Lent Art Exhibition at Brecon Cathedral
Feb
17
to 30 Apr

Lent Art Exhibition at Brecon Cathedral

The Cathedral will host a Lent art exhibition from 17 February until 30 April. Crying in the Silicon Wilderness is an exhibition of 14 embroidered panels that illustrate a profound, spiritual narrative of brokenness and restoration. The pieces have travelled widely throughout England and Wales, encouraging contemplation and frequently inspiring creative and prayerful responses.

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Royal Ballet & Opera: Siegfried [Live Screening]
Mar
31

Royal Ballet & Opera: Siegfried [Live Screening]

Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber... Live Screening at Theatr Brycheiniog.

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Brecon Folk and More Club
Apr
1

Brecon Folk and More Club

Brecon Folk and More Club meets on the First Wednesday of every Month at The Muse, Brecon. All Welcome. Friendly, informal and diverse, Brecon Folk and More Club share songs, poetry, stories and more. £2 suggested venue donation.

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Mid Wales Opera: Dido & Aeneas
Apr
11

Mid Wales Opera: Dido & Aeneas

Join MWO's OpenStages company for two fully staged public performances of Purcell’s masterpiece Dido & Aeneas at Brecon Cathedral. The culmination of an inspirational week of music-making and rehearsals in Brecon and Hay, involving professionals, students and amateur musicians, the opera will be sung in its original English libretto and accompanied by MWO's OpenStages orchestra.

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Lindisfarne
Apr
11

Lindisfarne

Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers LINDISFARNE return to form with a classic five-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar. With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The CornerFog On The TyneLady Eleanor and Run For Home and a reputation for live performance second to none, LINDISFARNE’s power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along. At Theatr Brycheiniog.

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Susie Dent: Word Perfect
Apr
18

Susie Dent: Word Perfect

A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with ‘Britain’s best-loved wordsmith’. With the help of funny, insightful, and head-scratching examples, Susie will entertain and educate us with her pick of language’s greatest hits. Word Perfect will remind us just how unpredictable, wayward, and utterly magical our mother tongue can be.At Theatr Brycheiniog.

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Brecon Choir Festival 2026
Jul
16
to 19 Jul

Brecon Choir Festival 2026

Save the date: 19-20 July 2026. Brecon Choir Festival returns. In venues and outdoor spaces across Brecon. Brecon Cathedral, Theatr Brycheiniog, Christ College, Brecon and more! 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. As the festival looks ahead to fifth anniversary in 2026, it is delighted to announce the theme for this festival: George Herbert: In Every Corner Sing.

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Brecon Pride 2026
Jul
25

Brecon Pride 2026

  • King George V Playing Field Canal Road, Brecon, Wales, LD3 7HU (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Welcome to Brecon Pride, where we embrace diversity, champion equality, and celebrate love in all its forms, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This years Brecon Pride event will be held 25th July 2026. King George V Playing Field (next to Theatr Brycheiniog)

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Brecon Jazz Festival 2026
Aug
7
to 9 Aug

Brecon Jazz Festival 2026

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 2026 will be held 7th - 9th August 2026.

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Chuckl. Comedy Club with Headliner Milton Jones
Mar
28

Chuckl. Comedy Club with Headliner Milton Jones

Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy in Brecon, headlined by the one and only Milton Jones, the master of the one-liner and king of surreal wit. As seen on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Milton’s trademark deadpan delivery and lightning-fast punchlines have made him one of the UK’s most recognisable and beloved comedians. Expect clever wordplay, unpredictable twists, and non-stop laughs from start to finish.

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A King’s Legacy 1879 Remembered
Mar
28

A King’s Legacy 1879 Remembered

A fantastic event coming up at the end of March! ZULU DAY AT BRECON BARRACKS! A King's Legacy Remembered. 10am-4pm. Experience African dance and crafts, talks on the Anglo-Zulu War, music and war games. You can meet the Regimental goat, Shenkin, and experience living history with the Die Hards!

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The Mid Wales R&B Club Proudly Presents The MARK HUMMEL Trio – with BOB HALL & DAVE PEABODY
Mar
22

The Mid Wales R&B Club Proudly Presents The MARK HUMMEL Trio – with BOB HALL & DAVE PEABODY

MWR&BC Proudly Presents Mark Hummel Trio. Mark Hummel (USA) is a Harmonica Virtuoso. Grammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Award-nominated Author, he’s considered to be one of the Best Ever to play the instrument by Blues Revue. Bob Hall on keys has spent a lifetime playing music with the giants of American and English musicians. Dave Peabody acoustic guitar UK Blues Artist of the Year Award 3 times and is highly respected for his work.

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Snow along the Line: An Extraordinary Life through a century of change
Mar
14

Snow along the Line: An Extraordinary Life through a century of change

The story of one woman, and the life of many, Snow Along the Line uses songs, spoken word, music, projected images and narration to tell a tale of war, class, identity, change, the birth of the welfare state, family struggles and loss. From the North East of England to the mining valleys of South Wales, the show paints a vivid picture of a full life of joys and challenge.

