Kendrick Lamar and Sza will headline a huge gig at the Principality StadiumRoad closure signs at Libanus Road in Gorseinon

The fourth of 2025’s massive music events at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium will take place over the weekend, July 19. Rap artists Kendrick Lamar and Sza will bring The Grand National Tour to the Welsh capital following Oasis, Stereophonics and Lana Del Ray.

While gig-goers will already be well aware of some road closures and an influx of fans coming into the city, those hoping to have a Saturday shopping might not be in the know. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What’s On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here.

The gates of the Principality Stadium will open at 4.45pm and the curfew is 10.30pm and we have a full list of information here.

We have a full travel guide, about buses, trains and more, for those coming into Cardiff on Saturday, read that here. But if you are coming into town, here’s the detail you need to know about the roads, that’ll affect traffic and car parks.

Road closures

From 7am, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed because of the need to prepare gate five and protect queuing fans.

Then, from 3pm to midnight the following roads will be closed:

  • Kingsway from its junction with North Road to its junction with Duke Street.
  • Cowbridge Road East from its junction with Cathedral Road to its junction with Westgate Street.
  • Tudor Street from its junction with Clare Road to its junction with Wood Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted via Fitzhamon Embankment).
  • Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street from their junctions with Despenser Place to their junctions with Tudor Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted).
  • Saunders Road from its junction with St Mary Street.
  • Customhouse Street throughout its length (access to private car parks will be permitted).
  • Penarth Road from its junction with Saunders Road to the entrance leading to the rear of the Central Train Station.

The following roads will be closed in their entirety: Duke Street, Castle St, High Street, St Mary Street, Caroline Street, Wood Street, Central Square, Westgate Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate, Park Street, Havelock Street, and Scott Road, Green Street.

A map by Cardiff Council shows all the road closures that will be implementedHere are the road closures in Cardiff during Cardiff’s big gigs.(Image: Cardiff Council)