Hotels for Michael McGovern

A Tuesday night arena show built around one performer's voice rather than pyrotechnics or a supporting bill. Expect a mixed crowd of longtime followers and casual fans drawn in by radio favourites, settling into a stadium reconfigured for sound rather than sport. Midweek gigs like this tend to draw people straight from work, so the atmosphere builds slowly rather than arriving loud. The evening runs on the strength of the songs themselves.

Wales's national stadium sits dramatically in the heart of Cardiff, its retractable roof rising above the River Taff, hosting rugby and football internationals plus the biggest touring concerts. Few major venues are so central, with the city's bars, shops and restaurants literally on the doorstep. Cardiff Central station is a short walk away, linking across Wales and to England. Booking a room in the compact centre means you can walk to the event through the pre-match buzz and be back within minutes afterwards.