Stereophonics at Principality Stadium set list, tickets, support act, road closures, banned items, drinks prices and more
Stereophonics are back performing in Wales and here is everything you need to know
The Stereophonics are back in Wales
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One of the most famous Welsh bands, Stereophonics is returning home and performing at the Principality Stadium. It is not the first time the band from Cwmaman have performed at the iconic stadium and delighted crowds.
The band last took to the stage at Principality Stadium in 2022, in a joint concert with Tom Jones, and you can read our review of them, here. Stereophonics will be performing two nights in Cardiff, with frontman Kelly Jones leading the way, Richard Jones on bass guitar, Adam Zindani on lead guitar, Jamie Morrison on the drums and Tony Kirkham on the keyboard.
Starting in Belfast at Belsonic, Stereophonics will play some of the UK and Ireland's biggest venues including Dublin St. Anne's Park, Cork Virgin Media Park, London Finsbury Park, Huddersfield John Smith's Stadium, and Glasgow Bellahouston Park as part of their tour.
The tour culminates with a huge hometown return to Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
Here is everything you need to know about Stereophonics in Cardiff.
When are Stereophonics performing in Cardiff?
Stereophonics will perform in Cardiff on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12.
What time do gates open for Stereophonics in Cardiff?
Gates to the Principality Stadium open at 5pm for both gigs.
The first support act, Finn Forster is due on at 6pm.
Blossoms and the 'Phonics will follow and as soon as we find out their stage times, we'll update them, here.
Stadium map and how to find your gate
Here is the stadium map for Stereophonics at the Principality Stadium:
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This map makes accessing the gates a little clearer if you're anything like us you always forget where which gate is despite being around the Stadium a million times, or you're brand new to the Principality and need a little help.
The streets will be busy, too, so slightly harder to navigate. Gates two and three are smack dab at the front entrance on Westgate Street. They are a stone's throw from the bars and restaurants on High Street, Womanby St and Quay Street.
Gate 5 is tucked away on Park Street and you'll need to access that by cutting across from Cardiff Central railway station, past Tesco and Greggs before you cross the road, then and passing the Betty Campbell statue then turn left behind the HMRC building, or you can walk to it straight off Westgate Street. You won't be able to go down Scott Road it will be closed off.
Gates 6 and 7 are both the riverside entrance side, Cardiff Central end of the boardwalk. Gate 1 is the other end of the boardwalk, the Castle side, but you have to access this by going around, you won't be able to go via the riverside boardwalk.
Will the Principality Stadium roof be open or closed?
The roof will be open for the gigs.
Who is the support act for Stereophonics in Cardiff?
Blossoms are the support act
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Stereophonics is being supported by English indie rock band, Blossoms. They are known for their songs There's A Reason Why, Charlemagne, Honey Sweet and Your Girlfriend.
The band consists of Tom Ogden who is lead vocals and guitar, Charlie Salt on the bass, Josh Dewhurst as lead guitar and percussion, Joe Donovan on the drums and Myles Kellock on the keyboard.
They most recently released their fifth album, Gary, in 2024.
Also performing is Teeside singer, Finn Forster.
What is the Stereophonics set list for Cardiff?
There is no confirmed setlist for Stereophonics in Cardiff but based on their most recent gig in Finsbury Park on Friday, July 4 we are expecting something like this.
Vegas Two Times
I Wanna Get Lost With You
Have A Nice Day
There's Always Gonna Be Something
Just Looking
Do Ya Feel My Love
Pick A Part That's New
Seems Like You Don't Know Me
Superman
Geronimo
Maybe Tomorrow
Local Boy in the Photograph
I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio
Mr. Writer
Mr and Mrs Smith
Fly Like An Eagle
Graffiti on the Train
C'est La Vie
The Bartender and the Thief
Step on My Old Size Nines
Handbags and Gladrags
Traffic
A Thousand Trees
Dakota
Ticket advice for entering the stadium
There are automatic turnstiles at the Principality Stadium so make sure:
Your phone is fully charged
No screenshots are allowed
Download your ticket ahead of time
Make sure your phone is charged
Can you still get tickets for Stereophonics in Cardiff?
There are still tickets available for Stereophonics in Cardiff, with prices starting at £57 on TicketMaster. You can buy them, here.
Age limits for the gig
No children aged five and under will be allowed in the stadium for this event.
Under 14s are not permitted access to the standing area/bowl floor. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.
Reserved seating - under 14s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.
Drink prices at the Principality Stadium 2025
We have a rough idea of a pint from the Oasis gig last week.
Beer & cider
Heineken - £8.20 (pint); £4.10 (half)
Strongbow - £8.20 (pint); £4.10 (half)
Dark Fruits - £8.20 (pint); £4.10 (half)
Murphy's - £8.20 (pint); £4.10 (half)
Heineken 0.0 - £5.20
Wine
Wine (187.5ML ABV 11%014%) - £8.50
Spirits
Gin & Tonic - £9.50
Raspberry Vodka Soda - £9.50
Premium Spiced Rum & Ginger - £9.50
Jack Daniels & Coke - £9.50
Soft drinks
Pepsi - £3.60
Soft Drinks - £3.50
Water - £3.40
Snacks
Crisps - £2.50
Will there be road closures for Oasis in Cardiff?
