{"id":9961,"date":"2019-10-04T12:35:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T12:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/?p=9961"},"modified":"2019-10-04T13:06:32","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T13:06:32","slug":"top-nine-best-venues-in-cardiff-for-music-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/top-nine-best-venues-in-cardiff-for-music-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Nine Best Venues in Cardiff for Music Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cardiff is home to a number of fantastic music venues that cater to an array of tastes and genres. For those looking for a change to the standard night out, take a look at the cities\u2019 best venues where you can sing and dance the night away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/141122_fm1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/141122_fm1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/141122_fm1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/141122_fm1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Globe<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cited as the hub of live music in Cardiff, The Globe has survived the epidemic of venue closures across the city, solidifying its status as an important centre for music and culture. A whole range of artists from Jess Glynne to Catfish and the Bottlemen have performed here, and with a capacity of just 350 people, you are guaranteed an intimate night of great tunes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/cpo-night-at-the-movies-75-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/cpo-night-at-the-movies-75-25.jpg 556w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/cpo-night-at-the-movies-75-25-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>St David\u2019s Hall<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Host to a diverse range of shows to cater to every taste, St David\u2019s Hall is the place to not only see comedians, ballet, and drag queens, but fantastic musical talents too. Classical, reggae, jazz and opera are just some of the music genres on offer here if you are looking to experience something a little different. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/10620-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/10620-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/10620-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/10620-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/10620.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tramshed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another music and arts venue located in the city is Tramshed, a grade II listed building that once operated as a tram depot. With a capacity of 1000, here you can see an array of great bands, both current and classic, with your mates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/CLWB-IFOR-BACH-567x378.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/CLWB-IFOR-BACH-567x378.jpg 567w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/CLWB-IFOR-BACH-567x378-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clwb Ifor Bach<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otherwise known as Welsh Club, this rock club has primary focus on giving a platform to homegrown and local acts. This is a great option for those seeking a more alternative music scene where you get to witness the raw talent of up and coming artists. Welsh Club also operates as a nightclub and occasionally hosts comedians too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/CARDIFF-GENERALVIEW4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/CARDIFF-GENERALVIEW4.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/CARDIFF-GENERALVIEW4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Motorpoint Arena<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another core venue for music is the Motorpoint Arena. This is mostly where you will get to see your typical pop artist acts and bands such as the 1975, James Arthur, Lewis Capaldi and Craig David just to name a few that are due to play here in the next year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-70x40.jpg 70w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-170x96.jpg 170w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-270x152.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-670x376.jpg 670w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-870x489.jpg 870w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault-970x545.jpg 970w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/maxresdefault.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Principality Stadium<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This list wouldn\u2019t be complete without a mention of the largest music venue in town. Superstars such as Beyonc\u00e9, Ed Sheeran and the Rolling Stones have all performed here to crowds of almost 75,000 people. Although tickets to these events can be on the pricey side, the atmosphere makes for an amazing experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/20170922-171638-largejpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/20170922-171638-largejpg.jpg 550w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/20170922-171638-largejpg-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/20170922-171638-largejpg-70x40.jpg 70w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/20170922-171638-largejpg-170x96.jpg 170w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/20170922-171638-largejpg-270x152.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/20170922-171638-largejpg-370x208.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Live Lounge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A notorious favourite amongst students, Live Lounge offers live music from midday to midnight, every day of the week. After this, DJ\u2019s then take over to pump out your favourite sing-a-longs until 4am. If you don\u2019t hear Mr. Brightside at least once on a night here, you are not doing it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/ffaf-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/ffaf-27.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/ffaf-27-507x338.jpg 507w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/ffaf-27-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cardiff Students Union<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cardiff uni\u2019s very own SU is not just a nightclub on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but runs a number of great music events all year round. Artists such as NAS, Jack Savoretti and even Ed Sheeran have all played gigs here to crowds of admiring students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/2a9631e504ae89cd6b84ac89492572c9fbd10c6d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/2a9631e504ae89cd6b84ac89492572c9fbd10c6d.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/insiders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/523\/2019\/10\/2a9631e504ae89cd6b84ac89492572c9fbd10c6d-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Moon<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This non-profit bar and club is another ideal place to listen to some fantastic alternative artists. A bigger bonus is that fact tickets are between \u00a34-10, meaning that its not only a cheap night out, but you will also be supporting one of Cardiff\u2019s independent venues in the process!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cardiff is home to a number of fantastic music venues that cater to an array of tastes and genres. 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