About

Sŵn, Wales’ leading music discovery festival.

Sŵn is an award-winning, three-day, multi-venue new music festival that has been a cornerstone of Cardiff’s cultural landscape since 2007. With an unwavering commitment to showcasing new music and emerging talent, the festival is built to celebrate a diverse array of artists ranging from homegrown to international acts, in the artistic heart of Wales.

For three unforgettable days each year, the festival brings some of Cardiff’s best-loved venues and spaces together, transforming the city into a high octane hub for music fans and makers alike.

Sŵn is proudly part of Cardiff Music City Festival: two weeks of gigs, happenings and installations that harness the power of music and performance to unite and inspire.

Cardiff Music City Festival | 02 – 17 October 2026 | cardiffmusiccityfestival.wales