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Featured events

Below are some off Cardiff's event highlights, but there is plenty more on offer!

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RBS 6 NationsRBS Six Nations (Feb - March 2010) Millennium Stadium

RBS Six Nations returns to Cardiff. Will Wales triumph away in Twickenham, in their first game against England and carry their victory through against Scotland, France and Italy on home soil? Don't miss these great games in one of rugby's highlights of the year. Find out more at www.millenniumstadium.com  

Holiday On IceHoliday on Ice - Spirit (9 - 14 February 2010),Cardiff International Arena


An exhilarating fusion of fire, air, earth and water is the theme of the sensational new Holiday on Ice production, Spirit - presented by the world’s most visited ice show and five times winner of Best Event For Groups. A complete entertainment experience for all ages, with an international award winning set, dramatic scene changes, creative lighting and a dazzling collection of over 350 extravagant costumes. Find out more

WNOWelsh National Opera (Feb - Mar 2010),Wales Millennium Centre

Welsh National Opera presents a new production of Mozart's glorious comedy set on the Orient Express - 'The Abduction from Seraglio' as its first offering. This is a co-production of Houston Grand Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Colorado, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Minnesota Opera and Opera Pacific. The next production is Puccini's pulsating thriller that never fails to enthral - 'Tosca'. This period set production promises to set your emotions on a knife-edge.The spring season ends with 'Carmen'- a co-production with Scottish Opera where Bizet’s most famous creation is full to the brim with instantly recognizable music and paints a mesmerizing picture of a Spain teeming with fascinating characters. Find out more

The HobbitThe Hobbit (9 - 13 Feb 2010), New Theatre


Adapted from the beloved book, this acclaimed stage adaptation has all the adventure, excitement and magic of Tolkien’s original story. Back again in Cardiff for the first time since 2003, it’s perfect for Hobbit fans both young and old. Find out more

 

 
 
 

Half Term at Cardiff CastleHalf Term at Cardiff Castle (14 - 19 February 2010)

From blood-curdling practice of medieval medicine, courageous knights and archery displays, Cardiff Castle offers fascinating, informative and fun activities during this half term holidays. Normal admission to the castle applies and entry is free to all Cardiff Castle Passholders. Find out more
 
 
 
 
 

JLSJLS(19 Feb 2010),Cardiff International Arena


JLS: Oritsé, JB, Aston, and Marvin are the most successful group of all time to enter The X Factor; the most popular show on British TV. From the outset it was clear that JLS were not usual X Factor fodder. They took their X Factor path one step at a time, from auditions to boot camp to the judges’ houses right up to the live show knock-out rounds and eventually the final. It became similarly clear to everyone around JLS that they weren’t in this for the short haul. Find out more
 

The X Factor LiveThe X Factor Live 2010 (23 - 26 Feb 2010),Cardiff International Arena


After picking up advice and tips from their mentors the finalists will be ready for their next challenge…a UK Arena Tour. The X Factor Live Tour will be packed full of special guests and will include performances from some of the show’s more memorable characters but you’ll have to turn up to find out just who we are talking about. Catch The X Factor Live in Cardiff. Find out more

 

Lady GaGa The Monster Ball Tour (3 Mar 2010),Cardiff International Arena


Lady GaGa – the biggest selling new artist of the year bar none will be on a major UK arena tour for February-March 2010. The Monster Ball will be her first UK shows of 2010, and the first chance for fans to hear songs from her revamped album, The Fame Monster.Find out more

 


HairsprayHairspray (30 Mar - 24 Apr 2010),Wales Millennium Centre


Hairspray comes to Wales Millennium Centre for just 5 weeks. Having played to sold out houses in London, on Broadway and at theatres around the globe, this is the feel-good musical of the moment and it is opening its first ever UK Tour in Cardiff. Find out more

 

 

RHS Cardiff 2010RHS Show Cardiff (16 – 18 April),Bute Park

The RHS show season starts here so celebrate in style at this delightful show which has a real spring festival feel. Held in the magnificent Bute Park against the backdrop of Cardiff Castle, the show provides an inspirational display of vibrant gardening, floral delights and expert advice. Find out more

 

 

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