Cardiff Shows

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Matinee) - Wales Millennium Centre

19 April - April 19 19 19 April 2025

The most fantasmagorical musical of all time flies into Wales Millennium Centre for 5 days only! Based on Ian Fleming’s timeless story for children and later made into the famous 1968 film, in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy. Soon the family discover the car has magical powers, and along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, the family end up on a hilarious fantastical adventure to far-off lands. Their heart-warming journey makes Chitty Chitty Bang Bang a fun-filled hit for all the family. Don’t let it take off without you! Age guidance: 5+No under 2s. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang contains flashing/strobe lighting during parts of the show.

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1 Days from £75

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Chicago (Matinee) - Wales Millennium Centre

10 May - May 10 10 10 May 2025

Chicago, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is back in Cardiff in 2025. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids. Don't miss out, book now! It would be criminal to miss it... Age guidance: 12+No under 2s. Chicago contains flashing/strobe lighting, pyrotechnics and bangs during parts of the show.

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1 Days from £79

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Chicago (Evening) - Wales Millennium Centre

10 May - May 10 10 10 May 2025

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A Night at the Musicals (Evening) - Wales Millennium Centre

20 July - July 20 20 20 July 2025

Following a sold out show in 2024, this special concert returns to the Wales Millennium Centre in 2025, with its stylish and sophisticated take on some of the best-loved moments of musical theatre.Celebrating 20 Years of Wales Millennium Centre, this special concert delivers a stylish and sophisticated take on some of the best-loved moments from musicals that have graced our stage over the last 20 years.‘Glorious…you won’t find many better nights out’ WhatsOnStage.From Wicked to Les Misérables, Chicago to Phantom of the Opera and everything in between, A Night at the Musicals features one of the world’s finest show orchestras The Novello Orchestra, who return to their spiritual home with their trademark passion and charisma.In a star-studded night of unashamed showbiz glitz and glamour, the orchestra is joined by musical theatre super-group and stars of Britain’s Got Talent Welsh of the West End, who have entertained audiences globally with over 20 million online views of their show-stopping versions of musical theatre classics and live performances at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium. Conducted by David Mahoney, this spectacular concert is not to be missed! Age guidance: 6+ (no under 2s)

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1 Days from £65

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Matinee) - Wales Millennium Centre

26 July - July 26 26 26 July 2025

The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Cardiff! The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals. Featuring much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph. Age guidance: 5+No under 2s. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat contains flashing/strobe lighting during parts of the show.

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1 Days from £85

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War Horse (Matinee) - Wales Millennium Centre

18 October - October 18 18 18 October 2025

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK and Ireland tour. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man’s Land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home. Age guidance: 10+ (no under 2s) War Horse contains strong language, pyrotechnics and loud bangs. during parts of the show.

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1 Days from £89

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Fiddler on the Roof (Matinee) - New Theatre

22 November - November 22 22 22 November 2025

A theatrical triumph, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s sold-out electrifying Fiddler on the Roof is coming to New Theatre Cardiff for one week only in what is set to be the theatre event of 2025. This is a rare opportunity to catch this critically acclaimed production from the powerhouse creative team directed by Jordan Fein (Oklahoma, Young Vic), choreographed by Julia Cheng (Cabaret) and designed by Tom Scutt (Winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Cabaret).It’s 1905 in the tiny village of Anatevka where Tevye, a Jewish milkman, lives his life by their proud traditions. For his five daughters, that means a visit from the matchmaker. As each daughter challenges his beliefs, against the backdrop of a changing world, can Tevye hold on to his roots, or must he bend to the will of his children and learn to embrace the unfamiliar?One of the greatest musicals of all time - featuring ‘If I Were A Rich Man’, ‘Tradition’, ‘Matchmaker’ and ‘Sunrise, Sunset’ - Fiddler on the Roof is a classic musical of joy, revolution and community and an exuberant celebration of love and life.

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1 Days from £90

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Mary Poppins (Matinee) - Wales Millennium Centre

13 December - December 13 13 13 December 2025

Practically perfect in every way, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins is flying to the Wales Millennium Centre.Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.The timeless score includes the classic songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Age guidance: 7+ (no under 2s)Please note that all under 16s must be seated with an adult aged 18 or above.

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1 Days from £109

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