EVENTS

Whether you’re here to sip artisan coffee, make music, create art, or catch an intimate gig, this space is built for expression. By day, it’s a coffee bar, workshop hub and exhibition space, where you can learn new skills, showcase your work, or get inspired by the city’s most exciting creatives. By night, it transforms into a laid-back venue for live performances that hit close to home. The Canopi is where Cardiff’s creative community comes to thrive, connect, and grow.

SANS FROID
Fresh from the triumphant release of their debut album ‘Hello, Boil Brain’, Bristol based Art-Rock outfit Sans Froid play The Canopi this September!

CANOPI SESSIONS - Open Mic
Open mic night supporting original music and spoken word. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just finding your voice, this is your chance to share your talent in the heart of Cardiff’s creative scene.

"4 Palestine" ALBUM Launch
Palestinian Spoken Word Artist Sundas & Cardiff based Producer Minas launch their collaborative album "4 Palestine" in aid of Gaza.

TERRA
Terra is an exhibition by a collective of artists from South Wales and beyond, exploring our deep, mystical connection to the natural world.

HAMSAYEH PRESENTS, Autumn Solstice Iranian Film Night, Q&A + Gher
As part of the Persian Equinox Festival, Hamsayeh invites you to celebrate the solstice with Iranian film ‘HIT THE ROAD’, snacks, panel & gher (dance).

CITY SOCIALS
City Socials are back! Join TEAM Collective Cymru for an evening of community-inspired performance, conversation and connection.


‘THE LITTLE COLLIER’ LAUNCH
Celebrate the launch of the new Cambrensis mascot by Dewi Bowen with a pop-up shop, Dj set by Dontheprod, panel talk hosted by Brandon Richards, and debut fashion film screening.

SIP & PAINT by Girlz Clwb
Girlz Clwb will be hosting a R&B / Afrobeats Sip & Paint night. Expect bottomless mocktails & snacks and one matcha each. We can’t wait to see you all!

HOPE WITHOUT HOPE with Matt Broomfield & Rhodri Prysor
Join journalist Matt Broomfield to discuss his three years living and working in Rojava (Syrian Kurdistan) and his new book Hope Without Hope: Rojava and Revolutionary Commitment.

PWNC LLOSG - Radical Intimacy
In conversation with Sophie K Rosa, a writer and freelance journalist. She has written for Novara Media, Guardian, Buzzfeed, VICE, Al Jazeera, Aeon and CNN.

SLATE + MELLT + CASUAL SMART + TAIHAF HEB DRIGOLYN
Slate, Mellt, Casual Smart and Tai Haf Heb Drigolyn play The Canopi on 6th September, with all profits going towards The Red Cross Gaza Crisis Appeal. Free Palestine.

PERTHYN / Belonging
An powerful new immersive sound and film installation by John Meirion Rea, exploring the rich history and stories of Welsh-Italian community in South Wales.

PALUG
Cardiff-based PALUG is a Celtic fusion ensemble that weaves the myths and landscapes of Wales into an evocative, genre-blurring sound.

RICHIEFEST
Gig-going legend Richie is putting on his own epic gig to fundraise for Gig Buddies Cymru and mark his 40th birthday!

HOW TO SET UP AN ART SCHOOL - Emma Edmondson
Join us for an exciting afternoon exploring the power and politics of alternative art education as part of the mini book launch tour of this new publication ‘How to Set Up An Art School’.

PANIC SHACK ALBUM LAUNCH
Tickets are going FAST for PANIC SHACKS debut album + signing in July. Don’t be a loser. Buy your tickets NOW!

PANIC SHACK ALBUM LAUNCH
Tickets are going FAST for PANIC SHACKS debut album + signing in July. Don’t be a loser. Buy your tickets NOW!

WRITING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT - With Kaja Brown
‘Writing the Environment’ is a 6 week writing course that explores nature & environmental writing.

WOMEN’S EURO WATCH PARTY
Watch Wales go for glory at our family-friendly Euros watch party! Bring the whole squad! FREE ENTRY but booking required. Doors 7pm ready for 8pm kickoff

CANOPI SESSIONS - Clwb Orange Takeover Euro 2025
Clwb Orange takes over Canopi Sessions for one night, Tuesday 8th of July, for Women’s Euro 2025!

INSANELY SOCIAL - EURO SPECIAL
An Insanely Sane Euro Special! Come and have a go at making a football themed poster or Zine as part of the Women’s Euro celebrations. FIFA competition on the big screen too! @insanelysaneclothing. FREE ENTRY!

