Cardiff’s national concert hall to reopen
Academy Music Group will lead the reopening efforts of St David's Hall, which shuttered two years ago due to structural issues
News By Hanna Ellington | 15 September 2025
After two years of closure, Cardiff’s St David’s Hall is set to reopen under the operation of Academy Music Group (AMG).
AMG, a leading UK venue owner-operator, has entered into an agreement with Cardiff Council to lead the refurbishment, reopening and running of the venue, marking a turning point for the shuttered 2,000-capacity Welsh national concert hall.
An integral part of the Cardiff music landscape, the venue shut in September 2023 due to structural issues, with over 900 concrete roof panels at risk of failure and collapse. As part of the agreement, AMG will install a new roof and new seating.
“Cardiff is a vibrant city with a thriving music and arts scene, and we’re delighted to be returning one of its most integral venues…
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