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Uplift Choir
Theatr Brycheiniog
Save 50p a week by bulk booking lessons - contact Box Office for more information.
Life is a song - so sing it!
Led by Tanya Walker: Alive & Kicking Choir Leader and Vocal Coach
Take a break from your life or your work on a Tuesday lunchtime and inject your week with a healthy dose of wellbeing through singing!
For further information, please contact Tanya Walker: 07723 016837 / tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com
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Baby B! Storytelling Group
Participation | Cyfranogiad
DetailsWednesday, 18 March 2026 - Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Baby B! Storytelling Group
Theatr Brycheiniog
Participation | CyfranogiadBaby B! is Theatr B!’s very own parent and child activity group, offering the joys of theatre from an early age. Baby B! is fun, interactive and inclusive, with traditional songs and rhymes to join in, a story to entertain, and plenty of chances to meet others and socialise.
This is a free event.Please note, we politely request that each child is supervised by an adult: one adult to one child. Please contact Box Office on 01874 611622 if you have any additional requirements.
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Richard Chappell Dance: AMPLIFY/MWYHAU
Theatr Brycheiniog
Dance | DawnsRichard Chappell Dance presents an evening of world-class contemporary dance, spotlighting some of Wales's most exciting choreographic voices and celebrating Brecon’s vibrant local dance community.
At the heart of the programme is an excerpt from the company’s latest production Us Folk, a powerful exploration of community and folk traditions, brought to life through Chappell’s distinctive fusion of ballet, contemporary dance, and improvisation, set to a striking score by Cardiff electronic music duo Larch. Created in Powys, this special performance at Theatr Brycheiniog features a unique collaboration with Aberhonddu Male Choir.
The evening also includes new works by two Welsh choreographers, specially commissioned through Richard Chappell Dance’s MWYHAU | AMPLIFY programme, and a bespoke performance by talented young dancers from Mid Wales Dance Academy.
This immersive programme presents some of the dance world’s rising stars from across Brecon and Wales.
- 19 Mar 2026, 20:00 Book Now
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Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred
Comedy | Comedi
DetailsWednesday, 25 March 2026
Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred
Theatr Brycheiniog
Comedy | ComediA decade ago, a two-foot-tall puppet took on the world—and he’s still fighting.
After touring 20+ countries and delighting thousands of audiences, Meet Fred returns to the UK for its 10th anniversary tour. This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life—get a job, find love, be part of society. But with his Puppetry Living Allowance under threat, Fred’s world spirals out of control. How do you hold on to independence when the system pulls the strings?
With biting wit, razor-sharp political satire, and moments of unexpected tenderness, Meet Fred is an unmissable comedy that has resonated with audiences across the globe. Created by award-winning inclusive theatre company Hijinx, the show features a stellar cast of performers with and without learning disabilities and/or autism, whose lived experiences bring depth and authenticity to Fred’s struggle.
Celebrating 10 years of making audiences laugh, gasp, and rethink the world around them, Meet Fred is as urgent and relevant today as ever. Contains strong language and puppet nudity.
"A real marvel… essential viewing for humans and puppets everywhere" – Total Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- 25 Mar 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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Band of the Prince of Wales: A Celtic Celebration
Theatr Brycheiniog
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich musical heritage of the Celtic nations. A Celtic Celebration brings together spirited melodies, evocative harmonies and powerful rhythms from Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Cornwall, performed live on the stage of Theatr Brycheiniog.
From haunting airs to foot-stomping folk tunes, this vibrant concert showcases the depth and diversity of Celtic music, weaving together ancient traditions and contemporary flair. Whether you’re a lifelong lover of Celtic culture or discovering it anew, this performance promises to uplift, inspire and entertain.
Experience the magic, energy and storytelling that defines the Celtic sound—right here in the heart of Brecon.- 26 Mar 2026, 19:30
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Chuckl. Comedy Club with Headliner Milton Jones
Theatr Brycheiniog
Comedy | ComediGet 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.
Joining Milton will be a stellar supporting lineup of some of the best stand-ups on the circuit today, all brought to you by Chuckl. - the UK’s premier comedy club.
Book your tickets early to secure the best seats in the house. This is one you won’t want to miss!
- 28 Mar 2026, 19:00
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Royal Ballet & Opera: Siegfried [Live]
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Screenings | Sgrinio BywRaised 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...
Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023)and Die Walküre (2025). Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, alongside Christopher Maltman’s towering Wanderer, Peter Hoare’s treacherous Mime and Elisabet Strid’s radiant Brünnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts, drawing out the unspoken tensions and ethereal mysticism of Wagner’s dynamic score.
