Depot in the Castle 2026: Full Line-Up Announced
Cardiff’s much-loved summer festival Depot in the Castle is back for 2026 — and the full line-up has officially landed. Taking over the iconic grounds of Cardiff Castle on Saturday 25 July 2026, this year’s one-day festival is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet.
Headlining the day are indie favourites The Wombats, bringing their era-defining anthems to the heart of the city. With hits like Let’s Dance to Joy Division, Greek Tragedy and Moving to New York, they’ll close out the festival with a huge sing-along set.
Joining them as special guests are pop icons Sugababes. Fresh from their biggest UK arena tour to date, the trio will bring a hit-packed catalogue spanning Overload, Round Round, Freak Like Me and Push The Button to Cardiff Castle.
The Full Line-Up
Alongside the headliners, Depot in the Castle 2026 will also feature:
Red Rum Club – known for their mariachi-tinged indie sound and massive live shows
Ben Ellis – fast-rising Cardiff talent making waves on home turf
Afro Cluster – high-energy Afrobeat, funk and hip-hop influences
The Family Battenberg – local favourites with an energetic, riff-driven live set
Ian Davies
More Than Just Music
Set against one of the UK’s most unique live music backdrops, Depot in the Castle is a full-day celebration. Expect local street food traders, family-friendly activities, and a buzzing festival atmosphere from gates open to last song.
Following last year’s sold-out edition headlined by Jess Glynne, Depot in the Castle has firmly established itself as one of Wales’s standout summer events — and 2026 is set to raise the bar once again.
🎟️ TICKETS
On sale 10am Friday 6th February
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As the founder of the Up The Stuss label and curator of his USS event series, Chris Stussy continues to push club culture forward, putting music front and centre with immersive, distraction-free dancefloor experiences. His recent run of standout shows includes Warehouse Project, KOKO, Club Space, DC10, Hï Ibiza and Amnesia, alongside a sold-out headline show at London’s Roundhouse.
Returning to Cardiff following a standout appearance last summer, Stussy now headlines Cardiff Castle for a very special outdoor show — and he’s bringing a heavyweight lineup with him.
Joining the bill as special guest is Chloé Caillet, alongside support from L.P.Rhythm, Locklead, and Lauren Lo Sung, with multi-instrumentalist Lewis Taylor opening the night.
Expect deep, rolling house music, heavyweight production and an atmosphere built for dancing from start to finish — a proper summer opener in one of the UK’s most iconic live music settings.
Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics heads to Cardiff Castle for a huge open-air show on Thursday 11th June 2026.
Backed by The Essential Orchestra, this iconic live experience reimagines the biggest dance anthems of all time — blending house, trance and Balearic beats with a full orchestral sound, incredible visuals and pure summer energy.
Expect euphoric renditions of classics from Faithless, Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk and more — a night of hands-in-the-air nostalgia in one of the UK’s most unique outdoor settings.
After countless sold-out arenas and headline festival performances, Ibiza Classics brings the party to Cardiff for one unforgettable evening.
With special guests: Mousse T. & K-Klass
Global pop icon MIKA is set to kick off Cardiff’s Pride weekend in spectacular style with a huge open-air headline show at Cardiff Castle.
Known for his theatrical flair, kaleidoscopic pop sound and boundless energy, MIKA will bring his chart-topping hits – including Grace Kelly, Love Today, Lollipop, and Relax, Take It Easy – to the heart of the city for one unforgettable night.
He’ll be joined by indie-pop favourites The Feeling, performing sing-along anthems like Fill My Little World and Love It When You Call, plus acclaimed Welsh artist Gwenno, whose shimmering synth-pop and bilingual lyricism have earned her Mercury Prize recognition.
Presented by Pride Cymru, DEPOT Live, and Cuffe & Taylor, this special show will launch Cardiff’s Pride celebrations — a night of love, unity, and unapologetic joy soundtracked by one of pop’s most vibrant performers.
🎟 Tickets
Presale opens Thursday 6 November, 10AM
General sale from Friday 7 November, 10AM
After a complete sell out series last summer, get ready for a night like no other! BINGO LINGO takes over Tiger Yard with a wild party like no other. — huge anthems, outrageous on-stage battles, epic prizes, and hilarious hosts bringing pure chaos from start to finish. Open-air vibes when the sun’s out, and if the weather turns rubbish, the roof goes on and the party doesn’t stop.
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: 19:30
Reserved tables available (book ahead!) – Tables hold 8
Unreserved tables are held for ticket holders on a first-come basis
Hen, and Stag packages available📍LOCATION
Tiger Yard, Porth Teigr Way, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4GA🔥 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.
Full terms & conditions: www.bingolingo.club
METRIX is the UK’s most exciting new competition redefining the fitness space, fusing together high performance with the production and spectacle of world class nightclubs.
Teams of two move through five ten-minute stations – think ergs, shuttles, burpees and more – powered by pulsing DJ sets, club-like lighting, and next-level production. Beyond the floor, METRIX delivers a full-spectrum experience with recovery stations, leading fitness and wellness brands, food, drink, and an atmosphere that keeps the energy high all day long.
More than a competition, METRIX is a movement. Inclusive by design and built for athletes of all levels, it blends competition with community, fitness with festival energy, creating a space to bring people together, to push boundaries and to celebrate shared strength.
The stage is set. The countdown is on.
