Get ready for an electrifying summer. On Thursday, June 11, the iconic sounds of the White Isle will take over the castle grounds. Pete Tong and his world-renowned Ibiza Classics show. Featuring The Essential Orchestra, this performance will deliver a breathtaking performance, transforming dance anthems into soaring, symphonic masterpieces, for TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle in 2026.
From the sun-soaked shores of Ibiza to the world’s biggest stages, Pete Tong has redefined live dance music. He’s celebrated for his genre-defining radio show, tireless support of new talent and his continued innovation, earning him the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) in 2021. If you’ve never experienced the raw power of Ibiza Classics live, prepare for a spectacular night.
The party continues on Thursday, July 9, as UK music legend Billy Ocean headlines the historic Welsh venue. Prepare to sing along to his endless catalogue of classic hits, including the GRAMMY Award-winning ‘Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run),’ ‘Red Light Spells Danger,’ and ‘When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going.’
One of the UK’s most enduring and successful artists, Billy Ocean has sold over 30 million records worldwide, collecting a haul of awards including a GRAMMY, an Ivor Novello, and a MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award.
Joining him as a very special guest is former Wet Wet Wet frontman, Marti Pellow. With over 15 million albums sold and iconic hits like ‘Sweet Little Mystery,’ ‘Goodnight Girl,’ and ‘Love Is All Around,’ Pellow is one of the nation’s most loved vocalists. Beyond his pop success, he’s also a celebrated star of the West End and Broadway, having appeared in musicals like Chicago and Evita.
These incredible artists join an already fantastic list of headliners for the TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live series at Cardiff Castle, which also includes Ethel Cain, David Grey, and the Blackbird Festival (featuring Alter Bridge, Skindred, Florence Black, Cardinal Black and more).
DEPOT Live founder Nick Saunders commented on the new additions: “We are absolutely delighted to announce another two brilliant headline shows for next summer… Billy Ocean and Marti Pellow are two of pop’s best-loved talents, and to have them here on the same night is going to be something really special. Pete Tong is a true dance music icon, and his Ibiza Classics shows are simply incredible. This is going to be a spectacular night here in Cardiff.”
Don’t miss your chance to see these icons live!
- Presale tickets for both shows are available at 10 am on Wednesday via depotlive.co.uk.
- All tickets go on general sale at 10 am Friday via depotlive.co.uk and ticketmaster.co.uk.