Events in Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay boasts an array of events for everyone to enjoy. Visit the iconic Wales Millennium Centre and take in a world class show, or enjoy our annual events such as the Cardiff Food and Drink Festival. And that’s not all… from craft fairs to children’s workshops, you are sure to have a great day out!

Family Saturdays at WMC

Sat 7 Jul 2018 - Sun 29 Dec 2019 (11:00 - 16:00)

Glanfa, Wales Millennium Centre

Let your imagination run wild every weekend with our Family Saturdays.

Bring your friends down to the best kept secret in the Bay.

Pop into Ffresh bar and kitchen and try our new contemporary menu made with the finest Welsh ingredients.

All our dishes are 100% gluten free, 50% vegan and vegetarian.

SMALL PLATES, BIG SMILES

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before, this brand-new production is direct from a sell-out and critically acclaimed run at Leicester Curve.

After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?

With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re the One That I Want, this thrilling new version is brought to life by a fresh young cast who bring energy, vitality and passion to this ultimate musical classic.

Her voice. His vision. Their story. The Broadway and West End production of Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s smash-hit musical is coming to Cardiff.

On Your Feet! is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria and charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom.

Featuring 26 of Gloria Estefan’s hits including 1-2-3, Conga, Get On Your Feet, Everlasting Love, Dr. Beat, Mi Tierra, Anything For You, Don’t Wanna Lose You, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Turn The Beat Around and more

Tumble outta’ bed and stumble to the Centre to see Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical, starring Wales’ own Caroline Sheen and Amber Davies!

With an Oscar, Grammy and Tony award-nominated score by the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton, and a book by the iconic movie’s original screenwriter Patricia Resnick, this hilarious new production is about teaming up, standing up and taking care of business!

Wunderbar is a delicious insight into the surreal and fantastical world of Eddie Izzard.

Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure, risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken.

Get ready to recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco.

Relive some of the greatest music of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic, with songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many more.

Boasting a sensational live band, an incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals, Lost in Music is sure to have you dancing in the aisles.

So, come dressed to impress, lose yourself and leave your troubles at home as we celebrate the golden age of Disco. It’s the feel-good show of the year.

Join the legendary Sir Lenny Henry as he embarks on a brand-new UK tour this autumn.

Lenny Henry is one of Britain’s best-known and celebrated comedians, with a career which began with cult stardom on children’s TV to including writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of Comic Relief and award-winning actor.

In the first half of the evening, Lenny will take the audience through a jam session of funny and sad memories and stories; from growing up in the Black Country, puberty, school, friendship, family secrets and unashamed racism.

With his mother’s mantra of “H’integration” echoing in his ears, Lenny will recount setting out on his rollercoaster ride of a career, but wondering at every stage: Am I good enough? Is this what they want?

In part two, Lenny will be interviewed by friend, broadcaster and author Jon Canter, for further insights into his life and career, followed by questions from the audience.

Come and enjoy these honest and tender stories, told with a glorious sense of humour and help Lenny figure out ‘Who Am I Again?’

The red carpet is rolled out for an evening of movie magic, featuring the most iconic songs made famous by films.

Following a smash-hit 2018 tour and London run, Nativity! The Musical is coming to Wales Millennium Centre this November.

Feel-good, funny and full of joy, this cracker of a musical was adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved films.

After nearly a decade since the last sell-out UK tour, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed Broadway production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables will return to the Centre in 2019.

Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 51 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Storm the barricades for a ticket.

Nominated for 5 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the sell-out London smash hit Six is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over!

Think you know the rhyme, think again….

Divorced. Beheaded. Live!

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.

Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But don’t worry – they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things.

You’ve been warned, now go buy a ticket!

International ballet superstar Carlos Acosta and his critically acclaimed Cuban company Acosta Danza perform a programme of new and existing works.

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, the Olivier award-winning West End and Broadway show is returning to Cardiff.

Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent.

Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might as Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof, and The Locomotion.

Brush off your tails, Brendan is back!

Expect every style of ballroom and Latin dance from Brendan Cole and his hand-picked championship dancers, performed to the music and songs of some of the greatest legends and contemporary artistes.

