Cardiff Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Cardiff

32 grassroots music venues across Cardiff. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

32Venues
23With PA
1Full Backline
4In-House Engineer

32 Venues in Cardiff

32 Venues 23 With PA 1 Full Backline 4 In-House Engineer Updated

Cardiff has 32 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 23 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 4 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 32 venues hosting live music across Cardiff
  • 23 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
  • 4 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Cardiff Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 32 grassroots venues across Cardiff. Updated daily.

32
Total Venues
Across Cardiff
72%
PA Provided
23 venues provide a PA system
3%
Full Backline
1 venues offer full backline
13%
In-House Engineer
4 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
7
44%
Medium
6
38%
Large
3
19%
Equipment Provision
BYO
9
28%
PA Only
22
69%
Full BL
1
3%

How many grassroots music venues are in Cardiff? GigXchange lists 32 grassroots music venues across Cardiff. 72% provide a PA system and 3% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Cardiff venues provide equipment? 4 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Cardiff venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Cardiff venue directory, updated daily.

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Blackweir Fields, Cardiff
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Bute Park outdoor events field.
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Boho Cardiff
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PA
Underground cocktail bar beneath Cardiff Market.
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Brewhouse
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PA
Live music and sports venue in Cardiff.
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Cambrian Tap
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PA
Cardiff tap bar with live music.
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250
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Clwb Ifor Bach
Cardiff City CentreBe first to review
PA Engineer
Cardiff's Monday-night free open mic at 11 Womanby Street, CF10 1BR — Welsh-language music venue, full backline, in-
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600
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Depot
Cardiff Industrial EstateBe first to review
Cardiff live music and events space.
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1,400
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District Cardiff
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PA
Cardiff nightlife and events venue.
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40
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Flute & Tankard
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PA
Cardiff pub with beer, cider and live music.
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80
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Foundry Social
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PA
Cardiff social bar with live music.
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160
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Fuel Rock Club
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PA Engineer
250-cap Cardiff's only dedicated rock club.
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Great Hall Cardiff
Cardiff CF10 CathaysBe first to review
Cardiff concert hall for DJ and electronic.
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Legends Club
Cardiff 158 - 160 Clare RdBe first to review
PA
Cardiff nightlife and entertainment club.
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O'Neill's St Mary Street
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PA
Cardiff Irish pub with live entertainment.
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100
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Paradise Garden
Cardiff 213 City RdBe first to review
PA
Relaxed cafe and cocktail garden.
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Porter's
Cardiff Saint Davids CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
City Centre's tuesday-night free open mic at **Porter's** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign
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The Canopi
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PA
Cardiff events and function space.
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80
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The Canton Cross Vaults
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PA
Cardiff pub with live entertainment.
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The Earl Haig Club
Cardiff 22-23 Penlline RdBe first to review
PA
Cardiff social club with live entertainment.
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350
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The Gate
Cardiff Business Centre, Keppoch St, RoathBe first to review
PA
Cardiff bar with live events.
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350
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The Globe
Cardiff PlasnewyddBe first to review
Albany Road community music venue.
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300
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The Inkspot
Cardiff City CentreBe first to review
PA Engineer
indie and live music venue in Cardiff
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90
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The Kings
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PA
Cardiff pub with live entertainment.
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The Lansdowne Pub
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Cardiff pub with live music.
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The Live Lounge Cardiff
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PA
Cardiff's liveliest city centre live venue.
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Cardiff Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 32 grassroots music venues in Cardiff, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
1 of 32 Cardiff venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 23 provide at least a PA system. 4 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 16 Cardiff venues with known capacity: 7 are small (under 150), 6 are medium (150–499), and 3 are large (500+). The majority of Cardiff’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Cardiff venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Cardiff, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
The most commonly booked genres across Cardiff’s 32 grassroots venues are Rock, Pop, Soul, R&B, Country. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Cardiff by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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