HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES

Saturday 14th August 2026

Cardiff Castle

Special guests: The Damned

American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires return to the UK for their first live shows in almost three years — and they’re bringing one of the loudest nights of the summer to Cardiff Castle.

Featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen, Hollywood Vampires will headline a huge open-air show in one of the most iconic settings in the country. Known for their explosive live performances, the band deliver a no-holds-barred celebration of rock ’n’ roll, blending original material with blistering tributes to the legends who shaped the genre.

Expect stone-cold classics and powerhouse performances inspired by the likes of The Who, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Motörhead, AC/DC and more, alongside tracks from the band’s own releases and iconic hits from Alice Cooper and Aerosmith. This is a full-throttle rock show built for big stages and summer nights.

Special guests The Damned join the bill, bringing true punk and goth-rock royalty to the castle walls. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the legendary band boast a career spanning 12 studio albums and some of the most influential records in British punk history, making this a rare and unmissable pairing.

Hollywood Vampires at Cardiff Castle promises a loud, electric and unforgettable night of rock history in the making.

🎟 Tickets
Presale opens Thursday 22 January, 10AM
General sale from Friday 23 January, 10AM

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