Give the gift of theatre this Christmas

Our stockings are bursting at the seams with amazing theatre gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.

Sun 28 November, 2021

Diwali celebrations 2021

Watch a video featuring highlights from this year's Diwali celebrations, when our Glanfa foyer was filled with Hindu music and culture for a few hours.

Mon 22 November, 2021

Join us on a magical adventure this winter

With shows to suit all ages this season, come and make some lasting memories at Wales Millennium Centre with your friends and family.

Mon 15 November, 2021

Celebrate Diwali with us

Find out about this year's Diwali celebrations and our free family event on Friday 12 November 2021.

Wed 3 November, 2021

Community Lantern Parade 2021

Come and join in with the annual lantern parade and half-term lantern decorating workshops

Tue 19 October, 2021

Immersive Arcade tour - drop-in sessions

Come and experience some of the best examples of virtual reality and 360° experiences created in the UK over the last 20 years.

Fri 10 September, 2021

Capturing Carnival

The dust may have settled on Butetown Carnival for another year but we're not quite done...

Thu 9 September, 2021

Introducing Tumi Williams

We're getting to know each of our Creative Associates a little better. Come and meet Tumi...

Thu 19 August, 2021

Introducing Jo Fong

We're getting to know each of our Creative Associates a little better. Come and meet Jo...

Thu 12 August, 2021

Introducing Ruslan Pilyarov

We're getting to know each of our Creative Associates a little better, via a Q&A. Come and meet Ruslan...

Tue 22 June, 2021

Introducing Tafsila Khan

We're be getting to know each of our Creative Associates a little better, via a Q&A. Come and meet Tafsila...

Tue 15 June, 2021

Introducing Nerida Bradley

Over the coming weeks, we'll be getting to know each of our Creative Associates a little better, via a Q&A. First up, meet Nerida...

Wed 9 June, 2021

Behind closed doors - February

Take a look at what we got up to behind closed doors here in February 2021...

Wed 10 March, 2021

Mae Gen I Hawl (I Have a Right)

We’re celebrating Welsh Language Rights Day, find out more about the services we offer in Welsh to our customers, visitors and staff.

Mon 7 December, 2020

In these stones horizons sing

Our Director of Development and Partnerships, Sian Morgan reflects on what has been an exceptionally challenging year which ends ends with the promise of exciting opportunities.

Thu 26 November, 2020

Behind Closed Doors - October

It's all go this October, in a month which saw us launch our Diversity Action Plan, receive exciting funding news from the Arts Council Of Wales and work with Cardiff Youth Council and local artists to showcase their powerful artwork across our building.

Wed 28 October, 2020

Shows and events update

All the latest updates on contacting our ticket office, postponed and rescheduled shows, FAQs and more…

Wed 21 October, 2020

Meet a Mentor: Polly and Jennifer

Working with Create Jobs, we're proud to deliver Meet a Mentor: Behind the Lens; a four-month mentoring programme, funded by ScreenSkills.

Mon 19 October, 2020

Behind closed doors - September

The building is still closed but we're still keeping busy behind closed doors, with digital and community projects and plenty of great Radio Platfform broadcasts.

Thu 1 October, 2020

Live dance performance, but not as we know it

Rambert’s full company of dancers are currently in the studio creating their first real-time, live-stream performance with leading choreographer and filmmaker, Wim Vandekeybus.

Fri 18 September, 2020

Behind closed doors - August

It feels like autumn is just around the corner but hopefully you’ve all managed to find a little piece of sunshine somewhere amidst the wind and rain. Here's what we've been up to in August.

Fri 28 August, 2020

Creative Voice Courses

This September we're offering free online courses for anyone aged 16-25 including film making, radio production and print and zine-making.

Thu 20 August, 2020

Behind the scenes in lockdown

You might be surprised to learn what happens inside this vast, empty building during an extended lockdown. From police training to sniffer dogs. It's all go!

Tue 4 August, 2020

Behind closed doors - July

The summer months are flying by but we're still keeping busy behind closed doors and working hard with local communities on a range of exciting projects. Here's what we've been up to in July.

Fri 31 July, 2020

Wales Millennium Centre Diversity Statement

We acknowledge that our task starts with the urgent diversification of our workforce. Read our full statement here.

