Music

The Cardiff music scene is established and wide-ranging. It has produced several leading acts itself and, as a capital city, has acted as a springboard for numerous Welsh bands to go and become famous both nationally and internationally.

Acts who have lauched their career from Cardiff include Super Furry Animals, Neon Neon, The Automatic, Funeral for a Friend, Lostprophets, Stereophonics and Manic Street Preachers, Duffy and even Charlotte Church.

Fashion

Cardiff's shopping attracts people from all over Wales to the city with a thriving high street and independent shopping scene.

There are two main shopping streets in the city centre. Queen Street is home to the main chain stores such as Topshop, Topman, Boots, Gap, Dorothy Perkins, Primark, and Zara to name a few. The second main street, St. Mary Street, is home to Wales' oldest and largest department store, Howells, together with smaller independent stores. Also of note is the Hayes, home to Spillers Records, the world's oldest record shop. There are three main shopping arcades; St. David's Centre, Queens Arcade and the Capitol Centre. As well as these modern shopping arcades, the city is also home to many Victorian shopping centres, such as High Street Arcade, Castle Arcade, Wyndham Arcade, Royal Arcade and Morgan Arcade.

Cardiff has a number of markets, including the vast Victorian indoor Cardiff Central Market and the newly-established Riverside Community Market, which specialises in locally-produced organic produce. Several out-of-town retail parks exist, such as Newport Road, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff Gate and Cardiff Bay.

Lunacy

The Joke Shop

Antics

Ragamuffins

Save the Children

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Central Market

Size

Topshop

Topman

Milgis

Barkers - mens clothing store