Curator Coffee Mornings at The Royal Welsh Museum
Feb
5
to 2 Apr

Curator Coffee Mornings at The Royal Welsh Museum

At the Royal Welsh Museum, the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00-11:00 Curator Coffee Morning! Enjoy a warm beverage and delicious Welsh cakes while getting up close with fascinating items from our museum collection. Our curator will share the unique stories behind these artifacts in a relaxed and friendly setting.

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thREaDs at Found Gallery
Mar
8
to 4 Apr

thREaDs at Found Gallery

Found Gallery will reopen after their Christmas break on 8th March 2025 with a brand new exhibition of artwork from a variety of Artists and Makers. The Exhibition will be called “thREaDs” and will be part of Brecon Women’s Festival 2025.

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Gwernyfed High School - Fame
Mar
26
to 27 Mar

Gwernyfed High School - Fame

After the success of ‘Grease’ in 2023, students from Gwernyfed High School are back to bring you ‘Fame’, a musical which shares the highs and lows of New York City’s High School for the Performing Arts. With singing, dancing, live music and lots of drama, it will be a night to ‘remember my name!’.

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Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: In Time
Mar
30

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: In Time

Join the celebration of Mugenkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats & vital energy. Taking the audience on a journey ‘in time’, the concert is a full theatrical experience, with dynamic choreography and heart-pounding rhythms contrasting with atmospheric soundscapes.

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The Mumford & Sons Story
Apr
5

The Mumford & Sons Story

The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that in 2009, took the world by storm. Four musicians come together in tweed waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of Mumford & Sons' iconic music and their explosive rise to fame. 

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National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove [ENCORE Screening]
Apr
15

National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove [ENCORE Screening]

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.

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Wynford Jones and Geoff Cripps
Apr
17

Wynford Jones and Geoff Cripps

Wynford Jones and Geoff Cripps’ towering presence on the folk circuit over four decades has been immense. Both founder members of much-loved 80s folk-rock pioneers The Chartists, Wynford and Geoff retain all their energy and verve. Wynford’s songs articulate, like few others can, the radical Welsh working-class experience…and the poignant memories of growing up in the Valleys.

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Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers
Apr
23

Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery, London is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood. This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist.

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MID WALES R&B CLUB Proudly Presents THE JAMES OLIVER BAND featuring NORMAN WATT-ROY live at The Muse
Apr
26

MID WALES R&B CLUB Proudly Presents THE JAMES OLIVER BAND featuring NORMAN WATT-ROY live at The Muse

MID WALES R&B CLUB proudly Presents THE JAMES OLIVER BAND featuring NORMAN WATT-ROY live at The Muse in Brecon. James Oliver is one of the UK’s busiest acts playing over 300 gigs a year all over the UK, Europe, and the USA! In 2020 James won the UK Blues Awards Emerging Artist of the Year and has since been nominated 3 additional times.

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MWR&BC 11th Anniversary Gathering
May
18
to 19 May

MWR&BC 11th Anniversary Gathering

The much-loved MWR&BC (The Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues club) is thrilled to announce its 11th Anniversary Gathering, taking place on Sunday, 18th May at The Muse. This milestone event promises a full day of live music, camaraderie, and celebration in honour of over a decade of unforgettable musical moments. Henry’s Funeral Shoe and many special guests on the line up!

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MWR&BC presents Misty Blues Live at The Muse
Jun
29

MWR&BC presents Misty Blues Live at The Muse

2019 International Blues Challenge finalist, Misty Blues, is led by lead singer/band founder Gina Coleman. The band is based out of Berkshire County, Massachusetts playing original and traditional blues with hints of jazz, soul, funk and tent revival gospel since 1999. Now playing at The Muse, Brecon this June!

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Brecon Choir Festival 2025
Jul
17
to 20 Jul

Brecon Choir Festival 2025

Save the date: 17-20 July 2025. Brecon Choir Festival returns. In venues and outdoor spaces across Brecon. Brecon Cathedral, Theatr Brycheiniog, Christ College, Brecon and more! The 2025 theme will focus on the great Welsh religious poet R.S. Thomas. The World renowned Welsh passion for singing culture combined with the finest of international traditions, the Brecon Choir Festival is where the power of choral music brings people together to create new friendships and lifelong memories.

