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Live Music in Bridgend
Bridgend, Bridgend County
Bridgend keeps its live music in a town-centre bar and a live lounge for tribute nights - with Cardiff's and Swansea's circuits either side along the M4.
Updated 31 October 2026
01 — The short answer
BridgendLive music in Bridgend
Bridgend has 2 venues listing live music, 44 gigs in the next 30 days and 33 open mic nights (both in and around Cardiff). Below: the rooms to start with, the gigs on now, what acts are paid and where to go next, all read live from the same directory.
Black Cat Bridgend is a bar with live music in Bridgend Central. Luna Live Lounge is a large live lounge for tribute entertainment. Most Bridgend acts also gig in Cardiff and Swansea, each a short drive along the M4.
listing live music
| Gigsin the next 30 days · in and around Cardiff | 44 |
| Open micsactive nights · in and around Cardiff | 33 |
02 — The scene
Live Music Scene Score — Bridgend100
| Artists | 48 |
| Venues | 4 |
| Gigs 90d | 100 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 60 |
| Activity | 0 |
03 — The scene
BridgendThe Bridgend sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Bridgend is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| Bridgend CentralBlack Cat brings bar gigs to the town centre. |
| The live loungeLuna Live Lounge carries the tribute nights. |
| Cardiff and Swansea (nearby)The weekly circuits sit either side along the M4. |
| The open mic circuit33 open mic nights run in and around Cardiff - Foundry Social and The Horse & Groom among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times. |
| The gig calendar44 gigs are listed in and around Cardiff in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email. |
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol.
| NearbyLive music in Cardiff | |
| NearbyLive music in Swansea | |
| NearbyLive music in Bristol |
04 — Venues
2 roomsWhere live music happens
Live music in Bridgend happens across 2 listed venues - Black Cat Bridgend and Luna Live Lounge among them. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Bridgend venue directory, see what is booked on the Bridgend gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
| All live music venues in Bridgend |
05 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Bridgend
44 gigs are listed in and around Cardiff for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory.
Starts15:00 Pure R&B - Halloween Hunted Mansion Party SunPortland House · Butetown · Cardiff 
Max & HarveyTramshed · Grangetown · Cardiff 17:00Tonight 
Beatles Complete - CardiffY Plas · Cathays · Cardiff 19:00Tonight 
Beatles CompleteY Plas, Cardiff Students Union · Cathays · Cardiff 19:00Tonight 
Idrîsî Ensemble: Live in CardiffLlandaff Cathedral · Llandaff · Cardiff 18:30Tue 3 Nov 
Joshua IdehenThe Globe · Plasnewydd · Cardiff 19:00Wed 4 Nov Every listing is a real Bridgend date, rebuilt nightly from the Bridgend gig directory. See the Bridgend venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Bridgend gigs | |
| What's on in Bridgend this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
06 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Bridgend
Whoever you are, Bridgend has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
| FansWhat's on in Bridgend this weekthe Bridgend gig guide, by email | |
| FansUpcoming gigs in Cardiffevery listing, sorted by date | |
| ArtistsHow to get gigspay, venues that book, how to pitch | |
| ArtistsOpen mics in Cardifffree stage time, night by night | |
| BookersBook live musicprices, steps, licensing | |
| VenuesLive music venues in Cardiffclaim yours free and keep it current |
07 — Pay
GX IndexWhat acts earn
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
| What it costs to book live music in Bridgendthe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Bridgendthe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
08 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Bridgend compares
Bridgend's scene, counted with the Cardiff area, ranks second of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Bristol, Exeter, Swansea, Bath, Cheltenham, Hereford and Gloucester. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
| # | Area | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bristol 35 open mics · 204 upcoming gigs | 86 |
| 02 | Bridgend (Cardiff area) This city 33 open mics · 135 upcoming gigs | 63 |
| 03 | Exeter 24 open mics · 48 upcoming gigs | 47 |
| 04 | Swansea 22 open mics · 21 upcoming gigs | 34 |
| 05 | Bath 13 open mics · 49 upcoming gigs | 34 |
| 06 | Cheltenham 19 open mics · 12 upcoming gigs | 25 |
| 07 | Hereford 21 open mics · 9 upcoming gigs | 24 |
| 08 | Gloucester 11 open mics · 6 upcoming gigs | 19 |
09 — Questions8 answersFrequently asked questions
10 — Keep exploring
BridgendMore of Bridgend
More live music resources for Bridgend and the rest of the UK: fee guides, venue lists, open mic finders and how-to guides, all read from the same live directory.