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Friends of St Mary's Sir John Lloyd Lecture - "Soil and Surface": Looking at Landscape through Agricultural Tours of Wales
Mar
13

Friends of St Mary's Sir John Lloyd Lecture - "Soil and Surface": Looking at Landscape through Agricultural Tours of Wales

This new look at the 'Welsh Tour' considers how the picturesque and the practical collided in agricultural reports commissioned by the government in the 1790s. An exploration of Breconshire above and below ground. The lecture will be given by Professor Mary-Ann Constantine. Free to attend, tickets available from Theatr Brycheiniog.

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Theatr Wildcats presents: The Weird and Wonderful Talents of Theatr Wildcats
Mar
11

Theatr Wildcats presents: The Weird and Wonderful Talents of Theatr Wildcats

Theatr Wildcats presents: The Weird and Wonderful Talents of Theatr Wildcats. Welcome to the wildest talent show humanity has ever created — the 73rd Annual Global Talent Extravaganza! In the year 3000, talent is currency, the stakes are bonkers, and the skills are… frankly unhinged. Hilarious. Wild. Surprisingly moving. This is a show where everyone’s talent matters—and the world is better for it. Theatr Wildcats is an inclusive company who work together to workshop stories using personal experience, song, drama and movement.  

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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - 2026 – Red Film Programme
Mar
6

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - 2026 – Red Film Programme

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet! With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to spark your passion for adventure, action and travel! At Theatr Brycheiniog.

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Brecon Jazz Club: Tomos Williams Trio
Mar
3

Brecon Jazz Club: Tomos Williams Trio

One of the most accomplished and highly acclaimed jazz musicians, trumpeter Tomos Williams, brings a top notch trio in a debut concert in his format. Completing the lineup are Aidan Thorne on double bass, Matt Horner on drums. At The Muse, Brecon.

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Royal Ballet & Opera: Giselle [Live Screening]
Mar
3

Royal Ballet & Opera: Giselle [Live Screening]

Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption. Live Screening at Theatr Brycheiniog.

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Gwernyfed High School - Footloose
Feb
25
to 27 Feb

Gwernyfed High School - Footloose

Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes! Following the fantastic success of last year’s Fame, Gwernyfed High School is thrilled to announce our 2026 production of Footloose. Packed with energy, excitement and all the feel-good magic of this iconic musical, it’s a show guaranteed to have you smiling, singing and cheering along. This is one school production you simply won’t want to miss.

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‘A Night at the Movies’ by Candlelight
Feb
20

‘A Night at the Movies’ by Candlelight

Hear the musical magic of the movies come alive as epic film scores are reimagined on the Cathedral's majestic organ. Assistant Director of Music, Matthew McVey, in collaboration with special guest Joe Spriggs, explores the sweeping, unforgettable themes of some of Cinema’s greatest moments - Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Sound of Music, Da Vinci Code, Jurassic Park - in the spectacular surroundings of a candlelit, iconic Brecon Cathedral.

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Daryl Carrington - Out of the Box
Feb
20

Daryl Carrington - Out of the Box

OUT OF THE BOX is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. Delivered through, non-verbal clowning, ordinary objects become extraordinary in the hands of Darryl – and you won’t believe the reaction he gets from a toothbrush in the finale! At Theatr Brycheiniog.

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National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Feb
19

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining. Live Screening at Theatr Brycheiniog.

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Curator Coffee Mornings at The Royal Welsh Museum
Feb
11

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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Brecknock YFC Drama Festival 2026
Feb
10
to 14 Feb

Brecknock YFC Drama Festival 2026

Join us for a fun-filled week of laughter, creativity, and community spirit as Brecknock YFC proudly presents their much-loved Annual Festival Week — a highlight in the county calendar and always a sell-out event! The week will end in style with a spectacular Gala Evening, where the winning acts return to the stage for one final night of celebration and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

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Brecon Folk and More Club
Feb
4

Brecon Folk and More Club

Brecon Folk and More Club meets on the First Wednesday of every Month at The Muse, Brecon. All Welcome. Friendly, informal and diverse, Brecon Folk and More Club share songs, poetry, stories and more. £2 suggested venue donation.

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The Westenders: Goldilocks
Jan
23
to 31 Jan

The Westenders: Goldilocks

The Westenders are back with another fun filled, family extravaganza! Roll up, Roll up! Fandango's Circus has come to the town of Wrinkleybottom! Acrobats, Lion Tamers, Elephants, Trapeze Artists, Clowns!... Well, one clown to be precise and not much else. Dame Felicity Fandango and her sons must try and find new exciting acts for their failing family circus or all will be lost! Meanwhile, Goldilocks is running away from her guardians, Kateria and Victor D'Evil. Why? Because they're emil of course! She ventures deep in to the wild wood and discovers a little cottage... But, what happens next? You'd best come find out! At Theatr Brycheiniog.

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