Cardiff Music City Night Market

Event Info

Cardiff’s historic Central Market will open after dark as part of Cardiff Music City Festival, bringing together music lovers, families, visitors and festivalgoers for three free evenings of live broadcasts and performances, DJ sets, food and culture in the heart of the city.

From 5pm – 10pm, Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 October, Cardiff Music City Night Market will see Welsh alternative radio station Radio Sudd take over the iconic Victorian market, transforming the landmark venue into a vibrant gathering place during the Sŵn weekend.

Throughout the day, Radio Sudd will broadcast live from Cardiff Market, with artist interviews, festival coverage and special guest programming including a special edition of On the Record with SHLUG, plus guest slots from Dewin, The Dogs, Wrkhouse and more.

As evening falls, DJs including Sarah Sweeney, John Rea, Deckshark, Ceyda, and Willow will turn up the volume and live performers including Ifan, Pypi Slysh and the John Mouse Multiverse will take to a balcony stage overlooking the market floor, creating a unique soundtrack to a night in one of the city’s most atmospheric heritage buildings.

Meanwhile, the market’s eclectic range of independent traders will be keeping energy levels high, with food and drink on offer from Dirty Gnocchi, Bao Selecta, Patagonia, Thai Asian Delish, Pierogi, The Bearded Taco, Ffwrnes and more.