| How to Book Live MusicVenue guide — local rates, genre fit, licensing, and a step-by-step booking walkthrough for Bridgend. | |
| Upcoming Gigs in BridgendThe full Bridgend gig calendar — touring shows, festivals, and venues hiring acts across the region. | |
| Open Mics in BridgendOpen mic nights near Bridgend — directions, dates, and the grass-roots route into paid bookings. | |
| Bridgend Rate BenchmarkWhat UK bands actually charge by city and gig type. Median fees from the live GigXchange Index. |
Everything live in Bridgend — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Bridgend. Artists and bands available around Bridgend.
| GigsUpcoming gigs in Bridgend — sorted by dateWhat's on in Bridgend — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Bridgend, by date. One-off gigs at indie venues and community stages. Sorted by date, refreshed continuously. Free and ticketed shows both listed. Every gig links its venue.Bridgend gigs · UK gig directory |
| VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in BridgendCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Bridgend venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Bridgend. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Bridgend venues · For venues |
| Open MicsFree stage time — Bridgend open mic nightsJust starting out? Bridgend open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Bridgend. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Bridgend open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in BridgendStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Bridgend. How to get gigs. How to book live music. Find a band, city by city. Written for working musicians and venues.How to get gigs · How to book · Find a band |
| RatesWhat live acts earn in BridgendLive Bridgend rate benchmarks from the GigXchange Index. Median fees by act size and event type. City-level benchmarks, updated nightly. Never a misleading average — real percentiles. Free to cite under CC BY 4.0.GigXchange Index · Pay-rate guide |
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Live Music in Bridgend
Bridgend keeps its live music in a town-centre bar and a live lounge for tribute nights - with Cardiff's and Swansea's circuits either side along the M4.
Last updated: 31 October 2026
Live Music in Bridgend: the Short Answer
Bridgend has 2 venues listing live music, 44 gigs in the next 30 days and 33 open mic nights (both in and around Cardiff). Below: the rooms to start with, the gigs on now, what acts are paid and where to go next, all read live from the same directory.
Black Cat Bridgend is a bar with live music in Bridgend Central. Luna Live Lounge is a large live lounge for tribute entertainment. Most Bridgend acts also gig in Cardiff and Swansea, each a short drive along the M4.
The Bridgend Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Bridgend is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
Black Cat brings bar gigs to the town centre.
Luna Live Lounge carries the tribute nights.
The weekly circuits sit either side along the M4.
33 open mic nights run in and around Cardiff - Foundry Social and The Horse & Groom among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.
44 gigs are listed in and around Cardiff in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email.
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol.
Where Live Music Happens in Bridgend
Live music in Bridgend happens across 2 listed venues - Black Cat Bridgend and Luna Live Lounge among them. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights. Browse by area or by night, then open a room to see its upcoming gigs.
Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Bridgend venue directory, see what is booked on the Bridgend gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Bridgend
44 gigs are listed in and around Cardiff for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory. Every listing links to the gig's own page, with the date, the doors time and where to buy a ticket.
Every listing is a real Bridgend date, rebuilt nightly from the Bridgend gig directory. See the Bridgend venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Bridgend
Whoever you are, Bridgend has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
What Acts Earn in Bridgend
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
How Bridgend Compares
Bridgend's scene, counted with the Cardiff area, ranks second of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Bristol, Exeter, Swansea, Bath, Cheltenham, Hereford and Gloucester. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
- #1 Bristol 35 open mics · 204 upcoming gigs 86
- #2 Bridgend (Cardiff area) This city 33 open mics · 135 upcoming gigs 63
- #3 Exeter 24 open mics · 48 upcoming gigs 47
- #4 Swansea 22 open mics · 21 upcoming gigs 34
- #5 Bath 13 open mics · 49 upcoming gigs 34
- #6 Cheltenham 19 open mics · 12 upcoming gigs 25
- #7 Hereford 21 open mics · 9 upcoming gigs 24
- #8 Gloucester 11 open mics · 6 upcoming gigs 19
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