The city is buzzing with excitement as the BeyHive - aka Beyoncé fans - get ready to flock to the Principality Stadium for three blissful hours of uninterrupted Beyoncé as she brings her huge Renaissance tour to Cardiff this week. With tens of thousands of people coming from far and wide on Wednesday, May 17, to be in with a chance of a glimpse at Queen Bey in the flesh, you may be planning your travel.
And if driving down (who wants to be waiting in a train queue for hours after the concert finale?!) your main worry, in the middle of the city centre, is understandably likely to be: where will I park?
Thankfully, Cardiff has multiple car parks dotted around the city which won't cost an arm and a leg with a few park and rides on the outskirts too.
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The Crazy in Love star last performed in the Welsh capital in 2018 with her husband Jay-Z opening their combined world tour On The Run II, bringing the city to a standstill. For her last solo headlining tour, she also paid Wales a visit as part of her Formation tour in 2016 once again at the Principality Stadium.
The Run the World singer is one of a handful of musical icons and superstars visiting the Welsh capital this year, with Coldplay, Harry Styles, Blondie, Tom Jones and more bringing their tours to the city in the coming months. You can find details on those shows here.
As for Beyoncé, here's everything you need to know about parking in and around the city centre - it's important to know that there will be reads closed off from early in the day. For all road closures in Cardiff on Wednesday, May 17, see here.
Park & Ride facilities
An easy way to drive without getting too caught up in city centre traffic, the Event Park & Ride is available at Cardiff City Stadium at Leckwith . This can be accessed from junction 32 off the M4, following the signs to the site.
The drop off point will be at Fitzalan Embankment.
The Park & Ride is 1.5 miles from the city centre which takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Cost: £12 payable on the day.
Staff will arrive at the car park at 9am when the site opens, with the first bus leaving at 9.30am. The last bus will leave Fitzalan Embankment at midnight and the park & ride site will close at 12.30am on May 18.
Park & Walk facilities
An Event Park & Walk facility will operate from County Hall car park in Cardiff Bay.
The park & walk site will open at 2pm and will close at midnight.
Cost: £5 payable on the day.
Civic Centre Event Day Parking (Cars and Coaches)
Getting there: Exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre.
Cost: £20 payable on the day at the car park – card payments are also now available.
Parking time: The car park will open at 8am and closes at 12 Midnight.
Event Day Parking at Sophia Gardens
This car park is approximately 0.5 mile walk to the Principality Stadium, Gate 2 and is available fr all day parking.
Getting there: Exit junction 32 off the M4
Cost: £20 payable on the day at the car park – card payments are now available.
Parking time: Car park opens at 8.00am and closes at 12 midnight
It's important to note that Sophia Gardens car park will be staffed until midnight. All vehicles are left on site at the owner's risk and Cardiff Council will not be held responsible for any theft or damage to vehicles or personal possessions. Any vehicles left in the car park after closing time (midnight) will be fined.
Shopping Centre Parking
City centre car parks are also available: North Road Car Parks, St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road.)
Disabled parking
Disabled drivers are advised to use Sophia Gardens. Disabled parking is also available at various private car parks.
Please check individual websites for availability.
Beyoncé is coming to the Principality Stadium for her solo headline tour Renaissance on Wednesday, May 17.
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