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Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

14 – 17 May 2026

Donald Gordon Theatre

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits Cardiff as part of its 2025/26 UK Tour.

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!

"It's Buddy Brilliant"

The Sun

Age guidance: 7+ (no under 2s). Please note that all under-16s must be seated with an adult aged 18 or above.

Warning: This production contains haze effects.

Start time:
Thu – Sat 7.30pm
Sat + Sun 2.30pm

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (including 1 interval)

MEMBERS' OFFER

£10 off on opening night (top 2 prices). Become a member.

GROUP OFFERS

Groups 10+ from £4 off, Thu - Fri (top 2 prices). Organise a group visit.

Groups payment date: 9 February 2026

UNDER 16S

£4 off selected seats, Thu – Fri

16 - 30

£8 off selected seats, Thu – Fri

All offers subject to selected seats, allocations and availability

Book early to ensure the best choice of seats. We regularly monitor and adjust ticket prices to optimise income and to ensure a wide range of price options where possible. Prices are subject to change. Read more.

The Donald Gordon Theatre during a Patti Smith concert

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Donald Gordon Theatre