Steve Backshall – Deadly Live!

Steve Backshall brings Deadly Live! to Utilita Arena Cardiff on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Doors open at 13:00 and the show starts at 14:00.

Steve Backshall Cardiff

This family event takes place at Utilita Arena Cardiff on Mary Ann Street. The show runs from 14:00, with doors opening from 13:00. Book tickets online with Ticketmaster.

Practical Information

General sale opened on 30 April 2026. The venue applies a £2.85 per ticket renovation levy to all bookings. A maximum of 8 tickets per person and per household applies — staff will cancel any tickets in excess of this limit.

Children under 14 must have an adult over 18 accompany them to the show. If you are purchasing a ticket for a baby under two years old, contact the venue before booking.

The Ticketmaster box office phone number is 0870 154 40 40 (international: +44 161 385 3500). The venue box office number is 02920 224 488. Box office hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 15:00. Email inquiries to boxoffice.cardiff@livenation.co.uk. Collect tickets from the venue on the day of the show from one hour before doors open — bring the credit card used for booking and your Ticketmaster reference number.

The postcode CF10 2EQ takes you to the arena. NCP multi-storey car parks operate around the venue — visit ncp.co.uk for current availability and rates. The venue is accessible to disabled patrons. Ring 02920 234 509 or email boxoffice.cardiff@livenation.co.uk for accessibility information.

The venue allows standard compact cameras and phone photography. Professional or long-lens cameras, selfie sticks, video cameras, iPads, and GoPros will be confiscated. Do not bring food or drink into the arena — concessions inside sell refreshments. Do not bring a bag larger than A4 size (29x21x15cm). The venue offers a cloakroom (charged per item) for coats and smaller items. Security staff will check bags on arrival.

Where to Stay for Steve Backshall Cardiff

The show starts at 14:00, so booking accommodation nearby means you can stay overnight rather than travel back the same day. A local base also gives you time to explore Cardiff before or after the event.

Park Inn by Radisson is about 0.1 miles from the venue. Radisson Blu Hotel is about 0.2 miles away. For self-catering, Hafan y Ddinas Short Stay Apartment sleeps 6 and is about 0.6 miles from the venue. Browse all places to stay in Cardiff.