Cardiff - Wales

Norwegian Church Arts Centre - Cardiff

The Hub at St. Mary's, Lichfield

This is an excellent venue for the quartet—it's intimate, historic, and has a strong track record of hosting jazz and high-quality contemporary music.

The Hub at St Mary's, Market Square, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LG, UK

• Creative arts charity and multi-use heritage and arts venue. It occupies a beautifully converted Grade II* historic church building.
• A small, intimate venue with capacity generally listed between 100 and 140 people. The creative director noted the small size makes it perfect for artists looking for an "aesthetically beautiful setting" and an intimate performance.
• Highly Suitable. The venue is a dedicated performing arts space and is actively building a jazz audience, hosting regular events like "Sunday Jazz" sessions and gigs featuring blues and jazz acts. They have excellent acoustics to match the stunning performance space.

Location and Access

Central Location: The Hub is located right on Market Square in the heart of Lichfield's city centre.

Public Transport:

• Lichfield City Train Station is only 500 yards away (approx. 10-minute walk).

• Lichfield Bus Station is 350 yards away (approx. 8-minute walk).

• Accessibility: The venue is committed to being fully accessible, with lift access in the foyer and wheelchair-accessible toilets.

Parking Information

Several car parks are available within walking distance, which is crucial information for touring bands and audience members:

• Bird Street car park (short stay) – approx. 3-minute walk.

• Lower Lombard Street car park (long stay) – approx. 4-minute walk.

Venue Ambiance & Offerings

The venue operates a Coffee Shop and Bar, offering speciality coffee and light bites in a historic atmosphere. This means the performance space is generally warm, welcoming, and has bar service available for evening events, which is great for a jazz gig.

• Tel: 02920 492261
• Address: Harbour Drive, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4PA, UK