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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GradCon Cymru returns to DEPOT Cardiff this September, bringing together some of Wales’ leading employers – including Companies House, Cardiff Capital Region and CSconnected – with hundreds of students and recent graduates looking to take their next step.
Taking place across two days, GradCon is a careers event designed to make meeting employers feel a little less formal and a lot more useful. No endless online applications or awkward exhibition halls – just real conversations, practical career support and
plenty of opportunities to discover where your career could take you.What to expect:
🎓 Leading employers from across Wales
💬 Face-to-face conversations with recruiters
🎤 Career talks and advice
📄 Free CV clinic
📸 Free professional headshots
🤝 Networking opportunities
🍔 Tasty street foodTuesday 8 September – General Day
Open to students and graduates from all degree backgrounds.Wednesday 9 September – STEM Day
Focused on opportunities for students and graduates from STEM backgrounds.📍 DEPOT, Cardiff
🕚 Quiet Hour: 11:00–12:00
🕛 General admission: 12:00–15:00
🎟️ Free entry with registrationWhether you’re finishing university, recently graduated or simply figuring out what comes next, come along, meet employers in person and see what opportunities are out there.
Get ready for a night like no other. BINGO LINGO isn’t your nan’s bingo — it’s a full-blown party packed with huge anthems, outrageous on-stage battles, epic prizes, and hilarious hosts bringing chaos every step of the way.
Whether you’re a bingo newbie or a seasoned pro, expect the unexpected:
💃 Wild rounds.
🚨 The legendary rave round.
🎤 Crowd interaction.
🎁 Prizes so good they’ll change your life…
🕺 Stage antics that’ll have you laughing all night.
🌞 Glorious sunshine every night… maybe.🎟️ TICKETS & TABLES
Everyone needs an entry ticket
Doors: 18:00
Last entry: 20:00
Reserved tables available (book ahead!) – Small tables hold 8, large tables hold 16.
Unreserved tables are held for ticket holders on a first-come basis
Birthday, Hen, and Stag packages available🔥 WHAT IS BINGO LINGO?
Imagine bingo, but completely reimagined — with huge music anthems, crazy prizes, wild games, and nonstop laughs from start to finish.
This isn’t a quiet night with a dabber — it’s your new favourite party.Whether you’re coming with mates, on a big night out, or just up for something different, BINGO LINGO is packed with high-energy hosts, ridiculous on-stage antics, and unforgettable moments.
You don’t need to know the rules — just bring your crew, grab a drink, and get ready to shout for bingo, sing along, and maybe even win something bizarre.
Craig Charles brings his legendary Funk & Soul House Party to DEPOT for a full-throttle night of grooves, rare cuts and dancefloor-filling anthems.
A selector in the truest sense, Craig Charles has spent over three decades digging deep into funk, soul, disco and rare groove — delivering feel-good, high-energy sets that keep rooms moving from start to finish. Known to millions from BBC 6 Music and revered on festival stages from Glastonbury to club basements across the UK, this is a master at work behind the decks.
Expect timeless funk, raw soul, northern classics and infectious rhythms, all delivered with Craig’s trademark style and unstoppable energy.
Joining him on the night:
Deptford Northern Soul Club
Big Macs Wholly Soul Band🎟️ TICKETS
→ Priority Tickets: 12th Feb, 10am
→ Any remaining Tickets: 13th Feb 10amBeefy’s Comedy Club welcomes one of the UK’s most beloved comedians to Depot for a night of brilliant stand-up.
Fresh from her biggest ever tour — I Am a Strange Gloop — which took her across the UK, Australia and Canada, Sara Pascoe brings her sharp, celebrated comedy to Cardiff. A Sunday Times bestselling author and TV favourite known from Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, QI and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Sara is a true multi-hyphenate talent at the very top of her game.
Hosted by Carl Morgan, with support acts on the bill, this is a fantastic night of comedy not to be missed.
