Cardiff in all its brilliant, creative glory.
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Thrill seekers in Cardiff can look forward to some exciting action after Hollywood Bowl XL kicked off work on its newest multi-entertainment centre in the city. This is the first of its kind as the brand ventures into multi-entertainment centres.
Cardiff Council is setting out further steps to improve the city’s recycling and composting rate, as it strives towards the Welsh Government’s 70% target.
Cardiff’s fragrance lovers are about to get something new to explore. The cult perfume brand KAYALI is officially launching with Space NK, bringing its signature layering philosophy to one of the UK’s most popular beauty retailers. The brand will arrive online on 3 March 2026, before landing in Space NK stores from 10 March 2026, including the Cardiff location.
Cardiff’s food scene is always moving, and just when you think you’ve tried it all, something unexpected appears. Qamariyah isn’t tucked away on a quiet street or off the beaten path, it’s right there in plain sight, but somehow it completely escaped our radar. Inside, it serves some of the most authentic Yemeni food in the city, and it feels just like stepping into a little slice of Yemen in the heart of Cardiff.
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes at the Wales Millennium Centre is the sort of show that looks effortless and, behind the scenes, is anything but. It’s cinematic in scale, lean in storytelling, and full of moments that will stick in your head after you’ve left the theatre. This is ballet at its most cinematic.
FOR Cardiff has announced Parallel Cardiff is the first venue to be crowned St. David’s Favourite, with Daffodil as runner-up. Throughout February the public has been sampling a selection of Welsh-inspired specials at hospitality venues across Cardiff city-centre and voting for their favourite.
I’ll admit it right up front, I had never tried ramen before. I know, I know. Living under a rock, right? But after spending an afternoon at Tonkotsu in London. I feel officially enlightened, converted, and strangely a little obsessed with what’s coming to Cardiff on the 18th of March.





Cardiff’s Pasture Restaurant has been announced as the exclusive catering partner for The Garden VIP area at the Blackweir summer concert series, serving fire-cooked food to guests attending major shows including Teddy Swims and Pitbull.