Empire of the Sun announce Cardiff Castle show for summer 2026
Australian electronic icons Empire of the Sun have announced a huge Cardiff headline show as part of their Ask That God Europe 2026 Tour, bringing their spectacular live production to Cardiff Castle on Tuesday 23 June 2026.
The date forms part of a limited UK run and sees the multi-platinum duo return to Europe following a landmark global tour that sold out venues across North America and Europe. Their Cardiff Castle appearance will be one of just three UK headline dates, making it a major moment for fans in Wales and beyond.
Renowned for pushing the boundaries of live performance, Empire of the Sun’s shows blur the line between fantasy and reality. Audiences can expect a fully immersive experience built around striking visuals, theatrical storytelling and larger-than-life production — a defining feature of the band’s live identity.
The tour follows the release of Ask That God, the duo’s first studio album in eight years. The record marks a new era while staying true to the imaginative, euphoric synth-pop sound that has earned Empire of the Sun billions of streams worldwide. The live set is expected to feature material from the album alongside era-defining anthems including Walking On A Dream, We Are The People, Alive and High And Low.
Empire of the Sun’s recent tours have seen sold-out headline shows in cities including London, Paris, Berlin, New York and Los Angeles, plus standout festival appearances across Europe, North America and South America. Their return to Cardiff promises a rare opportunity to experience one of the most visually distinctive live acts of the last two decades in an iconic open-air setting.
The show joins an already stacked DEPOT Live 2026 programme, continuing DEPOT Live’s run of world-class summer performances in the heart of the city.
Tickets
Presale opens Thursday 29 January, 10AM
General sale from Friday 30 January, 10AM
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Ten DJs. Eight MCs. One sound system built to carry the music properly.
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DJs (A–Z)
Aphrodite · Aries · Brockie · Congo Natty · Dillinja · DJ Hype · DJ Rap · Grooverider · Kenny Ken · Micky FinnMCs (A–Z)
Det · Eksman · Five Alive · Harry Shotta · IC3 · Navigator · Ragga Twins · ShabbaSupport from Wales Junglists
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Curated stalls of vintage, preloved, designer and local small businesses
Thousands of unique pieces to shop that have been carefully curated
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Local and international food truck favourites
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FTS TV OOTD fashion interviews
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£5 Student All day entry starting at 11:00 AM.
£8 Entry starting at 11:00 AM.
£6 Entry starting at 1:00 PM.
£5 Entry starting at 2:00 PM.
£4 Entry starting at 3:00 PM.
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Formed in Metro Detroit in 2013, I Prevail have grown from underground hopefuls to one of modern heavy music’s most powerful live acts, earning gold-certified records on both sides of the Atlantic and a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album along the way. Violent Nature pushes them even further, channelling personal conflict and raw emotion into some of their heaviest, most cathartic songs to date – from the ferocious title track to the huge, melodic hooks of “Rain”.
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