Cardiff Christmas Festival

1st - 24th December 2023

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THE CARDIFF CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL - IN THE SPIEGELTENT
The Cardiff Christmas Festival returns in 2023 with its iconic Spiegeltent relocated to the Theatre Festival site in Sophia Gardens in the centre of Cardiff. Santa's Wish, the magical Christmas musical, is back by huge popular demand and a new production of Castellana will seduce and tantalise audiences once more. We are also delighted to welcome global internet and Britain's Got Talent musical theatre stars Welsh of the West End into the intimate surroundings of the Spiegeltent for what promises to be a unique opportunity to see and hear them like never before. And on 10th December My My! ABBA – The Christmas Concert brings a fabba-ulous sing-along of all your favourites. The opening weekend will also host The Christmas Cracker Comedy Night, a special night full of laughs in aid of Shelter Cymru. All shows will be performed in the round, in the intimacy of our heated 550-seat Spiegeltent, promising to transport audiences to a nostalgic and magical world this Christmas. The Cardiff Christmas Festival is proudly sponsored by Admiral Money.

Santa's Wish
The Magical Christmas Musical

1st - 24th December

After a triumphant debut last year, this heart-warming family musical, packed with catchy songs, colour and dancing, returns to Cardiff! With immersive storytelling and a sprinkling of circus magic, Santa's Wish follows Snowflake's enchanting journey to become one of Santa's elves.

The show is performed inside the beautiful Christmas Festival Spiegeltent within Sophia Gardens - a stunning and intimate venue that enables audiences to be close to the drama, colour, and excitement of this magical show. Suitable for all ages, don't miss this fun-filled treat, guaranteed to leave the whole family bursting with festive joy & happiness!

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Castellana
Sensuous, Smooth and Seductive Fun

6th - 24th December

This Christmas, spice up your night with Castellana, the sensuous, smooth and seductive cabaret show. Following its critically acclaimed debut last year, this new production brings fresh delights including the amazing skills of world-class aerial acts, the thrilling spectacle of fire, the graceful elegance of dance, and the playful tease of naughtiness.

All this and more in the stunning setting of the Fortuna Spiegeltent, a magical venue of plush velvet and sparkling lights in the heart of Cardiff City Centre. With plenty of comedy, this wicked Christmas extravaganza promises the ultimate night out you won't forget!

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Welsh of the West End
A Night of Musical and Festive Favourites
SOLD OUT

17th - 18th December

Experience a festive concert like no other with Welsh of the West End, stars of Britain's Got Talent! Enjoy timeless classics from the musicals given the dazzling West End treatment, combined with festive favourites. Featuring former cast from shows such as Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked, Welsh of the West End have performed at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium, Trafalgar Square and the Principality Stadium.

In the unique surroundings of the Cardiff Christmas Festival Spiegeltent this promises to be a magical evening of festive joy and exceptional talent!

THE SPIEGELTENT
From the moment you step into the large foyer of the Fortuna you feel this is going to be a night to remember... This is something you have never seen before!

A European Spiegeltent (or magic mirrors) is a dazzling and intimate performance space. Dating from the late 1800s, the 'tent' is built from wood, cut mirrors, canvas, leaded glass, and detailed in velvet brocade. Only a handful of these special and legendary tents remain in the world and The Fortuna is one of the most beautiful, playing host to some of the world's greatest cabaret performers and musicians.

Step in the from the cold and prepare to be amazed.

For further information visit www.thecastle.wales.