Tue 14 July, 2020

Support package for the arts

The UK Government has announced a £1.57bn support package, £59m of which will be invested in Wales and we're very keen to hear further details.

Mon 6 July, 2020

Behind Closed Doors - June

We may be closed but that doesn't mean we're not being creative. Here's a recap of what we've up to in June 2020.

Thu 2 July, 2020

Keeping the lights on

Our Chairman, Peter Swinburn on the current crisis and the creative work we are continuing to do during lockdown.

Fri 26 June, 2020

Windrush Day 2020

For Windrush Day 2020 we thought we'd take a closer look at one our incredible Community Ambassadors, Roma Taylor who arrived here in Wales from the Caribbean in 1948, aged 15.

Mon 22 June, 2020

Closing until January 2021

Mat Milsom on the difficult decision to close the venue until January 2021 due to the devastating impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the theatre industry.

Fri 12 June, 2020

The Sounds of Change

Since Voices of Change launched we've had a huge variety of work submitted - from paintings to photography, poetry to film but music has also been a popular and powerful vehicle of expression.

Mon 8 June, 2020

World Environment Day

We're not just a pretty face, sustainability has always been at the heart of this building's design and we're constantly striving to make our building as energy efficient as possible.

Fri 5 June, 2020

Creating with our community

Gemma Hicks our Senior Community Engagement Producer looks back at some of the exciting projects she's worked on with the local community so far.

Thu 4 June, 2020

Voices of Change...Your story so far

We've had some amazing submissions to our Voices of Change community project. Here's a taster of your story so far...

Thu 21 May, 2020

5 family friendly ideas for Easter

Wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained this Easter? Here's five of our favourite indoor activities to keep the whole family happy

Thu 9 April, 2020

Coronavirus update

An update from Mat Milsom, our Managing Director on coronavirus and our decision to close Wales Millennium Centre.

Wed 18 March, 2020

Making The Beauty Parade

The Beauty Parade’s writer and director, Kaite O’Reilly and our Artistic Director, Graeme Farrow, spill the secrets on this hidden story from the Second World War and why we’ve chosen to tell it.

Thu 5 March, 2020

Free creative workshops this spring

We've got some great workshops coming up for young people in both Welsh and English, looking at visual art, digital music and creative writing for radio.

Mon 2 March, 2020

Action Learning opportunities explained

Find out more about our Action Learning opportunities available for free to any independent producers and self-producing artists.

Fri 28 February, 2020

Come and perform here on St David's Day

Fancy performing on our main theatre stage on St David's Day? Find out how your school or community can be involved.

Mon 27 January, 2020

Celebrating St Dwynwen's Day

Love is in the air as we get closer to St Dwynwen's Day...

Wed 22 January, 2020

A New term of Welsh lessons

Sophie Garrod, our Marketing Campaigns Officer has been learning Welsh since September. Find out how she’s getting on...

Tue 14 January, 2020

Artist Opportunities for Spring 2020

Opportunities for artists at the Centre this spring

Mon 13 January, 2020

12 bangers for 2020

We've got some incredible shows lined up for 2020. Take a look at what's coming up and get booking.

Fri 13 December, 2019

2019: what a year

2019 was a huge year for us with dozens of fabulous shows including Jersey Boys and Les Misérables to name but a few. Here's our take on this year's highlights.

Fri 13 December, 2019

Fabulous Welsh-language festivities

Get ready for Christmas with a fabulous dose of Welsh-language music, drag and comedy.

Thu 28 November, 2019

Happy 15th Birthday to us

It's hard to believe that we've just turned fifteen. Take a look at some of our highlights.

Tue 26 November, 2019

Eight Christmas stocking fillers

We've hand-picked nine great Christmas gift ideas, so you can concentrate on the mince pies and mulled wine.

Mon 25 November, 2019

Inspiring the next generation

A digital film project with young people focusing on the work of our Creative Learning team's projects.

Wed 20 November, 2019

Celebrating 25 years of the National Lottery

Tuesday, 19 November 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the National Lottery, an organisation that has played a vital role in the work we do here.

Mon 18 November, 2019

Seven hits from the Movie Mix Tape

David Mahoney gives us his seven of the best from his Movie Mix Tape night in November.

