4 Best Performing Arts in Cardiff, Wales

Chapter Arts Centre

Fodor's choice
In the suburb of Canton, a 10-minute cab ride from Cardiff's center, Chapter is the hippest place in town to hang out. There's a cinema showing art-house and independent films; an auditorium for theater and comedy; a contemporary art gallery; and a bar serving food and Welsh craft beer.

Cardiff International Arena

This huge venue is Cardiff's premier location for big-ticket music acts and other touring shows.

New Theatre

This refurbished Edwardian playhouse presents touring plays, musicals, ballet performances, and kids' shows.

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St. David's Hall

This popular venue presents the Welsh Proms in July, attracting major international orchestras and soloists. It also stages rock, pop, jazz, and folk events as well as comedy and dance shows.