Lewis Capaldi to play at Cardiff Utilita Arena on UK tour
The Scottish singer-songwriter will perform at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on Saturday, September 27, as part of his newly announced UK and Ireland arena tour.
The tour follows his surprise appearance at Glastonbury Festival, where he delivered a powerful half-hour set on the Pyramid Stage.
Mr Capaldi said: "I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn't finish last time."
He performed hits including Before You Go, Grace, Hold Me While You Wait, Forget Me, and Someone You Loved.
The tour will also visit cities across the UK and Ireland, including Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Dublin.
Pre-sale tickets go live on Tuesday, July 8, at 9am, with general sale beginning on Thursday, July 10, at 9am.
The tour marks Mr Capaldi's return to the stage after two years out of the spotlight.
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