Cardiff
Cardiff currently has 73 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 47 venues, including Black Cat Bridgend, The Globe, Fuel Rock Club. The next gig is Mambo Presents: ABBA Live Tribute Night on August 14, 2026. Moshradar tracks the Cardiff underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.
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Upcoming Events in Cardiff
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14 Aug
Mambo Presents: ABBA Live Tribute Night
GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! "Abba's Angels" with our amazing live tribute band! Get your tickets and get ready to become a …
MamboAugust 14, 2026 -
14 Aug
Wilding presents: HACKTIVIST @ Black Cat, Bridgend
Wilding Promotions presents Hacktivist plus Sydney Fate + Bless Your Dead. Followed by FREE ENTRY club night til LATE!
Black Cat BridgendAugust 14, 2026 -
15 Aug
Midnite City
Since exploding out onto the scene like a tornado back in 2017, Midnite City have taken on the world, grabbed …
Fuel Rock ClubAugust 15, 2026 -
20 Aug
Green Man Festival
Tumble through ten wild lands of laughs, literature, art, science, mischief and music!
Bannau Brycheiniog National ParkAugust 20, 2026 -
21 Aug
Crescant @ Tiny Rebel
Tiny Rebel 21st August Get your tickets now... Supports: General Waste Crescant x
Tiny RebelAugust 21, 2026 -
22 Aug
MAIDALLICA plus SLEAZY MONEY @ Black Cat, Bridgend
LUNA LIVE LOUNGE presents a series of intimate events at BLACK CAT. August 22nd: MAIDALLICA - Classic Iron Maiden and …
Black Cat BridgendAugust 22, 2026 -
28 Aug
facepalm Cardiff Headliner
facepalm take over Fuel Rock Club in Cardiff, joined by Liberation, Duno and Stella's Body
Fuel Rock ClubAugust 28, 2026 -
28 Aug
Live Music @ Le Pub
Three incredible acts playing at Le Pub Midnight Motion Picture The Gallopers Wandering Orange
LePubAugust 28, 2026 -
28 Aug
Green Day Tribute Live at The Strand Social
Join American Idiots Silly Joe Strongarm, Mike T'wernt and Tré Tepid - plus their giant pink bunny - for a …
The Strand Social, BarnstapleAugust 28, 2026 -
28 Aug
Club Tropicana - The UK's Biggest 80s Night | Cardiff
Club Tropicana - The UK's Biggest 80s Night is coming to The Globe Cardiff on Friday 28th August for a …
The GlobeAugust 28, 2026 -
28 Aug
MEOWFEST (Mixed Genre Club Nights) - August Bank Holiday Weekend
Join us this August bank hol weekend for MEOWFEST, three free entry club nights in a row featuring our DJs …
Black Cat BridgendAugust 28, 2026 -
4 Sep
Coal Presents
COAL PRESENTS brings you the raw and unapologetically unfiltered truth of rave. Bringing you the master of vinly for his …
Coal Orchard TauntonSeptember 4, 2026 -
4 Sep
Witching Hour Alternative Club Night
Join us for our unique alternative disco - a multi-genre delight for the ears! ALWAYS FREE ENTRY!
Black Cat BridgendSeptember 4, 2026 -
5 Sep
Torre Blimey
Torre Blimey is new mini festival based in the South West of England, Family friendly with Charities in mind.
Torre Cider FarmSeptember 5, 2026 -
5 Sep
Clubland Live On The Beach
Clubland Live On The Beach returns to Weston Super Mare!
Weston Super Mare BeachSeptember 5, 2026 -
5 Sep
Allday Indie - Open Air Outdoor Indie Festival - Cardiff
A MASSIVE ALL-DAY THROWBACK PARTY CELEBRATING THE SOUND OF YOUR YOUTH.
Tiger YardSeptember 5, 2026 -
5 Sep
KØR Rooftop & Night Cardiff w/ KIRK / ANDREW CAIRNS / DEEVEY
KØR End of Summer Rooftop & Night Party at District Cardiff, Sept 5. 12 hours of music with Kirk, Deevey, …
District CardiffSeptember 5, 2026 -
11 Sep
Witching Hour Alternative Club Night
Join us for our unique alternative disco - a multi-genre delight for the ears! ALWAYS FREE ENTRY!
Black Cat BridgendSeptember 11, 2026 -
17 Sep
Spiritbox
Utilita Arena CardiffSeptember 17, 2026 -
18 Sep
Exile Presents: The Reckoning
Exile Presents: The Reckoning. Local lineup, Free tickets, Music for the broken. Are you ready to be Exiled?
