For a city of its size, Cardiff is lucky to attract major events throughout the year. Using its capital status, major sporting and music events are all held at the Millennium Stadium. The Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Arena and St David's Hall also bring in national events to the city.
Sport and music dominate Cardiff events with the national rugby and football teams playing most home matches in the Principality Stadium. International music artists too are attracted to the stadium because of its retractable roof.
We've included here a list of the main entertainment venues in Cardiff which host regular events. You can expand this to include all entertainment venues in the city.
During major events at the Principality Stadium such as the Six Nations rugby tournament, many roads in the area are closed and the only through route is south of the city.
Cardiff Half Marathon: Roads closed as 100,000 head to city - BBC News (1 Oct 2017) 
Thousands turn out for Pride Cymru in Cardiff - BBC News (26 Aug 2017)
WWI Weeping Window poppies to be unveiled in Cardiff - BBC News (7 Aug 2017)
Cardiff's Swn music festival to be month-long event - BBC News (20 Jun 2017)
Champions league brings record-breaking numbers to Cardiff - BBC News (13 Jun 2017)
Champions League final: Cardiff to be at its 'busiest ever' - BBC News (7 Apr 2017)
Champions League Cardiff's 'biggest event yet', FM says - BBC News (23 Feb 2017)
Six Nations: Thousands in Cardiff for Wales v England - BBC News (11 Feb 2017)
No tree in time for Cardiff Christmas lights switch on - BBC News (10 Nov 2016)
Sŵn Festival celebrates 10 years of music in Cardiff - BBC News (23 Oct 2016)
Cardiff Contemporary: City opens up unusual spaces for art - BBC News (23 Oct 2016)
Sir Ian McKellen: Pride 2017 uncertainty 'alarming' - BBC News (2 Sep 2016)
Colourful Pride march takes to streets of Cardiff - BBC News (13 Aug 2016)
Extreme sailing racing takes to water in Cardiff Bay - BBC News (26 Jun 2016)
Eisteddfod council supports Cardiff Bay festival plans - BBC News (16 Apr 2016)
Cardiff station needs 'urgent' work after rugby train delays - BBC News (2 Dec 2015)
Rugby World Cup 2015: Cardiff rail travel hold-ups - BBC News (23 Sep 2015)
First Great Western 'underestimated' rugby rail travel numbers - BBC News (19 Sep 2015)
Rugby World Cup: Giant ball 'crashes' into Cardiff Castle - BBC News (18 Sep 2015)
Hotel price hike during Rugby World Cup 'could damage Cardiff' - BBC News (27 Aug 2015)
