City Centre · medium

The Inkspot

indie and live music venue in Cardiff

The Inkspot — Quick Facts

indie and live music venue in Cardiff

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Capacity~300 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Photo: GoogleThe Inkspot photo
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Where

The Inkspot Clifton Street
City Centre
Cardiff CF24 1PU

Genres

Indie Rock Alternative Experimental

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Inkspot

The Inkspot is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Cardiff with a standing capacity of approximately 300. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Inkspot books Indie, Rock, Alternative, Experimental acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Cardiff venue directory.

The Inkspot stands out in Cardiff's City Centre as a vibrant hub for indie, rock, alternative, and experimental music. With a standing capacity of around 150, it fosters an intimate atmosphere where both original acts and cover bands can thrive. Equipped with a professional PA system and an in-house sound engineer, The Inkspot ensures that every performance resonates with clarity and energy.

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Clifton Street, City Centre, Cardiff, CF24 1PU

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The Inkspot books Indie, Rock, Alternative, Experimental. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Inkspot has a standing capacity of approximately 300, classed as a medium venue. See all Cardiff venues for size comparisons.
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Clifton Street, City Centre, Cardiff, CF24 1PU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cardiff venues nearby.
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