Tonight (August 9), Cardiff is being treated to a truly special musical event: the legendary Billy Joel is playing his first ever show in the Welsh capital, and it's his only European show for 2024.
When and where is the Billy Joel concert?
He’ll be playing to the Welsh capital tonight (Friday August 9).
What time does the concert start?
The stadium doors for Billy Joel are set to open at 5pm.
What time will Billy Joel perform?
Fans can expect Billy to appear at approximately 8pm. The show will last two hours, with the star taking his final bow at around 10pm.
What songs will Billy Joel play?
We can’t guarantee it, but based on his recent string of shows in the US, Billy’s setlist could look a little something like this:
- ‘Uptown Girl’
- ‘Piano Man’
- ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’
- ‘Vienna’
- ‘Scenes from an Italian Restaurant’
- ‘The Longest Time’
- ‘My Life’
- ‘You May Be Right’
- ‘Only the Good Die Young’
- ‘New York State of Mind’
- ‘River of Dreams’
- ‘It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me’
- ‘Tell Her About It’
- ‘Big Shot’
- ‘Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)’
- ‘Pressure’
- ‘The Entertainer’
- ‘For the Longest Time’
- ‘Sometimes a Fantasy’
- ‘She’s Always a Woman’
- ‘Goodnight Saigon’
Who is supporting Billy Joel?
Billy is being supported by Chris Isaak, a US singer best-known for his 1989 single ‘Wicked Game’. He’s due to take to the stage at around 6.45pm.
Are there any tickets left for Billy Joel’s Cardiff concert?
Yes! If you head to Ticketmaster, you’ll find a bunch of last-minute resale and standard tickets on sale from £114.
What does the seating plan look like?
Here’s a map of the stadium tonight, according to Ticketmaster.
What are the road closures for Billy Joel’s concert in Cardiff?
Scott Road and Park Street next to the Principality Stadium will be shut from 7am on Friday. A full city centre closure will then come into effect from 3pm until midnight. The following roads will be closed off:
- 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
- Scott Road
- 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
- Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street from their junctions with Despenser Place to their junctions with Tudor Street
- Station Terrace and Guildford Street from the junction with Newport Road to the junction with Churchill Way
- Penarth Road will be closed 30 minutes before the concert finishes and up to an hour after the concert ends
How to get to Billy Joel's concert
If you’re driving to the Principality Stadium, be sure to check the full list of road closures above, and plan your journey in advance as you can expect the M4 motorway to be congested. The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy, with thousands of fans arriving for the gig. The full city centre road closure around the stadium will be in effect from 3pm until midnight on safety grounds.
For a more relaxing trip to the concert, consider using public transport. Transport for Wales will be providing additional capacity where possible on routes in/out of Cardiff on Friday, but trains are expected to be very busy, so customers should allow plenty of time for their journey. Great Western Railway has also announced that it will be putting on extra trains to get people home from the concert in the evening, running nine additional services and offering more than 5,000 extra seats.
What if I’m stuck in traffic?
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Anything else I need to know?
If you're heading to the concert, dress comfortably, grab some water, and enjoy the incredible music!
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