Alternative Gigs in Cardiff

Q: Which venues in Cardiff host alternative gigs?

alternative shows in Cardiff are currently listed at Utilita Arena Cardiff, Tramshed, Clwb Ifor Bach, The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union, Depot Cardiff, Black Cat Bridgend.

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There are 47 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Cardiff. The next is Jack Savoretti at Utilita Arena Cardiff on Friday 13 November 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at Utilita Arena Cardiff, Tramshed, Clwb Ifor Bach, The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union, Depot Cardiff, Black Cat Bridgend.

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Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

Fri 13 Nov Jack Savoretti Friday 13 November, 18:30 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Fri 13 Nov Witching Hour Alternative Club Night Friday 13 November, 22:30 · Black Cat Bridgend Tickets
Sat 14 Nov Enter Shikari Saturday 14 November, 18:30 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Mon 16 Nov beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour Monday 16 November, 18:30 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Tue 17 Nov Reverend & the Makers Tuesday 17 November, 19:00 · Tramshed Tickets
Wed 18 Nov PRESIDENT: Blood of Your Empire: United Kingdom Campaign 2026 Wednesday 18 November, 19:00 · Depot Cardiff Tickets
Thu 19 Nov Teenage Fanclub Thursday 19 November, 19:00 · Y Plas, Cardiff Students Union Tickets
Fri 20 Nov Witching Hour Alternative Club Night Friday 20 November, 22:30 · Black Cat Bridgend Tickets
Sat 21 Nov Interpol & Bloc Party Co-Headline Tour Saturday 21 November, 18:00 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Sun 22 Nov Paradise Garden presents Scott Lavene Sunday 22 November, 17:00 · Paradise Garden £14 Tickets
Wed 25 Nov Big Special Wednesday 25 November, 19:00 · The Globe Tickets
Thu 26 Nov Blossoms Thursday 26 November, 18:30 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Fri 27 Nov Squeeze Friday 27 November, 18:30 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Fri 27 Nov Bleech 9:3 Friday 27 November, 19:00 · Clwb Ifor Bach Tickets
Fri 27 Nov Salad Saladson & Friends present: Ensalada Live! Friday 27 November, 19:30 · Paradise Garden £10 Tickets
Fri 27 Nov Witching Hour Alternative Club Night Friday 27 November, 22:30 · Black Cat Bridgend Tickets
Sat 28 Nov RescheduledARKAYLA Saturday 28 November, 19:00 · Clwb Ifor Bach Tickets
Thu 3 Dec Keyside Thursday 3 December, 19:30 · Clwb Ifor Bach Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Ocean Colour Scene Friday 4 December, 18:30 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Ash - 1977 30th Anniversary Tour Friday 4 December, 19:00 · Tramshed Tickets
Sat 5 Dec COVENANT 1986-2026 Legacy UK Tour Saturday 5 December, 18:30 · The Globe Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Cherryholt Saturday 5 December, 19:30 · Clwb Ifor Bach Tickets
Sun 6 Dec Dylan John Thomas Sunday 6 December, 19:30 · Tramshed Tickets
Mon 7 Dec Placebo - 30th Anniversary Tour Monday 7 December, 18:30 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Tue 8 Dec Culture Club Tuesday 8 December, 18:30 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Sun 13 Dec Waviezt Wrld Sunday 13 December, 18:00 · Paradise Garden Tickets
Sun 13 Dec Belle & Sebastian Sunday 13 December, 19:00 · The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union Tickets
Sun 13 Dec Rachel Stamp (acoustic) Sunday 13 December, 19:30 · Fuel Rock Club Tickets
Sat 19 Dec Bendricks - Barry Saturday 19 December, 19:30 · Barry West End Club £10 Tickets
Sat 16 Jan Holly Humberstone Saturday 16 January, 19:00 · Cardiff University Students Union Tickets
Tue 2 Feb DMA's Tuesday 2 February, 19:00 · The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union Tickets
Sun 21 Feb South Arcade Sunday 21 February, 19:00 · Cardiff University Students Union Tickets
Sat 6 Mar The Fratellis - Celebrating 20 years of Costello Music Saturday 6 March, 19:00 · The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union Tickets
Mon 8 Mar Keo Monday 8 March, 19:00 · Depot Cardiff Tickets
Fri 12 Mar Endeavour Friday 12 March, 18:00 · Fuel Rock Club Tickets
Thu 18 Mar Kula Shaker Thursday 18 March, 19:00 · The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union Tickets
Thu 25 Mar LostAlone Thursday 25 March, 19:30 · Clwb Ifor Bach Tickets
Wed 7 Apr James Marriott Wednesday 7 April, 19:00 · Depot Cardiff Tickets
Wed 21 Apr Overpass Wednesday 21 April, 19:00 · Tramshed Tickets
Thu 22 Apr Bleech 9:3 Thursday 22 April, 19:00 · Tramshed Tickets
Sun 25 Apr Erasure: Radio!! Radio!! Tour Sunday 25 April, 18:00 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Sun 23 May Weezer Sunday 23 May, 18:30 · Utilita Arena Cardiff Tickets
Fri 28 May HowTheLightGetsIn Festival Friday 28 May, 12:00 · Newport Street Hay On Wye Hereford HR3 Tickets
Wed 23 Jun Muse Wednesday 23 June, 17:00 · Blackweir Fields, Cardiff Tickets
Thu 24 Jun Jack Savoretti & James Morrison Thursday 24 June, 17:00 · Cardiff Castle Tickets
Thu 24 Jun Jack Savoretti & James Morrison - Official Ticket and Hotel Bundls Thursday 24 June, 18:01 · Cardiff Castle Tickets
Thu 19 Aug Green Man Festival Thursday 19 August, 12:00 · Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Tickets

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Alternative gigs in Cardiff: your questions

How many alternative gigs are on in Cardiff?

There are 47 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Cardiff. The next one is Jack Savoretti at Utilita Arena Cardiff on 13 November 2026.

Which venues in Cardiff host alternative gigs?

Alternative shows in Cardiff are currently listed at Utilita Arena Cardiff, Tramshed, Clwb Ifor Bach, The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union, Depot Cardiff, Black Cat Bridgend.

Which bands are playing alternative gigs in Cardiff soon?

Acts with upcoming alternative shows in Cardiff include Enter Shikari, ABC, Arkayla, Ash, BIG SPECIAL, Belle & Sebastian.