Team Cardiff Life
August 28, 2025
Activities and Events

City of Arcades 2025 Kicks Off with a Food-Focused Late Night

Cardiff’s historic indoor market is set to open late for a special evening of food, music, and local traders on Friday, September 5, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This event is the official kick-off for the 2025 City of Arcades campaign.

Step inside after dark to explore the market’s unique charm while a live DJ sets the mood. You’ll find a diverse range of exclusive dishes from resident traders like Ffwrnes (Neapolitan pizza), Bao Selecta (Asian bao buns), and Pierogi(Polish dumplings), alongside some of the best independent street food Cardiff has to offer.

This late-night opening launches the two-week-long Foodie Fortnight, a wider celebration of Cardiff’s vibrant food scene. Other highlights include cocktail specials at Gin & Juice, a sourdough workshop at Pettigrew Bakeries, and exclusive discounts at various city centre venues like DA Coffi and Bubble Ci-Tea.

“Last year’s event saw attendance grow by an incredible 71%,” said Carolyn Brownell, CEO of FOR Cardiff, the Business Improvement District delivering the campaign. “2025 promises to be the biggest and best yet.”

photography by Nick Spann, Bao Selecta

Cardiff Life Magazine
Subscribe to Cardiff Life

Never miss an Edition.

At Cardiff Life, our mission is to celebrate the vibrant and diverse local business community in Cardiff. We are dedicated to providing a platform that showcases the stories, achievements, and offerings of local businesses, enabling them to thrive and flourish.