What jazz gigs are on in Cardiff?

There are 15 live jazz, soul and music gigs programmed in Cardiff, 4 in the next 30 days, updated nightly.

Where can I see live jazz in Cardiff?

In Cardiff, 7 venues and spaces in our listings programme jazz. Above we link the guide to the best venues in Cardiff, ranked by their actual activity.

Are there free jazz gigs in Cardiff?

Part of the programme is free entry (jams, council-run series, open-air live shows). Take a look at the free gigs section too.

How often are the listings updated?

Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.

Jazz gigs in Cardiff — What's On

October 2026

08OCT

This week

Jazz

Brass Band Bychan - Live

Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar· Cardiff· 20:30 BST

From £14Tickets →

11OCT

This weekend

Llais 2026: Buena Vista All Stars & Orchesta Baobab

Buena Vista All Stars

Wales Millennium Centre· Cardiff· 19:00 BST

Tickets →

November 2026

04NOV

Jazz

Raf Ferrari Waiting for Edo Tour

Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar· Cardiff· 20:30 GMT

From £17Tickets →

05NOV

Jazz

The Jazz Defenders Live

The Jazz Defenders

Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar· Cardiff· 20:30 GMT

From £28Tickets →

12NOV

Soul / Funk

Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars

The True Groove All-Stars

Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar· Cardiff· 20:30 GMT

From £19Tickets →

22NOV

Soul / Funk

The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans

The Glee Club Cardiff· Cardiff· 16:00 GMT

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22NOV

Soul / Funk

The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans

The Glee Club Cardiff· Cardiff· 18:30 GMT

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December 2026

03DEC

Blues

Terence Collie Live - Thursday 3 December

Terence Collie

Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar· Cardiff· 20:30 GMT

From £22Tickets →

10DEC

Jazz

Dave Cottle Quintet with Sian Lloyd & Griff Harries

Griff Harries

Cornerstone· Cardiff· 20:00 GMT

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10DEC

Jazz

Amanda Whiting - Jazz Harpist Live

Amanda Whiting - Jazz Harpist

Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar· Cardiff· 20:30 GMT

From £17Tickets →

17DEC

Blues

The Remi Harris Hot Club Trio - Live Thursday 17 December

The Remi Harris Hot Club

Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar· Cardiff· 20:30 GMT

From £28Tickets →

20DEC

Jazz

Jazz Harp at Christmas - live @Insole Court (2026)

Jazz Harp at Christmas

Insole Court· Cardiff· 16:00 GMT

From £9Tickets →

20DEC

Blues

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Cardiff International Arena· Cardiff· 19:30 UTC

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March 2027

03MAR

Jazz

SOFT MACHINE

Soft Machine

The Earl Haig Club· Cardiff· 19:15 GMT

From £23Tickets →

April 2027

18APR

Jazz

Transatlantic Hot Club Live @Insole Court (2027)

Transatlantic Hot Club

Insole Court· Cardiff· 16:00 BST

From £22Tickets →

Frequently asked questions about jazz in Cardiff

What jazz gigs are on in Cardiff?: There are 15 live jazz, soul and music gigs programmed in Cardiff, 4 in the next 30 days, updated nightly.
Where can I see live jazz in Cardiff?: In Cardiff, 7 venues and spaces in our listings programme jazz. Above we link the guide to the best venues in Cardiff, ranked by their actual activity.
Are there free jazz gigs in Cardiff?: Part of the programme is free entry (jams, council-run series, open-air live shows). Take a look at the free gigs section too.
How often are the listings updated?: Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.