The very first winner of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing is joined by an amazing team of professional dancers, singers and a live band to showcase the superb choreography and dazzling performance that has kept him in the public eye for more than 15 years.

Join us for a thrilling extravaganza of music and dance with the charismatic Brendan Cole, and experience the ultimate Show Man at his best.

Elvis Costello and The Imposters will bring their new show to Cardiff in their first tour of the decade.

We say: Just Trust Elvis Costello and The Imposters.

Set your phasers to stun! Prepare to be beamed up for an unforgettable night with William Shatner, live on stage.

Fans will also have a chance to ask William their question during the audience-led Q&A. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available, which include a post-show photo op with William Shatner.

Strictly favourite and serial semi-finalist AJ Pritchard is back out on the road in 2020 after his debut tour in 2019.

AJ Live 2020 will combine the best moments from Strictly you know and love, intertwined with new energy packed choreography for all the family, from AJ and his pick of the best new dance talent in the UK.

Bill Kenwright presents the multi-award-winning production of Kander and Ebb’s landmark musical, Cabaret, starring John Partridge (Chicago), Kara Lily Hayworth (Cilla The Musical) and Anita Harris.

It’s 1931, Berlin is a haven of divine decadence and the legendary Sally Bowles is about to take to the stage at the infamous Kit Kat Klub…

Directed by National Theatre Artistic Director Rufus Norris and fresh from two smash-hit West End runs, the Tony award-winning Cabaret features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and iconic songs Money Makes The World Go Round, Maybe This Time, Cabaret and more.

Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the legendary film returns, having won two Olivier Awards and dazzled audiences and critics across the UK and the USA. The Red Shoes is a tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.

Set to the achingly romantic music of Golden Age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, The Red Shoes is orchestrated by Terry Davies with cinematic designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable and sound by Paul Groothuis.

The worldwide smash-hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK.

The multi-million-pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed.

Since 2002 over 16 million theatre-goers in 19 countries have thrilled to this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances.

Following its success in the West End, Las Vegas, on Broadway and around the UK, Million Dollar Quartet comes to Cardiff!

This worldwide smash-hit musical is inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

Based on Patrick Ness’s critically acclaimed bestseller, Sally Cookson’s Olivier award-winning production of A Monster Calls offers a dazzling insight into love, life and healing.

Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved away. But now his mum is sick and not getting any better.

Then, one night, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking, and it’s come to tell Conor tales. When it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears.

It’s a new day at Sittingbottom school and FROG is looking for a place to sit, but CAT has other ideas and DOG is doing as he’s told. Little do any of them know that chaos is coming… Who knew there were so many rhyming rules and what will happen when FROG is in charge?

Join FROG, CAT and DOG in this new action-packed stage adaptation of Kes Gray and Jim Field’s bestselling books Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! Expect songs, puppets, laughs and more rhymes than you can shake a chime at.

Oi Frog & Friends! is adapted from the bestselling books by Kes Gray and Jim Field, and created for the stage by Emma Earle, Zoe Squire, Luke Bateman and Richy Hughes.

The iconic musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, is coming to Cardiff!

Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden, Priscilla is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime. Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance.

With more glitter than ever before, this smash-hit show features a dazzling array of stunning costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, I Love The Nightlife and Finally!

Based on the critically acclaimed and much-loved film, Once tells the story of two lost souls – a Dublin street busker and a Czech musician – who unexpectedly find each other and fall in love.

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Song, a Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, eight Tony Awards® and an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music, this brilliant and beautiful musical is a spellbinding and uplifting story of hopes and dreams.

The smash-hit and critically acclaimed West End musical comes to Cardiff, starring Layton Williams as Jamie New and Shane Richie as Hugo/ Loco Chanelle. Funny, fabulous and feel-good, this is the musical sensation for all the family.

Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation.

With an original score by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will have you talking for years to come!

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s The Lion King is a worldwide theatrical phenomenon. It has been experienced by 100 million people globally and is still drawing sell-out crowds at London’s Lyceum Theatre in its 20th year.