Historic Cardiff building which once hosted Bob Geldof and Kelly Jones brings back live gigs.

The Coal Exchange will once again host live music. While the Coal Exchange has staged music-related events for weddings and other occasions, dedicated live gigs have been absent for more than ten years.

The comeback begins in the venue’s main hall, which currently seats 600 but might be expanded to 1,200 if restoration work on the north side of the structure is completed.

The venue’s management says the decision was made about two months ago. Brian Gamble, the operational director, expressed excitement about reintroducing live music to The Coal Exchange after a decade absence.

This building has a deep musical past; it has hosted legends such as Kelly Jones of Stereophonics, Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers, and Bob Geldof, and it has long been one of Cardiff’s most renowned concert venues.”

He went on to say, “Reviving that heritage and filling these walls with live music is like reviving the Exchange’s heart.

“We’re overjoyed to reopen our doors to the community, artists, and music lovers who have long treasured our space. “Now it’s truly about spreading the word:

The Coal Exchange is open, living, and ready to welcome everyone back. “We want people to rediscover the magic of this venue and be part of its next chapter.” According to the organisers, the programming will feature a diverse range of artists.

Brian stated, “We’re excited to bring a diverse mix of artists and genres back to the Exchange.” Most essential, we want people to know that we are open and ready to host artists again, as we have for many years.

Tom Meighan, the former frontman of Kasabian, will perform at the next concert on November 8 in the great hall.

Although it is early days, the Coal Exchange intends to host more live concerts in the future. “It’s early days but there are a few potential performances in the pipeline and we hope for this to become a more regular event for anyone to attend with a ticket.”

Built in 1884 and formerly a hub for the coal trade, the structure has long been regarded as one of the city’s most recognisable features. In recent decades, it has gained recognition as a cultural institution and hotel in Cardiff.

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