Fans of '90s boyband rejoice as Westlife are coming to Cardiff Castle. The chart-topping band from Ireland will be performing at the venue on Wednesday, July 5.
Their popular hits include You Raise Me Up, Flying Without Wings and If I Let You Go and after disbanding in 2012 the band reunited in 2018. Band member Mark Feehily will not be performing at Cardiff Castle as he withdrew from the tour after undergoing surgery.
In a statement, Mark said: "To all our amazing fans in Denmark, Sweeden, Mexico, Cardiff and Henley, I want you to know that I was very excited to see you all and perform but this is something that can't be avoided and I know you will all still have the time of your lives at what will be some amazing shows."
Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne will be performing in Cardiff and here is everything you need to know about the gig. You can keep up to date with the latest What's On news by signing up to the newsletter here.
Stage times
Doors to the concert open at 5pm and the last entry is 8pm. The acts go on stage as follows:
6.35pm - Lucien Moon
7.35pm - Lyra
8.45pm - Westlife
Support
Opening acts for Westlife are Irish singer/songwriter Lyra and Lucien Moon.
Setlist
The band has had a few gig appearances over the year already. Here's the setlist from their last gig on June 24 in Mexico.
- Starlight
- Uptown Girl (Billy Joel cover)
- When You're Looking Like That
- Fool Again
- If I Let You Go
- My Love
- Swear It Again
- What About Now (Daughtry cover)
- I Lay My Love on You
- World of Our Own
- Flying Without Wings
- Hello My Love
- You Raise Me Up
Are there road closures?
No city centre road closures for the Castle gig, but traffic will be paused temporarily on Castle Street as people leave the gig.
Where to park
There's no parking at the castle, but Cardiff has plenty of parking in the city centre.
City centre car parks will be available including North Road car parks, St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre and the NCP car parks at Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road.
There's also parking at Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Arms Park.
Banned items
Gas canisters
Aerosols over 250ml
Airhorns
Fireworks
Flares
Glass
Illegal substances, drugs, ‘legal highs’ – this includes Nitrous Oxide and associated equipment including balloons, unidentified substances, new psychoactive substances (NPS)
Laser equipment/pens
Megaphones
Blowtorches
Sky or ‘Chinese’ lanterns
Petrol burners
Sound systems
Spray cans
Tabards/high viz jackets
Large bags
Cans
Alcohol of any kind
Camping equipment (including folding chairs)
Firewood
Disposable barbeques
Campsite stoves
Audio recorders
Open drinks.
Umbrellas
Tickets
There are still tickets available from Ticketmaster. Tickets via Ticketmaster will be found on the Ticketmaster app, so download that ahead of the gig.
The box office will be open from 3pm on the day of the event and is located at the North gate entrance. This is accessible near the Castle Mews of North Road and inside Bute Park.
To get into the gig, enter via the North Gate - here's a map to show you where to find it.
General information
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. All bars and traders are card only.
