Rebecca Ferguson, Kevin Bloody Wilson, Show of Hands, Lucy Porter, John Wilson & The John Wilson Orchestra, Martyn Joseph, Chinese State Circus & Much More! Philharmonia Orchestra feat. Alice Sara Ott & Vladimir Ashkenazy Friday 18 November, 7.30pm IT MAY be cold outside, but there’s plenty to give you a warm feeling inside at St David’s Hall throughout November. The month starts in hilarious style with Aussie comic Kevin Bloody Wilson (Tues 1 Nov), who reels off side-splitting songs in…

The King is Back! St David’s Hall Thursday 17 November, 7.30pm ST DAVID’S HALL will be transformed into Memphis, Tennessee when The King is Back for one night only! Get ready to stick on your Blue Suede Shoes and rock with Ben Portsmouth in the ultimate Elvis Presley celebration show. But this is no mere tribute act, Ben’s resemblance to The King of Rock’n’Roll is that incredibly striking that you’ll swear you were gazing into the eyes of the man…

THE Royal British Legion’s Wales Festival of Remembrance 2016 returns to St David’s Hall on Saturday 5 November with very special guest Shakin’ Stevens! In aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, the gala evening now in its 36th year will also feature the Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh conducted by Major Dennis Burton accompanied by Massed Male and Youth Choirs. Plus, the Welsh National Opera present excerpts from the First World War opera In Parenthesis, whilst there…

LOVABLE Londoner Lucy Porter shares her personal revelations and sharp cultural observations in her hilarious new show Consequences at St David’s Hall on Tuesday 8 November. Starting at 8pm in the L3 Lounge, Lucy will cover all manner of topics both serious and trivial including censorship, generational conflict, theological ethics, home-brewing, quizzing, Britpop, and falconry to name just a few. After earning a degree in English Literature from Manchester University, Lucy worked as journalist at The Big Issue. Yet, her…

CARDIFF PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA are set to open their most exciting season yet with a helping hand from a Hollywood A-lister! Iconic Welsh actor and director Michael Sheen OBE will be the special guest narrator in Concert of Unexpected: A Celebration of Roald Dahl at St David’s Hall on Friday 21 October. Michael will narrate the World Premiere of a work entitled Mr Dahl, which is based on the legendary author’s wonderful and whimsical life. The captivating piece is written by…

Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra & Michael Sheen, Josh Widdicombe, BAFTA Cymru, Petula Clark, Jimmy Osmond, The Hollies, Verdi Nabucco & More! OCTOBER offers a veritable feast of entertainment at St David’s Hall including household names in the music world, awe-inspiring opera and superb stand-ups. Plus, there’s even an appearance from a Hollywood A-lister! Iconic Welsh actor Michael Sheen performs with Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra (Fri 21 Oct) as the special guest narrator of a World Premiere entitled Mr Dahl. This exciting piece…

St David’s Hall Thursday 15 September 7pm TWO nations will combine forces for a captivating choral concert as the Wales & Korea Celebration 2016 comes to St David’s Hall on Thursday 15 September.   Starting at 7pm, an 80-strong Korean Choir will be joined by Cambrensis Choir, Sound of Wales and Dai Woolbridge to commemorate the legacy of pioneering Welsh missionary to Korea, Robert Jermain Thomas (1839-1866).   Delegates from Korea and Wales will gather in this significant year to…

St David’s Hall Tuesday 27 September 8pm CARDIFF’S own Capital City Jazz Orchestra are back by popular demand at St David’s Hall on Tuesday 27 September.   Joining them as special guest in the L3 Lounge is award-winning saxophonist Nigel Hitchcock for an exciting evening of jazz and Big Band music. From his early days with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and the contemporary saxophone quartet Itchy Fingers, Nigel has gone on to  work with everyone from Ray Charles to…

St David’s Hall Sunday 18 September 7pm Experience the music of the West End, Broadway and Hollywood in one captivating concert with Magical Music at St David’s Hall on Sunday 18 September. Starting at 7pm, BBC Radio Wales presenter and acclaimed opera singer Wynne Evans will compere an exciting evening for all ages with a full orchestra and singer conducted by David Hughes. Fans of movies and musicals will love hearing Ben Hur, Saving Private Ryan, Gypsy and Sister Act…

Special Guest – Mike Dawes   St David’s Hall Sunday 11 September 7.30pm THE legendary voice of The Moody Blues is coming to St David’s Hall when you can enjoy An Intimate Evening with Justin Hayward on Sunday 11 September.   After nearly 50 years in the music business, Justin can still captivate an audience like no other, and at the National Concert Hall of Wales he will provide a fascinating insight into the songwriting process behind some of his…