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Cardiff’s finest music and street food event returns to Cardiff Castle. It's now in its seventh year. Previous castle headliners have included Rag N Bone Man, Melanie C, The Kaiser Chiefs, Toploader, Ian Davies and Bastille.
Set in the stunning location of Cardiff Castle, DEPOT in the Castle is a family-friendly event that will include a host of all-day music and activities. This year promises another delicious lineup of street food featuring local Welsh street food talent and new traders from across the bridge. You can expect local artists, glitter girls, circus acts, storytellers and stilt walkers. Make sure to get your tickets for this incredible event!
Saturday 27 July 2024
In 2023 Anne Marie will headline the summer festival. Other acts on the main stage are to be announced.
More Information and DEPOT in the Castle Tickets
DEOPT at the Castle isn't the only live music you can see this year. Other bands playing the venue include:
The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band from Chicago. They’ve sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Weezer’s music has been streamed billions of times, with the band selling over 10 million albums in the U.S. and over 35 million records worldwide since their debut album’s release in 1994.
The music of Crowded House has resounded through eras and generations since the band launched out of Melbourne, Australia back in 1985. Beyond selling over 15 million records worldwide and earning 13 ARIA Awards, a MTV VMA, and a BRIT Award, they have generated billions of streams, consistently sold out tours on multiple continents, notched four #1 albums in Australia, and captivated audiences for nearly four decades.
Pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne is coming to Cardiff Castle, bringing some of her biggest hits. At her Cardiff show, she will be supported by Montreal rock band Simple Plan. Since launching her debut album Let Go in 2002 - featuring iconic hit Complicated - the Canadian singer-songwriter has sold 40 million albums worldwide and got eight Grammy Award nominations under her belt.
The American quintet have enjoyed more than 20 years of success on both sides of the Atlantic. They will be joined by special guests New Zealand psychedelic rock band Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
Manic Street Preachers, also known simply as the Manics, are a Welsh Rock band formed in Blackwood, Caerphilly, in 1986. They form a key part of the 1990s Welsh Cool Cymru cultural movement. Suede’s debut shot to number 1 in the UK Album Charts upon its release selling over 100,000 copies in its first week, winning the prestigious Mercury Music Prize and becoming the fastest-selling debut album ever in the UK at that time.
Chart-topping boyband JLS will bring their Summer Hits tour to Cardiff Castle next year. They were runners-up in The X Factor in 2008, and their first self-titled debut album sold over 1 million copies in the UK.
His most famous song has kept him on radios and music channels for almost the past 40 years, now 1980s pop idol Rick Astley is performing at Cardiff Castle in summer 2024. He will be joined by special guests, Lightning Seeds.
Noel and his band, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, will return to Cardiff Castle. Noel played an unforgettable sold-out show at Cardiff Castle in 2019. His set will consist of a wide selection of Oasis classics as well as featuring a cross-section of material from the past dozen years of his highly successful career as a solo artist.
Tom Grennan found fame as a guest vocalist on Chase & Status' It All Goes Wrong. The chart-topping BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated star has already seen four UK Top 10 singles.
Bedrooms at Future Inn Cardiff
It is incredibly easy to get to Cardiff Castle from Future Inns:
Future Inns Cardiff has 197 bedrooms with everything you would expect of a 4-star hotel. Plus, a whole host of home-away-from-home comforts. The hotel offers all guests free parking, electric car charging, and free WiFi. All bedrooms sleep up to four guests, which is ideal for families and groups. Plus, under 12s stay for free.
Book direct for the best rates guaranteed, with rooms from £67 per room per night.
Book your stay online, where we guarantee the best rate, or with our Reservations Team on 02920 487111 or email reservations.cardiff@futureinns.co.uk
For additional benefits, you can join the Future Inns hotel loyalty program. For every £1 you spend on accommodation, you earn 1 reward point. Plus, get double points when you dine in the restaurant. Points can then be used to upgrade your bedroom to a suite or a free night's stay. You also get a complimentary drink voucher to redeem when you dine in the restaurant (you'll also get double points, too!) and a member's discount rate. It's also completely free to join!
Dishes on the menu in Thomas Restaurant
Thomas Restaurant is ideal to fuel up before the event. Serving British food, as well as contemporary and traditional Welsh cuisine, using local produce and ingredients. The team serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, evening a-la-carte or traditional roasts on Sunday. A homemade Taste of Wales Afternoon Tea is served daily between 1pm-5pm or our set menu offers 3 courses for £25 from 5pm.
If you are staying in the hotel, room service is available 24/7.
A large selection of drinks is also available, including popular local brands. Our Welsh drink selection includes Brains beers, Penderyn whiskey and vodka, Benjamin Hall gins, and Cariad wines. An extensive gin and mixer menu and 2 for £16 cocktails.
Reservations can be made on 02920 487111, by emailing thomas@futureinns.co.uk or online: