Universities in and around Cardiff
These city-wide listings may be useful to students at:
- Cardiff University
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- University of South Wales
Inclusion here does not mean an event is affiliated with any university.
Student nights in Cardiff
Compare 13 upcoming student nights and uni events across Cardiff. Browse by date, venue and price, then bookmark a shortlist for later.
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whatnightout brings together public listings; it does not make an event university-affiliated. Words such as “official” come from the organiser unless the source itself is a university or students' union. Check the ticket source, refund terms, age limit and student-ID rules before paying.
Upcoming student nights in Cardiff
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Student nightlife in Cardiff
Student nightlife changes through term time, but the useful checks stay the same: compare the date, venue, price, age limit and student-ID rules, then follow the original ticket link before you book.
Cardiff's events cover club nights, live music, and touring acts across the city centre. Womanby Street venues host regular indie, alternative, punk, and electronic nights. Clwb Ifor Bach runs gigs and club nights across three floors, with over 50 events per year. The electronic scene has grown, with promoters bringing techno, house, and bass music to clubs and warehouse spaces.
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- Browse current city listings
- Bookmark your shortlist
- Check details and book at source
Student and nightlife areas
Useful areas to check when comparing locations and journeys:
- City centre
- Cathays
- Womanby Street
- Roath
Music in the current student listings
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