Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle in photos
The bill also featured Skindred, Mammoth, Florence Black and Cardinal Black
Last updated 29th Jun 2026
Headlined and curated by US rock legends Alter Bridge, the inaugural Blackbird Festival took place within the historic walls of Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June.
The triumphant one-day event, part of the DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle concert series, also featured a trio of Wales' finest rock acts – Skindred, Florence Black and Cardinal Black – plus Wolfgang Van Halen’s band, Mammoth.
Planet Rock's very own Ian Danter was on hosting duties throughout the day, introducing the bands.
After the festival, Alter Bridge promised fans Blackbird Festival “will happen again in years to come”, with Mark Tremonti calling it an “incredible experience and a highlight of my career!”
Feast your eyes on photos of all five acts at Blackbird Festival below.
📸 Darren Griffiths.
Alter Bridge’s Blackbird Festival in photos:
Cardiff Castle during Blackbird Festival 2026
Ian Danter
Planet Rock's Ian Danter introduces Cardinal Black onstage at Blackbird Festival
Cardinal Black
Cardinal Black open Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Cardinal Black
Cardinal Black open Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Cardinal Black
Cardinal Black open Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Cardinal Black
Cardinal Black open Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Cardinal Black
Cardinal Black open Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Cardinal Black
Cardinal Black open Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Cardinal Black
Cardinal Black open Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Cardinal Black
Cardinal Black open Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Cardinal Black
Cardinal Black open Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Ian Danter
Ian Danter introduces Florence Black at Blackbird Festival
Florence Black
Florence Black play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Florence Black
Florence Black play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Florence Black
Florence Black play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Florence Black
Florence Black play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Florence Black
Florence Black play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Florence Black
Florence Black play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Florence Black
Florence Black play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Florence Black
Florence Black play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Mammoth
Mammoth play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Cardiff Castle during Blackbird Festival 2026
Skindred
Skindred play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Skindred
Skindred play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Skindred
Skindred play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Skindred
Skindred play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Skindred
Skindred play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Skindred
Skindred play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Skindred
Skindred play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Skindred
Skindred play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Skindred
Skindred play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Skindred
Skindred play Alter Bridge's Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge headline Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27th June