C’mon butt! The pride of Cwmaman, Stereophonics, are back home in Cardiff for two massive nights at Principality Stadium – and here’s your ultimate guide to making the most of it, from setlist spoilers to sneaky pint prices. 🍺🎤
📅 GIG DATES
When?
- Friday 11 July 2025
- Saturday 12 July 2025
Where?
- Principality Stadium, Cardiff (Stadium closed roof – yes mun, no rain worries!)
🎟️ TICKETS
Still available (just about) via:
Prices:
Standing – ~£85–£100
Seating – ~£65–£120 depending on tier
VIP packages – from £200+ and include early entry, merch & exclusive areas. Proper posh.
🤘 SUPPORT ACT
Who’s warming up the crowd?
Support comes from:
- The Amazons (Friday only)
- Feeder (Saturday only – that’s a Welsh double whammy, tidy!)
- DJs spinning indie anthems between sets too
🎵 SETLIST (SPOILERS AHEAD!)
Based on recent tour dates, here’s what you might expect (subject to change, but usually includes):
- C’est La Vie
- I Wanna Get Lost With You
- Maybe Tomorrow
- Just Looking
- Have a Nice Day
- Superman
- Mr. Writer
- Graffiti on the Train
- Traffic
- Indian Summer
- A Thousand Trees
- Pick a Part That’s New
- Handbags and Gladrags
- Local Boy in the Photograph
- The Bartender and the Thief
- Dakota (obviously 🔥)
Encore often includes:
- You’re My Star
- Same Size Feet
- A cover or acoustic version of a deep cut
🚧 ROAD CLOSURES & TRANSPORT
Cardiff will be BUSY – plan ahead!
🚗 Road Closures (from 2PM on both days):
- Westgate Street, Castle Street, Wood Street, St Mary Street, and Duke Street will be closed for safety and crowd control.
- Park & Ride available from County Hall (CF10 4UW) and Leckwith Stadium.
🚆 Trains:
- Services will run late but will be RAMMED. Book in advance or expect queues.
- Cardiff Central is a short walk from the stadium. Last trains head out by midnight-ish.
🅿️ Parking:
- VERY limited. Book in advance at NCP or Cardiff Council parking.
- Locals suggest using train or park & ride unless you want to lose your mind.
👜 BANNED ITEMS
Don’t even try bringing these in:
- Large bags (only small handbags/clutches allowed)
- Bottles (glass or plastic)
- Flares or smoke bombs (you will be kicked out)
- Umbrellas (yes really, even though it’s Wales)
- Professional cameras or selfie sticks
- Chairs, stools, or inflatable furniture (leave your Lilo at home, butt)
🍻 FOOD & DRINK PRICES
Brace yourself. Principality Stadium isn’t known for bargains…
Drink prices (approx):
- Pint of beer/cider – £6.80 – £7.50
- Spirits & mixer – £7–£9
- Soft drinks – £3.50
- Bottled water – £3
Food options:
- Classic stadium fare: burgers, hot dogs, chips
- Vegan and veggie options available – mostly at outer ring stalls
- Expect to pay £7–£11 for mains
💡 Tip: Eat before you go. Walk through Cardiff Central Market or Caroline Street for a cheaper, tastier feed!
🎸 STADIUM TIPS
- Arrive early: queues for security and bars are no joke
- Merch stand: limited designs, T-shirts usually £30–£35, hoodies £60
- Toilets: head to the top tiers – shorter queues, weirdly!
- Phone signal: pants once you’re inside – screenshot your tickets
💬 FINAL THOUGHT
It’s been over 25 years of ‘Phonics power, and there’s nothing quite like hearing “Dakota” ring out over a bouncing Welsh crowd. Whether you’re reliving your teenage years or introducing a new generation, these gigs are set to be emotional, epic and 100% Cymraeg-certified. 🏴🤘
See you in the pit (or the upper tier if your knees said no). YESS MUN!
Want a full fan review after the shows? Keep an eye on The Riff Report for the full afterparty rundown! 🖤🥁
