Welsh of the West End
Thursday 11th & Saturday 13th December 2025
The musical theatre super-group Welsh of the West End are back this December, embarking on a dazzling Christmas Tour.
Join them at The Gate, Cardiff for a festive concert like no other, featuring Christmas classics and musical theatre favourites.
MOLLY ROBERTS
Saturday 20th December 2025
Welsh singer-songwriter Molly Roberts is fast becoming one of the UK’s most exciting new artists, known for her heartfelt vocals and soaring melodies. She recently opened for Jess Glynne this summer alongside Kate Nash and Professor Green, and performed at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium for Channel 4 Sport's European Championships. Regularly featured on BBC Radio Wales’ A-List, her single ‘Goodbye’ has garnered widespread acclaim, and she has opened for GRAMMY award-winner Amy Wadge. Throughout 2025, Molly continues to tour with her band across the UK. Her live shows blend powerful vocals with moving lyrics, and this December she will perform at The Gate with special guests for an unforgettable night of music.
"Molly is on the verge of something special: the next great voice to come from Wales.” (South Wales Argus)
The Delines
With support from Chris Eckman
Saturday 28th March 2026
The Delines were formed after Richmond Fontaine singer/songwriter, Willy Vlautin heard singer, Amy Boone (The Damnations) sing just one a single ballad. He was so moved by her voice that he secretly wrote her songs for over a year before approaching her to start a band. Lucky for all she liked what she heard and The Delines were formed. Fontaine’s Sean Oldham on drums, Freddie Trujillo on bass, Vlautin on guitar, and multi-instrumentalist, Cory Gray on keyboards and horns. Vlautin is no stranger to critical acclaim in the US, UK, and Europe, enjoying cult success and rave reviews from the likes of the New York Times, Washington Post, Uncut, Hot Press, Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, and Mojo Magazine, both as a novelist with seven books under his belt, and as the former front man/songwriter of the Americana outfit Richmond Fontaine who produced eleven acclaimed studio albums. Three of his novels have been turned into feature films: The Motel Life, Lean on Pete, and the upcoming Netflix movie The Night Always Comes starring Vanessa Kirby. Ursula K. Le Guin said this of Vlautin’s writing, “Willy Vlautin is one of the bravest novelists writing... An unsentimental Steinbeck, a heartbroken Haruf, Willy Vlautin tells us who really lives now in our America, our city in ruins.”
Janina Ramirez
'Legenda' In Conversation
Saturday 7th February 2026
*Event Postponed from November 2025 - All original tickets will remain valid for the new date.*
Professor Janina Ramirez is a best-selling author, presenter, lecturer and researcher. She is Director of Studies for History of Art at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, and Visiting Professor in Medieval Studies at the University of Lincoln. She has published widely on medieval history, art and literature, has written both fiction and non-fiction for adults and younger readers, and has taught and researched across a broad chronological sweep, covering everything from the sculptures of antiquity to post-modern architecture. She has also written and presented documentaries across the world for over 15 years, including 'Raiders of the Lost Past,' 'The Private Lives of Kings,' and 'Art Lovers Guide'. She is Lifelong President of Gloucester History Festival, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Royal Society of Arts, Universities of York and Gloucestershire and City Lit.
This event will feature an interview, audience Q&A and book signing.
Legenda is published on 6th Nov 2025 by WH Allen
Summit ‘26
Wednesday 11th February 2026
✨ SAVE THE DATE | CADW’R DYDDIAD ✨
Beacons Cymru music industry renowned networking event, Summit, is returning next year! Block out the diaries and tell people you’re washing your hair that day (but you’ll really be getting top tips and tricks from industry heavyweights) 🤝
Mae ein digwyddiad poblogaidd, Summit, yn dychwelyd blwyddyn nesaf! Gwnewch yn siwr bod eich dyddiadur yn glir 🤩
“THIS IS HISTORY” - THE BRITPOP REVOLUTION
Friday 20th February 2026
“This Is History!” – The Britpop Revolution is the ultimate live show celebrating the music, attitude and energy of a generation. Relive the defining moments of a movement that changed British culture forever, from its roots with the Stone Roses, Primal Scream and James through to the iconic sounds of Oasis, Blur, Pulp and Suede. Featuring stunning visuals, historical highlights and a powerhouse live band recreating anthems with passion and precision, this is more than a gig – It’s a time machine back to the 90s. Whether you lived it or are discovering it anew, the Britpop revolution is back!