Fire And IceSeptember 18, 2026 -
18 Sep
Witching Hour Alternative Club Night
Join us for our unique alternative disco - a multi-genre delight for the ears! ALWAYS FREE ENTRY!
Black Cat BridgendSeptember 18, 2026 -
19 Sep
Loveletter / Monochrome / Derail.
Loveletter Celebrate the release of their 'None Of The Above' EP in Cardiff with special guests Monochrome & Derail.
Clwb Ifor BachSeptember 19, 2026 -
19 Sep
Kiss/Twisted Sister Tributes - LIVE AT LUNA!
Double Bill - Europe's leading tribute to Kiss - Hotter than Hell / Twisted system - Tribute to Twisted Sister!
Luna Live LoungeSeptember 19, 2026 -
23 Sep
I Prevail
Depot CardiffSeptember 23, 2026 -
25 Sep
ACDC REBORN plus THE BLACK VULTURES at Black Cat, Bridgend
September 25th: ACDC REBORN - ACDC through the ages w/ support from: THE BLACK VULTURES Followed by FREE ENTRY club …
Black Cat BridgendSeptember 25, 2026 -
25 Sep
Outrage 'The Outrageous 5th Birthday'
Five years of unforgettable memories! Five years of the most lethal Harder Styles in Wales! This September, we celebrate five …
Kooler NightclubSeptember 25, 2026 -
25 Sep
Witching Hour Alternative Club Night
Join us for our unique alternative disco - a multi-genre delight for the ears! ALWAYS FREE ENTRY!
Black Cat BridgendSeptember 25, 2026 -
29 Sep
Gurriers: Album Launch Show
Jacaranda Records presents a live performance from Gurriers in support of their new album 'Nobody's Coming To Save You'.
The GlobeSeptember 29, 2026 -
3 Oct
Whitesnake UK - LIVE IN BRIDGEND
Whitesnake UK play tribute to the very best of David Coverdale's Whitesnake! Plus support TBC
Luna Live LoungeOctober 3, 2026 -
8 Oct
Creeper
TramshedOctober 8, 2026 -
9 Oct
DELTA Hardstyle UV PARTY
Get ready to take over tikis for &I've with this BELTER of a rave! With the likes of Kaos brothers …
Fire And IceOctober 9, 2026 -
9 Oct
GLUESNORT: The Friday Night
Gluesnort Friday night only at The Cab, Newport featuring Machiavellian Art, Sophrosyne, Lung & Mental Pressure.
The Cab NewportOctober 9, 2026 -
10 Oct
GLUESNORT: The Saturday
GLUESNORT Saturday will be from 2PM, October 10th taking over The Cab, Le Pub & The Stowaway with 25 incredible …
LePubOctober 10, 2026 -
10 Oct
Robbed Zombie + Six Sins Till Sunday
Based in the UK, Europe's only tribute to the master of all things groovy - Rob and White Zombie!
Fuel Rock ClubOctober 10, 2026 -
10 Oct
Britallica (Britney Spears Metal Tribute) at Sin City, Swansea
Britallica is the world's first metal tribute to Britney Spears, a high energy mashup of pop princess anthems and headbanging …
Sin CityOctober 10, 2026 -
15 Oct
Sŵn Festival
Award-winning, three-day, multi-venue new music festival that has been a cornerstone of Cardiff's cultural landscape since 2007.
Cardiff City CentreOctober 15, 2026 -
15 Oct
John Nicholas
(Full Band + Support) Gritty, Soulful & Heartfelt - this is the music of John Nicholas.
CwrwOctober 15, 2026 -
16 Oct
John Nicholas
(Full Band + Support) Gritty, Soulful & Heartfelt - this is the music of John Nicholas.
Black Cat BridgendOctober 16, 2026 -
30 Oct
TREE HOUSE FIRE - Halloween Skank @ Black Cat, Bridgend
TREE HOUSE FIRE are returning to Bridgend this Halloween for a HALLOWEEN SKANK! Support from CONEY and DJ STU THOM! …
Black Cat BridgendOctober 30, 2026 -
30 Oct
Second Speed: Yoshiko, Anderex, Jason Cluff (Cardiff)
Second Speed: Yoshiko, Anderex, Jason Cluff + more
District CardiffOctober 30, 2026 -
31 Oct
Mobius Loop | Right To Roam Tour | HAY-ON-WYE
Rebel Folk trio MOBIUS LOOP are heading out on their most rambunctious tour yet, the RIGHT TO ROAM tour!!
