Hip-hop and R&B megastars Kendrick Lamar and SZA are nearing the halfway point of their joint Grand National UK tour. They’ve hit Glasgow and Birmingham – now it’s Cardiff’s turn to witness two of this era’s greatest musicians in their prime.
SZA and Kendrick’s Grand National tour stop in Cardiff is at the Principality Stadium, which this summer has already hosted huge gigs by Stereophonics, Oasis and Lana Del Rey. Both artists arrive fresh off the release of new albums: SZA’s SOS Deluxe: LANA and Kendrick’s GNX – one of Time Out’s albums of the year – both came out in 2024.
Heading to the Principality to see Kendrick Lamar and SZA this weekend? Here’s what you need to know about the show, from timings and bag policy to any remaining tickets.
When are Kendrick Lamar and SZA playing Principality Stadium?
Kendrick and SZA are in the Welsh capital for one night only, on Saturday July 19 2025.
What time do doors open?
Gates open at 5pm, and curfew is 10.30pm.
What time will Kendrick Lamar and SZA come on stage?
Judging from previous dates on the tour with a similar curfew, expect Kendrick Lamar and SZA to come on stage between 7.45pm and 8pm.
What’s the seating plan?
Here’s the seating plan at the Principality for Saturday.
Who’s supporting Kendrick Lamar and SZA at the Principality?
Support will come from DJ Mustard – who’s supporting on all dates. He’ll warm up the crowd between doors and main act.
Setlist
According to Setlist.fm, here’s what Kendrick Lamar and SZA played at a recent Grand National tour stop in Germany. Expect something similar in Cardiff.
Act I: Kendrick Lamar
- wacced out murals
- squabble up
- King Kunta
- tv off
Act II: SZA
- 30 for 30
- Love Galore
- Broken Clocks
- The Weekend
Act III: Kendrick Lamar
- euphoria
- hey now
- reincarnated
- Backseat Freestyle
- family ties (Baby Keem cover)
- Swimming Pools (Drank)
- A.A.d city
- Alright
- man at the garden
Act IV: SZA
- Scorsese Baby Daddy
- F2F
- Garden (Say It Like Dat)
- Kitchen
- Blind
- Consideration (Rihanna cover)
- Low
Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- Doves in the Wind
- All the Stars
Act VI: Kendrick Lamar
- dodger blue
- peekaboo
- Like That (Future & Metro Boomin cover)
- GOOD CREDIT (Playboi Carti cover)
- Count Me Out
- Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe
- Money Trees
- Poetic Justice
Act VII: SZA
- I Hate U
- Shirt
- Kill Bill
- Snooze
- Open Arms
- Nobody Gets Me
- Good Days
- Rich Baby Daddy (Drake cover)
- BMF
- Kiss Me More (Doja Cat cover)
Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar
- Bodies
- tv off
- Not Like Us
Act IX: Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- luther
- gloria
Can you still get tickets?
Some tickets are still available. At time of writing, Ticketmaster here has tickets starting from around £108 (not including additional fees).
What’s Principality Stadium’s bag policy?
The venue advises against bringing a bag. However, if you must bring a bag it needs to be a small one – sized 35cm x 40cm x 19cm or smaller.
Banned items
Here’s everything that ticketholders are forbidden from bringing into the Principality.
- Fireworks
- Flares
- Pyrotechnics
- All Horns including air horns
- Musical instruments
- Smoke canisters
- Laser pointers
- Bottles
- Glasses
- Cans
- Cooking devices
- Banners, poles
- Large golf-type umbrellas
- Selfie sticks
- Knives, blades and other articles or containers – including any which could or might be used as a weapon
Weather forecast
According to the Met Office, Cardiff on Saturday evening will likely be cloudy and temperatures will range from 18C to 22C. As the evening goes on, the chance of rain increases – there’s up to a 50 percent chance of precipitation by 10pm.
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