Dance music pioneer PETE TONG and global music icon BILLY OCEAN, together with very special guest MARTI PELLOW, are bringing unmissable headline shows to Cardiff Castle next summer.
Pete and his world-renowned IBIZA CLASSICS show – featuring The Essential Orchestra – will play TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle on Thursday June 11th.
On Thursday July 9th – Billy Ocean, the chart-topping legend behind such classic hits as Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) and Red Light Spells Danger, will headline the historic Welsh venue with special guest and former Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow.
From the sun-soaked shores of Ibiza to the world’s biggest stages, Pete Tong has redefined live dance music. Earlier this year, he celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ibiza Classics with four sold-out nights at the Royal Albert Hall alongside The Essential Orchestra and such greats as Becky Hill, Barbara Tucker, Damian Lazarus, David Morales, Paul Oakenfold, and Seth Troxler.
Throughout his remarkable 30-plus year career, Pete has championed dance music on a global scale, constantly pushing boundaries and supporting new talent. His contributions were formally recognised with the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) in 2021, honouring his outstanding impact on music and broadcasting.
Billy Ocean is one of the UK’s most enduring and successful artists. He has sold more than 30 million records worldwide, received GRAMMY and Ivor Novello Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, a MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award and an MBE for services to music.
Billy’s breakthrough came with Love Really Hurts Without You in 1976, followed by a string of global hits including Red Light Spells Danger, When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going, Loverboy, Suddenly, Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car, and the GRAMMY Award-winning Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) attracting millions of streams worldwide.
With more than 15 million albums sold, multiple Number One singles, and iconic hits like Sweet Little Mystery, Goodnight Girl, Love Is All Around, and Angel Eyes, Marti Pellow is one of the UK’s most loved and versatile vocalists.
Alongside a successful solo career – spanning pop, jazz, and soul – he’s also earned acclaim on the musical theatre stage, starring in Chicago (West End and Broadway), Evita, Jekyll & Hyde, Blood Brothers, and Chess.
Billy Ocean and Pete Tong join Ethel Cain, David Gray and the Blackbird Festival, featuring Alter Bridge, Skindred, Florence Black, Cardinal Black and more among the first headline announcements for TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle 2026 which is presented by promoters DEPOT Live and Cuffe and Taylor.
DEPOT Live founder Nick Saunders said…..
“We are absolutely delighted to announce another two brilliant headline shows for next summer’s TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle.
Billy Ocean and Marti Pellow are two of pop’s best loved talents and to have them here on the same night is going to something really special.
Pete Tong is a true dance music icon and his Ibiza Classics shows are simply incredible. This is going to be a spectacular night here in Cardiff.”
Presale tickets for both shows are available at 10am Wednesday and all tickets go on general sale at 10am Friday on the links below.
