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Croeso i Hydref yng Nghaerdydd. Welcome to Autumn in Cardiff.
Cosy up in Cardiff throughout Autumn, catch the last of the sunny weather before nights enjoyed under the stars. Find the best place to celebrate Halloween (31 October), Bonfire Night (5 November) and Beaujolais Nouveau Day (third Thursday of November), alongside places to soak up the atmosphere of the Rugby World Cup 2023.
When is Autumn half term in the city and county of Cardiff?
Saturday 28 October 2023 – Friday 5 November 2023
A SPOOKY AND FIERY HALF TERM
Uncover endless adventures and fun for all ages to ensure a spook-tacular school break, for little-ones and not-so-little-ones.
PLAN YOUR BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU DAY
Raise a toast to the start of the French wine season by booking a Beaujolais Nouveau Day celebration in Cardiff, annually on the third Thursday of November. Cheers! 🍷
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY RETURNS
During the last half of each year, you can watch the Welsh rugby team take one of some of the most well-known and highly regarded countries in rugby union in the iconic Principality Stadium.
Plus, every four years, Wales takes part in the Rugby World Cup, so find a pub in the city to take a pew and watch Wales compete on the world stage.
Where to watch the rugby? Find the best sport bars and pubs with a warm Welsh welcome, all hosting large screens and larger atmospheres.
Head Into Extra Time
During Autumn, Cardiff plays host to not one but two music festivals celebrating the best of the Welsh live music scene, no matter your genre.
SŴN FESTIVAL
An award-winning multi-venue annual music festival based throughout Cardiff’s city centre. With a focus on new music, emerging artists and homegrown acts since its inception in 2007.
Friday 20 October 2023 - Sunday 22 October 2023
LLAIS FESTIVAL
Annual international arts festival inspired by the instrument that connects us all – the voice.
Wednesday 11 October 2023 - Sunday 15 October 2023
Don't Stop The Music
IRIS PRIZE LGBTQ+ FILM FESTIVAL
One of the world's largest film festivals celebrating the LGBTQ+ community is hosted annually in Cardiff - get your golden ticket
Tuesday 10 October 2023 - Sunday 15 October 2023.
SHOWTIME IN CARDIFF
