OKAY okay so I’m an absolute sucker for a night market … and Cardiff Music City are bringing it back for TWO NIGHTS over this St David’s Day weekend! There are also a smattering of events taking place in lovely independent venues around Cardiff: read on for all the info!
St David’s Day Sessions | Market Nights w/ Radio Sudd
Friday 27 Feb 2026 & Saturday 28 Feb 2026, 17:00 – 22:00, Cardiff Market, Saint Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AU
Friday and Saturday – Cardiff Market is open late for two nights of street‑food feasting, indie-shopping, inner city magic, soundtracked by some lovely beats played by lovely people.
Radio Sudd and Cardiff Music City are back to turn our iconic central market into an atmospheric after‑hours hangout. There will be live performances, Think dreamy acoustic sets echoing through the stalls, top‑tier artists bringing the vibes, and DJs keeping the energy high. All hand‑picked by Radio Sudd, they will keep the music flowing ‘til 10pm. Good food. Big tunes. Pure class, DON’T MISS IT. Also did we mention that the market is DOG FRIENDLY??? Go get your pooch and come hang.
FRIDAY’S LINE UP:
17:00 @louisoharamusic (YN FYW / LIVE)
18:00 @s0phiegracesmith
19:00 @samandollar
20:00 @melfedmelys
21:00 @trishnasinghdavies
SATURDAY:
17:00 @osgled_ (YN FYW / LIVE)
18:00 @djdilys
19:00 @david_j_bull
20:00 @h_hawkline
21:00 @hcadwaladr
St David’s Day Sessions | Tân Cerdd – St David’s Day Edition of Neo-Soul Jam
Saturday 28 Feb 2026, 19:00, Chapter, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1QE
Tân Cerdd brings a special St David’s Day edition of its signature Neo‑Soul Jam — a night celebrating Wales through Black Welsh creativity and global‑majority sound, culture and community. Expect a lush blend of soul, hip‑hop, funk, afrobeat and more, with a guest DJ setting the tone, a live band holding it down, and guest artists jumping in throughout the night. It’s an open jam — so bring your instrument, step up to sing, rap or drop some spoken word. Everyone’s invited!
St David’s Day Sessions | The Welsh Edit
01 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 22:00, The Canopi, 59-61 Tudor Street, Cardiff CF11 6AD
A full day of Dewi celebrations at the Canopi – bilingual live music, hands‑on creative workshops, and Welsh‑inspired food – fresh, home‑baked Welsh cakes, steaming bowls of cawl, expect a relaxed and inclusive space honouring contemporary Welsh culture, community, and creativity — right in the heart of Cardiff.
Live music from: Spwci • DôN • Meredydd Russell‑Jones • Alys North, with DJ set from: Kris Jenkins
St David’s Day Sessions | Celavi + Guests
01 Mar 2026, 19:00, Fuel, 5 Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR
North Wales’ finest, CELAVI bring their unique power blend of nu-metal to Fuel for a loud and proud St David’s Day celebration!
St David’s Day Sessions | Ani Glass
01 Mar 2026, 15:00 – 21:00, Paradise Garden, 213 City Road, Cardiff CF24 3JD
Join Paradise Gardens on Sunday 1st March to celebrate Dydd Gŵyl Dewi with @ani_glass performing live followed by a Welsh focus DJ set from @esthergram____. Free entry, plus a @junoon.project with vintage and streetware market in the yurt!
St David’s Day Sessions | Porter’s All-Dayer
01 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 21:00, Porter’s, Barrack Lane, Cardiff, CF10 2FR
Experience your local humble arts centre in an earlier, chilled out capacity. The Porter’s St David’s Day all-day-party will be celebrating all the things that we as a nation do best – music, theatre, being clever and having a nice time. Brought to you by Porter’s in partnership with SceneBean.
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