26/03/2026
Cardiff’s most colourful day out returns this summer on Saturday 8th August 2026 🍃
12–2pm • City Chariot Procession 🌇
Chant and dance your way through the city centre starting at King Edward VII Ave. CF10 3NS all the way back to the heart of Bute Park!
2–5pm Bute Park Festival 🎪
Think live music, mantra, dancing, good vibes, amazing food, interactive stalls and workshops to explore, and a free vegetarian feast at the end! (Coopers feild, CF10 3ER)
It’s joyful, vibrant, a little bit different, and genuinely one of the most feel-good festivals in the world. Cardiff Ratha Yatra is the Festival of Chariots, an ancient celebration with roots in India that has been bringing joy to the streets for thousands of years. Bring your friends and come experience the 22nd Cardiff Festival of Chariots for yourself 🌼