Lucie Jones
Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th December 2025
Lucie Jones is a Welsh singer and actress, best known for her roles in musical theatre and her appearance on The X Factor in 2009. She gained international recognition representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Never Give Up on You." Lucie has starred in major West End productions, including Les Misérables and Waitress. Her debut album, Lucie Jones Live at the Adelphi (2021), captures her powerful vocal performances. Lucie has toured extensively, sharing the stage with artists like John Barrowman and Katherine Jenkins, and continues to shine as a leading performer in the West End.
Imagine Lennon
Experience an unforgettable and intimate evening celebrating the legacy of John Lennon.
Thursday 16th April 2026
Experience an unforgettable and intimate evening celebrating the legacy of John Lennon, brought to life by the internationally acclaimed Tyson Kelly as John Lennon – renowned for his striking portrayal of Lennon in Broadway’s “Let It Be” and in the UK & World’s #1 Beatles Tribute “The Bootleg Beatles” for seven years.
This captivating production is a sophisticated homage to one of music’s most enduring icons, making it a must-see event for all John Lennon and discerning Beatles fans alike and lovers of timeless songwriting.
Country Hits Live
Saturday 16th May 2026
Country Hits Live - Transporting you right into the heart of downtown Nashville!
Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be taken back through the history of country music featuring songs from Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks right through to Taylor Swift and Luke Combs. With songs including Folsom Prison Blues, Crazy, Jolene, The Gambler to name a few, this trip through Country Music’s greatest hits is an evening not to be missed! Fronted by UK Country singer Jade Helliwell, and direct from Nashville Lars Pluto.
Colin Blunstone
The Voice of The Zombies, Believe In Miracles Tour
Saturday 23rd May 2026
Colin Blunstone, lead singer of The Zombies and acclaimed Solo Artist, returns to UK stages with the “Believe In Miracles” Tour, his first national solo outing in 7 years. The tour title is a nod to Blunstone’s 1972 hit “I Don’t Believe In Miracles” (penned by Argent singer/guitarist Russ Ballard), but is also a reflection on his remarkable 7-decade career. Blunstone relates, “I joined The Zombies as a teen thinking it would be a two or three year adventure. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined it would lead to a lifetime in music…and that at the tender age of 80, I’d be the subject of a documentary, recording a new album and embarking on a major tour!”. His career-spanning show will feature classics from The Zombies, favourites from his solo releases and collaborations, and debut new material from his forthcoming studio album.
Miles Hunt
(The Wonder Stuff)
Friday 24th April 2026
Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff will be heading out across the UK next Spring to play songs and tell tales from his 40 years in music.
Katherine Priddy
THESE FRIGHTENING MACHINES ALBUM TOUR 2026
Friday 8th May 2026
Katherine Priddy has announced the release of her third album, These Frightening Machines for March 2026 via Cooking Vinyl. The new record follows Priddy’s highly acclaimed debut The Eternal Rocks Beneath and sophomore LP The Pendulum Swing which firmly established her as one of the most exciting artists on the contemporary British music scene. Greeted with critical acclaim in the press, many called it “One of The Albums of the Year”.
The most sonically varied of her career, the songs on Priddy’s new album span a full spectrum of emotions and explore what it means to keep going when things fall apart, to hold onto connections in a world that sometimes divides, and to figure out where we fit into the machines and systems we find ourselves a part of. With her momentum showing no signs of slowing, the release of These Frightening Machines is set to take her star even higher.
WALES GOES POP! 2026
Heavenly + more acts to be announced!
Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th April 2026
All-ages pop weekender this Easter. Celebrating all things indie pop plus a sprinkling of folk pop, experimental pop, shouty punk pop and more.
