The most successful duo in UK music history, Pet Shop Boys, announce huge Cardiff show.
Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe will bring their groundbreaking, euphoric pop spectacle Pet Shop Boys – Dreamworld – The Greatest Hits Live to the Welsh capital on Thursday 31 July.
The Pet Shop Boys announcement is the latest reveal for TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. The series of events will also see The Human League with support from Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey and Blancmange appear on 6 July, as well as headline acts Sting (28 June), James (10 July), UB40 Ft. Ali Campbell (20 July) and Faithless (1 August).
Pop Spectacle
Pet Shop Boys recently announced the release of the Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live At The Royal Arena Copenhagen concert film on Blu-ray/CD. Available on 2 May 2025, the film captures the spectacular stage show of the tour with dazzling visuals and a bumper set list packed with classic hits, including West End Girls, Suburbia, Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots Of Money), Left To My Own Devices, Rent, Domino Dancing, Always On My Mind and It’s A Sin.
In their live shows Pet Shop Boys have created an original style of pop musical theatre, collaborating with a multitude of directors, designers and artists, including Derek Jarman, Zaha Hadid, Es Devlin and Tom Scutt.
Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live kicked off in Milan in May 2022 touring arenas and festivals across Europe and the UK to great acclaim. Last year Dreamworld played a sold-out five-night residency at the Royal Opera House, as well as headline performances at the Isle of Wight Festival and Radio 2 In The Park, in Lancashire.
Iconic Sound
The headlining show for TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle is presented by promoters DEPOT Live and Cuffe and Taylor.
Nick Saunders from DEPOT Live said: “We’re beyond excited to welcome the legendary Pet Shop Boys to Cardiff Castle for what promises to be an unforgettable night. Their music has shaped generations, and this show will be a true celebration of their iconic sound in the heart of the city.”
Cuffe and Taylor promoter Julian Murray added: “Pet Shop Boys are the epitome of the British music icon. With 40 years of hits behind them this is sure to be one of the highlights of TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle. I cannot wait for this show!”
Rag’n’Bone Man, Faithless, Snow Patrol, The Human League, James, Fontaines DC, Alanis Morissette, Elbow, Sting, The Script, Jess Glynne and UB40 featuring Ali Campbell all headline the iconic Welsh venue with more announcements to come.
Pre-sale tickets the the Pet Shop Boys at Cardiff Castle will be available from 9am Thursday here. Tickets go on general sale at 9am Friday from depotlive and ticketmaster
The duo will also be appearing at Hardwick Festival in Durham on (16 August) and Warwick Castle (30 August). For more information on tickets for the new 2025 tour dates please visit petshopboys.co.uk.
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