The Brecon Beacons National Park is the host to an exciting range of festivals and events..
The Guardian Hay Festival celebrates literature and art and occurs annually during Whitsun week. The festival follows up with a literary winter weekend in December - combining the event with carols, late night Christmas shopping and seasonal dining. August is a great month for music lovers with The Brecon Jazz Festival swiftly followed by The Green Man Festival at Glanusk. The Green Man Festival has become known for pioneering the best in alternative music styles in an unrivalled atmosphere of peace and tranquility. The area celebrates food in spectacular fashion with The Abergavenny Food Festival in September with this event mirrored on a smaller scale in June at Hay and in October at Brecon. Walking festivals, craft fairs, fire festivals, art weekends, spooky walks at Halloween, story telling evenings & much more can all be found on our local daily events calendar.
-
Daily events listing
Guided walks, festivals - walking, literary, music or food, fayres, farmers markets, theatre productions, exhibitions.......we list these for you by the day on our activity & events website website link
You can search by date or type of event.
-
Farmer's Markets across the National Park
Farmer's Markets are an opportunity to buy local produce direct from the producer.
There is always a wide range of produce available depending on the season including: apple juice, pork, charcoal, smoked meats and fish.
Eggs cheese, sausages, cakes, pottery, bread, mayonnaise, bacon, herbs, preserves, cottage plants, organic fruit and vegetables, organic chutneys and more !
-
Borough Theatre
Presenting a year round programme of professional and community productions, the Borough Theatre is a lively 338 seat venue situated right in the centre of the historic market town of Abergavenny, the traditional Gateway to Wales.
Visit the theatre website for full listings.
-
Theatr Brycheiniog
Situated at the end of the picturesque Brecon to Monmouth Canal in the pretty market town of Brecon on the edge of Brecon Beacons National Park, Theatr Brycheiniog offers a popular and acclaimed programme of performing arts and entertainment throughout the year.
Visit the theatre website for full listings.
-
Concerts, recitals & events at Brecon Cathedral
We hold a lunchtime concert at 1pm on the first monday of every month.
Keep an eye on our website for more information.
For your information our services are as follows:
Sundays
• 8.00 a.m. Eucharist
• 11.00 a.m. The Cathedral Eucharist (3rd Sunday Matins)
• 3.30 p.m. Choral Evensong Midweek Services
Morning Prayer: Monday to Friday 8-30 a.m.
Evening Prayer: Monday to Friday 5-45 p.m. (Choral on Friday)
-
Events at Cyfarthfa Castle
Enjoy the elegant surroundings of this interesting museum and once family home, set in beautiful parkland, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
-
Tigerfish Sessions
The Tigerfish Sessions happen in the first Saturday of the month at The Globe at Hay. The sessions showcase some of the best live acts and you can check out our website to find who is coming in the next few months.
Saturday February 6th, 8pm, £8/6/4
Tigerfish Sessions: Lou Richardson and Roland McMorran
Excellent new music with a poetic edge from February's Tigerfish Session. Hereford's singer/songwriter/guitarist brings her superbly crafted acoustic soundscapes to Hay for the first time: expect songs from her forthcoming album alongside masterpieces from her acclaimed debut, Grounded. Inspirational and inspired, and another Hay first, young Herefordshire poet Roland McMorran's work is rooted in symbolist and natural imagery.
The Globe hosts a wide range of events including film screenings, live music, talks and family creative workshops.
-
Events at Dinefwr Park
Check our website for more details on the huge variety of events that are listed below & happening over the summer in our glorious surroundings:
website link
-
Walks with The Beacons Park Society
Most of our walks go into the hills. Participants are reminded that the following gear must be taken:
walking boots, rucksack, hat, gloves, warm clothing (not jeans!), spare sweater, water and a hot drink, lunch, extra food and of course, waterproof jacket and trousers. A whistle and torch should be carried, particularly during the winter months. Participants must satisfy themselves that the walk is suitable for their abilities. You can take advice, by ringing the walks leader whose telephone number is given. No liability will be accepted for loss or injury that occurs as a result of taking part.
An adult must accompany young people (under18).
-
Crickhowell Walking Festival 2010
The 2010 Crickhowell Walking Festival is being eagerly anticipated after last year's festival proved to be yet another great success. More than 750 walkers took part in over 50 walks and events. The 2010 festival will take place from 27th February to 7th March.The Festival is organised by the Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre (CRiC), a charitable organisation based in the centre of Crickhowell. Here you will find the Tourist Information Centre as well as an Internet Cafe, Art Gallery, Public Toilets and other facilities. CRiC is open from 9am to 5pm during the Festival.
