The Music of Prince at Tramshed, Cardiff โ Saturday 17 January 2026
By The Riff Report
Cardiff fam, get ready to party like itโs 1999โฆ for the last time! ๐ญ๐
After 21 phenomenal funk-fuelled years, New Purple Celebration โ The Music of Prince is taking its final bow, and theyโve saved a lush farewell for the Welsh capital. On Saturday 17th January 2026, the Tramshed in Cardiff will transform into a purple paradise for one last unforgettable night.
๐ค Who Are New Purple Celebration?
Theyโre THE definitive tribute to Prince, and no, weโre not just throwing that term around lightly. Weโre talking about an electrifying, full-band experience that celebrates every era of the Purple Oneโs iconic career โ from the Minneapolis funk beginnings to the glittery glam and guitar god greatness.
With live horns, blistering solos, and soulful vocals, theyโve become the go-to experience for Prince fans who want to dance, cry, scream โDarling Nikkiโ at full volume, and remember one of the greatest artists of all time.
๐บ Why This Cardiff Show is So Special
Letโs be clear: this isnโt just another gig. Itโs the final time New Purple Celebration will play Cardiff โ and part of their final-ever tour. After two decades of lighting up stages across the UK and Europe, theyโre calling it a day.
We know. We were tamping too. ๐ข But instead of mourning, weโre grabbing our purple jackets, slipping on our lace gloves, and heading to the Tramshed for one final celebration of His Royal Badness. ๐ธ๐
๐๏ธ Ticket Info
๐ซ Tickets are flying faster than a Raspberry Beret in a gale, so donโt mess about.
Grab yours now here:
๐ Skiddle Tickets โ Cardiff Show
And if you fancy following them around the UK for one last purple pilgrimage:
๐ All Tour Dates
๐ถ What to Expect on the Night
Expect a full-throttle two-hour show featuring bangers like:
- ๐ โLetโs Go Crazyโ
- ๐ โ1999โ
- ๐ โPurple Rainโ (yes, you will cry)
- ๐ โKissโ
- ๐ โI Wanna Be Your Loverโ
- ๐ โLittle Red Corvetteโ
- ๐ โWhen Doves Cryโ
And so many more deep cuts and crowd favourites. Their setlists are a treasure chest of Prince magic, and youโll be singing and sweating like itโs 1984 all over again.
๐๏ธ Why Tramshed?
Because Tramshed is tidy, mun! ๐ค
This 1,000-capacity venue is one of Cardiffโs best for up-close and personal gigs. The acoustics slap, the vibes are always high, and thereโs nowhere else weโd rather say goodbye to this legendary tribute band.
๐ฌ A Word From the Band
โAfter 21 years, itโs time. This final tour is a thank you to every Prince fan whoโs come to a show, danced in the aisles, and kept the music alive. We love you all. Letโs go crazy one more time.โ
๐ง Our Verdict?
If youโre a Prince fan and you miss thisโฆ weโre revoking your right to hum โCreamโ in public. This is the real deal. A proper, passionate, purple-soaked celebration from a band thatโs done the music proud.
Whether itโs your first time or your fifteenth, this will be the one to remember. Bring your mates, dress in purple, and letโs send New Purple Celebration off in style. ๐๐ค๐ฅ
๐ธ Got Memories?
If youโve seen New Purple Celebration before, send your photos, stories, and best outfits to us at @theriffreportuk and weโll feature the best ones in a special throwback gallery.
Diolch a nos da, New Purple Celebration. Youโve been lush. ๐
๐๏ธ Letโs go crazy… one last time.
๐ More info:
๐ www.newpurplecelebration.co.uk/tour-dates
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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.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether heโs battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, heโs always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
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When heโs not writing or interviewing artists, youโll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than musicโtheyโre about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Thatโs exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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