Please be aware that on large city events, especially concerts and rugby in the Principality Stadium, the council will enforce extensive road closures across the city centre.
Businesses in Cardiff will receive communications of road closures but sometimes it is at very short notice.
Usually, most roads in the city centre will close several hours before the event, will remain closed throughout the event and for a further couple of hours after the event.
No motor vehicles can move in or out of the areas, especially the areas around the hotel
The NCP car park on Westgate Street, that several hotels use, will likely be locked shut during the road closure times
It is best to plan ahead, most likely it will mean that you’ll need to arrive into Cardiff very early. Depending on how busy we are, we will attempt to get you checked in early but that can never be guaranteed. We will make every effort to store your bags for you though.
There are alternative car parks that remain accessible but they are then in very high demand.
The council often provide event day parking that is expensive and time limited.
Sadly, all of our Park & Ride service into the city centre have closed down.
Generally, we would advise trying to get the train into Cardiff, however, that does rely on finding somewhere to park at the other end. Sadly, Cardiff is a long way behind solving our public transport dilemmas.
We do offer multiple night discounts and do honour those over the events. Staying an extra night does relieve a lot of stress of driving in and out of Cardiff
For the most up to date information about road closures, please follow the Cardiff council link below.
Road closure advice for major events
Usually the roads will be closed for:
Six Nations rugby games in February & March
Any concerts or other large sporting events in the Principality Stadium
The Autumn International rugby games in November
Partial closures for concerts and larger events in the Castle Grounds
Partial closures for concerts in Coopers Field or Blackweir Field (parts of Bute Park)
Multiple roads close around the city at various times for the Cardiff Half Marathon which is usually in early October, roads open again after the runners have passed through. Cardiff Half Marathon will be 5th October 2025.
Known events that we expect a full road closure :
The following roads will be closed as part of the full city centre road closures each day.
- 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 Fitzhammon 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.
For Concerts in The Castle there will be partial road closures from 5pm to midnight
The closure will be Castle St / Duke St / Kingsway throughout their lengths, and Cowbridge Rd East from Cathedral Rd through to its junction with Westgate Street this to allow crowds to disperse safety, so this order is required on grounds of safety.
