๐ Blackweir Fields, Cardiff โ 2025
๐ Final show of the Blackweir Live concert series
๐ Stage Times (TENTATIVE โ Check before you trek!)
| Whatโs Occurring? | Time |
|---|---|
| Gates Open | 17:00 |
| Support Act #1 | 18:30 |
| Support Act #2 | 19:30 |
| Stevie Wonder | 20:45 โ 22:45 |
| Curfew | 23:00 sharp โ ๏ธ |
๐ถ Setlist โ LOVE, LIGHT & SONG (What we think heโll play)
Now, Stevieโs not one to keep it the same every night, but expect some absolute classics like:
- Superstition (You know this oneโs closing the show ๐ฎ)
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered Iโm Yours
- Sir Duke
- Isnโt She Lovely
- I Just Called to Say I Love You
- Living for the City
- Master Blaster (Jamminโ)
- You Are the Sunshine of My Life
โฆand maybe a surprise collab or two, given the buzz ๐
๐ค Support Acts
Not officially confirmed yet, but heavy rumours around:
- Arlo Parks โ bringing the soulful indie vibes
- Celeste โ if true, weโre talking vocal perfection ๐ฅ
- And thereโs whisperings of a Welsh choir cameo (Only in Wales, munโฆ)
๐ Road Closures & Traffic Chaos Incoming
Yep, Cardiffโs gonna be busier than a Greggs during halftime.
Likely closures (from around 15:00):
- North Road (A470) โ expect delays or diversions
- Corbett Road & Park Place โ for event traffic and access
- Pontcanna Fields car park โ strictly pre-booked only
If youโre drivingโฆ maybe donโt ๐ Take the train or bus if you can. Tidy.
๐ ฟ๏ธ Parking Info
๐ซ No parking at the venue unless youโre booked for access needs
โ
Sofia Gardens, NCP Greyfriars, or St Davidโs 2 car parks nearby
๐ถ Plan for a 15โ25 min walk from city centre โ comfy shoes recommended!
For accessible parking, email organisers early โ these spaces will go faster than Stevieโs fingers on the keys ๐น
๐ Public Transport Tips
- Train โ Cardiff Central or Cathays station are your best bets
- Bus โ Cardiff Bus routes 27, 35, 38, and 44 drop nearby
- Walk โ From city centre: about 20 minutes across Bute Park = lush route!
Last trains leave before midnight, so donโt risk a “Stranded in Splott” scenario ๐ซฃ
๐งณ What to Bring
- Portable phone charger ๐
- Rain poncho โ (this is Wales, not California)
- ID (for the bar, obviously)
- Small bag (subject to searches)
- Earplugs if youโre bringing the kids
- Your best soul-shaking dance moves ๐บ
๐ง Food & Drink
- Bars on site โ card only!
- Water refill stations available ๐ง
- No outside food/drink (except medical or baby needs)
- Expect street food from Dirty Bird, Franks Hot Dogs, and maybe even a cheeky Cymrucuterie stand ๐
๐ต Is It Phone-Free?
Nah, this isnโt WARGASM ๐ But theyโre asking people to enjoy the music, not just film it for Instagram. Live in the moment, butt!
๐ซ Tickets
If you’re lucky enough to have a ticket โ hang on to it tighter than Stevieโs grip on a Motown groove.
๐๏ธ General admission: SOLD OUT
๐๏ธ VIP: Still a few left (if you fancy paying ยฃ200 to sit on a deckchair and queue for prosecco)
๐ฃ๏ธ Final Thoughts
This oneโs history in the making. One of only three UK outdoor shows from a living legend. Cardiffโs Blackweir Live goes out in soulful, sunshine style ๐๐ถ
Youโll laugh, cry, sing your lungs out โ and probably get stuck in traffic. But itโll be worth every second.
Stevieโs coming to Cardiff, and weโre here for it. Signed. Sealed. Delivered.
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Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene specialโfrom legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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