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.
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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.
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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 !
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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.
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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.
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Brecon Beacons National Park Guided Walks, Children's Activities & Family Events - Autumn/Winter 2009
A full programme of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority guided walks, children's activities and family events for you to enjoy.
Saturday 5 September
Brecon Beacons Challenge – Fundraising Event
A 3 peak fundraising challenge for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). An opportunity to complete 3 peaks in one day whilst raising life-saving funds to beat heart disease in the UK.
For more information visit website link or call 0800 783 6970. Spaces are limited and registrations are handled on a first-come first-served basis.
Saturday 5 September: 10:00-16:00
The Sugar Loaf Summit and Ancient Oaks – Guided Walk
A circular walk taking in the summit of the Sugar Loaf via St. Mary’s Vale and Mynydd Pen-y-fal, returning through the ancient oaks of Deri Wood. Bring packed lunch.
Length, Grade & Ascent: 11m / 17km, Energetic, 500m.
Meet: Abergavenny TIC (car park charges apply). Accessible by bus & train.
Leaders: National Park Volunteers, Ros Grant & Anne Pritchard.
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.
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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)
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Digby Fairweather George Melly Sculpture Concert
The launch of the campaign to commission a sculpture to commemorate George Melly’s relationship with Brecon began at the 25th Anniversary of the Brecon Jazz Festival in 2008. This exciting campaign aims to commission a sculpture that will reflect George Melly's role in the founding of the Jazz Festival and his position as President of the Contemporary Art Society for Wales. The aim is to honour the man and his sense of fun, his mistress jazz, his interest in Surrealist art and his passion for fishing.
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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.
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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.
DECEMBER 5TH
THE WILL BUTTERWORTH PROJECT : Funky Jazz Meltdown
POETRY & JAZZ with TONY WALTON : “Is-ness is the only meaning here…”
JANUARY 2ND
EMMA AND THE PROFESSOR : Stirring Contemporary Folk Duo
THE FIRE POET PHILIP WELLS with SIRISHKUMAR on tabla
“O what Power Pours a Sun Into the Hidden Heart Of Everyone”
FEBRUARY 6TH
THE ROOTS UNION : Folk Songs, Delta Blues and Indian slide guitar
GUEST POET : ROLAND MCMORRAN
“…dry eyes, tired with crying, look for just a moment and they are filled”
The Globe hosts a wide range of events including film screenings, live music, talks and family creative workshops.
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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
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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).
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Glasbury Visual Arts Exhibition
Glasbury Arts 2009 - 2010 - Visual Arts Exhibition
Powys
This sixth annual Glasbury Arts Visual Arts exhibition once again brings together a very wide range of work, from paintings to pottery, and from sculpture to stone carving.
Entry to the exhibition, which runs from Friday November 6 - Sunday November 8 inclusive, is free.
Opening times: Friday, 7pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5.30pm
The sixth annual Glasbury Visual Arts Exhibition is supported by River Café Glasbury and Old Forest Arts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