This year's headliners will be Heavenly - a band who released four critically acclaimed albums between 1991-1996, becoming key figures in the independent music scenes of the UK and burgeoning Riot Grrrl scene in the US, through their associations with seminal labels Sarah and K Records. Highly influential, they've inspired generations of musicians with a perfect blend of punk energy and pop sensibility. Forming in 1989 from the ashes of Talulah Gosh, the band features Amelia Fletcher, Peter Momtchiloff, Robert Pursey, Cathy Rogers and Ian Button.
Heavenly reformed in 2023 after a 27 year hiatus. Amelia and Rob were approached by their angry daughters wanting to know why their parents' songs were all over their TikTok timelines. Having established this was not an algorithmic blip and there was genuine interest in their old songs, the band decided to play a few shows and now both original Heavenly fans and a much younger audience clamour to see the group live. Newly rejuvenated, the band started writing songs again and single 'Portland Town' was released in July, with their fifth album due in February 2026.
Neil Cowley Trio
Built on Bach Tour
Wednesday 15th April 2026
Built on Bach is a new live show from the Neil Cowley Trio, exploring the subtle but powerful influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on Cowley’s original music. Rather than reworking or reinterpreting Bach’s compositions or Inventions, the trio use them as a creative jumping-off point — improvising, extemporising, and freely exploring wherever the music leads - revealing Bach’s presence within their own distinctive, unmistakable sound.
Melys
Special 30th anniversary show
Friday 27th March 2026
Performing with The Vita String Quartet
Plus support and very special guest appearances
Melys: The Wondrous Welsh Indie Band
‘Melys possess a grace and charm all of their own. A most disquieting, unsettling and pleasurable experience” NME
Formed in the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia in the late '90s, Melys (pronounced Mel-iss) quickly became one of the most distinctive voices in Welsh indie music. The band’s sound—hailed by The Guardian as "wondrous Welsh popsters, like Dusty Springfield backed by St Etienne"—blended dreamy pop with an undeniable charm that earned them critical acclaim and a devoted following.
FRANCIS DUNNERY
England's Tales of the Council House Kid
Friday 6th February 2026
A new theatre show from FRANCIS DUNNERY
Get ready for a powerful and nostalgic journey back to the heart of working-class Britain in the 1960s and 70s. England's Tales of the Council House Kid is a powerful, deeply nostalgic theatre show and living memoir. Through vivid, heartfelt stories and unforgettable songs, you'll experience life growing up on English council estates, a world of camaraderie, grit, and romantic dreams. This isn't just a performance, it's a living memoir, celebrating the humour and resilience forged in the shadow of Britain's small towns, cities, tower blocks and council estates.
Join me from February 1st to March 1st for a show that will stir your memory and lift your spirits. The performance features some of my old songs that soundtracked those formative years, along with a few brand new tunes that bring the past right into the present. Whether you grew up in a council house or simply appreciate a moving, authentic piece of collective British history, this show promises an evening of raw, beautiful storytelling and music.
Wynne Evans
Beyond Compare
*On-Sale Friday 21st Nov @ 10am*
Friday 22nd May 2026
*Wynne Evans is a Welsh operatic tenor, broadcaster, and television personality, widely recognized as the character of Gio Compario in the Go Compare insurance adverts. He studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the National Opera Studio, and has had a 25-year career performing at major opera houses like the Royal Opera House and Metropolitan Opera. Wynn joined the 2024 cast of Strictly Come Dancing, and hosted a popular daily show on BBC Radio Wales and a show on Radio 2, moving over to his own independently launched radio platform in 2025. Wynn has released two number-one classical albums, and won the 2023 Celebrity Masterchef title, which led to him becoming a partner at The Welsh House restaurant in Carmarthen, Wales, which serves dishes inspired by his time on Masterchef.
Foghorn Stringband
Tuesday 10th February 2026
The Foghorn Stringband is the present day gold standard for real-deal hard-hitting genuine old-time American string band music, with nine albums, thousands of shows, over 15 years of touring under their belts, and an entirely new generation of roots musicians following their lead.
