Take That at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium: start time, last-minute tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know

Take That’s The Circus Live 2026 Tour, one of the grandest UK music tours of the year, arrives in Cardiff this week. The Welsh capital is Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen’s fifth stop, following shows in Southampton, Coventry, Sunderland and Glasgow.

And Cardiffians are in for a treat. The 2026 return of Take That’s legendary 2009 tour has received tonnes of rave reviews, with critics praising everything from the staging and theatrics to the trio’s wild energy. The Circus Live 2026 has delivered everything from clowns and balloons to pyrotechnics, splash zones and majestic elephants.

The Principality will host the Circus on one date this week. Here’s what you need to know about the show, from timings and a potential setlist to remaining ticket availability.

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When are Take That playing Cardiff’s Principality Stadium?

Take That are in the Welsh capital on Tuesday June 16 2026.

What time do doors open at the Principality Stadium?

Gates open at 5pm.

What time will Take That come on stage?

Expect the trio to take to the stage at 8.30pm.

What’s the seating plan?

Find a map of the stadium below, according to Ticketmaster.

Who’s supporting Take That in Cardiff?

Gary, Howard and Mark will be supported by Belinda Carlisle and The Script in the Welsh capital. Judging from previous tour stops, expect the following timings:

• Belinda Carlisle – 6.30pm
• The Script – 7.20pm

Setlist

Don’t like knowing the setlist? Look away now. For an idea of what Take That could play in London, this was the setlist at the most recent Circus tour stop in Glasgow (according to Setlist.fm).

1. Greatest Day
2. Hello
3. Could It Be Magic (Barry Manilow cover)
4. Pray
5. A Million Love Songs
6. Back for Good
7. The Garden
8. Shine
9. Up All Night
10. Babe
11. You’re a Superstar
12. Love Ain’t Here Anymore
13. Nobody Else
14. The Circus
15. What Is Love
16. Do What U Like / Promises / It Only Takes a Minute / Take That and Party
17. Said It All
18. Never Forget
19. Patience
20. Relight My Fire (Dan Hartman cover)
21. Hold Up a Light
22. Rule the World

Can you still get tickets?

At time of writing, Ticketmaster has a decent amount of availability, with general sale from £71 (not including booking fees). Resale sites like Stubhub and Viagogo also have ticket options.

What’s the Principality Stadium’s bag policy?

The stadium urges all concertgoers not to bring bags. However, it permits bags sized 35cm x 40cm x 19cm or smaller.

Find a full list of banned items at the Welsh national stadium here.

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