What’s On May 2024

Captain Accident delivers his unique blend of rock-driven soulful roots reggae, ska & dub with the help of the finest musical collective dubbed “The Disasters”.

Boasting soulful vocals, luscious harmonies, soaring twin guitars and a truly infectious groove, there’s no standing still when Captain Accident and his clumsy companions hit the stage.​

Dates and venues:
The Globe. 125 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3NS.
SATURDAY 11TH MAY
7:00 PM | 14+ (UNDER 16S TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)

More details: The Globe

Speaking In Tongues recreate the spectacle of Talking Heads at their peak, playing hits from ‘Stop Making Sense’, the seminal concert film, as well as groundbreaking albums like ‘Fear of Music’ and ‘Remain in Light’.

Dates and venues:
The Globe. 125 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3NS.
SATURDAY 18TH MAY
7:00 PM | 14+ (UNDER 16S TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)

More details: The Globe

Celebrate This Place returns to Cardiff for its second iteration in 2024.

Taking place on May 25th & 26th for the Bank Holiday Weekend, following a sold out event in 2023. The two day festival will take place at Tramshed Cardiff, a 1,000 capacity venue located in the City Centre.

Headlining day one of the festival is the enigmatic masked Rap artist CASISDEAD, who is currently nominated for a BRIT award for Best Hip-hop/grime/rap act, and who’s highly anticipated debut album ‘Famous Last Words’ which came out in 2023 charted 7th on the UK Official Album Charts.

Headlining day two of the festival are Warmduscher, party-starters with a penchant for punk-funk dance grooves and witty, dirty lyrics. The London based band have worked with Ithe likes of Iggy Pop and Soulwax, and were hailed by BBC 6 Music DJ Marc Riley as the “best band on the planet.”

Celebrate This Place is brought to you by the team at Clwb Ifor Bach, that also organise the city’s annual multi-venue showcase festival ‘Sŵn’.

Dates and venues:
Tramshed Cardiff. May 25th & 26th

More details: The Tramshed

A blend of virtuosic players, skilled producers and inspired composers join forces to create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music – expect ultra-tight musicianship and a powerful 9 piece, big band sound. Since forming in 2011 at the Leeds College of Music, Nubiyan Twist have risen to become one of the leading groups in the fertile UK music scene. Known for their eclectic blend of styles and powerful sound, the virtuosic nine-piece band’s thrilling exploration of tight musicianship and infectious grooves have consistently mesmerised audiences.

Dates and venues:
The Globe. 125 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3NS.
FRIDAY 31st MAY
7:00 PM | 14+ (UNDER 16S TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)

More details: The Globe