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✈️How to get to SWN Festival 2026
Planning your trip to SWN Festival 2026? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Cardiff International Airport (CWL), about 15 km from the venue.
- Allow about 21 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Cardiff or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Cardiff (SWN Festival 2026)
Accommodation near the SWN Festival 2026 site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Cardiff.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️SWN Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Cardiff in October 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 56% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 14° / 10° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Rain | 16° / 10° | 2 rainy days |
| 2023 | Heavy rain | 16° / 9° | 2 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
Hour by hour
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🗺️Things to do near SWN Festival 2026
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around SWN Festival 2026. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Cardiff and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
❓FAQ
What are the dates and duration of the festival?
Sŵn Festival runs over three days, from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 October 2026, across multiple venues in the heart of Cardiff, Wales.
What time does the music start each day?
Music starts at around 5pm on Thursday, around 3pm on Friday and around midday on Saturday; the wristband exchange opens at midday on Thursday and Friday, and from 10am on Saturday.
When was the festival founded?
A cornerstone of Cardiff's cultural scene since 2007, Sŵn celebrates its 19th year in 2026, organised by the team at Clwb Ifor Bach. It is an 18+ festival.
Is the festival accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Not all venues are fully wheelchair accessible, but the organisers work with each venue every year to improve accessibility. Carer tickets are available (contact [email protected]).
