Must-see entertainment in Cardiff

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    Clwb Ifor Bach

    Cardiff

    Named for 12th-century Welsh rebel Ifor Bach, the legendary Clwb ('Club') has broken many a Welsh band since it first opened its doors as a Welsh-language…

  • Chapter Arts Centre, a beloved alternative culture hub in Cardiff

    Chapter

    Cardiff

    Established in 1972 and now Cardiff's edgiest arts venue, Chapter has a varied rota of contemporary drama, as well as art exhibitions, arthouse cinema,…

  • Chance & Counters

    Cardiff

    This is the biggest permanent board game cafe in Wales, with over 500 to choose from and an army of approachable and knowledgeable gamers at the helm…

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    Cardiff University Students' Union

    Cardiff

    The students' union hosts regular live gigs by big-name bands, usually of an alternative bent, in its four venues. It also hosts regular comedy, club and…

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    St David's Hall

    Cardiff

    The National Concert Hall of Wales, this is the home of the Welsh Proms in July and a full roster of classical music performances and comedy throughout…

  • Cardiff City Stadium

    Cardiff

    This 33,300-seater is home to Cardiff City Football Club, a team that's back in the Championship League after a brief stint in the English Premier League…

  • Cardiff Arms Park

    Cardiff

    Home to both the Cardiff Rugby Football Club, aka the Blue & Blacks, founded in 1876, and the Cardiff Blues (www.cardiffblues.com), the professional…

  • Other Room

    Cardiff

    Inside the popular Porter's Bar this tiny one-room theatre houses less than 50 audience members per performance. Its groundbreaking, risk-taking shows…

  • Cafe Jazz

    Cardiff

    It's not exactly your traditional smoky basement, but this cafe-bar is the city's main jazz venue, with live music every night and disco kicking off after…

  • The Gate

    Cardiff

    This big old stone chapel has been converted into an eclectic arts centre, staging everything from theatre and classical music concerts to pop acts and…

  • SWALEC Stadium

    Cardiff

    This is the home of the Glamorgan Cricket Club (www.glamorgancricket.com), the only Welsh club playing in the England and Wales Cricket Board's county…

  • Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

    Cardiff

    All manner of performances are staged in this impressive building's state-of-the-art venues, including theatre from the college's inhouse Richard Burton…

  • Sherman Cymru

    Cardiff

    South Wales’ leading theatre company, Sherman stages a wide range of material, from classics and children’s theatre to works by new playwrights.

  • Motorpoint Arena

    Cardiff

    A 7500-capacity indoor arena staging concerts, big-time comedians, Disney on Ice and the Champions League of Darts.

  • New Theatre

    Cardiff

    This restored Edwardian playhouse hosts various touring productions, including theatre, musicals and pantomime.

  • Cineworld

    Cardiff

    Fifteen-screen multiplex at the rear of the St David's complex.

  • Vue

    Cardiff

    Huge 13-screen multiplex seating nearly 3000 people.

  • Glee Club

    Cardiff

    Hosts touring and local comics.