Talks & Lectures Events in Cardiff
39 upcoming talks & lectures events
Cardiff's intellectual pulse beats strong, offering a rich tapestry of talks and lectures that engage and inform. From the hallowed halls of Cardiff University to the historic grandeur of Cardiff Castle and the impressive facilities at the Principality Stadium, this city hosts a diverse range of discussions. You'll find seasoned academics sharing groundbreaking research, captivating storytellers recounting local lore, and passionate speakers exploring contemporary issues. The Glee Club Cardiff also contributes, proving that even lighter fare can spark thoughtful conversation. Whether your curiosity leans towards science, history, culture, or current affairs, Cardiff’s lecture scene provides ample opportunity to learn something new and connect with like-minded individuals.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 39 upcoming talks & lectures events in Cardiff, South Glamorgan, including 13 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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Poetry Reading in the Garden Room
📍 Coleridge Cottage
FREE#SSAPLectureSeries: Forced Migrant Women with Dr Luret
📍 SUB-SAHARA ADVISORY PANEL
FREEAMPLIFY Live: Featuring The Morning Shift in Conversation
📍 THE CANOPI CARDIFF
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Behind-the-Ropes Tours (weekends)
📍 Dunster Castle and Watermill
Berta’s Flax: Linen Traditions
📍 Chapter Arts Centre
Fantasy Literature Seminar Series: The Weird and the Wonderful
📍 Sidney Ball Memorial Lecture
The Ancient Ways: An Evening with Seren Hawley-Plows - Cardiff
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £20.00
FREEPublications launch on the 1926 General Strike
📍 Book Space Cardiff
Juvelook & Lenisna - Advanced Hybrid Collagen Bio-Stimulator, Cardiff
📍 You Can Clinic
£191.94
FREEVisitor Levy Cardiff: Get ready | Ardoll Ymwelwyr Caerdydd: Paratowch
📍 Cardiff Castle
FREERumney Endodontics and Dental Care CPD -Endovent-2026
📍 South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre
Unmasking the Mask: A Story of the African People
📍 Chapter Arts Centre
£5.04
FREETalks on Tap
📍 The Canopi
FREEYour questions answered – free heart health Q&A evening
📍 Spire Cardiff Hospital
FREERobotic hip and knee surgery explained - why choose robotic surgery?
📍 Spire Cardiff Hospital
FREEA Nation's Breath: Wales' Fight for Equal Lung Health
📍 The Senedd
FREESpire Cardiff GP/Allied HCP Colorectal seminar
📍 Spire Cardiff Hospital
"Switchgear & Substation Safety, Skills & Innovation Seminar"
📍 Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
Free - £150.00
FREEPhysio/GP and Allied HCP seminar - Developments in Knee Replacement surgery
📍 Spire Cardiff Hospital
An Evening with Jonn Elledge - Cardiff
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £28.00
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FREECardiff: Law Commission Kinship Care Consultation [In person]
📍 Cardiff University
Walk and Talk with Clare Balding in Bute Park, Cardiff
📍 Bute Park
£5.00
FREEICE President’s visit to Wales, ECNet round table
📍 Mott MacDonald
CARDIFF TRANSFORMED 2026 (CT26)
📍 Chapter Arts Centre
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There are currently 39 upcoming talks & lectures events in Cardiff. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming talks & lectures in the city.
Are there free talks & lectures events in Cardiff?
Yes — 13 of the current talks & lectures listings in Cardiff are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Talks & Lectures Events in Cardiff — Your Complete Guide
Talks and lectures in Cardiff form one of the richest and most democratic parts of the city's intellectual life. On any given week, the city hosts public lectures, panel debates, academic symposia, author readings, TED-style talks, political discussions, and science communication events — many of them free to attend.
Universities, cultural institutions, think tanks, bookshops and independent venues all contribute to a programme that spans every discipline. Science, philosophy, politics, economics, climate, technology, art history, social justice, psychology — if you're curious about it, there's likely a Cardiff talk series covering it.
The city's literary culture dovetails closely with its talks calendar: author events tied to new book releases, conversations between writers, and festivals of ideas fill the diary throughout the year. Many events include a Q&A session, giving audiences the chance to engage directly with speakers in ways rarely possible elsewhere.
Getting the most from talks in Cardiff: follow your favourite venues and curators on social media as many events are announced with only short notice; some of the best talks are free but require advance registration which fills quickly; arrive early for popular events as standing room is rarely available; and consider joining membership schemes at Cardiff's key cultural venues for priority booking and discounts.