The Globe At HayOctober 31, 2026 -
31 Oct
Halloween Rave w/ Andy C, Sota, [IVY] + more
This Halloween, Dazed Muzic is bringing one of the biggest drum & bass events of the year to The Great …
The Great HallOctober 31, 2026 -
31 Oct
Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems Halloween Party | Cardiff
Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is coming to The Globe Cardiff on Saturday 31st October for a huge emo …
The GlobeOctober 31, 2026 -
4 Nov
High Fade - Twice As Nice Tour - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Funk/Rock trio High Fade has grown from Scotland's most excited busking band into a household name across the world after …
Clwb Ifor BachNovember 4, 2026 -
6 Nov
TREMOR X KOR Presents: NVNS + MXGN + More
Tremor + Keep On Raving Presents : NVNS + MXGN (HYBRID LIVE) + MORE - District Cardiff - 10PM-4AM - …
District CardiffNovember 6, 2026 -
13 Nov
Shiiine On Weekender - Minehead
Indie festival at Minehead Butlins.
Butlins Minehead ResortNovember 13, 2026 -
15 Nov
Skids + Theatre Of Hate
Two era defining artists SKIDS & THEATRE OF HATE come together this autumn for an explosive UK co-headline tour.
The Corn Exchange NewportNovember 15, 2026 -
20 Nov
Definitely Oasis - Newport
Definitely Oasis return to Newport in 2026 expect all your favourite Oasis hits and B sides.
The Corn Exchange NewportNovember 20, 2026 -
20 Nov
CHILDREN OF THE GRAVY @ Black Cat, Bridgend
Nov 20th: CHILDREN OF THE GRAVY - Masters of reality Black Sabbath tribute. w/ support from: HOUSE OF HOSTS
Black Cat BridgendNovember 20, 2026 -
21 Nov
Annabelles hardcore rave for stand against violence
Annabelle's dance event for stand against violence
Coal Orchard TauntonNovember 21, 2026 -
21 Nov
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Sam Offender + Catfish
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience comes to Swansea alongside Sam Offender + Catfishing The Bottlemen for what will be an incredible …
Patti Pavilion SwanseaNovember 21, 2026 -
21 Nov
Dookie a tribute to Green Day @ Swansea 'Bunkhouse'
Dookie, the UK's longest running tribute to Green Day play a banged out 90 minutes set of hits
The Bunkhouse SwanseaNovember 21, 2026 -
21 Nov
Mobius Loop | Right To Roam Tour | NEWPORT, PEMBROKESHIRE
Rebel Folk trio MOBIUS LOOP are heading out on their most rambunctious tour yet, the RIGHT TO ROAM tour!!
Newport Memorial HallNovember 21, 2026 -
22 Nov
Paradise Garden presents Scott Lavene
Singer-songwriter and storyteller Scott Lavene comes to Cardiff for an intimate show at Paradise Garden
Paradise GardenNovember 22, 2026 -
27 Nov
Twenty One Pilots Appreciation Party (Cardiff)
For the last 11 years we have watched the story of Clancy and Torchbearer unfold and in 2025 we witnessed …
The GlobeNovember 27, 2026 -
3 Dec
FOREVER NU - 25th anniversary of Toxicity & IOWA special
FOREVER NU - 25th anniversary of Toxicity & IOWA special! Chop Suey, Slip-Not, A7Xperience, Propa Roach Featuring members of Dragonforce, …
The GlobeDecember 3, 2026 -
13 Dec
The Darkness
Utilita Arena CardiffDecember 13, 2026 -
15 Jan
Wage War
Cardiff University Students UnionJanuary 15, 2027 -
15 Jan
Wage War
Live Nation Academy Events Presents Wage War Support: Invent Animate; Wind Walkers Age Restrictions: 14+ (Under 16s accompanied by an …
Y Plas, Cardiff Students UnionJanuary 15, 2027 -
27 Jan
Electric Callboy
Utilita Arena CardiffJanuary 27, 2027 -
13 Feb
Esprit D'Air: Cardiff
Esprit D'Air return to Cardiff for the first time in four years with a special double set, featuring tracks from …
The GlobeFebruary 13, 2027 -
12 Mar
Wilding presents: KING KRAKEN @ Black Cat, Bridgend
Wilding promo presents: KING KRAKEN with special guests. 18+ doors 7:30pm Followed by FREE ENTRY club night til LATE!
