There’s just something about Cardiff this year that attracts big music names to the city. In recent weeks both Coldplay and Harry Styles have performed in the city and the next group to cross the bridge into Wales is ‘90s band Pulp.
Last autumn frontman Jarvis Cocker announced that the band would be bringing their first tour in over 10 years to Wales. At the time he said: “Three months ago, we asked, 'What exactly do you do for an encore?' Well…An encore happens when the crowd makes enough noise to bring the band back to the stage."So… We are playing in the UK & Ireland in 2023. Therefore… Come along and make some noise. See you there.”
Pulp currently consists of Jarvis, Candida Doyle, Nick Banks and Mark Webber. Are you seeing them at the Cardiff International Arena? Let us know in the comments.
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If you do happen to be seeing Pulp at their This Is What We Do For An Encore, then here’s your handy guide to everything you need to know about the Wednesday, July 12 gig. You can keep up to date with the latest What's On news by signing up to the newsletter here.
Pulp’s Cardiff stage times
The main doors of the Cardiff International Arena will open at 6.30pm on the day of Pulp’s Cardiff gig. The show begins at 7.30pm.
The show is scheduled to end at 11pm but times are an approximation and could change.
And here are the stage times:
- Baxter Dury 7.30pm
- Pulp 9pm
Who is supporting Pulp at the Cardiff gig?
English musician Baxter Dury is supporting Pulp. He is the son of lead singer of the Blockheads' Ian Dury.
Setlist
This is the setlist from the last live date of the This is What We Do For an Encore, in Scarborough.
- I Spy
- Disco 2000
- Mis-Shapes
- Something Changed
- Pink Glove
- Weeds
- Weeds II (The Origin of the Species)
- F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E.
- Sorted for E's & Wizz
- This Is Hardcore
- Do You Remember the First Time?
- Babies
- Sunrise
- Like a Friend
- Underwear
- Common People
Are there tickets left for the Cardiff show?
Yes! It was sold out, but last minute some tickets have been released for the show, you can buy them from Ticketmaster.
What items are banned at Pulp’s Cardiff gig?
The following items are banned from being brought into the Arena:
- Weapons of any kind
- Illegal drugs and substances, including unmarked liquid or pill medication bottles. Legally prescribed medications may be permitted if in a prescription bottle/container with a pharmacy-generated label containing the individual’s name – subject to verification via valid identification. Any other medications are considered on a case-by-case basis on site
- Bags and containers larger than 40cm x 40cm x 20cm
- Alcohol, cans and bottles
- Food or drink (unless required due to a pre-existing condition)
- Laser pens or pointers
- Professional cameras, including professional camera equipment (e.g., camera stand, lenses & selfie sticks)
- Fireworks, fire-starters, and open flames
- Audio recording equipment, noise-making devices
- Skateboards and rollerblades, hover-boards, scooters, bicycles, and other personal motorised and non-motorized vehicles
- Non-service animals/animals not used by those with a disability
- Unauthorised solicitation or marketing materials (e.g. handbills, flyers, stickers)
- Any item deemed to be dangerous by the General Manager
- All unapproved unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones
Where can you park for the gig?
For sat nav users, Cardiff International Arena's postcode is CF10 2EQ. One of the closest car parks is St David’s car park which is across the road and has 2,000 spaces.
The John Lewis car park is also within walking distance and has space for 550 cars. If you have sat nav then use the postcode CF10 1EG.
The other car park close to the Cardiff International Arena is Cardiff Rapports, an NCP car park with 127 spaces.
Will there be food available at the gig?
There are four bars situated across the main Arena for drinks and snacks, as well as a food court in the main foyer area.
Arena bars offer:
- Carlsberg Pilsner on draught
- Somersby Cider on draught
- Shipyard Pale Ale on draught
- Truly Hard Seltzer - Flavours including Wild Berry, Black Cherry, Original Lemon and more
- Pepsi Max, Diet Pepsi, 7UP Sugar Free, Orange Juice, Red Bull varieties, Life Water
- Alcopops
- House Wines, including Prosecco and Moet
- A variety of spirits
A selection of hot food - including fries, hotdogs and pizza - is also available.
