Cardiff Christmas Festival 2024
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Book your tickets to Cardiff Christmas Festival today for one of the best family Christmas activities near Cardiff!
Get tickets here to step into the enchantment of the Cardiff Christmas Festival as it returns for 2024, set in the stunning Sophia Gardens in its iconic Spiegel Theatre.
Immerse yourself in a world of dazzling sights, sounds, and live entertainment right in the heart of the city. With something for everyone, this festival is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season - get together with your friends and family and join the festive fun!
More about Cardiff Christmas Festival
- Taking place under a wondrous spiegeltent (a large wooden travelling circus tent), creating a magical festive setting.
- Showcasing 5 different incredible shows this year, the festival has something for everyone, performed in the indoor and heated intimacy of the Fortuna Spiegel tent, transporting audiences to a nostalgic, magical world.
What can I enjoy at Cardiff Christmas Festival?
Click below to book tickets for some of these amazing shows at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff Christmas Festival this winter:
- My My Abba - The Christmas Show: The theatre was transformed into a lively party, with standing ovations almost throughout the entire show! Simply put, this is entertainment at its finest.
- The Snow Queen: Get tickets to The Snow Queen for the ultimate family Christmas show in Cardiff! Be swept away by this enchanting new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s magical family adventure!
- Disco Inferno: For everyone who’s ever dreamed of stepping into New York’s legendary Studio 54, Disco Inferno is the ultimate all-singing, all-dancing celebration of everything disco.
- Dafydd Iwan Set Acwstig: With only a handful of appearances in Cardiff in 2024, this is a special opportunity to join Dafydd for an evening of intimate music, song, and storytelling.
- My Favourite Things - Christmas Cabaret Spectacular: This festive extravaganza features a dazzling all-star lineup, blending sensational cabaret, breathtaking circus acts, exuberant burlesque, and uproarious comedy!
- Welsh of the West End: Get ready to be enchanted by Christmas classics and musical theatre favorites, featuring dazzling performances from classic musicals!
- Aled Jones Christmas Songbook: Join Aled Jones and the Welsh POPS Quartet as they perform music from The Snowman and other festive favorites!
- The Bohemians: One of the UK’s longest running Queen Tribute band, The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of music, costumes & showmanship!
- Christmas At The Movies: Join Cardiff Christmas Festival for an enchanting evening of festive music and movie songs in support of their charity partner, Shelter Cymru!
- The Rat Pack: Get ready to dust off your Santa hats, hang up the mistletoe, and party like it’s 1969! The Rat Pack is swinging at Cardiff Christmas Festival!
Delicious festive food & drink
Step into the holiday spirit as you explore the gourmet food tents, brimming with delicious treats. Just outside the Spiegel Theatre, you'll find a charming village area featuring seasonal artisan street food and a bar under a covered marquee.
Whether you crave traditional yuletide favorites or contemporary culinary delights, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
The bar will offer a variety of festive beverages, including warming gluhwein, spiced cider, prosecco, wines, spirits, beers, and an assortment of non-alcoholic and soft drinks. You can also enjoy gourmet hot chocolate, teas, and coffees.
Don't miss out on these festive and unique activities, book your tickets now and have them delivered to you instantly via email and SMS!
My My Abba - The Christmas Show
Get ready for a night of irresistible fun as "My My!" returns to the Cardiff Christmas Festival in 2024!
The Snow Queen
Get tickets now for the ultimate family Christmas Show The Snow Queen, at Cardiff Christmas Festival 2024!
Disco Inferno - Cardiff Christmas Festival
Get tickets here for Disco Inferno at Cardiff Christmas Festival the ultimate all-singing, all-dancing celebration of everything disco.
Dafydd Iwan Set Acwstig - Cardiff Christmas Festival
Get your tickets for this live show at Cardiff Christmas Festival, your unique chance to witness one of Wales' most cherished and esteemed artists!
My Favourite Things – Christmas Cabaret Spectacular
Get tickets now for My Favourite Things - Christmas Cabaret Spectacular at Cardiff Christmas Festival 2024!
Welsh of The West End
Get ready to be enchanted by Christmas classics and musical theatre favorites, featuring dazzling performances from classic musicals!
Aled Jones Christmas Songbook
Join Aled Jones and the Welsh POPS Quartet as they perform music from The Snowman and other festive favorites!
The Bohemians - Ultimate Queen Show
One of the UK’s longest running Queen Tribute band, The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of music, costumes & showmanship!
Wyburn & Wayne Present Christmas At The Movies
Join Cardiff Christmas Festival for an enchanting evening of festive music and movie songs in support of their charity partner, Shelter Cymru!
The Rat Pack
Get ready to dust off your Santa hats, hang up the mistletoe, and party like it’s 1969! The Rat Pack is swinging at Cardiff Christmas Festival!
How To Find Us
All events take place within the grounds of Sophia Gardens, at the address: Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9XR
By foot:
The most popular and pleasant means of reaching Sophia Gardens from Cardiff Central Station is on foot. The final part of the 15-minute leisurely stroll takes you along the banks of the River Taff through Bute Park and the grounds of Cardiff Castle.
By bike:
A popular way to travel to the Stadium is by bicycle and we are in the ideal location to do so i.e. via the Taff Trail which runs from Cardiff Bay to Brecon. The Stadium has more than 30 cycle parking spaces located underneath the Jellyfish Family stand.
By coach:
Regular high-speed coaches leave for Cardiff from many major locations in the UK – the National Express terminus is in Sophia Gardens, just a few minutes walk from the gardens.
By bus:
Cardiff Bus services run regularly between Cardiff Central Station and Cathedral Road (adjacent to Sophia Gardens Cardiff). Routes going via Cathedral Road include:
- Number 25 Circular Service to Llandaff North and North Road
- Number 62 Service to Llandaff, Danescourt, Pentrebane, Fair Water & Canton.
- Number 63 service Ffordd Berllan, Central Station, Radyr to Llandaff.
By car:
From London: Travel time is approximately 3 hours via the M4 Westbound.
From Birmingham: Travel time is approximately 2.5 hours via M5 Southbound and then the M4 Westbound.
From the East: Exit the M4 at Junction 29 and follow the A48M towards Llandaff. Join Cardiff Road. The stadium is situated off Sophia Close which is on Cathedral Road.
From the West: Exit the M4 at Juntion 33. Follow the A4232 for 6.2 miles and exit on the slip road onto Leckwith Road. Follow the A4161 and then turn left onto Cathedral Road (A4119). Turn right onto Sophia Close where the Stadium is situated.
- Toilets
- Food & Drink
- Bar
- Picnic tables and chairs
- Outdoor heaters
Yes, The Spiegel Theatre has an area for push along wheelchairs.
Dogs can not be admitted to any of the shows, with the exception of guide dogs.
Yes. The Snow Queen shows on Sunday Dec 14th at 12 and 3pm are designated as BSL and relaxed performances.
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