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Russell Watson at Brecon Cathedral
Jul
26

Russell Watson at Brecon Cathedral

Come join Multi-Award Winning tenor RUSSELL WATSON accompanied by world renowned Pianist/arranger/writer MIKE MORAN in the magnificent setting of Brecon Cathedral, Brecon.  This will be a magical evening which should not be missed.

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Brecon Jazz Festival 2025
Aug
8
to 10 Aug

Brecon Jazz Festival 2025

Brecon Jazz quickly grew to include concert venues as well as music on the streets, attracting international musicians as well as thousands of visitors. It is said that anyone well known in the jazz world has played Brecon Jazz. Brecon Jazz Weekend 2025 will be held 8th - 10th August 2025.

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Remembrance 2025
Nov
9
to 11 Nov

Remembrance 2025

Remembrance commemorates the service members who have died in wars and military conflicts since the onset of World War I. Held at the Cenotaph in Brecon Town Centre, followed by a service of Remembrance at Brecon Cathedral on Sunday 9th November 2025.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - March 2025
Mar
20

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - March 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with a brand-new line-up of captivating short films packed with extreme journeys, intriguing characters and stunning cinematography. Join the world's top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through the wildest corners of the planet!

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Water Wars
Mar
17

Water Wars

Water Wars is a powerful and visceral eco-thriller which delves into a dystopian near future, where global water shortages spark political conflict and personal betrayals. As communities are torn apart by dwindling resources, the play questions humanity's priorities, the price of survival, and the impact of environmental degradation on the fabric of society.

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Brecknock Sinfonia Concert
Mar
15

Brecknock Sinfonia Concert

Brecknock Sinfonia is a first class Orchestra for Brecon and the surrounding district. The orchestra is a blend of professional players, instrumental teachers, and talented amateurs from across South Wales and the Marches. They come together for four concerts a year, this concert is held in Brecon Cathedral


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Sir John Lloyd Lecture: Gentry Families and their Poets in Late-Medieval Brecon
Mar
14

Sir John Lloyd Lecture: Gentry Families and their Poets in Late-Medieval Brecon

The fourteenth to sixteenth centuries were the high point of Welsh praise poetry to the families of local gentry, the uchelwyr. This lecture by Professor Helen Fulton traces some of the history of the lordship of Brecon and its neighbours through the poetry composed to its networks of gentry families, including the Herberts, Games, and Vaughans.

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Young Singers Award Final 2025
Mar
8

Young Singers Award Final 2025

An exciting opportunity to get an insight into Brecknock Art Trust from William Gibb (Chair) and David Moore (Curator), have a browse around the current exhibition, listen to talks by participating artists and a short lecture by Dr Peter Wakelin on the Legacy of 2023's David Jones Exhibition. Share your thoughts in an open forum looking towards future exhibitions and end the day with a cup of tea.

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Band of the Prince of Wales: Cry of the Celts
Mar
7

Band of the Prince of Wales: Cry of the Celts

Experience the magic of Celtic music at a unique concert featuring The Band of the Prince of Wales and special guests Christ College prep school choir. Enjoy an evening of stirring traditional tunes, breathtaking melodies and captivating rhythms that will transport you to the heart of Celtic culture. At Theatr Brycheiniog.

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Miles Jupp - On I Bang
Mar
6

Miles Jupp - On I Bang

Since Miles’ last tour finished at The London Palladium in 2017, he’s been in The Full Monty on Disney Plus, The Durrells and Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? on ITV, as well as a heap of episodes of Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Have I Got News For You. His new show On I Bang is a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.

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Royal Ballet and Opera: Swan Lake [Live Screening]
Mar
2

Royal Ballet and Opera: Swan Lake [Live Screening]

The Royal Ballet’s spellbinding production of the timeless classic Swan Lake tells the heart-wrenching love story of Prince Siegfried and Odette, a beautiful woman bound by a spell which keeps her captive as a swan during the day. The production remains to this day one of the best-loved works in the classical ballet canon, demanding delicacy, grace and strong, virtuosic technique from the dancers that take on its central roles.

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MWR&BC Presents Top UK and Estonian blues artists Dave Arcari & Andres Roots play double-header at The Muse Brecon
Mar
1

MWR&BC Presents Top UK and Estonian blues artists Dave Arcari & Andres Roots play double-header at The Muse Brecon

SCOTLAND’S Dave Arcari teams up with his Estonian pal Andres Roots for an exclusive double-header show for Mid-Wales Rhythm & Blues Club at The Muse, Brecon on Saturday 1 March 2025.

