If you’ve ever screamed along to “Kathleen,” had a lil cry to “Cocoon,” or belted “Longshot” out of a car window at 2am, this gig is for you, mun. 🖤 And in an era where gig prices are flying higher than a seagull stealing your chips in Barry, Catfish are keeping it real. Here’s what you need to know:
🎟️ Ticket Prices That Don’t Make You Tamping:
| Ticket Type | Price (incl. fees) |
|---|---|
| 🪑 Seated | From £40.50 – £63.85 |
| 🎟️ General Admission | £80.70 |
| 🌟 Golden Circle Standing | £103.20 |
Cheapest ticket? Just £43.75 including fees. That’s less than a night out at Spoons if you’re round-buying! 🍻
🤘 Why This Gig’s Gonna Be Massive
- It’s the band’s biggest Welsh gig to date 🏴
- They’ve been teasing new material – could this be a comeback era?
- It’s a summer stadium show in Cardiff – expect pints flying, voices cracking, and limbs everywhere
- Golden Circle will get you up close and personal for all the indie anthems and sweaty singalongs
🧠 Riff Report Hot Take:
If you’ve never seen Catfish live, this is your moment. And if you have seen them, well… you know exactly why you’re booking again. The energy is unreal, frontman Van McCann always gives 110%, and there’s a buzz in the air like it’s your first festival all over again. 💥
Plus, a stadium show for under £50? That’s rarer than a dry pint at Steelhouse 🍺⛰️
🚌 Need-To-Know: Getting There & Back
We’ll be doing a full “Getting Home After the Gig” survival guide closer to the show, but for now:
- Train: Cardiff Central is 5 mins from the stadium (if the queues haven’t gone feral)
- Parking: Limited, book early if you’re driving
- Buses/Coaches: National Express & Megabus options available
- Hotels: Book now before they go full Glasto pricing!
👀 Final Word…
Don’t sleep on this, Cardiff. It’s not every day a homegrown indie giant takes on the Principality. Get your mates in a WhatsApp group, chuck in a screaming gif, and sort those tickets while they’re still lush and cheap.
Because as they say in the valleys — “C’mon butt, you know it makes sense!” 🏴🎶
Want us to cover the gig? Planning on heading there yourself? Let us know in the comments or over on @theriffreportuk 🤘
Diolch and see you down the front!
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 special—from 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 he’s 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, he’s 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.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll 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 music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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