ABOUT THE EVENT
Paul Heaton at Utilita Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
Paul Heaton plays Utilita Arena Cardiff in Cardiff, UK on Monday, November 2, 2026. The listed start time is 18:30 local time.
Paul Heaton's concerts cover three chapters of British pop history: The Housemartins, The Beautiful South and his solo work, and the crowd tends to know every one of them.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- Promoter
- Sjm Limited (New)
- Seat map
From the official event listing
- Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
- A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies.
- Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.
- 25 per ticket renovation levy to help maintain and improve the facilities for customers, artists and promoters.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Paul Heaton concerts are like
A Paul Heaton concert is a warm, witty singalong. He shares vocals with a guest female singer, a role long filled by Jacqui Abbott, and moves through Rotterdam, Perfect 10, A Little Time, Don't Marry Her and Happy Hour, with Caravan of Love bringing back The Housemartins era.
Between songs he is dry and funny, often with pointed comments about politics and everyday life. The crowd, many of whom grew up with The Beautiful South, sings loudly on every chorus, and the atmosphere is closer to a big pub singalong than a slick pop show.
Tips for the Cardiff show
- Know the words to Rotterdam and Perfect 10; the crowd sings them louder than the band.
- Festival and stadium shows often have strong support acts, so check the start time of the full bill.
New to the music? The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts covers most of the songs the crowd sings.
Fans of Paul Heaton also read our guides to Simple Minds, Robbie Williams and The Killers.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Paul Heaton
Paul Heaton is the English singer-songwriter who fronted The Housemartins in the 1980s and The Beautiful South in the 1990s, writing witty songs with a sharp eye for everyday British life.
After The Beautiful South he built a successful solo career and a long partnership with singer Jacqui Abbott, and his concerts draw on hits from all three chapters of his career.
- Origin
- Bromborough, England; raised in Sheffield
- Genre
- Pop / indie pop / jangle pop
- Active since
- 1983
- Notable work
- London 0 Hull 4 (The Housemartins, 1986), Carry On up the Charts (The Beautiful South, 1994), What Have We Become (with Jacqui Abbott, 2014)
- Known for
- Happy Hour, Caravan of Love, A Little Time, Rotterdam, Perfect 10
Career highlights
- Caravan of Love with The Housemartins reached number one on the UK singles chart in 1986.
- A Little Time with The Beautiful South was a UK number one in 1990.
- The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts topped the UK Albums Chart.
Getting to Utilita Arena Cardiff
Utilita Arena Cardiff is the venue for Paul Heaton's Cardiff show. The listed address is Mary Ann Street, Cardiff. Check the venue's entry times and bag policy before the day, and plan your route home in advance, as large concerts often finish when public transport is at its busiest.
Travelling to Cardiff for the concert
A Monday date usually means less competition for rooms than at the weekend, but getting home the same night after a weekday concert is hard, so staying over is the safer plan.
Flying in the day before the concert leaves room for delays and gives you time to see Cardiff before the show.
Frequently asked questions
When does Paul Heaton play Utilita Arena Cardiff?
Paul Heaton is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 at 18:30 local time at Utilita Arena Cardiff.
How do I get to Utilita Arena Cardiff?
Utilita Arena Cardiff is in Cardiff, UK. Use the map link on this page to plan your route and check local public transport options for the evening.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Paul Heaton tickets for Cardiff?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
What should I listen to before seeing Paul Heaton?
The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts covers most of the songs the crowd sings.
Which bands was Paul Heaton in?
Paul Heaton was the singer of The Housemartins and later co-founded The Beautiful South.
Does Paul Heaton play Beautiful South songs live?
Yes. His concerts mix solo songs with Beautiful South and Housemartins favourites.
