The Intimate Venues Hosting The Next Big Thing: Wales
Posted on Monday 15th April 2024 at 16:00
Written by
Jimi Arundell
Gigantic Tickets is proud to support intimate venues and community centres. By hosting music, stand-up comedy gigs and art events they become a vital hub for local people wanting to express themselves or embrace culture.
Today, we bring you the all best gig spots found right across Wales. Keep scrolling to check out the cool Cymru putting on unmissable shows.
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The Tivoli
The hot gig spot in North Wales
The Tivoli is the epicentre for live music and events in North Wales. It has seen historic performances from such greats as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Oasis. Plus, The Charlatans played the Buckley venue in 2021. Book now to see Sons of Liberty, CJ Wildheart, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons and more!
CLICK HERE for full listings at The Tivoli.
De Valence Pavilion
Great gigs on the beautiful Welsh coastline
De Valence Pavilion can be found in the scenic seaside town of Tenby. The multi-purpose hall and theatre was revamped in 2017 and continues to host popular events. Look forward to performances from Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago plus Big Mac's Wholly Soul Band when you book tickets with Gigantic!
CLICK HERE for full listings at De Valence Pavilion.
Le Pub
The Newport venue offering great gigs and tasty vegan food
Le Pub is a community-run venue found in Newport. In addition to great music, Le Pub serves vegan food and is famed for its warm welcome and great atmosphere. Upcoming shows include indie-rockers The Wave Pictures, rising alt-rock trio Girlband and the incredible baroque-pop songwriter The Anchoress.
CLICK HERE for full listings at Le Pub.
Corn Exchange
Come visit the newly transformed Newport venue
The Corn Exchange is the newly refurbished 500-capacity live music and performance venue in Newport. Dedicated to nurturing new Welsh talent and attracting major acts, upcoming headline shows include Dreadzone vs The Orb which is sure to delight dance fans, plus riot-grrl informed alt-rock trio Dream Wife and local hip-hop heroes Goldie Lookin' Chain.
CLICK HERE for full listings at Corn Exchange.
Sin City
Swansea’s devilishly good gig venue
Sin City brings the best in alternative music to Swansea, hosting live music and regular club nights. Previous performers have included such big names as Ed Sheeran, Bloodhound Gang and Roni Size. The coming months see unmissable appearances from crucial psychobilly band The Meteors, big-beat champions Dub Pistols and New York ska greats The Slackers.
CLICK HERE for full listings at Sin City.
Patti Pavilion
The idyllic setting for theatre and live music
Performing arts venue Patti Pavilion is a Grade II listed building named after the great 19th-century opera soprano Adelina Patti. The Swansea theatre stages plays and live music and is currently offering tickets for Chicago hard-rock heroes SOiL plus veteran indie icons Inspiral Carpets with Gigantic.
CLICK HERE for full listings at Patti Pavilion.
Clwb Ifor Bach
Cardiff’s premiere community centre and music venue
Welsh-language club and community centre Clwb Ifor Bach can be found in the heart of Cardiff’s creative quarter. Named after the 12th-century leader of South Wales, the venue prides itself on shining a spotlight on local talent in addition to hosting big names. Coming shows include indie-rock songwriter Gizmo Varillas and alt-rock greats Slow Pulp.
CLICK HERE for full listings at Clwb Ifor Bach.
The Gate
The magnificent church converted into a venue
The Gate arts and community centre in Cardiff opened in 2004. The former Plasnewydd Presbyterian Church is a Grade 2 listed building and is a spectacular setting to enjoy live music. Local boy and Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones plays a series of intimate solo shows, and Mercury Prize nominee Sam Lee introduces his new album Songdreaming at The Gate.
CLICK HERE for full listings at The Gate.
CWRW
Carmarthen’s leading gig venue
CWRW is Carmarthen's leading creative hub and craft beer specialist, hosting a diverse range of events including comedy, live music, and record fairs. Choose from a sumptuous range of ales and brews whilst you enjoy performances from the likes of blues-rock songwriter Tom Auton, intense Welsh metal band In Which It Burns and hardcore-punks Mindset.
CLICK HERE for full listings at CWRW.
The Bunkhouse
The award-winning independent bar and gig venue in Swansea
The Bunkhouse in Swansea is an award-winning music venue and community space. First opened in 2017, the main area is dedicated to playing large touring bands whilst the smaller stage is perfect for hosting jazz evenings, comedy shows, poetry events and acoustic acts. Major upcoming shows include Sydney Fate, Andrew Cushin and Tortured Demon.
CLICK HERE for full listings at The Bunkhouse.