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Cardiff Venues

Grassroots Venues in Cardiff

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Cardiff?

GigXchange lists 55 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.

Q: Which Cardiff venues provide full backline?

2 of 55 Cardiff venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 29 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: What size are Cardiff's grassroots venues?

Of the 28 Cardiff venues with known capacity: 11 are small (under 150), 7 are medium (150–499), and 10 are large (500+). The majority of Cardiff’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

Q: How do I book a gig at a Cardiff venue?

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.

Q: Are there open mics in Cardiff?

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.

Q: What's on at Cardiff venues this month?

The What’s On in Cardiff page lists every gig we hold across these 55 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Cardiff gig directory.

Q: What genres do Cardiff venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Cardiff’s 55 grassroots venues are Rock, acoustic, rock, folk, Pop. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

Q: What are typical fees at Cardiff venues?

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.

Q: Can I list my Cardiff venue for free?

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.

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

Cardiff Grassroots Venue Score

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Cardiff venue

55 venues, from back rooms to big stages
29 provide a PA in-house
2 offer full backline
5 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
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Cardiff's upcoming grass-roots gigs, sorted by date

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Everything the Cardiff scene has beyond the venue list

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Last updated: 16 September 2026

55 Venues in Cardiff

grassroots venues hosting live music in Cardiff

29 provide a PA system · 2 offer full backline
5 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Cardiff has 55 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 29 provide a PA system, 2 offer full backline, and 5 include an in-house sound engineer. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

55 Venues 29 With PA 2 Full Backline 5 In-House Engineer Updated 16 Sept 2026

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Cardiff Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 55 grassroots venues across Cardiff. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Cardiff

53%

PA Provided

29 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

2 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

5 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

39%

Medium

25%

Large

36%

Equipment Provision

BYO

47%

PA Only

49%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Cardiff? GigXchange lists 55 grassroots music venues across Cardiff. 53% provide a PA system and 4% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Cardiff venues provide equipment? 5 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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