock to the city to watch the next big shows, which include Katy Perry at Cardiff Castle on Tuesday 30 June and Lewis Capaldi at Blackweir Live on Tuesday 30 June and Wednesday 1 July.
If you’re heading to these events or driving through Cardiff, you may be wondering which roads will be closed on these days. So here’s the full list of road closures for Tuesday and Wednesday. From superstar concerts to cozy pubs, find out what’s happening in Wales by signing up to our newsletter. newsletter here
Lewis Capaldi will play two shows at Blackweir Fields this week (Image: GETTY)
Full list of road closures for Lewis Capaldi
The following roads will be closed from 4pm until midnight to accommodate Blackweir Live.
- Duke Street and Kingsway in its entirety
- Castle Street all the way from the junction with Westgate Street.
- North Road from the Colum Road junction to Nantes Boulevard; and Nantes Boulevard to its intersection with Park Place. (Buses will be given access via Park Place/Boulevard De Nantes and the Priory to reach Greyfairs Road).
- Cowbridge Road east from Cathedral Road to the junction with Westgate Street, with access to Westgate Street permitted.
Access to parts of the Civic Center will be controlled throughout the day from 7am. Affected roads include:
- King Edward VII Avenue
- Museum Avenue
- City Hall Road
- College Road
- Gorsedd Gardens Road.
- The right turn from Colum Road onto Corbett Road will also be suspended during the road closure to ensure and control access for residents/businesses from Corbett Road.
Katy Perry at Cardiff Castle
Castle Street will close half an hour before the end of events and reopen once the crowds have dispersed.
Where to park
There is no parking at Blackweir Live or Cardiff Castle, but there are public car parks throughout the city.
Parking can be found near the Administrative Center and the Sophia Garden.
To get to the Civic Centre, exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city center and follow signs for the Civic Centre.
To park at Sophia Gardens, take junction 32 of the M4.
City center car parks such as St David’s, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Center and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road) will also be available for those traveling by car.
Local buses will be diverted during the city center road closures. (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Brown)
Buses
Local buses will be diverted during the city center road closures. Please visit the relevant bus operator’s website for further information on your specific bus routes. The following bus routes will be affected:
Service 9 (towards Sports Village only): will follow its normal route to Newport Road/Dumfries Place, then via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace, Customhouse Street and Wood Street before resuming its normal route to Sports Village.
Routes 21, 23 and 27: will start and end at Greyfriars Road, with the GL stop closest to the New Theatre.
This will mean that stops at Cardiff Bus Interchange, from Westgate Street to Kingsway, will not be serviced.
Travel into the city center on routes 11, 28, 44/45, 49/50, 52 and 57/58 will reach the city center via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace and Customhouse Street from 9pm.
This will not affect travel to UHW Heath Hospital.
National Express buses will depart from Sophia Gardens as usual.