International pop icon Katy Perry is set to perform at Cardiff Castle on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as part of the TK Maxx presents Depot Live series. This marks one of just two exclusive UK shows for the singer, known for hits like Firework, Roar, and Teenage Dream. The concert is part of Cardiff's summer gig season, which has already featured The Cure, Take That, and Mika.
Event Date and Line-Up
Katy Perry will take the stage on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She will be supported by English singer-songwriter Mimi Webb, who released her debut EP Seven Shades of Heartbreak in 2021. Webb is known for songs such as Good Without, House on Fire, Dumb Love, and Red Flags, and she previously supported Tate McRae on tour and performed at Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. She was nominated for Best New Talent at the 2023 Brit Awards.
Stage Times and Set List
Exact stage times have not yet been confirmed by Depot Live; this article will be updated when they are announced. However, based on her recent performance at Malahide Castle & Gardens in Ireland on June 24, 2026, the expected set list includes: California Gurls, Teenage Dream, Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.), Chained to the Rhythm, Never Really Over, Dark Horse, E.T., Part of Me, Watch It Burn, I'M HIS, HE'S MINE, Bon appétit, bandaids, The One That Got Away, Thinking of You, Hot n Cold, I Kissed a Girl, ALL THE LOVE, LIFETIMES, Wide Awake, Roar, and Firework.
Banned Items and Entry Rules
Several items are prohibited at the venue. Banned items include chairs, portable furniture, inflatables, alcohol, signs, luggage, computers, laptops, iPads, tablets, large bags over A4 size, selfie sticks, professional cameras, cans, drugs, helmets, air horns, lasers, animals except guide dogs, glass bottles, spray cans, flags, umbrellas, chairs, flares or fireworks, toxic substances, weapons (including replicas), perfumes, explosives, signalling devices, smoking devices, very-lights, medicines without prescription or justification, skateboards and other personal vehicles, knives, syringes, and scalpels.
Sealed soft drinks or water under 500ml are permitted, as are empty reusable water bottles of any size (metal, plastic, but not glass). Free water refill stations will be available. Food and drink from outside are not allowed, but concessions are on site. Diet-specific food and drink with a doctor's note are permitted for medical conditions. Assistant dogs are allowed with prior notification via the accessible requirements form from Ticketmaster or by emailing access@depotcardiff.com. Small bags and rucksacks are allowed, subject to bag searches.
Tickets and Pricing
Tickets remain available, with general admission priced from £85.75 and premium viewing at £194.25. They can be purchased through Ticketmaster. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 2 and under attend for free without a ticket; all other children require a full-price ticket.
Venue Entry and Site Map
General admission entry is through North Gate at the rear of Cardiff Castle. A site map is provided by Depot Live and Ticketmaster.
Road Closures and Bus Diversions
Road closures will be in effect from 9pm until midnight to allow safe crowd dispersal. Affected roads include Castle Street, Duke Street, Kingsway, and Cowbridge Road East (from Cathedral Road to Westgate Street). Bus services will be diverted: Service 9 (towards Sports Village) will follow its normal route to Newport Road/Dumfries Place, then via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace, Customhouse Street, and Wood Street. On Fridays and Saturdays, lower St. Mary Street is closed, so buses use Bute Terrace, and they will not serve Wood Street, Tudor Street, or Clare Road. Journeys to UHW Heath Hospital are unaffected. Services 21, 23, and 27 will start and end at Greyfriars Road, stop GL near the New Theatre, meaning stops at Cardiff Bus Interchange and Westgate Street to Kingsway will not be served. Routes 11, 28, 44/45, 49/50, 52, and 57/58 will operate via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace, and Customhouse Street from 9pm; on Fridays and Saturdays they start from their usual evening point.
Parking Information
No parking is available at Cardiff Castle. Public car parks include the Civic Centre and Sophia Gardens. To reach the Civic Centre, exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470, and follow signage. For Sophia Gardens, exit Junction 32 off the M4. City centre car parks such as St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP locations (Adam Street, Dumfries Place, Greyfriars Road) are also accessible. The nearest alternative car parks are NCPs on Westgate Street, Cardiff Arms Park, or Sophia Gardens.
Additional Information
The event is outdoors and will proceed unless extreme weather occurs; attendees are advised to bring sun cream or raincoats. The venue operates on a cashless basis, including all food and drink concessions. Official merchandise will be available for purchase. Upon announcing the show, Katy Perry said: "What's up Wales? I can't wait to see you guys and we'll have a party you'll never forget. It will be epic."
