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About Swn Festival

Cardiff’s city-centre venue circuit frames Sŵn Festival 2026, a three-day new-music festival in Cardiff covering indie and alternative music alongside folk, rock, pop and experimental artists.

It runs 15–17 October. Founded by Huw Stephens in 2007, Sŵn reaches its 19th edition in 2026 and runs as part of Cardiff Music City Festival.

The Clwb Ifor Bach team has run the festival since 2018, with the three-day format used for its 2024 and 2025 editions.

Lineup and Programme

The 2026 bill runs to more than 150 artists across 10 stages. It is a venue-hopping programme.

The genre spread covers indie, alternative, folk, rock, pop and experimental music, with artists drawn from Wales, the UK and overseas.

Sŵn Connect adds conference sessions alongside the live programme.

Who Is It For?

Sŵn is aimed at adults interested in new-music discovery across small and mid-sized city venues.

ID matters. The main wristband venues are 18+, with ID required at wristband exchange and potentially by venue security.

Porter’s also has free all-ages events.

The Venue and Site

The site is Cardiff city centre rather than a single arena. Announced 2026 venues include Tramshed, Clwb Ifor Bach, St John’s Church, Jacobs Basement, Fuel, The Canopi, Tiny Rebel, Little O’Neill’s and Porters.

Wristband exchange is required before venue access, and bag checks apply at venues.

Selected venues have accessible toilets, ramp access and lift access. Carer tickets are available, and the festival app carries the full schedule closer to the event.

Lineup

Lineup

119 acts
  • 2charmStage TBC
  • ADJUAStage TBC
  • Aimée FataleStage TBC
  • AliceStage TBC
  • Alice CostelloeStage TBC
  • AsidharaStage TBC
  • BaleStage TBC
  • BambeeStage TBC
  • Bar ItaliaStage TBC
  • Bathing SuitsStage TBC
  • Bel CobainStage TBC
  • Ben KidsonStage TBC
  • BenchwarmerStage TBC
  • BetsanStage TBC
  • big long sunStage TBC
  • Big RedStage TBC
  • Billy FullerStage TBC
  • Blood WizardStage TBC
  • Blue AmberStage TBC
  • BucketStage TBC
  • The Bureau De ChangeStage TBC
  • CardinalsStage TBC
  • CasiStage TBC
  • Cerys HafanaStage TBC
  • Chwaer FawrStage TBC
  • Cowboy HuntersStage TBC
  • CutsceneStage TBC
  • Dana MargolinStage TBC
  • Dermot HenryStage TBC
  • dewinStage TBC
  • Die TwiceStage TBC
  • Disgusting SistersStage TBC
  • Dove EllisStage TBC
  • EmmaStage TBC
  • Esmerelda RoadStage TBC
  • FataleStage TBC
  • FfenestStage TBC
  • Florence BescheStage TBC
  • Foot FootStage TBC
  • Gently TenderStage TBC
  • Glasshouse Red Spider MiteStage TBC
  • Good Health Good WealthStage TBC
  • GwenStage TBC
  • hairdyeStage TBC
  • Harry JowettStage TBC
  • HeartPieceStage TBC
  • HMLTDStage TBC
  • HolybonesStage TBC
  • HoneyglazeStage TBC
  • IfanStage TBC
  • James EmmanuelStage TBC
  • John Francis FlynnStage TBC
  • Junkie KutStage TBC
  • Kitty FerrariStage TBC
  • KlampStage TBC
  • LacunaStage TBC
  • LafantStage TBC
  • Lauren AuderStage TBC
  • LEMONSUCKRStage TBC
  • Little GrandadStage TBC
  • Lo RaysStage TBC
  • Long Distance RunnerStage TBC
  • Louis O’Hara and His Burley ChassisStage TBC
  • LSD and the Search for GodStage TBC
  • Lucia And The Best BoysStage TBC
  • Luna MorgensternStage TBC
  • MaeveStage TBC
  • makeshift art barStage TBC
  • The Martial ArtsStage TBC
  • menigStage TBC
  • MinasStage TBC
  • MindsighStage TBC
  • MlekoStage TBC
  • modern womanStage TBC
  • MouldStage TBC
  • Mouth ulcersStage TBC
  • Murkage DaveStage TBC
  • NATION UNRESTStage TBC
  • Neve CariadStage TBC
  • PainkillerStage TBC
  • PebbledashStage TBC
  • Personal TrainerStage TBC
  • Pixie McCannStage TBC
  • pyncherStage TBC
  • Pypi SlyshStage TBC
  • Pys MelynStage TBC
  • RIP MagicStage TBC
  • Sally StenningStage TBC
  • SAWTEGAStage TBC
  • SexyTadhgStage TBC
  • Shaking HandStage TBC
  • ShlugStage TBC
  • ShrinkStage TBC
  • Sold For PartsStage TBC
  • Spanish HorsesStage TBC
  • SpikeStage TBC
  • Steven BamideleStage TBC
  • SundayClubStage TBC
  • Tai Haf Heb DrigolynStage TBC
  • TesniStage TBC
  • The DogsStage TBC
  • The Joy HotelStage TBC
  • The OriellesStage TBC
  • TheatreStage TBC
  • TokomololoStage TBC
  • Tommy BarlowStage TBC
  • Tony BontanaStage TBC
  • truthpasteStage TBC
  • TurnspitStage TBC
  • Twenty One ChildrenStage TBC
  • twstStage TBC
  • UCHE YARAStage TBC
  • ugly ozoStage TBC
  • WaverleyStage TBC
  • Westside CowboyStage TBC
  • Working Men's ClubStage TBC
  • World NewsStage TBC
  • WRKHOUSEStage TBC
  • WyattStage TBC

Travel

Travel to Swn Festival

Cardiff is the anchor. Sŵn uses city-centre venues, with the main rail hubs and central roads serving the site.

  • Rail: Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street are the two main city-centre stations.
  • Road: access into the city centre runs from the M4 at J32 via the A470, or from J33 via the A4232 / Central Link.
  • City-centre roads: Visit Cardiff maps show Newport Road (A4161), Queen Street, St Mary Street, Penarth Road, Bute Terrace and Callaghan Square.
  • Parking: the festival FAQ points drivers to Parkopedia; Visit Cardiff lists North Road Car Parks, St David’s Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, NCP Adam Street, NCP Dumfries Place and NCP Greyfriars Road.

Bristol is listed as 41 miles by road, Birmingham as 112 miles and London as 144 miles.

Location & Map

Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales

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FAQs

When is Swn Festival 2026?
Sŵn 2026 runs from 15 to 17 October 2026 in Cardiff.
Where is Swn Festival held?
It is a multi-venue festival across Cardiff city centre. Announced 2026 venues include Tramshed, Clwb Ifor Bach, St John’s Church, Jacobs Basement, Fuel, The Canopi, Tiny Rebel, Little O’Neill’s and Porters.
How much are Swn Festival tickets?
Tickets are listed from £45.00, including booking fee.
What are the age restrictions at Swn Festival?
The main wristband venues are 18+. ID is required at wristband exchange and may also be requested by venue security. Porter’s also has free all-ages events.
How do people get to Swn Festival?
Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street are the two main city-centre rail hubs. By road, access into Cardiff city centre runs from the M4 at J32 via the A470, or from J33 via the A4232 / Central Link.
What facilities are available at Swn Festival?
Wristband exchange is required to access venues, and bag checks apply at venues. Selected venues have accessible toilets, ramp access and lift access, and carer tickets are available.

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