Thu 31 October, 2019

Making language sexy

We went to chat with Carys Eleri to find out more about the process of adapting her award-winning show Lovecraft (Not the sex shop in Cardiff) to Welsh…

Mon 21 October, 2019

Seven screamers for Halloween

We've got plenty of spooky things lined up for Halloween and beyond so take a look at what's ghouling on...

Wed 16 October, 2019

Ignite Your Curiousness in Welsh

Take a look at our Welsh language performances that are coming up during this season of Performances for the Curious.

Tue 15 October, 2019

Tooling up for life

Find out what happened when young people aged 16+ spent three months working on a Tooling Up in the Valleys production.

Mon 14 October, 2019

Autumn Curious Season

From now until Christmas we've got more than 30 incredible productions for you to choose from: including Drag, comedy, Burlesque, dance and more...

Fri 11 October, 2019

Great performances for less

Our Pay What You Feel and Scratch Nights mean you get to see great performances for less.

Thu 10 October, 2019

Getting more out of volunteering

Find out how volunteering helped Carol fight her depression, make new friends and inspired her to abseil off our roof.

Tue 24 September, 2019

Summer workshops in Welsh-medium schools

Here’s a snapshot of our Creative Learning workshops that took place at Welsh medium schools during the summer term.

Thu 5 September, 2019

Back to (Welsh) school

Free Welsh courses are offered to all members of staff at the Centre. We caught up with Sophie who's about to begin the intensive course.

Mon 2 September, 2019

Top 10 shows this autumn

Summer may be over but we're still turning up the heat. Here's 10 unmissable shows to see this autumn.

Fri 30 August, 2019

Supper Clwb this August

There's plenty more great cabaret coming up this August at Supper Clwb - from comedy to drag, we've got it covered.

Mon 12 August, 2019

Voice of Wales in VR

Pop down to our virtual reality zone this summer and get front row seats at some incredible Welsh music gigs in Voices of Wales.

Thu 8 August, 2019

It's Eisteddfod time again

As we look forward to this year’s National Eisteddfod, we’re also looking back to this time last year, when we hosted it.

Mon 29 July, 2019

new Artist Development Associate role

Year on year, we're producing more co-productions and we're excited to announce a new artistic development associate role.

Thu 18 July, 2019

Mad about musicals

Hoarding show programmes? Humming show tunes in the shower? You might just be mad about musicals. Read on for the cure...

Wed 10 July, 2019

Supper Clwb heats up for July

Temperatures are set to soar for a sizzling July Supper Clwb. Check out the latest the lineup...

Wed 19 June, 2019

Tafwyl Highlights

This weekend Tafwyl comes to Cardiff Castle. We can't wait to see some of our friends performing there.

Mon 17 June, 2019

Top 10 summer sizzlers

With so much going on it's hard to know what to do, so here's our top 10 summer sizzlers for you to see this season.

Tue 11 June, 2019

Six great reasons to volunteer here

There are loads of ways to volunteer here. Find out what Ian and Jane, our Membership and Engagement volunteers get up to.

Tue 4 June, 2019

Five reasons to spend a night at the musicals

David Mahoney, conductor, producer and creative director gives you five great reasons to spend A Night at the Musicals.

Mon 3 June, 2019

Amazing gift ideas for Father's Day

Make this year's Father's Day be the best ever with these fantastic gift ideas - from rock musicals to global explorers.

Mon 13 May, 2019

Mistar Urdd's Top 10

The Urdd Eisteddfod is coming. Test your friends with our top ten facts about this uniquely Welsh festival.

Mon 13 May, 2019

A quick 'clonc' with one of our Welsh learners

We offer free Welsh classes to all our staff. Kirsty recently completed an intensive Welsh course. Here's how she got on...

Thu 25 April, 2019

Three reasons not to miss The Nature of Why

Boundary-breaking and immersive. Three reasons why you mustn't miss The Nature of Why this May.

Wed 24 April, 2019

Ushering in new volunteers

A look at how young people can volunteer here and see some great theatre and musicals for free.

Wed 10 April, 2019

10 of the Best from Motown the Musical

More moves and grooves than you can possibly 'shake your thang' to. It's Motown the Musical.