-
Brecon Jazz
Welcome to the Brecon Jazz tourism website, which aims to help you plan your visit to the festival. This website provides background information on the festival and on what else there is to see and do, as well as offering a wide range of accommodation in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Celebrating its 27th year in 2010, the Brecon Jazz Festival mixes some of the world’s finest jazz music with the stunning location of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It creates a unique atmosphere for both its audience, and the galaxy of international artistes, who perform there each year.
Winner - Best Major Event in Wales, National Tourism Awards 2007.
-
National Eisteddfod of Wales
Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru 2010
Bydd Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2010 yn cael ei chynnal ar hen safle dur, Glyn Ebwy ym Mlaenau Gwent.
Mae'r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yn mynd yn ôl i 1176. Dywedir i'r Eisteddfod gyntaf gael ei chynnal dan nawdd Arglwydd Rhys yng Nghastell Aberteifi y flwyddyn honno. Yno, cynhaliwyd ymryson, a gwahoddwyd beirdd a cherddorion o bob cwr o'r wlad i gystadlu yn erbyn ei gilydd. Rhoddwyd cadair wrth fwrdd yr Arglwydd i'r cerddor a'r bardd buddugol, traddodiad sydd yn parhau hyd heddiw yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales can be traced back to 1176 when it is said that the first Eisteddfod was held, under the auspices of Lord Rhys, at his castle in Cardigan. There he held a grand gathering to which were invited poets and musicians from all over the country. A chair at the Lord's table was awarded to the best poet and musician, a tradition that prevails in the modern day National Eisteddfod.
There's a warm welcome for everyone at the Eisteddfod, regardless of your nationality or language. You don't have to speak Welsh to enjoy the National Eisteddfod. People from all parts of the world are warmly welcomed.
-
THE DROVERS
Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery is proud to present “The Drovers’, an exhibition of contemporary Art inspired by the long lost practise of droving.
Artists; Hilda Benham, Shan Egerton, Veronica Gibson, Diana Hulton, Lesley Lillywhite, Robert Macdonald, Sally Matthews, Roy Powell and Pip Woolf, have each provided works which look at different aspects of the drovers lifestyle, the landscape which surrounded them and even a more contemporary view of the world after droving.
Along side these images and sculptures we display a few of the objects drovers would have used and might have carried along their journey, as well as information about their rich history.
Brecknock Museum should like to thank the artists for their participation along with Ceridegion Museum and Radnorshire Museum who kindly loaned objects and the National Library of Wales who has kindly allowed use of some of their images.
-
Powderpuff Classic Ladies Car Tour
The ‘Powder Puff Classic Ladies Tour’ is an unique, new event, promoted by Wales’ Endurance Rally Association especially for ladies, scheduled to start and finish in the beautiful market town of Llandovery, incorporating a leisurely drive through the wonderful Cambrian Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park. The event will run over the weekends of 23/24/25 April, 11/12/13 June, and 06/07/08 August 2010. The event will be open to Ladies only driving classic cars originally registered pre 1983. Participants will be encouraged to dress in period costume although this will not be a mandatory requirement of entry.
The leisurely drive will incorporate a series of low key driving tests and tasks to add a little fun element to the weekend, as participants enjoy the scenic views that this beautiful area offers.
A relaxing lunch will be provided on the Saturday at a venue to be announced.
After returning to the hotel, ‘Emma James beauty’, Professional make-up artist will then work her magic and transform everyone with a makeover! (Not mandatory).
Three course exclusive dinner.
Sunday will comprise a relaxed morning of a couple of fun tasks followed by an early afternoon tea with delicious cakes and presentation of prizes.
Key Words for this exciting pamper-thon weekend
Pampered
Exclusive /Designer make up products
Exclusive make up service
Picturesque Scenery
Fun driving tasks with a twist
Exclusive ‘ladies only event’
Country hotel
Fabulous lunch & dinners
‘Girly weekend’
Open to all age groups
Contact Andrea 01550 721919 for further information
Boys why don’t you treat your wives and girlfriends for that perfect gift!