There will be a lot of road closures in place for the Stereophonics gigs in Cardiff.
From 7am, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed because of the need to prepare gate five and protect queuing fans.
Then, from 3pm to midnight these roads will be closed:
Kingsway from its junction with North Road to its junction with Duke Street.
Cowbridge Road East from its junction with Cathedral Road to its junction with Westgate Street.
Tudor Street from its junction with Clare Road to its junction with Wood Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted via Fitzhamon Embankment).
Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street from their junctions with Despenser Place to their junctions with Tudor Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted).
Saunders Road from its junction with St Mary Street.
Customhouse Street throughout its length (access to private car parks will be permitted).
Penarth Road from its junction with Saunders Road to the entrance leading to the rear of the Central Train Station.
The following roads will be closed in their entirety: Duke Street, Castle St, High Street, St Mary Street, Caroline Street, Wood Street, Central Square, Westgate Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate, Park Street, Havelock Street, and Scott Road, Green Street.
You can read more, here.
There will be road closures
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Parking
Civic centre event day parking (cars and coaches)
Getting there: Exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre.
Cost: £20 payable on the day for cars and £30 for coaches - card payments are also now available.
Parking time: The car park will open at 8am and closes at 12 midnight.
Sophia Gardens (cars)
Getting there: Exit junction 32 off the M4
Cost: £20 for cars and £30 for coaches - card payments are now available.
Parking time: Car park opens at 8.00am and closes at 12 midnight.
City centre car parks are also available: North Road Car Parks, St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road.)
Park and ride
The event park and ride facilities will be using the car park by Vindico Arena on International Drive in the Sports Village, Cardiff Bay - CF11 0JS. The drop of point in the city centre is on Tresillian Way.
Staff will be on site at 9am, but the first bus into the city centre will leave at 11am. The last bus back from the city centre will be at 12 midnight with the site closing soon after. The cost is £15. Cash only.
Train travel tips and station hours
To help manage the expected increase in passenger numbers, Transport for Wales (TfW) and Great Western Railway (GWR) will operate additional and strengthened services (trains with more carriages than usual) to get customers to and from the events smoothly.
Those looking to travel by train are warned to check the time of their last train home, and to allow plenty of time.
A queuing system will begin from 10pm and the queuing for mainline rail services will be on Central Square with the Valley queues at the rear of the station.
For more information visit - https://tfw.wales/places/events
Please also note important changes to station operations on event days:
Cardiff Bus Interchange will close at 3pm.
Cardiff Queen Street Station will close at 10pm, unless customers have accessible requirements or are travelling to Cardiff Bay.
Revenue Protection Inspectors will conduct ticket checks both before and after the events
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Bus information
Local buses:
Bus services will be diverted while the city centre road closures are in place
Please visit the relevant bus operator's website for more information about your specific bus routes.
For Stagecoach services, please visit: Welcome to Stagecoach (stagecoachbus.com)
For Cardiff Bus services, please visit: https://www.cardiffbus.com/principality-stadium
For NAT services, please visit: https://www.natgroup.co.uk/
National Express: National Express coaches will use Sophia Gardens as usual.
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Banned items and bag sizes
Only small bags and handbags allowed, they must be no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm.
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Fireworks
Flares
Pyrotechnics
All horns including air horns, musical instruments (An exemption may be granted to permit the use of air horns in respect of certain classes of event. In such a case, details will be printed on the event ticket.)
Smoke canisters
Laser pointers
Bottles, glasses, cans
Cooking devices
Banners
Poles
Large golf-type umbrellas
Selfie sticks
Knives, blades and other articles or containers - including any which could or might be used as a weapon, or any other item which in the reasonable opinion of the WRU Group, its servants or agents, could be used as a weapon or cause nuisance to others - are prohibited within the stadium
All promotional, commercial, political and religious printed matter, including but not limited to leaflets, banners, flags, signs, symbols are prohibited within the stadium and grounds unless authorised by the WRU Group. Any objects or clothing bearing statements or commercial identification intended for 'ambush marketing' are prohibited within the stadium and grounds. Any person who is in possession of such items may be refused entry or ejected, and may be subject to legal action.
Animals (except service dogs and guide dogs) or livestock are prohibited from entering the stadium or grounds unless specifically authorised by the WRU Group.
No person (other than a person who holds an appropriate accreditation from WRU Group) may bring into the grounds or use within the grounds any equipment which is capable of recording or transmitting (by digital or other means) any audio, visual or audio-visual material or any information or data in relation to an event or the grounds (save for photographs taken for personal non-commercial purposes).
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