Blackweir Fields Gigs to Continue in Cardiff In 2026, Council Says – ryan

Artists Like Stevie Wonder Performed before Crowds of About 35,000 at Each Concert

BBC Giant Live Screen Showing Stevie Wondering A Piano and Performing on Stage in Cardiff, Wearing His Trademark Glasses and A Cap — Artists Like Stevie Wonder Performed before Crowds of About 35,000 at Each Concert

More live Concerts are Expected to be held in a popular park in cardiff next years despite concerts about it being fencing off dural a series of gigs this summer.

The performances on Blackweir Fields from noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Slayer and Stevie Wonder Attracted More than 100,000 People, Providing An Economic Boost For Local Businesses, Cardiff Council Said.

Howver, there are Complaints from Residents who set up a petition after far fences were erected around the site, blocking access.

The Council Said the Plan was to Minimise Disruption with Future Concerts on the site for up to 28 days. And a Planning Application Will Also Be Submitted ATHE of More Events SO People Can Have their Say.

“The Blackweir Live Concerts Contributed to an Incredible Summer of Music in Cardiff,” Said Jennifer Burke, Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events.

“And it is Clear that not only and have had the support of the Majority of Residents, they can Also Help US to Continue Delinary on Our Music Strategy, Support Our Work to City Green Spaces and Bring Millions of Economic Benefits to the City.”

On Monday Lewis Capaldi Announched that he was set to play at Blackweir Fields Next Year.

The Someone You Loved Singer Will Head to Cardiff On 30 June Following on From HIS Musical Comeback at glastonbury Earlier this year.

Nick Saunders is the Founder of Events Company Depot Live Who Organked the Blackweir Concerts.

He called the artist an “absolute icon” and said it was a “huge show” for Wales.

“Both he and his music is loved acroSs generations and we are expert tickets to what will will be truly be an unforgettable Night in Our Beloved City.”

The Council Said Independent Research Showed 49% of Atthemes Travelled from Outside Wales to the Concerts, with More than 3,000 (2.6%) from Outside the UK.

They increted City Center Sales by 15.6% Compared to the Same Period in 2024, with Food and Drink Sales Up 20.1%, Accity to Beauuclair Data.

“Finding a Balance BetWeen Maximishing the Benefits of Future Events, while minimizing any impact on the park environment and on Residents will be central to our event,” Said Ms Burke.

“We’re Committed to Working Closely with Event Promoters and Local Communities to Build on the Success of the Summer.”

The View from the Back Garden of a Local Resident, Whose Was Right Next to Blackweir Fields

Green and White Chemical toilets, A White Marquee, Main Stage and Part of the Phence Perimeter — The View from the Back Garden of a Local Resident, Whose Was Right Next to Blackweir Fields

Income from the Concerts Will Contribute to a New Round of Funding for Venting Grassroots, Which Comes AFTER £ 200,000 Was Granting to Independent Venting in the City, As Well As Improvements to the Park’s Woodland, The Authority Said.

IT ALSO SAID KEEPING FUTURE EVENTS TO UNDER 28 DYS WOUL NOT REQUIRE “Change of use” planning permission to be legally.

Howver, A Planning Application for the Events Will Be Made A “PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE, and to Ensure the Community Have a Further Opportunity to Share their Views”.