About

Cardiff Music City Festival presents Sŵn, Wales’ leading music discovery festival.

Sŵn Festival is an award-winning, multi-venue, contemporary music festival, which has been a cornerstone of Cardiff’s cultural landscape since 2007. With an unwavering commitment to showcasing new music and emerging talent, our festival programme celebrates a diverse array of artists, ranging from homegrown to international acts.

For three unforgettable days each year, we take over some of our favourite venues and spaces across Cardiff’s city centre. Transforming the city into a bustling hub for both music-makers and music fanatics, where you have the opportunity to explore the wonderful city of Cardiff, its independent music venues, and discover remarkable new music.



This year, Sŵn festival will take place Thursday, October 17th – Saturday, October 19th.

This years venues include; This years venues include; Clwb Ifor Bach, Tramshed, Jacobs Antiques Market, Tiny Rebel, The Moon, Fuel, Mad Dog Brewery, and Cornerstone.

This year Sŵn is proudly part of Cardiff Music City Festival. Supported by Welsh Government and Cardiff Council. More information can be found at cardiffmusiccityfestival.wales.