You got a guy™ for venue tickets
The Pink Pavilion Tickets
- Location
- Cardiff Bay: Seating, Pa
Now selling
Upcoming Events at The Pink Pavilion
The venue
About The Pink Pavilion
The Pink Pavilion was the iconic temporary outdoor main pavilion for the National Eisteddfod of Wales, held in Cardiff Bay. With a capacity of 1,700 seated, it hosted landmark moments like the Gorsedd ceremonies and Crowning events. Though retired in 2015 and replaced by the Evolution pavilion in 2016, the Pink Pavilion remains a key part of Eisteddfod history in Maes, just a stone’s throw from Roald Dahl Plass and the Wales Millennium Centre. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit, including seating info, parking, transport, and nearby hotels and dining options—prioritizing trusted affiliate partners for accommodations and meals.
Location: The Pink Pavilion stood in Maes, Cardiff Bay, near Roald Dahl Plass and the Wales Millennium Centre. If you’re visiting for an Eisteddfod event, plan to arrive early to secure your seats and enjoy the vibrant festival atmosphere. For current festival sites and schedules, we’ll guide you to convenient transit options and dependable hotel and restaurant partners in Cardiff Bay. We’ve got you covered for a seamless experience—from parking arrangements to the best nearby stays and eateries you can book with confidence.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 1,700 seated in the Pink Pavilion (main festival venue).
- Location: Maes in Cardiff Bay, near Roald Dahl Plass and the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Wales.
- Venue type: Temporary outdoor pink pavilion used as the festival’s main pavilion during the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
- Renamed/replaced: Pink Pavilion retired in 2015; Evolution pavilion introduced in 2016 to replace it.
- Notable events: Gorsedd ceremonies and Crowning events held in the Pavilion as part of the National Eisteddfod schedule.
- Parking: Eisteddfod car parking was charged around £5 per day; located in the Maes area above/near the pavilion.
- Transit: Cardiff Bay area accessible by rail (Cardiff Bay Station), bus routes (Baycar/Route 8), and water/mermaid quays transit; Roald Dahl Plass is a central hub.
- Nearby hotels: voco St David's Cardiff Hotel, Havannah Street, Cardiff Bay, is a nearby Bay-area hotel.