Mon 18 March, 2019

Mother's Day treats

Treat your mum to something special this Mother’s Day. We've lined up West End musicals, intimate performances and fab food.

Thu 14 March, 2019

Sharp knives and hot fire

King Kong, hula hoop art, sharp swords and terrifying stunts. Meet the incredible performance artists behind Mary Bijou.

Tue 12 March, 2019

Four 'fab' things to see in Pepperland

Four good reasons not to miss the sensational Pepperland this April.

Tue 12 March, 2019

10 of the best curious performances

Prepare yourselves for weapons of mass seduction, stand up and slam, striptease and more.

Mon 11 March, 2019

Watch a play yn Gymraeg (in Welsh)

Read our handy guide to watching a play yn Gymraeg (in Welsh).

Fri 1 March, 2019

Mad to miss this March

You’d have to be as mad as a March hare to miss these shows; from Bing to shows that make you sing…

Thu 21 February, 2019

Meet the Residents

Find out what our eight resident companies are up to this month.

Wed 20 February, 2019

Top nights out this Spring

If you’re after a great night out this spring them look no further. Here’s our pick of the bunch so far…

Tue 12 February, 2019

Agatha Christie: 13 Fascinating Facts

13 facts about Agatha Christie that might just surprise you...

Mon 4 February, 2019

Come dine with us

Experience a different kind of dining with us; from Six Nation's brunches to Sunday lunches.

Tue 29 January, 2019

BBC Hoddinott Hall: 10 Years On

Join BBC NOW's birthday celebrations as they look back on 10 years in BBC Hoddinott Hall.

Fri 25 January, 2019

RawFfest 2019

RawFfest is coming to Cardiff. A youth arts festival by young people, for young people.

Thu 24 January, 2019

Big hitters for 2019

Fresh from the world stage, these award-winning shows are winging their way to Cardiff in 2019.

Tue 18 December, 2018

What a year, 2018

2018 was an amazing year at the Centre. Take a look back at some of the highlights.

Fri 14 December, 2018

Curious Christmas

Le Gateau and Connie Orff donned their best frocks to record a Christmas carol with a difference...

Mon 10 December, 2018

Behind the Label at Christmas

We caught up with some of the participants from Behind the Label about their experiences and performing on stage.

Wed 5 December, 2018

PUMP UP THE VOLUME

We've got 30 days to help 30 young people find their voice. Help us to raise £15,000 and transform some lives.

Tue 20 November, 2018

Curious about Cabaret

Kick off the festive season in style with six of the best cabaret acts in ffresh.

Wed 14 November, 2018

Wicked lines

10 of the best lines you'll ever hear from the hit musical, Wicked.

Wed 14 November, 2018

Dragged into the spotlight

Dr Bev Ballcrusher on becoming a Drag Queen and a matriarch of the LGBT community.

Wed 14 November, 2018

And all that Jazz...

Check out six of the best venues to catch some live Jazz in Cardiff this Winter.

Wed 31 October, 2018

5 minutes with...Lucy Skilbeck

Bulllish director, Lucy Skilbeck on labyrinths, Minotaurs and queerness in Greek mythology.

Wed 24 October, 2018

A Woman's World?

Alun Saunders on becoming a Drag Queen and his quest to find long lasting, durable make-up.

Wed 24 October, 2018

Sleep no more...

Macbeth, a post-apocalyptic world of anarchy and uncertainty.

Mon 1 October, 2018

Curious?

Let your curiosity get the better of you with our new season.

Thu 20 September, 2018

For One Night Only

National treasures, visiting for a one-off performance.

Wed 19 September, 2018

Autumn opera unleashed

There's a storm brewing...

Fri 14 September, 2018

Strictly great dancing this autumn

Tue 11 September, 2018

LEGO of your inner Dahl

Come and see six of the best all under one roof.

Wed 22 August, 2018

Summer Holiday Season

The Summer holidays are coming to an end but ours isn't over just yet.

Thu 16 August, 2018

Five must-see showstoppers

Prepared to be wowed. Five shows you cannot afford to miss.

Wed 15 August, 2018

Eisteddfod 2018

The Eisteddfod in pictures. Take a look at some of this year's highlights.

Tue 14 August, 2018