Cardiff Christmas Festival 2025

Book Cardiff Christmas Festival tickets for one of the best family Christmas 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 festival is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season - get together with your friends and family and join the festive fun!

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 spiegeltent, a large wooden travelling circus tent!
  • Treat your tastebuds to a range of Christmas cuisine and festive favourites, from street food to contemporary culinary delights!

What's on at Cardiff Christmas Festival 2025?

  • 4th December: The Bohemians – Queen’s Greatest Hits: The Bohemians, a top UK Queen tribute band, 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!
  • 5th & 6th December: Bring Them Home for Christmas: Bring Them Home for Christmas brings West End magic to Cardiff’s Spiegel Theatre in a spectacular festive concert starring Welsh musical theatre icons David Thaxton and Caroline Sheen. Featuring show-stopping vocals, beloved musical hits, and heartwarming holiday favourites!
  • 7th December: Just My Imagination – The Music of the Temptations: Just My Imagination brings the magic of Motown to life with a dazzling tribute to The Temptations, featuring West End stars and powerhouse musicians. Packed with iconic hits, slick choreography, and soul stirring harmonies
  • 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
  • 19th & 20th December: Festive Fantasy, A Christmas Variety Spectacular: Step into a world of festive fantasy with Revudeville, hosted by Soho’s dazzling drag diva Heiress Blackstone! For two nights only, the Spiegel Theatre transforms into a glittering spectacle of showgirls, circus feats, burlesque, and outrageous comedy. It’s bold, brilliant, and bursting with holiday magic!
  • 21st December: Go Your Own Way – The Fleetwood Mac Legacy: Go Your Own Way is a global smash-hit tribute to Fleetwood Mac, now coming to the intimate Spiegel Theatre. Featuring West End talent and iconic hits like Dreams, Rhiannon, and Go Your Own Way, this powerful show captures the passion and energy of the legendary band in an unforgettable live experience
  • 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
  • 5th - 31st December: Jack Frost a Magical Christmas Musical: Jack Frost is a joyful Christmas musical filled with catchy songs, dazzling dances, and festive fun for all ages. Set in the cosy Spiegel Theatre, it follows Jack and his quirky friends, including a singing polar bear and gangster penguins as they embark on a magical adventure to save Christmas

Enjoy delicious food and drink at Cardiff Christmas Festival

Indulge in festive flavours at the Cardiff Christmas Festival’s gourmet village, just outside the Spiegel Theatre! Discover a mouthwatering mix of seasonal artisan street food and a cosy marquee bar serving everything from glühwein and spiced cider to prosecco, craft beers, and gourmet hot chocolates.

Whether you're craving classic Christmas treats or modern delights, it's the perfect spot to eat, drink, and soak up the holiday cheer!

Location

Cardiff Christmas Festival

Spiegeltent,
Sophia Gardens,
Riverside,
Cardiff,
CF11 9XR
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Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Picnic tables and chairs
  • Outdoor heaters
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Is The Speigel Theatre wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Spiegel Theatre has an area for push along wheelchairs.

Can I bring my dog to Cardiff Christmas Festival?

Dogs can not be admitted to any of the shows, with the exception of guide dogs. 

Are there any performances at Cardiff Christmas Festival for those with special needs or hearing disabilities?

Yes. The Snow Queen shows on Sunday Dec 14th at 12 and 3pm are designated as BSL and relaxed performances.

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The Bohemians, Queen’s Greatest Hits at Christmas

Don't miss one of the UK’s top Queen tribute bands brings the legendary sound and spirit of Queen to life in an unforgettable festive performance

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