American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has announced a major performance in Cardiff, scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2025. The concert will take place at Blackweir Fields, marking Kahan’s third significant outdoor headline show in the UK and Ireland this year.
Blackweir Fields, located within Cardiff’s Bute Park, is a versatile open space known for hosting large-scale events with the capacity of 35,000. Tickets for the Cardiff show are set to go on general sale at 9:30 on February 28, 2025. Fans eager to secure their spots can access presale tickets by following this link for tickets at 9:30 on February 25, 2025.
Noah Kahan comes all the way from Strafford, Vermont, and began his musical journey with the release of his debut EP, ‘Hurt Somebody’, in 2018. The title track, especially the duet version featuring Julia Michaels, achieved significant international success, charting globally and earning Gold status in the United States. This song blends folk-pop elements with raw and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Kahan’s emotive vocal delivery and knack for creating emotional storytelling through lyrics.
In 2019, Kahan released his debut album, ‘Busyhead’, which included tracks like ‘False Confidence’ and ‘Save Me’. This album continued to highlight his folk-pop style, characterised by introspective songwriting and melodic arrangements. His third album, ‘I Was / I Am’, followed in 2021, featuring songs such as ‘Godlight’ and ‘Someone Like You’, the latter a collaboration with Joy Oladokun who added beautiful countryesque vocals.
However, 2023 marked a significant breakthrough for Kahan with the release of his single ‘Stick Season’. Inspired by the transitional period in Vermont between autumn and winter, the song resonated with a wide audience, capturing the feeling of change and uncertainty especially with the lyrics, “I hope this pain’s just passin’ through
But I doubt it”. Stick Season features acoustic-driven instrumentation, with a blend of folk and indie influences, and showcases Kahan’s vivid lyrical imagery. The track achieved considerable success, flooding all over social media and eventually reached the UK Top 10 in October 2023 and climbing to Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart in January 2024 marking a significant breakthrough for Kahan in the UK music scene.
Looking ahead, Kahan has an eventful year planned for 2025. In addition to the Cardiff performance, he is set to headline London’s Hyde Park on July 4, where he will be joined by singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams. Just days before, he will also take the stage in Dublin on July 1 for a massive show at Marlay Park. These performances further cement his growing popularity and status as a festival headliner. With a devoted fanbase and a signature sound that blends folk, pop, and indie influences, Kahan has established himself as one of the most compelling singer-songwriters of his generation.
As Noah Kahan continues to captivate audiences with his captivating performances and relatable songwriting, the upcoming Cardiff gig at Blackweir Fields stands as a highlight of his 2025 tour schedule. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets promptly to be part of this memorable musical experience.
