6 Music Festival

Get ready for 6 Music Festival 2022 with a selection of standout BBC performances from many of the acts coming to Cardiff.

The Manics make a bit of Cardiff history for 6 Music Festival, performing in Clwb Ifor Bach for the very first time. As intimate a gig as you'll get!

As the 6 Music Festival kicks off in Cardiff, Cerys Matthews and Huw Stephens preview some of the artists lined up to perform in the Welsh capital.

Bristol’s famous sons whip the Great Hall into a frenzy. There’s nothing like an IDLES gig.

One of the best lyricists in rock today, Lucy Dacus holds Cardiff’s Great Hall in the palm of her hands.

Inspiration to countless bands, icons of punk rock Pixies play their first ever 6 Music Festival. Even we’re geeking out about this one.

This one’s an all-timer. Little Simz’s headline slot at St David’s hall is everything you want it to be and more.

A genre-defying, trailblazing artist, Mykki Blanco takes over St David’s Hall the way only they can.

Ever wondered what “slop n soul” sounds like? Well, now’s your chance. Spoiler: it’s bluesy, gospel, soulful rock and it is unreal.

We are blessed to have Cardiff rapper Deyah performing as part of 6 Music festival this year!

Bloc Party are back, and we have *missed* them. British indie at it’s finest - this is a set full of absolute bangers.

Sports Team bring all the energy to their set in The Great Hall. Mercury nominated and oozing confidence, this isn’t one to be missed.

beabadoobee takes the stage in Cardiff to open another night of great music at The Great Hall. This one's a real treat.

Top tier purveyors of hazy 70s psychadelic guitars Khruangbin delivered a treat this year at 6 Music Festival.

A jazz quintet with soulful influences, the superbly talented Ezra Collective set the tone in St David’s Hall Saturday night.

Ibibio Sound Machine’s live set is an absolute force of West African funk and disco.

Johnny Marr closes the final night of 6 Music Festival at The Great Hall in spectacular fashion. There's only one Johnny Marr.

Pop bangers, lyrics that can stop you in your tracks, dance moves - Self Esteem gigs are a whirlwind! Come see what all the fuss is about.

A performance from the indie rock duo everyone’s talking about.

A special performance, this one. Father John Misty closes out 6 Music Festival in Cardiff, accompanied by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

This Cat Power performance may make you do one of those happy/emo smile-cries. The absolute best!

The former Super Furry Animals frontman takes over St David’s Hall for a proper homecoming celebration.

audiobooks bring their catchier than catchy electro to Cardiff. A properly fun band live.