MonKeY Bar surrounding a central stage. The Gate MillenniUM MUSic Hall
13 Castle Street, Swansea. is set to play a substantial role in this 65-74 St Mary Street, Cardiff.
01792 480822 year’s Swn festival, with Cardiff locals 029 2037 7184
With an amazing list of bands having Los Campesinos! making it their In the spot where Risa, Sub29 and
previously visited this place, you just venue of choice as headliners. Seven used to sit, the 800-capacity
know that if the walls could talk, Milllenium Music Hall is the latest
they’d have a list as long as your arm cardiFF UniVerSiTY mid-size venue to hit Cardiff, and
of incredible stories. Don’t bet against STUdenTS’ Union promises some big names and raves
there being more in the future, either. Park Place, Cardiff. over the next few months.
If you’re looking to dance, you can try 029 2078 1400
going for a twirl at one of their salsa They come from all over the world to
classes as well as at their club nights. play here and regularly provide some
of the best entertainment in town.
THe GaTe The drinks are cheap and almost
Keppoch Street, Cardiff. every night of the week there’s some-
029 2048 3344 thing going on. It’s definitely worth
The Gate is one of Cardiff’s most keeping up with on their listings, as
unique live experiences, second only this is Cardiff‘s best mid-sized venue.
to the memory of The Point’s stained- COAL EXCHANGE
glass windows (RIP). The venue’s Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff.
Grand Theatre provides elaborate 029 2049 4947
setting, with archaic wooden pews Back from the dead, and with book-
ings coming thick and fast, the return
of this iconic venue is long overdue.
Opens early November.
arenas & stadiums
cia
Mary Ann Street, Cardiff.
029 2022 4488
The place to catch the big names in
Cardiff. This huge arena provides the
opportunity to see the most popular
bands. It’s so vast, however, that you
may need to arrive early or have very
sharp elbows to see them up close.
MillenniUM STadiUM
Westgate Street, Cardiff.
08700 138600
A truly epic venue: if a band plays
here, you’re bound to know about it.
Last year saw Take That and U2 come
to town, bringing swarming crowds to
the city for seemingly days after. Like
on match days, it does conjure up a
wonderful atmosphere even if you’re
not going. And inside? It’s cavernous.
neWporT cenTre
Kingsway, Newport.
01633 656757
On first entrance you wouldn’t be
laughed at for thinking that you’re in
the wrong place; average leisure cen-
tre by day, band central by night. With
a huge list of great bands that have
played, you’re bound to find someone
you want to see in the future. Just
avoid the swimming pool.
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