The pair have been pals since 2005 when Roots invited Arcari to Estonia to headline the August ibluus Festival – the biggest blues festival in the Baltic states. Subsequently they have arranged dates for each other in their respective countries on an almost annual basis as well as collaborating on recordings and various other projects.

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OYE SANTANA
Mar
1

OYE SANTANA

Based around the exciting dance rhythms of Santana’s Latin music, OYE SANTANA is no ordinary tribute to Carlos Santana’s music. More of a party than a concert, this is a feast of Latin music, superb musicianship and hit songs, faithfully re-creating the music of Santana.

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'Archwilio’r Traddodiad : Exploring the Tradition Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball
Feb
28

'Archwilio’r Traddodiad : Exploring the Tradition Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball

To celebrate St. Davids Day this year Aidan Thorne and Jason Belll are releasing their first album together ‘Archwilio’r Traddodiad : Exploring the Tradition’ on Cambrian Record.  These musicians have worked together in different settings for over 15 years. The music is en exploration of Welsh folk tunes using elements of improvisation, jazz and minimalism under an ambient backdrop.

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Boy on the Roof
Feb
24

Boy on the Roof

Vamos Theatre, in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival and a co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, presents: Boy on the Roof at Theatr Brycheiniog.

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25th Annual Rorke's Drift Concert
Feb
22

25th Annual Rorke's Drift Concert

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music as the talented musicians of Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force return to Theatr Brycheiniog, joined by cadet musicians from across the UK for the 25th Anniversary of the Rorke’s Drift Concert!

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BUILDING A BRECKNOCK ART COLLECTION - Study Day at Y Gaer
Feb
22

BUILDING A BRECKNOCK ART COLLECTION - Study Day at Y Gaer

An exciting opportunity to get an insight into Brecknock Art Trust from William Gibb (Chair) and David Moore (Curator), have a browse around the current exhibition, listen to talks by participating artists and a short lecture by Dr Peter Wakelin on the Legacy of 2023's David Jones Exhibition. Share your thoughts in an open forum looking towards future exhibitions and end the day with a cup of tea.

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Feb
21

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.

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THE WESTENDERS: ROBIN HOOD
Jan
24
to 1 Feb

THE WESTENDERS: ROBIN HOOD

Robin Hood features laugh out loud comedy, spectacular sets, music and dancing that’ll have you clapping and toe tapping to long after curtain down! And of course, plenty of booing and hissing at the Evil Sheriff of Nottingham and cheering on our hero, Robin Hood and his Band of Merry Men.

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A New Year's Celebration
Jan
5

A New Year's Celebration

Welsh National Opera Orchestra will fill the air with wonderful waltzes, pulsing polkas, and all the classics you’d expect with WNO’s unmissable take on the traditional Viennese New Year concert.

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THE NUTCRACKER: Brecon Festival Ballet
Dec
20
to 22 Dec

THE NUTCRACKER: Brecon Festival Ballet

You’ll be transported first to a traditional Victorian Christmas party, through the whirling Snowflakes of the Christmas Wood and on to the colourful Kingdom of Sweets, ruled over by the Sugar Plum Fairy, where Clara and her Nutcracker are treated to confectionary and dances from around the world! The ultimate way to start your Christmas!

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The Christmas Orchestra
Dec
10

The Christmas Orchestra

This winter, discover the magic of the festive season with The Christmas Orchestra, a unique concert experience touring the UK this Christmas. On the 10th December 2024 their tour makes a special stop at Brecon Cathedral, bringing the festive spirit right to your doorstep. Celebrate this special time of year with us in Brecon and create memories together that will last a lifetime!

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The Royal Ballet: Cinderella [Live Screening]
Dec
10

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella [Live Screening]

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

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Brecon Cathedral Christmas Fair
Dec
7
to 10 Dec

Brecon Cathedral Christmas Fair

Brecon Cathedral Christmas Fair - Featuring the finest local craft stalls this free event will be a great way to get into the Christmas Spirit. Fun, stalls, music, bouncy castle, cakes and choirs. There will be something for all the family to enjoy. 

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