WOMEN’S EURO WATCH PARTY
Watch Wales go for glory at our family-friendly Euros watch party! Bring the whole squad! FREE ENTRY but booking required. Doors 4pm ready for 5pm kickoff

REFASH - WOMES’S EURO SPECIAL
Come and customise your football shirt, hat or kitbag with custom patches or embroidery! FREE WORKSHOP but limited spaces so please book a ticket. 1-3pm

REFASH - WOMES’S EURO SPECIAL
Come and customise your football shirt, hat or kitbag with custom patches or embroidery! FREE WORKSHOP but limited spaces so please book a ticket. 10am-12pm

PATTERN DRAFTING WORKSHOP
This course is aimed at anyone working in the costume department either in TV and Film or Theatre. We welcome beginners who are interested in the foundations of flat pattern drafting to create basic bodice and sleeve pattern blocks to custom measurements.

CLWB IFOR BACH PRESENTS: Sweet Baboo
Cradling an uncomplicated guitar, a man in trousers of artful proportion pours tender tales into your ear; Plucking nylon strings as he sings of waitresses who gaze through checked café windows, weathered fishermen who cast lines under blue-grey skies, and beloved, untameable dogs who stretch their long legs too far from home, is the enigmatic Sweet Baboo.

POP UP THRIFT STORE
Join us for a one-day thrift takeover at The Canopi — your go-to spot for pre-loved gems, vintage clothes, and upcycled goodness. Expect handpicked fashion, bold accessories, retro furniture, and killer deals, all in a vibrant creative setting. Bring a tote bag and a mate — you never know what treasure you’ll find!

HAMSAYEH PRESENTS: Summer Solstice Iranian Film Night, Q&A and Gher
Hit the Road (جاده خاکی ) is award winning film by Panah Panahi (پناه پناهی), son of the award winning Director Jafar Panahi (جعفر پناهی). A beautifully tender and moving portrait of a family road trip through the Iranian countryside. It is imbued with humour, symbolism and poetic references to life in modern Iran.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP by Girlz Clwb
Come along for a calming afternoon where you’ll get the chnace to design and take home your own floral arrangement. Whether you’re a beginner or love working with flowers, this workshop is a perfect way to slow down, get creative, and connect.

PYREX
NEW YORK band PYREX play The Canopi along with FLUBBER | SHISHU | PROPRIOCEPTION | RICARDO BULLION

CANOPI SESSIONS - Open Mic
Open mic night supporting original music and spoken word. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just finding your voice, this is your chance to share your talent in the heart of Cardiff’s creative scene.

REFASH - BIKE WEEK SPECIAL
Give your wardrobe a fresh new twist at REFASH, a hands-on workshop where high fashion meets street style – sustainably! This month’s session is supporting National Bike week. Bring a pair of jeans to upcycle into Jorts or make some funky bloomers. Don’t forget to bring an item of clothing for the Clothes swap too!

INSANELY SOCIAL
A social space for young people to come together, learn new skills, game, play chess, and make new friendships. Hosted by @insanelysaneclothing. FREE ENTRY!

Nature and Conservation Storytelling Fellowship in Wales
10 films, marking the end of 2025’s Nature and Conservation Storytelling Fellowship in Wales. The fellowship was designed to develop the next generation of wildlife and conservation storytellers in Wales, and push for entirely Welsh stories within the films. We were able to support ten 18-25 year olds to make their films.

HEY YOU GUYS! Come party Like A True Goonie
HEY YOU GUYS! 🏴☠️ Join us for a night of treasure-hunting nostalgia at our Goonies-Inspired Party night! It’s Julia’s Birthday and she's throwing one hell of a party! Join us for a night of treasure-hunting nostalgia at our Goonies night! We’re turning back the clock to the '80s for an epic evening of adventure, pizza, and pure fun.

DAUGHTERS OF CARMILLA PRESENTS - Queer Grunge: Leibniz ~ Witch Hook ~ Autoslaughter
A night of trans and queer punk-grunge & noise
Excited to welcome back the babes of Leibniz back for another banging Cardiff date for their DIY tour this June. With them is Carmilla first-timers Witch Hook bringing a gothic twist to grunge music, opening is Autoslaughter coming back to Cardiff after our TDOR bash last year.

JASON KWAN plus support Cat southall
Jason Kwan is Independent through and through. Originally from Hong Kong, Jason moved to the UK at the age of 14 by himself on a music scholarship. His music and brand campaigns champion queer Asian experiences, placing underrepresented narratives at the forefront of his work.