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Cardiff Christmas Festival is back for its third sensational year, promising an enchanting holiday experience set within the iconic Spiegel Theatre at Sophia Gardens. Running from November to December, the 2024 festival lineup includes an exciting mix of new musical theatre, iconic performances, and family-friendly shows that will bring magic and warmth to the holiday…

The UK’s gender pay gap means that women work 52 days of the year without pay. “FOR Cardiff’s negative gender pay gap shows that women on average are paid more across the company. With a staff team of just 16, these figures are quite changeable but we believe that transparency on salary is a key…

Just one month one from its launch, Cardiff’s Refill Return Cup scheme is celebrating strong results, with more than 2,500 cups borrowed and a 97% return rate from eco-conscious coffee lovers across the city. This first-of-its-kind initiative in Wales, which launched on October 4th, has already saved an estimated 43kg of CO2 by reducing single-use…

Jess Glynne has been confirmed as the headline act for DEPOT in the Castle 2025 on Saturday 26th July, the homegrown Cardiff festival based in the iconic surroundings of the castle grounds. London-born singer-songwriter Jess Glynne made history by becoming the first and only British female solo artist to score seven number ones on the UK Singles Chart – among them ‘I’ll…

Bydd llwybr goleuni newydd yn ganolbwynt i’r Nadolig yng Nghaerdydd eleni gydag 11 gosodiad yn lansio ddydd Iau 14 Tachwedd. Mae llwybr Goleuni’r Gaeaf, a gyflwynir gan FOR Cardiff, yn weithgaredd cyffrous am ddim a gynhelir rhwng 14 Tachwedd a 5 Ionawr, yn arwain ymwelwyr o amgylch y ddinas dros gyfnod yr ŵyl. Fel rhan…

BLACKWEIR LIVE @ BLACKWEIR FIELDS 2025 GLOBAL ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON More major international music artists will be heading to Cardiff from next summer with the launch of a brand-new series of outdoor live music events. Subject to licence, Blackweir Live will debut with four headline gigs and with the capacity set at up to 35,000…

A new light trail will form the centrepiece of Christmas in Cardiff this year with 11 installations launching on Thursday, November 14. Brought to you by FOR Cardiff, The Light of Winter trail is a free immersive activity that will run between November 14 and January 5, guiding visitors around the city during the festive…

Visit The Ivy Asia for an enchanting celebration This festive season, The Ivy Asia invites guests to embark on a culinary voyage like no other. From 13th November until 31st December, guests can indulge in an array of festive set menus, seasonal specials, and crafted cocktails, all designed to elevate every holiday celebration. With each…

Sweaty Betty, the renowned British activewear brand, is delighted to announce the expansion of its retail footprint with the opening of its first-ever standalone store in Wales. The new permanent location will be in the bustling Morgan Quarter on The Hayes in Cardiff city centre, offering customers in Wales direct access to the brand’s premium…

People in Cardiff are being invited to apply for up to £1,500 to bring an exciting cultural project to life for the city. FOR Cardiff has reopened applications to their City Ambition Fund which provides the opportunity for residents, businesses, and community groups to bring their brilliant ideas for the city to life. Whether you’re…

Students attended an alcohol-free drink and draw event as part of a campaign launch to promote a better variety of alternatives in Cardiff. Trends show that the younger generation are drinking less alcohol, with 39% of 18 to 24-year-olds not drinking alcohol at all according to a survey by the Portman Group. Despite this trend,…

 Cardiff is only the fourth place in the UK to achieve a Gold award following Brighton & Hove, Bristol and Cambridge. The city of Cardiff has been granted a Gold Sustainable Food PlacesAward, recognising the success of its joined-up approach to building a sustainable and healthy food system. Cardiff is only the fourth place in the UK to…