Clwb Ifor Bach
Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, hosts 4 upcoming events between 26 Sep 2026 and 26 Feb 2027, with tickets from £95. General admission from £120.48.
📅 Upcoming Shows & Schedule
Across September 2026 – February 2027, Clwb Ifor Bach hosts 4 scheduled performances. Featured headliners include Francis Of Delirium, Ibibio Sound Machine, Adult DVD, and UK Subs. Tickets currently start from £95.
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Upcoming Events at Clwb Ifor Bach
How much are tickets at Clwb Ifor Bach?
The lowest price each part of the house has been listed at across 4 upcoming dates. Seats are sold by individual block, so a specific date may differ.
| Where you sit | Tickets from | Dates listed |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | £120.48 | 4 |
What time do doors open at Clwb Ifor Bach?
The main entrance is on Womanby Street. Queue lines are managed outside the venue. Standard security procedures, including bag searches, are in effect.
Most upcoming dates start at 19:00 (3 of 4 listed dates); each event page carries its own start time.
Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.
About Clwb Ifor Bach: Layout, History & Architecture
Opened in 1983, Clwb Ifor Bach occupies a multi-story building on Womanby Street in Cardiff's city centre. The venue is not defined by a singular, grand architectural statement but rather a functional, repurposed structure typical of a long-standing independent music hall. It features three distinct performance spaces across multiple floors, each offering a different scale of intimacy. The principal auditorium, often referred to as "Sala Bach", is located on the top floor. This room is primarily a flat standing floor, providing direct, close-up proximity to the stage, which ensures an immediate connection between performers and audience. Its relatively low ceiling contributes to an often dense, energetic atmosphere.
Below this, a second-floor space offers a similar, though often slightly smaller, flat-floor configuration suitable for emerging acts or more intimate showcases. The ground floor typically houses a bar area that also hosts DJ sets or smaller acoustic performances, creating a dynamic progression through the building. Sightlines in the main rooms are generally unobstructed due to the flat layout and moderate stage height, though crowd density can influence visibility at capacity. Acoustically, the spaces deliver a raw, direct sound. Given the building's internal structure of brick and plaster, the sound profile is punchy and relies heavily on the installed PA system for clarity and impact, typical of an intimate urban club environment rather than a purpose-built acoustic theatre.
The Live Experience & Current Schedule
Ingress to Clwb Ifor Bach is straightforward, with the main entrance situated directly on Womanby Street. Queues typically form along the pavement before doors open, managed efficiently by security. Inside, a ground-floor bar serves as a initial gathering point before patrons ascend to the performance floors. The standing pit environments on the upper levels foster a collective atmosphere, where proximity to the stage is a key part of the experience. While there are no tiered balconies, the relatively compact nature of the rooms ensures that even towards the rear, audiences remain engaged with the performance. With 4 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £95. The next confirmed event on the calendar is Francis Of Delirium on 26th September 2026.