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Sight Life, one of Wales’ oldest and most cherished charities, is thrilled to announce the spectacular fundraising event: “Afternoon Tea with Ceri Dupree” in partnership with its patron, Ceri. This dazzling afternoon will take place on Sunday, 16th November at the Village Hotel, Coryton, Cardiff. The event celebrates Sight Life’s remarkable 160th anniversary and promises…

A series of bold new artworks inspired by Cardiff’s architectural heritage are have brightened up the busy taxi ranks outside Cardiff Central Station, thanks to FOR Cardiff. FOR Cardiff is the Business Improvement District (BID) of Cardiff city centre – a private, not-for-profit membership organisation voted for by the businesses of Cardiff city centre in June 2016. The vibrant new designs, created by Cardiff-based artist Suzanne…

LONDON (12 September 2025) Academy Music Group Limited (AMG) has today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Cardiff Council to take over the running of and re-open Cardiff’s iconic St David’s Hall. The agreement will safeguard the future of the venue, preserving the National Concert Hall of Wales as a centrepiece of…

2025 sees the 70th anniversary of Cardiff being confirmed as the national capital of Wales. This marks a key moment to look back at the history of our city but also to be bold in imaging the future we want for Cardiff. FOR Cardiff are asking local businesses and the people who live in and…

SPEND FROM THE UK OUTSIDE WALES WAS UP 67% TO £9.7MILLION IN JULY Will Smith brought the house down at Cardiff Castle last night in a Bank Holiday finale, closing out a record-breaking summer of live events that has delivered a major boost to the capital’s economy. New city centre data* from retail analytics firm…

Cardiff city centre is set to come alive this autumn as the 2025 City of Arcades campaign launches a 70-day celebration to make 70 years since Cardiff became the capital of Wales. Now in its 8th year, the campaign will bring together businesses of all sizes and sectors to shine a spotlight on the city’s historic Victorian and…

Cardiff is having an unforgettable year for live music, and we’re not done yet. From kicking off the Oasis reunion at the Principality Stadium to Stevie Wonder headlining at the new Blackweir site, this summer has placed Cardiff shoulder to shoulder with Europe’s biggest cultural capitals. There’s an undeniable buzz in the city – and…

FOR Cardiff and Cardiff University have launched the 2025 edition of their successful Paid Internship Scheme, offering local employers the opportunity to host Cardiff University interns with 50% funding support — while ensuring all placements pay the Real Living Wage of £12.60 per hour. FOR Cardiff members can access funding toward the cost of employing…

As Head of Sustainability at FOR Cardiff, Nia Wood-Gaiger brings both passion and a deep understanding of the city’s environmental and social needs. From green infrastructure and biodiversity to low-carbon transport and social responsibility, her work touches every part of Cardiff’s journey toward a more sustainable future.  “I look at everything from environmental improvements like planters…

Organisers are hailing Cardiff’s brand-new music series Blackweir a success after more than 100,000 people enjoyed four massive headlining concerts. Over the past two weeks, the city’s largest greenfield venue has welcomed iconic global artists Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, Noah Kahan and Slayer. And today, Cardiff-based DEPOT Live (the live-events arm of Cardiff music venue, DEPOT)…

In a bold tribute to one of the biggest music reunions in UK history, FOR Cardiff has commissioned renowned local street artist Rmer,  to create a striking piece of graffiti art to celebrate Oasis’s opening night at the Principality Stadium.  The artwork, unveiled ahead of two sold-out shows in the Welsh capital, was inspired by…

Cardiff Against Business Crime (CABC), a Business Crime Reduction Partnership operating within FOR Cardiff, has successfully renewed its National Standards Accreditation. This accreditation recognises the partnership’s continued effectiveness in reducing business-related crime and its commitment to delivering tangible benefits for the local business community in Cardiff city centre. The renewal highlights CABC’s strong record in…