American roots music is a diverse and never-ending well of inspiration, and Foghorn Stringband continually and obsessively draws from old-time, bluegrass, classic country, and Cajun music traditions in an ongoing quest to present a broad span of American historical music with an unparalleled youthful energy, joy, and virtuosity.
10cc’s - Graham Gouldman
& Heart Full of Songs
Wednesday 14th October 2026
10cc founding member Graham Gouldman has announced an 18-date UK tour in 2026 for his highly acclaimed semi-acoustic band Heart Full of Songs.
Featuring material from across Gouldman’s catalogue, the set includes 10cc classics I’m Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday, alongside hits such as Bus Stop and Look Through Any Window (The Hollies), For Your Love and Heart Full of Soul (The Yardbirds), No Milk Today (Herman’s Hermits), Bridge To Your Heart (from his time in Wax with the late Andrew Gold), film soundtracks and songs from his solo albums.
The tour will begin on 8th October joining us at The Gate in Cardiff on Wednesday 14th October 2026.
Jim Ghedi
Thursday 29th January 2026
Jim Ghedi hails from Sheffield, South Yorkshire and although clearly well versed in the history of folk music, he stands out as a potential torch bearer for a new generation of respectful yet experimental performers. His album Wasteland, released in March 2025, saw wide acclaim and was recognised as a profoundly bold sonic statement that is some of the most rich, far-reaching and ambitious work in the Folk genre - pushing the boundaries of what folk music can be. A highlight of Jim's band, Owen Spafford - a renowned and highly acclaimed fiddle player and composer also from Yorkshire - further hails their progressive approach to pushing boundaries, and blazing a trail that erases genre.
Rickie Lee Jones
Monday 25th May 2026
Hailed as the "premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation" by The New Yorker and dubbed "The Duchess of Coolsville" by Time magazine, Rickie Lee Jones has left an indelible mark on pop culture with her soulful melodies and evocative storytelling. With a career spanning decades, Jones continues to inspire audiences worldwide, garnering critical acclaim and a devoted following.
In 2023, Jones mesmerised listeners with her Grammy-nominated album "Pieces of Treasure," a remarkable reunion with Russ Titelman, the producer behind her first two records. Her celebrated memoir, "Last Chance Texaco," received accolades including Book of the Year by MOJO and recognition as a Best Book of the Year by Pitchfork and NPR. As The Independent eloquently puts it, "There has always been something defiant about Rickie Lee Jones... a voice from a dream, elusive yet familiar, transcendent, a messenger from another place."
The upcoming tour promise an enchanting evening of music and storytelling, as Jones shares her timeless classics and personal favourites in these stunning venues. Fans can expect to be transported by Jones' soul-stirring vocals and masterful guitar work, experiencing her music in its purest form.
John Robins:
Thirst - In ConversatioN
Wednesday 6th May 2026
Join critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and award-winning broadcaster John Robins in conversation about alcohol addiction and the journey to sobriety.
John will be heading out on tour to celebrate the publication of his beautifully written, moving and darkly funny forthcoming memoir Thirst . He will tell the story of his life through the lens of alcohol, the drinks that made him, and those that broke him. From his earliest drinking experiences – pretending to be drunk after a sip of champagne aged five, spraying aftershave into his mouth at the school play afterparty, and university nights spent downing red wine alone in his room – to his last drink in 2022 and the journey into sobriety that followed, John will explore our relationship with alcohol through reflections on decades of his own drinking.
FANNY LUMSDEN
Saturday 14th March 2026
Fanny Lumsden, an 2 x ARIA and 8-time Golden Guitar winner, is changing how things are done. Fresh off her debut UK performance at Glastonbury, where she played to a packed crowd, and a successful, sold-out UK & IE tour, Fanny is hitting the ground running with the release of her highly anticipated fourth album, HEY DAWN.
HEY DAWN has just won Best Country Album at the 2023 ARIA Awards with Fanny and the band also performing live at the coveted event. The album debuted at number one on the ARIA Australian Album charts, Top 10 of global ARIA charts and has held the number one Australian Country spot for five weeks and counting.
