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Winter in Cardiff: What’s On, Dates & Rainy Day Ideas 2027
January and February in Cardiff mean Six Nations rugby at the Principality Stadium, St Dwynwen’s Day, Valentine’s Day, theatre and touring shows, and plenty to do indoors when the weather turns.
Winter in Cardiff covers January and February. For the Christmas lights, Winter Wonderland and the Christmas Market, see our Christmas page
Winter Quick Answers
Watch Wales host Ireland in the Six Nations, celebrate St Dwynwen’s Day and Valentine’s Day, see a show, shop in the Victorian and Edwardian arcades or visit Cardiff’s museums and indoor attractions.
- Wales v Ireland is on Saturday 20 February 2027 (kick-off 2.10pm) at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff city centre. Wales play France on 6 February and Scotland on 13 February away, then host England on 6 March.
- February half term is Monday 8 to Friday 12 February 2027. Dates are from Cardiff Council and individual schools may differ.
- St Dwynwen’s Day, the Welsh day of love, is Monday 25 January 2027 and Valentine’s Day is Sunday 14 February 2027.
- Cardiff’s Victorian and Edwardian arcades, Cardiff Market, National Museum Cardiff, the Museum of Cardiff and indoor attractions all keep going in any weather. See our Rainy Day Guide.
- In 2026 Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland runs until 3 January 2027. See our Christmas page for the full festive dates.
- Six Nations
- St Dwynwen’s Day and Valentine’s Day
- Half term
- Rainy day ideas
- What’s On
- Christmas in Cardiff
What's on in Cardiff this winter
Wales v Ireland at the Principality Stadium
Wales host Ireland on Saturday 20 February 2027, kick-off 2.10pm. Matchdays mean a busy, friendly city centre, so book restaurants and hotels early and check the latest travel advice. The stadium is a short walk from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff’s compact centre makes wet days easy. The Victorian and Edwardian arcades, Cardiff Market, museums such as National Museum Cardiff and the Museum of Cardiff, and indoor attractions are all within easy reach of each other.
- The stadium is a short walk from Cardiff Central station, which has regular services from across Wales and England. Check the latest travel and road closure advice before you travel.
- Many city centre sports bars and pubs show matches on large screens. See our where to watch the rugby guide
- Visit National Museum Cardiff, the Museum of Cardiff or Cardiff Castle, see a show at one of the city’s theatres, or shop in the arcades and Cardiff Market.
- See our date ideas guide for restaurants, bars and things to do for couples.
- See our Family Attractions page for ideas for the week of 8 to 12 February.