The celebrities who have visited Wales so far in 2025
The celebrities who have visited Wales so far in 2025
There have been many famous faces including Barry Keoghan, Ed Sheeran and Ryan Reynolds
Celebrities love it in Wales
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With incredible coastlines, rolling hills and rugged mountain views it is no surprise that thousands of people visit Wales each year and this is no different for celebrities. Already in 2025 Wales has welcomed some famous faces.
From superstar singers to amazing actors to great comedians, celebrities have been popping up all over Wales. This includes the bright lights of Cardiff to the footballing town of Wrexham and everywhere in between. From being papped by fans to raving about Wales, many celebrities love it here.
Here are some of the celebrities who have visited Wales in 2025. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter .
Barry Keoghan
BAFTA-winning Irish actor Barry Keoghan was recognised by fans while shopping in Merthyr Tydfil in January, 2025.
In a photo shared by Tristan Thomas on Facebook, the actor can be seen posing with a smile and his fingers up. Tristan captioned the photo saying: "Just bumped into Barry Keoghan in Merthyr hahaha." You can read more, here.
Taron Egerton
The same weekend Barry was spotted in Merthyr Tydfil, Welsh star Taron Egerton was spotted in Aberaeron.
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Taron, who was born in Merseyside but grew up in Wales, popped into The Moody Cow Welsh Kitchen & Farm Shop and took a selfie with a member of staff who recognised him.
Gethin Jones
Welsh star Gethin Jones, who hails from Cardiff, was back in the capital city for the popular sporting event, Hyrox.
Sharing his excitement on Instagram, the presenter posted a photo from the HYROX fitness competition, joking about his friend's post-race celebration:
He said: "58.39 for @dimmickpt and @tommybizzburnell. I think Sam has found a new @hyroxuk partner… he kissed Tommy at the end. He's never kissed me. What an epic event, in one of the best stadiums in the world."
The friends then treated themselves to a big pancake breakfast in the city centre.
Kyle Gass
Kyle Gass came to Cardiff
(Image: Kyle Gass Instagram )
One half of rock duo Tenacious D, Kyle Gass, took a quick trip to Cardiff and Barry ahead of the final few dates on his UK tour and was spotted at Cardiff Central station.
Although not performing in Cardiff for The Kyle Gass Company's 2025 UK tour, he decided to spontaneously visit the Welsh city as he was spotted playing Simon & Garfunkel's Homeward Bound at Cardiff Central railway station and strolling along Barry Island beach.
Paul Whitehouse
Popular comedian Paul Whitehouse celebrated his birthday in a Cardiff restaurant.
He was starring in the musical Only Fools and Horses: The Musical and played Grandad in the show at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay, and to celebrate his birthday enjoyed a night out at Italian restaurant Giovanni's in the bay, with his fellow castmates.
The restaurant even created him a "lovely jubbly" birthday board in homage to the hit TV show. Speaking about the night, Paul said: "We've been on the road for months and this is the best night we've had by a million miles." Read more, here.
Jack Dee
Another comedian to enjoy Cardiff was Jack Dee. He was helped out and spotted by the South Wales Police Service in Cardiff city centre.
Posting a selfie of Jack, where he is wrapped up in a hat and scarf and not the most recognisable, with PCSOs, the caption read: "Comedian Jack Dee was a little lost in #Cardiff city centre. Luckily our friendly city centre PCSOs Deb and Lynda were on patrol and happy to give directions." Read more, here.
Abby Lee Miller
Abby Lee Miller with the Iconic Street Dance Competition Team at their Swansea event
(Image: Iconic Street Dance Competition )
Dancers at the Iconic Street Dance Competition in Swansea were left starstruck after a surprise appearance from world-renowned dance coach Abby Lee Miller.
The visit came together just a week before the event in what the organisers described as a "fortunate twist of fate". You can read more, here.
Ruth Jones and Oscar Hartland
Ruth Jones was reunited with her on-screen son Oscar Hartland, who plays Neil the Baby in Gavin and Stacey, at the In It Together festival in Margam. You can read more, here.
Danny Jones and Dougie Poynter
McFly's Danny Jones and Dougie Poynter embarked on a four-day motorcycle trip around Wales. While fans didn't know exactly where they were, they posted lots of photos from the trip and you can read more, here.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds celebrated Wrexham AFC getting promoted to the English Football League Championship, at Wrexham.
The atmosphere in Wrexham was pure euphoria, and Blake was right there in the thick of it. Cheering from the stands alongside her husband, she witnessed the heart-pounding victory that set the town alight.
Sean Paul
Sean Paul and his crew enjoy traditional Turkish food at Saray restaurant in Cardiff
(Image: Saray Restaurant / Instagram )
Global music star Sean Paul was spotted at one of Cardiff's beloved restaurants. He popped into the Saray restaurant on City Road in Roath.
The Jamaican star dined at the traditional Turkish grill restaurant alongside his tour crew and Welsh DJ Mista Bibs and was seen tucking into some lamb chops before he took the time to talk and take photos with the restaurant staff and customers.
Mo Gilligan
Mo Gilligan said there is "no better place to perform in the world than Cardiff". Mo, known as 'Mo The Comedian', was full of praise for the audience in the Welsh capital when he took to Instagram after his show at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on Friday, April 4.
Joanna Page
Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page was spotted filming in Barry Island. The actress and presenter returned to her lovable character Stacey's home turf to do some filming alongside presenter chef Chris 'Flamebaster' Roberts on Thursday, March 6.
The star took to Instagram to document her day, with a snap of her looking happy under the blue skies of Barry Island. In another photo on her Instagram story, the actress was posing with the Caernarfon-based chef Chris 'Flamebaster' Roberts on Barry Island's promenade, near the beach and Bay 5 Coffee café. Read more, here.
Channing Tatum
When it comes to life in Wrexham, by now the residents of the leafy Welsh border city are no strangers to Hollywood royalty, thanks to the investment of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in local football club, Wrexham FC.
Yet it appears the appeal of the city has now earned yet another showbiz admirer after Magic Mike star Channing Tatum visited and fell in love with everything it had to offer.
Reflecting on his recent visit on social media, Channing proudly told his followers that his trip was something he'll 'never forget' as he shared a carousel of photos from his time exploring every inch of the former market town, which was granted city status back in 2022.
Danny Beard, Hayley Tamaddon, Tia Kofi, Baga Chipz, Veronica Green, Cheryl, Jade Thirwall, Aston Merrygold, Jennifer Ellison, Jameson Stocks, Claire Sweeney, Pete Price, Ian Watkins and Jayde Adams
Many celebrities attended the funeral of beloved drag queen The Vivienne, in Denbigshire. They were born in Wales and you can read more, here.
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran surprised a school in Cardiff
Students at a Cardiff high school were left utterly astounded when Ed Sheeran made a surprise entrance during their morning assembly. The global music sensation serenaded nearly 2,000 pupils at Fitzalan High School in Cardiff.
Scott Mills
Scott Mills has revealed the one thing he'll miss most about Swansea as his Christmas pantomime stint ended. The nation's favourite DJ and radio presenter took on the role of Mayor Mills over seven weeks in the 2024 pantomime Jack and The Beanstalk at the Swansea Grand Theatre.
After the last show on Sunday, January 5, the star said he was gutted for it all to be over. Posting on Facebook, Scott described how much he will miss this era of his life but also some Welsh classics too.
Billy Duffy, Eddie McDonald, Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson
Another funeral that had some celebrity attendance was the funeral of Mike Peters, the much-adored frontman of The Alarm.
The service was held at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan in Waterfall Road, Dyserth, featuring 24 speakers and musicians.
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