Multi-platinum pop star MIKA kicked off Cardiff’s Pride celebrations in style on Friday night with a vibrant headline performance at Cardiff Castle.
The BRIT Award and Ivor Novello-winning singer brought his trademark energy, colour and charisma to the Welsh capital as part of TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle, entertaining thousands of fans in one of the city’s most iconic venues.
Known for global hits including Grace Kelly, Relax, Take It Easy and Happy Ending, MIKA delivered a crowd-pleasing set that helped launch a packed Pride weekend in Cardiff.
Joining him on the bill were chart-topping indie-pop favourites The Feeling, while acclaimed Welsh artist Gwenno opened the evening with a homegrown performance that showcased some of Wales’ finest musical talent.
The concert formed part of the biggest-ever TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle series, which this year features a record-breaking 24 headline shows from some of the world’s most recognised artists.
The summer concert series continues next Friday (June 19) when American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain takes to the stage, joined by Anna von Hausswolff.
The 2026 programme has already welcomed Chris Stussy and Pete Tong Ibiza Classics to Cardiff Castle, with a packed schedule of major acts still to come throughout June, July and August.
Upcoming highlights include performances from Garbage and Skunk Anansie, Empire of the Sun, McFly, Alter Bridge, Katy Perry, Bastille, Richard Ashcroft, Self Esteem, David Byrne, Biffy Clyro, The Streets, Sex Pistols, Two Door Cinema Club, Hollywood Vampires and Jimmy Eat World.
The annual concert series has become one of Wales’ premier live music events, attracting music fans from across the UK while bringing some of the biggest names in entertainment to the heart of Cardiff.
Upcoming TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle 2026 dates
June
- June 19: Ethel Cain + Anna von Hausswolff
- June 22: Garbage & Skunk Anansie + Du Blonde
- June 23: Empire of the Sun + Balu Brigada
- June 25: McFly + Twin Atlantic + Remember Monday
- June 27: Blackbird Festival featuring Alter Bridge, Skindred, Mammoth, Florence Black and Cardinal Black
- June 30: Katy Perry + Mimi Webb
July
- July 4: Bowling For Soup & Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls + American Hi-Fi
- July 9: Billy Ocean + Marti Pellow + Katie Owen
- July 10: Bastille + Arthur Hill + Sofia Camara
- July 11: David Gray + The Divine Comedy
- July 16: Richard Ashcroft + Tom Meighan + Apollo Junction
- July 18: Sammy Virji + Salute + Silva Bumpa and more
- July 24: Self Esteem + Kae Tempest + Joshua Idehen
- July 25: Depot in the Castle featuring The Wombats, Sugababes and more
- July 26: David Byrne + Anna Calvi
- July 30: Biffy Clyro + English Teacher + Humour
- July 31: The Streets + Casisdead + Jimothy Lacoste
August
- August 1: Sex Pistols + The Stranglers + The Undertones + Panic Shack
- August 2: Two Door Cinema Club + Friendly Fires + 3LIJAH
- August 14: Hollywood Vampires + The Damned
- August 15: Jimmy Eat World + Rise Against + The Get Up Kids + Jay Som
The concert series runs throughout the summer at Cardiff Castle, bringing an eclectic mix of pop, rock, indie, electronic and alternative music to the city centre.
