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Top Live Music Venues in Cardiff
Cardiff and live music go hand in hand. Weekends fill up fast with everything from packed indie gigs to easy-going Sunday sessions. Whether you’re chasing something loud and lively or a small venue where the vibe is as laid-back as the playlist, Cardiff’s got you covered. City centre bars, hidden basement stages, or places where you’re almost part of the band—there’s no shortage of choice. So, pick your night, browse our live music venues, and get ready to end the week with something worth talking about.
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![Full Venue Hire at Popworld Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
Full Venue Hire
240 guestsPopworld CardiffCardiff CentreCocktails and pop disco at a late-night club with party atmosphere, popular with stag and hen partie. Cardiff's Popworld is a disco dream with 2-for-1 cocktails and party tunes, there's even a light-up dance floor where obligatoryfrom £1000
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Club Room
400 guestsRevolution CardiffCardiff CentreDDamian M.
“Great size room, helpful sales manager, good selection of food and decent quality ”from £500
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1Below
42 guestsMocka LoungeCardiff CentreMocka Lounge is a cocktail bar in Cardiff with several areas available for private hire. Live music sessions, DJs, dancing, and partying till late night happen daily.from £2000
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VIP Gallery
20 guestsMocka LoungeCardiff CentreLive music sessions, DJs, dancing, and partying till late night happen daily. A public bus stop is just a few steps away from the entrance, and Cardiff Central Transit Station is a 5-minute walk from the venue.from £1500
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Whole Venue
1400 guestsRevolution CardiffCardiff CentreRevolution Cardiff is a 1400 capacity venue across two floors and multiple rooms. It offers fresh, stylish and intriguing event space for product launches, networking events, networking, Christmas parties and much more.from £5000
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Weddings at the College...
300 guestsRoyal Welsh College of Music & DramaCardiff OutskirtsThe Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is an idyllic setting for your milestone wedding celebration. Found within the immaculate grounds of Cardiff Castle, this unique destination happens to border one of the largest andfrom £264
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![Private Upstairs Room at O'Neill's Trinity Street Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
Private Upstairs Room
70 guestsO'Neill's Trinity Street CardiffCardiff Centre
#Supervenue
The versatile space features a private bar, toilets located nearby, and a raised section that can double as a stage and use of screens. You can play your own music via our speakers, Enhance your event with a buffet or onefrom £200
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![Conservatory at Brewhouse & Kitchen - Cardiff in Cardiff Outskirts]()
Conservatory
70 guestsBrewhouse & Kitchen - CardiffCardiff OutskirtsThe conservatory is an area that can fit up to 44 people. There is a TV screen for presentations, a speaker to put on favorite music, and views of the garden.from £1500
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![Corporate Package Bookings at Boom Battle Bar Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
Corporate Package Bookings
1000 guestsBoom Battle Bar CardiffCardiff CentreOur venue is perfect for Team Building activities, Corporate events & Summer and Christmas parties.from £60
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![Upstairs Room at O'Neill's St Mary Street Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
Upstairs Room
300 guestsO'Neill's St Mary Street CardiffCardiff CentreOur first-floor space at O'Neill's St Mary Street is the ideal venue for any occasionwhether it's a meeting, an all-day conference, a Christmas or engagement party, a milestone birthday, a networking event, a live music night,from £400
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Treeside
200 guestsDepotCardiff OutskirtsTreeside is an intimate space suitable for up to 200 guests standing / 120 seated on tables and benches. It is home to 3 in-house caterers and a cocktail bar, all of which are housed inside shipping containers.from £2160
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Main Space
2000 guestsDepotCardiff OutskirtsThe fully equipped stage with lighting rig, AV facilities and PA system can be used for everything from speakers to live bands. Access to a large covered smoking area, backstage and green room facilities.from £3600
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FAQs about Top Live Music Venues in Cardiff
Wow Lounge Cardiff is a great choice for small private gigs, accommodating up to 60 standing guests with hire from just £15 per hour.
Mocka Lounge offers stylish spaces for 20 to 42 guests standing, with minimum spends starting from £1,500.
O’Neill’s Trinity Street Cardiff is also a popular option for casual live music nights, with space for up to 70 standing guests and hire fees starting from £200 per session.
Small venue hire starts from £15 per hour for open mic nights or small acoustic gigs. Mid-sized options offer sessions beginning from £250 minimum spend, while larger venues have hire fees ranging from £1,000 to £6,000 per session depending on capacity and event style. (All data from Tagvenue.com)
Top venues include Boom Battle Bar Cardiff, known for its capacity of up to 1,000 guests, perfect for large concerts and music events. Revolution Cardiff offers a well-equipped space for up to 400 standing guests, starting at £500 minimum spend. For small events but highly rated experiences, Mocka Lounge and Wow Lounge Cardiff are favourites for smaller audiences and relaxed performances.