-
Abergavenny Festival of Cycling
FRIDAY 9th JULY 2010
THE 2010 GET CONNECTED WALES OPEN CRITERIUM
A 75 minute race for professional, elite and first catergory riders on closed roads in Abergavenny Town Centre. Youth support events.
SATURDAY 10th JULY 2010
IRON MOUNTAIN SPORTIF
Return to the Iron Mountain (Tumble), the scene of 2009's National Championship, for three challenging rides.
A participation ride of 25, 50 and 100 miles.
-
The Big Cheese Festival 2010
A spectacular festival attracting over 80,000 visitors every year. With re-enactment displays, entertainment, funfair and one of the biggest festival food & drink marquees in Wales. Over 50 Welsh producers gather to sell their delicious cakes, wine, liquers, sweets, chocolate, cheese, pickles and much more.
With a grand fireworks display on Friday 23rd July to open the event and the main event taking place Saturday and Sunday.
-
Geopark Festival 2010
Geopark Festival 2010
In 2010 Fforest Fawr Geopark Festival takes place over the course of a fortnight between Saturday 22nd May and Sunday 6th June.
There are walks, talks and other events to enjoy organised by the National Park Authority Countryside Service, the Brecon Beacons Park Society and many other organisations.
-
Green Man Festival 2010
The Green Man Festival runs over four days and three nights, and features three days of music including psychedelia, indie, dance, Americana and folk across five stages, as well as a full programme including art, literature, film, comedy, healing zones, ceilidhs, and Welsh language poetry.
-
Hay Oxfam Bookfest 2010
At Oxfam Bookfest, readers join in to celebrate their love of books at events in Oxfam shops, libraries, community centres and other venues around the UK, featuring a host of authors and celebrities.
Taking part in Oxfam Bookfest 2009 were Poet Laureate Carol Anne Duffy, Ian Rankin, Alexander McCall Smith, Mark Haddon, Kate Atkinson, Vikram Seth, Joanna Trollope, Anne Fine, Jonathan Coe, Marina Lewycka, Michael Faber and Nicholas Shakespeare, among many others. Names for this year’s Bookfest will be announced in spring 2010.
-
Hay Winter Weekend 2010
Welcome to our 11th winter Festival and the fireside and mulled wine intimacy of Advent in Hay. Please join us to hang out with friends, laugh fit to burst, and to enjoy the finest stories, ideas, food and company.
The Winter Weekend runs from 3–5 December.
-
National Garden Scheme - Open Gardens
See the dates & venues below for local gardens that are opening under the National Gardens Scheme this Summer
Every year NGS gardens across England and Wales welcome over half a million visitors. Their tradition of opening gardens of quality, character and interest is supported by our Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales.
Few people realise that through this we raise £2 million each year for nursing, caring and gardening charities. Since 1927 we have raised over £30 million (£15 million in the last 10 years). Our office is small so most of the money goes straight to the charities we support.
Most of the 3,500 gardens in the scheme are privately owned. Some open as part of a group which gets the whole community involved. But all the gardens are enjoyed by the garden owners and their visitors, funding charities to help people who are ill or under stress.
-
Three Peaks Trial
CHALLENGE WALK
The Three Peaks Trial is an organised challenge walk arranged each year in March by the Cardiff Outdoor Group. The Walk was first held in March 1963 and was designed for less experienced walkers who wanted to test their powers of endurance and skill at map reading. It is the third oldest event of its type in the UK.
-
Traditional Winter Fair
The Aberglasney Tradtional Winter Fair has earnt the reputation over the last eight years as the best Traditional Winter Fair in South West Wales.
The Winter Fair will host stall holders in the Mansion featuring gifts and crafts as well as a Marquee in the grounds showcasing the best Welsh produce for the festive season.
FREE glass of mulled wine & a mince pie for every visitor.
-
Abergavenny Food Festival 2010
As ever in 2010 we want to offer our visitors a fantastic range of delicious artisan products and an opportunity to meet the wonderful people who make them – you.
Our aim is to offer visitors a wide range of the highest quality local and regional products, we aim to be a showcase for the fantastic produce of Wales.
-
Aberglasney House & Garden Events 2010
Spectacularly set in the beautiful Tywi valley of Carmarthenshire, Aberglasney House features one of the finest gardens in Wales. Aberglasney Gardens have been an inspiration to poets since 1477. The story of Aberglasney spans many centuries, but, the house's origins are still shrouded in obscurity.