Black Cat BridgendMarch 12, 2027 -
12 Mar
Teletech: KIRSTY [All Night Long] - Cardiff
Kirsty lands in Cardiff as part of her UK wide All Night Long tour. Prepare to sweat on 12th March. …
Vaults CardiffMarch 12, 2027 -
13 Mar
Legends of Manchester indie fest
Swansea, get ready for a full-throttle blast of indie anthems and baggy beats as Legends of Manchester indie fest storms …
Sin CityMarch 13, 2027 -
10 Apr
Mosh Spice (Spice Girls Metal Tribute) - Sin City, Swansea
Mosh Spice is the world's first metal tribute to the Spice Girls, a high energy mashup of pop anthems and …
Sin CityApril 10, 2027 -
17 Apr
The Gorillaz Experience in Cardiff!
An immersive audio-visual live tribute to one of the most innovative bands of all time.
Cardiff Venue TBAApril 17, 2027 -
30 Apr
Shuffley Daze Music Festival
An intimate festival celebrating music, community and inclusivity, tucked away in the rolling Welsh countryside.
Three PoolsApril 30, 2027 -
30 Apr
Dookie A Tribute To Green Day at The Cobblestones
dookie .... The UK's longest running tribute to Green Day return to Bridgwater for a 90imute hit packed set
The CobblestonesApril 30, 2027 -
28 May
The Big Retreat Festival
Find your feel good at The Big Retreat Festival.
The Big Retreat WalesMay 28, 2027 -
4 Jun
Hard Trance Europe Weekender 2027 with Odyssey Sound System
Celebrating 10 years of Hard Trance Europe with special link up with the mighty Odyssey Sound System. Limited super-early bird …
The Grand PierJune 4, 2027 -
17 Jun
Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight festival has attracted such world beating acts as Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Muse, Robert Plant, …
Seaclose ParkJune 17, 2027 -
24 Jul
GlastonBARRY Tribute Festival
Come along to South Wales' biggest and best tribute festival.
Romilly ParkJuly 24, 2027 -
26 Nov
CLEARWATER CREEDENCE REVIVAL '60 years of C.C.R.'
Creedence Clearwater Revival are one of the most iconic rock groups of all time.
TramshedNovember 26, 2027
Metal Venues in Cardiff
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Tramshed
Clare Road
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Fuel Rock Club
Womanby Street
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Cardiff University Students Union
Place Park, City Centre
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Utilita Arena Cardiff
Mary Ann Street
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Cardiff Castle
Castle Street
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Y Plas, Cardiff Students Union
Cathays Campus
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Blackweir Fields, Cardiff
2 Blackweir Terrace
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The Globe
125 Albany Road
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Depot Cardiff
DEPOT WAREHOUSE
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The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union
The Great Hall
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Principality Stadium
Westgate Street
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Retro
7 Mill Lane
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Black Cat Bridgend
Derwen Road
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Clwb Ifor Bach
11 Womanby Street
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Luna Live Lounge
Derwen Road
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The Cab Newport
22 Cambrian Road
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Sin City
14-16 Dillwyn Street
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LePub
14 High street Newport
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The Strand Social, Barnstaple
7 The Strand
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Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff
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The Corn Exchange Newport
The Corn Exchange, High Street
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The Bunkhouse Swansea
24 park street swansea
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The Cobblestones
71 Eastover
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Tiny Rebel
25 Westgate Street
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Coal Orchard Taunton
30 Bridge Street
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Weston Super Mare Beach
Marine Parade
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District Cardiff
2 Greyfriars Road
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Torre Cider Farm
Torre rocks
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Fire And Ice
7 Cambrian Road
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Kooler Nightclub
10-11 Dynevor Street
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The Great Hall
Cardiff University Students' Union, Park Place
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Vaults Cardiff
113-116, Bute Street
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The Grand Pier
Marine Parade
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Cwrw
32 King street
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Patti Pavilion Swansea
The Patti Pavilion
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Cardiff Venue TBA
CF10 1EP
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Seaclose Park
Newport, Isle of White
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Mambo
Mill Lane
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Butlins Minehead Resort
Warren Road, Minehead
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The Big Retreat Wales
Lawrenny
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Romilly Park
1 Romilly Park Road
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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Paradise Garden
213 City Road
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Tiger Yard
Bay, Porth Teigr Way
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Three Pools
Llanvetherine Court
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The Globe At Hay
Newport Street,
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Newport Memorial Hall
West Street,
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Past Event: Sabbotage - A tribute to Black Sabbath
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Past Event: Bury Tomorrow
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Past Event: Sworn Amongst Plus Guests
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Past Event: The Dead Daisies + Scarlet Rebels + Dan Byrne
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Past Event: The Dead Daisies + Scarlet Rebels + Dan Byrne
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