Nine Exciting Things to Look Forward to in Wales by 2025
As the dawn of 2025 emerges, all eyes turn to Wales with eager anticipation of what the year has in store. Wales is gearing up for a year filled with momentous occasions in music, major events making a comeback, and significant progress on various developments.
Music lovers across the globe are buzzing with excitement as the iconic band Oasis prepares for their first concert since 2009 in the Welsh capital. The much-awaited Oasis Live ’25 event at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 4 and 5 marks a historic moment in music history as Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite on stage.
But the music extravaganza doesn’t end there. Kings of Leon will grace Cardiff after 18 years for the Blackweir Live event on June 29, Lana Del Rey kicks off her UK and Ireland stadium tour at Principality Stadium on June 23, and Stereophonics bring their ‘stadium anthems’ tour to Cardiff on July 11 and 12.
Swansea Bay will come alive with two major outdoor music festivals – Tunes on the Bay from May 2 to 4 and In It Together from May 23 to 25, featuring headliners like McFly, Kaiser Chiefs, and Manic Street Preachers.
The theatrical scene in Wales is equally vibrant with a lineup of spectacular performances. The Wales Millennium Centre will host acclaimed shows like Dear Evan Hansen, Ghost The Musical, and The Book of Mormon, offering a touch of culture and entertainment for all.
In the realm of major events, the 2025 National Eisteddfod of Wales in Isycoed, Wrexham, promises a celebration of Welsh culture from August 2 to 9. The Wales Airshow returns to Swansea Bay on July 5 and 6, while music enthusiasts can rejoice at the Green Man Festival in Brecon Beacons National Park from August 14 to 17.
Sports aficionados can look forward to a thrilling lineup of events at the Principality Stadium, including Wales’s Six Nations clashes, the Ironman Wales competition in Tenby on September 21, and the Newport Marathon Festival on April 13.
On the development front, Cardiff is set to witness the rise of a new £250 million indoor arena at the Red Dragon Centre site, while in Swansea, the dated high-rise flats in Croft Street will undergo a major transformation.
Exciting news also awaits travellers as Cardiff Airport expands its horizons with more holiday options, courtesy of holiday giant Tui, adding 20,000 new holidays and introducing exclusive routes to Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria.
Furthermore, there will be welcome news for employees as improved rates of parental leave, statutory pay, and wages are set to enhance work-life balance and financial well-being for many.
In conclusion, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of growth, entertainment, and progress for Wales, with a diverse range of offerings to captivate residents and visitors alike. Prepare to be enthralled by the richness and vibrancy that Wales has to offer in the coming year.