Music Events In Cardiff

Upcoming Music Events, Festivals And Concerts In Cardiff

Nightlife is not all parties, it is the live music shows, gigs at cafes or a kickass concert. You get to witness the best of the music events in Cardiff; from live music to the tours of artists, there is a lot that the city has in store for you. For a different choice of music, there are distinct events in Cardiff. For classical music lovers, they have classical music shows and concerts, while for the groovers they have concerts in Cardiff to dance your heart out.

The city is never out of stock when it’s music events so get grooving already.

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13 Apr 2024 ABSOLUTELY BRITNEY BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH SHOW CARDIFF Walkabout - Cardiff
06 Apr 2024 BOUGIE DRAG BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH CARDIFF Walkabout - Cardiff
28 Apr 2024 A Tribute To Tina Turner Show Live at The Crockerton The Crockerton, Cardiff
29 Mar 2024 Waterpistol Half Happy & Klint Carmichael - Good Friday at PG Paradise Garden, Cardiff
31 Mar 2024 Vibe Chemistry Revolution 31.03 Colour Clash Launch Party Revolution Cardiff
23 Mar 2024 CUE x SHIFT presents ROSSI. District Cardiff
26 Apr 2024 Vaults & Dazed Presents S.P.Y & Disrupta Portland House Bank And The Vaults, Cardiff
30 Mar 2024 Cardiff 16 DNB Rave W Serum Mozey & Devilman Great Hall , Cardiff
02 May 2024 This Feeling - Cardiff The Moon Cardiff
23 Mar 2024 Heaven Sent DAY RAVE 3 (THE GREAT ROTATE) Vaults Cardiff

Music In Cardiff

Cardiff, Wales’s capital city, is the most popular tourist destination in the United Kingdom. It offers distinct attractions- innovative architecture present here with historic buildings along with Cardiff Bay. Bute Park, Cardiff castle, Flat Holm Island, National Museum, Roath park and lake, St Fagans National Museum of History, Techniquest etc. are many of the tourist attractions in Cardiff. Apart from these attractions, Cardiff music concerts and live music events/performances draw a lot of tourists to the city. 


Cardiff Music Scene

Cardiff music scene is very wide-ranging. It homes BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera, and many local bands. Cardiff music events include performances of opera, ballet, dance, comedy, and musicals. Many of its local bands are famous nationally and some internationally too. Rock music dominated Cardiff music scene in the 90s, later it developed into more extreme genres like heavy metal and metalcore music. Many local bands use Welsh as their choice. Rap, hip-hop, electronic also finds their place with rock and pop-rock genres in Cardiff. Bands like Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals, Stereophonics, Feeder, and Kids in Glass House are prominent in Cardiff these days. 


Cardiff Music Venues

Cardiff music venues include Cardiff International Arena, St David’s Hall, Wales Millennium Centre and many more. The most prominent Cardiff music venue is the Wales Millennium Centre. It is the largest and host's performances of opera, ballet, comedy and musicals, and is also home to the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. The Motorpoint arena or Cardiff International arena is an indoor arena hosting many national and international events of music, comedy, and sports. The Club for Bach is an important part of the Cardiff music scene. It is a multipurpose venue with night club, music venue, Welsh-language club and community centre, all under one roof. The Globe, a music hub in Albany hosts many music events from tribute to touring artists. Pubs like Some of the other live music venues include Live lounge, Gwdihw, Glee club, and Tramshed where one can find live music gigs.


Cardiff Music Festivals 

Cardiff is home for the oldest record shop in Wales, Spillers Record and many famous bands too. Apart from music performances throughout the year, music festivals in Cardiff are a regular feature of its annual calendar. The Swn festival held annually is a music festival which includes Welsh language bands. Inside out festival is a major Cardiff festival featuring many notable artists and bands. Cardiff Big Weekend is the United Kingdom’s biggest outdoor festival. It is a three-day music festival in Cardiff with fireworks to end each night. The Roxe jam, also known as Welsh Hip-Hop festivals has all form of hip-hop artists together. Another festival, Cardiff Mela brings together many cultural aspects of Asia like dance, fashion, food and more. Cardiff Ukulele Festival where several music groups from South Wales and South West England, come and perform popular songs from last 100 years. Live music in Cardiff is a major attraction for tourists from Wales as well as outside.

The presence of various notable bands and various festivals to celebrate live music, along with a wide range of venues catering to various styles of music, Cardiff becomes a hot favorite for music lovers and tourists.

Where Can I Listen To Live Music In Cardiff?

From some of the top music venues hosting concerts and music events in Cardiff, we have all that you need.
Enjoy musical nights, karaoke events and concerts at live music venues in Cardiff:

  • St David's Hall
  • The Moon Cardiff
  • Porter's Cardiff
  • Acapela Studios
  • Earl Haig Memorial Club
  • Vulcan Lounge
  • Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
  • The Andrew Buchan Bar
  • Tramshed Cardiff
  • Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
  • FUEL ROCK CLUB
  • St Edward's Church, Cardiff
  • Tiny Rebel Cardiff
  • Norwegian Church Arts Centre
  • NosDa Hostel & Bar
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