Cardiffโs Newest Home of Epic Gigs โ And Itโs Already Raising Hell! ๐ค
๐๏ธ WHAT THE HELL IS BLACKWEIR LIVE?
Say hello to Blackweir Live โ Cardiffโs brand-new open-air gig series thatโs transformed Bute Park into a full-blown festival fortress. Nestled beside the River Taff and just a guitar throw from the Principality Stadium, this lush green space is now a home for rock legends, 90s icons, indie darlings, and metal titans.
Itโs part gig, part city takeover โ and 100% proper tidy ๐ด
๐ค WHOโS PLAYING AT BLACKWEIR LIVE 2025?
This ainโt your average summer series. Blackweir Live is swinging for the fences with a stacked lineup covering folk-pop, alt-rock, full-blown thrash metal and absolute living legends.
โ CONFIRMED LINE-UP (So Far!):
๐ Friday 27 June โ Indie & Alt-Pop Dreamland
- Noah Kahan ๐ฒ โ Sad songs, big choruses, twangy flannel energy
- DJO ๐ โ Joe Keery (yep, Steve from Stranger Things) goes synth-pop star
- Sebastian Schub ๐ถ โ Soulful, rising voice of 2025
๐๏ธ Tix: TBA โ expect ยฃ45โยฃ65
๐ Wednesday 2 July โ 90s Queens Rule the Stage
- Alanis Morissette ๐ โ Jagged. Little. Icon.
- Liz Phair ๐ธ โ Lo-fi goddess and lyrical assassin
- Gwenno ๐งโโ๏ธ โ Welsh-language psychedelia
- Megan Wyn ๐ผ โ Angleseyโs finest pop export
๐๏ธ From ยฃ65+
๐ Thursday 3 July โ METAL OVERLOAD: THE PITS AWAIT
- SLAYER ๐ฅ โ The actual Slayer. In Cardiff. In 2025. Brace yourself.
- Amon Amarth โ๏ธ โ Viking anthems for warhorn-worthy nights
- Anthrax โข๏ธ โ Mosh pit generals since the 80s
- Mastodon ๐ โ Crushingly good and heavier than your nan’s Sunday dinner
- Hatebreed ๐ช โ Hardcore anthems incoming
๐๏ธ From ยฃ20 with promo ๐ Slayer ยฃ20 Ticket Offer
๐ Friday 4 July โ THE EMOTIONALLY CATHARTIC SINGALONG
- Alanis Morissette (Night 2)
Two nights. All the feels. You. Oughta. Go.
๐๏ธ From ยฃ65
๐ Wednesday 9 July โ LEGENDARY NIGHT OF SOUL & MAGIC
- STEVIE WONDER ๐น โ No words. Just awe.
- Corinne Bailey Rae โ๏ธ โ Glorious voice, sunset vibes, and silky tunes
๐๏ธ Expect ยฃ80โยฃ150+
๐ MORE BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCEDโฆ
Word on the street? More Welsh talent, a punk revival night, and one mystery headliner thatโs got the internet whispering. Keep your eyes glued to The Riff Report for leaks, updates, and totally biased hype.
๐ท TICKET PRICES โ THE DAMAGE SO FAR
| Date | Artists | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June | Noah Kahan, DJO, Schub | ยฃ45โยฃ65 |
| 2 July | Alanis, Liz Phair, Gwenno | ยฃ65+ |
| 3 July | Slayer, Amon Amarth, etc. | ยฃ20โยฃ90 |
| 4 July | Alanis (Night 2) | ยฃ65+ |
| 9 July | Stevie Wonder, C.B. Rae | ยฃ80โยฃ150+ |
๐ FOOD, DRINK & FESTIVAL VIBES
- Local street food legends
- Vegan-friendly munchies
- Welsh ales, craft beer, cocktails ๐ป
- Merch stalls youโll accidentally drop ยฃ100 at
- VIP loos for the posh moshers
๐ GETTING THERE? TIDY.
Blackweir Fields, Bute Park, Cardiff
Right in the heart of the city โ 10 mins from Cardiff Central, close to Cathays, and walkable from anywhere with a sense of direction and strong legs. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ช
๐ข IN SUMMARY, BUTT…
Blackweir Live is Cardiffโs new summer tradition in the making โ and itโs starting off LOUD. Whether youโre sobbing to Stevie, moshing to Slayer, or floating to Gwennoโs synths, this is the city at its musical best.
Get your tickets. Get your mates. Get yer boots on.
๐ Follow The Riff Report for:
- Setlist leaks
- Food stall reviews
- Merch previews
- Rock gossip
- And unhinged gig coverage with a Welsh twist ๐ด
See you in the fields, mun ๐ค๐ฅ
