Blackbird Festival 2026 – First 2026 Announcement at Cardiff Castle
We’re kicking off our 2026 season in a huge way. On Saturday 27th June 2026, Cardiff Castle will host the first-ever Blackbird Festival, headlined by rock giants ALTER BRIDGE.
Presented as part of TK Maxx presents Depot Live, this brand-new event marks ALTER BRIDGE’s first Welsh show in over seven years – and they’re making it count. Joined by very special guests Skindred, plus Florence Black and Cardinal Black, this is set to be an unmissable day of rock in the heart of the city.
Frontman Myles Kennedy says:
“We realised we haven’t played Wales in over seven years. To make up for lost time, we thought it would be cool to do something extra special… it’s a way to show our appreciation for the fans in Wales who’ve patiently waited for our return.”
🎟 Pre-sale tickets go live at 9:30am on Thursday 21st August.
💥 General sale starts at 9:30am on Friday 22nd August.
Be the first through the gates for the first show of the summer – sign up now to secure your spot before they’re gone.
📅 Date: Saturday 27 June 2026
📍 Venue: Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, Wales
🎟 Pre-sale sign-up: depotlive.co.uk/blackbirdfestival2026
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