Book Cardiff Christmas Festival tickets for one of the best family friendly, non weather dependant events in Cardiff!
Immerse yourself in a world of dazzling sights, sounds, and live entertainment right in the heart of the city at Cardiff Christmas Festival! With something for everyone, this feast of live entertainment is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season - get together with your friends and family and make memories to last a lifetime.
Cardiff Christmas Festival details:
- Dates: Selected dates from 4th - 31st December 2025
- Location: Spiegeltent, Sophia Gardens, Riverside, Cardiff, CF11 9XR
- Enjoy a magical, festive setting underneath a wondrous Spiegeltentheatre, a heated Bohemian theatre pavilion, where every seat feels like a front row seat
- Treat your tastebuds to a range of Christmas food and drink to enjoy as you take in the best in live entertainment
What's on at Cardiff Christmas Festival 2025?
- 5th - 28th December: Jack Frost a Magical Christmas Musical: Jack Frost is a joyful new Christmas musical filled with catchy songs, dazzling dance numbers, aerial fun and festive frolics for all ages. Join as we follow Jack and his quirky friends, including his cousin Gwen Frost from West Wales(!) Bryn, a singing 8ft polar bear and the New York gangster penguins as they embark on a mad cap adventure to overthrow the evil Toy Tycoon and save Christmas.
- 4th December: The Bohemians – Queen’s Greatest Hits: The Bohemians, one of the UKs top Queen tribute acts, deliver a high-energy show recreating Queen’s iconic performances, from early hits to their legendary Live Aid and Wembley ’86 sets. With authentic costumes, powerful vocals, and crowd-pleasing anthems, you've never experienced Queen as up close and mind blowing like this! " Its a Kinda Magic!
- 5th & 6th December: Bring Them Home for Christmas: Surround yourself in the sounds of the West End and Broadway in this spectacular festive concert starring Welsh musical theatre royalty David Thaxton, Charlotte Hannah Jones, Caroline Sheen and Steve Balsamo and featuring a specially formed Welsh Young Persons Vocal Ensemble. You will not have seen or heard a show like it.
- 7th December: Just My Imagination –A Motown Celbration: Just My Imagination brings the magic of Motown to life with a dazzling tribute show to The Temptations. Packed with iconic hits like My Girl, Papa was a Rolling Stone and Just My Imagination, expect slick choreography and sounds to melt your hearts . Expect the night of your lives
- 12th December: My My – The Ultimate ABBA Christmas Show: My My is back for one night only, bringing the ultimate ABBA party! With West End performers, dazzling energy, and all your favourite sing along hits like Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, it’s a glittering feel good celebration you won’t want to miss!
- 13th December: Disco Inferno: Disco Inferno brings a glittering, high energy celebration of '70s disco to the Cardiff Christmas Festival, featuring iconic hits, dazzling choreography, and a vibrant Studio 54 vibe. It’s a funky, all-singing, all-dancing party packed with disco legends and non-stop groove
- 14th December: The Rat Pack a Swingin’ Christmas: The Rat Pack return to the Spiegel Theatre this Christmas with a festive swing show featuring classic holiday hits and timeless charm. With songs, comedy, and cool camaraderie, it’s a nostalgic celebration that’s become a beloved Christmas tradition
- 18th December, The Sound of Christmas: The Chorus of Welsh National Opera capture the true spirit of Christmas in this collection of timeless classics, from the Hallelujah Chorus to the magical moments from La Traviata and Carmen. Dont book a ticket unless you want to be blown away by this vocal masterclass from Wales' world famous opera company.
- 19th & 20th December: Festive Fantasy, The Christmas Variety Spectacular: Step into a world of festive fantasy with Revudeville, hosted by Soho’s dazzling Heiress Blackstone! For two nights only, the Spiegel Theatre transforms into a glittering spectacle of fire eaters, burlesque, death defying aerial acts, amazing live music and outrageous comedy. It’s bold, brilliant, unique, and a night you will never forget.
- 27th December: “Tour of The Eras ” The Taylor Swift Christmas Celebration: Step into a festive wonderland with Tour of the Eras—a magical Taylor Swift tribute starring the epic Hannah Jenkins! This intimate Christmas concert brings all of Taylor’s biggest hits to life, from country beginnings to pop anthems. Get close to the best of Taylor Swift this Christmas
Enjoy delicious hot food and drink and enjoy the Show
The full service bar and hot food offerings are situated in the courtyard just inside the site entrance. Maybe enjoy some fresh hot popcorn, nachos, or hot dogs and dirty fries and enjoy them with your choice of hot or cold drinks before making your way to your reserved seats in the heated and seated comfort of the amazing Spiegeltheatre.