Talks & Lectures Events in Cardiff
59 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 October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 59 upcoming talks & lectures events in Cardiff, South Glamorgan, including 17 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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Under the Iron Sky: An Evening with A. T. Emerald - Cardiff
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £25.00
Sony & OM System Touch and Try Day at Cardiff Arms Park
📍 Cardiff Arms Park
£25.00
FREEMonthly Album Club Meeting
📍 Coffee Spot
FREEEmployment Rights Act 2025: Rising Risk, New Rights and What Employers Need
📍 NatWest
FREELunch CPD with Interface | Rethinking Materials for a More Circular Future
📍 Cornerstone
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Poetry Reading in the Garden Room
📍 Coleridge Cottage
FREEFeminist Library: Archives as Living, Learning Bodies
📍 Ffotogallery Wales LTD
FREEBrunch CPD with 299 Lighting | Workplace Lighting Design: An Introduction
📍 Cornerstone
SOLD OUTrEDCymru Bach: Where Do We Go Now?
📍 Chapter Arts Centre
Sold out at source
Supporting Neurodivergent Young People Therapeutically
📍 Cardiff Meeting House
£120.00
FREE#SSAPLectureSeries: State and nation in South Sudan w/ Dr Nicki Kindersley
📍 SUB-SAHARA ADVISORY PANEL
Threat Intelligence at Speed: Grounding Exercises in Reality (Polly Copeman)
FREEThe Real Living Wage: the anatomy of a social justice campaign
FREEInspection Horror Stories
📍 Room T2.09, Trevithic Building
FREEThe News is Dead: Why the media is broken and what you can do about it
📍 School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University
FREERuperra Castle 400 years: Ruperra’s twin, restoration of Lulworth Castle
📍 Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute
FREERuperra Castle 400 years: Wild Ruperra – wildlife in an historic landscape
📍 Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute
FREEDesign Circle's 'The Versatile Architect' Panel Discussion
📍 Cornerstone
FREERuperra Castle 400 years: New insights from historic building recording
📍 Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute
FREERuperra Castle 400 years: Plans, Promises, and Abandonment
📍 Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute
FREEJulia Gorton Artist Talk
📍 ArtHole CIC
FREERuperra Castle 400 years: Tales of Ruperra Castle – Paul Busby
📍 Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute
FREERuperra Castle 400 years: The First Ruperra Castle
📍 Bedwas Workmen's Hall & Institute
"Or will you remain alert and determined": Diwylliant | Culture of 1926
📍 Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
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Yes — 17 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.