Sung in German with subtitles
Cast:
Siegfried ANDREAS SCHAGER
Mime PETER HOARE
Der Wanderer CHRISTOPHER MALTMAN
Brünnhilde ELISABET STRID
Alberich CHRISTOPHER PURVES
Fafner SOLOMAN HOWARD
Erda WIEBKE LEHMKUHL
Woodbird SARAH DUFRESNE
Creatives:
Music RICHARD WAGNER
Conductor ANTONIO PAPPANO
Director BARRIE KOSKY
Set Designer RUFUS DIDWISZUS
Costume Designer VICTORIA BEHR
Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI
- 31 Mar 2026, 17:15 Book Now
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Mid Wales Opera: Dido & Aeneas
Brecon Cathedral
Opera | OperaJoin 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.
The tragic tale of the love between Dido, Queen of Carthage and Aeneas, destroyed by the malevolent interference of a sorceress and her spirits, plays out in spell-binding songs and stirring and moving choruses, leading inevitably to Dido’s heart-aching final lament.
When I am laid in earth, may my wrongs create no trouble in thy breast. Remember me, but ah! forget my fate... Dido’s Lament
Please note, Saturday 3pm is a relaxed, daylight performance.
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Lindisfarne
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywLegendary 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 Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady 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.
LINDISFARNE 2025 are:
ROD CLEMENTS (1969-present) Vocal, mandolin, fiddle, guitars
DAVE HULL-DENHOLM (1994-present) Vocal, guitars
STEVE DAGGETT (1986-present) Vocal, keyboards, guitars
NEIL HARLAND Bass
PAUL SMITH Drums
- 11 Apr 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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The Take That Experience
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywAs Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experiencemark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised TAKE THAT tribute act.
With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The TakeThat Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.
“THE CLOSEST THING TO TAKE THAT” - NIGEL MARTIN-SMITH
This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades - fromclassic 90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. Songs include Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience,Shine, These Days, Rule The World and many more.
The show also features the one and only "Robbie Williams" who brings alive songs such as"'Angels', 'Rock DJ' and 'Candy' to an already explosive show!
“A SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET” - AUDIENCE MEMBER
This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll NeverForget… they give you The Take That Experience!
“ONE WORD - AMAZING!” - RUSSELL WATSON
- 16 Apr 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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National Theatre Live: All My Sons
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Screenings | Sgrinio BywAll My Sons by Arthur Miller
directed by Ivo Van Hove
design by Jan Versweyveld
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).
One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?
Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
Please note that All My Sons contains strobe lighting, which may impact customers with photosensitive epilepsy.
- 17 Apr 2026, 19:00 Book Now
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Susie Dent - Word Perfect
Theatr Brycheiniog
Spoken Word | DarlithiauA brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with ‘Britain’s best-loved wordsmith’
Following on from her hit show ‘The Secret Life of Words’, Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words. Have you ever wondered whether there’s a word for going to the fridge for the umpteenth time in search of something new? Or puzzled over the reason why a group of crows is called a ‘murder’, while owls form a ‘parliament’? Is teen slang actually designed to make us tear our hair out? And just how many words do we need for being drunk?
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.
- 18 Apr 2026, 14:00 Book Now
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Royal Ballet & Opera: The magic Flute [Live]
Live Screenings | Sgrinio Byw
DetailsTuesday, 21 April 2026
Royal Ballet & Opera: The magic Flute [Live]
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Screenings | Sgrinio BywPrincess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.
Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
Cast:
Pamina JULIA BULLOCK
Tamino AMITAI PATI
Papageno HUW MONTAGUE RENDALL
Queen of the Night KATHRYN LEWEK
Sarastro SOLOMAN HOWARD
Monostatos GERHARD SIEGEL
Creatives:
Music WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Conductor MARIE JACQUOT
Director DAVID MCVICAR
Designer JOHN MACFARLANE
Lighting Designer PAULE CONSTABLE
Movement Director LEAH HAUSMAN
- 21 Apr 2026, 18:45 Book Now
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Pam Ayres - Doggedly Onward
Theatr Brycheiniog
Spoken Word | DarlithiauPam Ayres has spent a lifetime providing hilarious insights into the delights and tribulations of everyday life. She has now gathered her poetry into her latest book, DOGGEDLY ONWARD – A Life in Poems, 1970s-2020s, tracing the course of her life.
Recent TV appearances include two series of The Cotswolds for Channel 5, This Morning, Alan Titchmarsh, Countdown and Would I Lie To You?
“We love her because she makes us laugh, but above all because we know she is genuine.” (The Oldie Magazine)
- 8 May 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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Once in a Lifetime!
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywOnce In A Lifetime: Celebrating the Musical Visionaries of the 80s
Get ready to rewind to a time when music wasn't just heard, it was felt. Once In A Lifetime isn't your average tribute show; it's a meticulously crafted journey back to the heart of the 80s, where ground breaking artists redefined the soundscape.
Forget the shoulder pads and questionable hairstyles. We're talking about the raw talent and undeniable genius of bands and artists like U2, The Police, Tears for Fears, Toto, Prince, Kate Bush, Bruce Springsteen, Hall & Oates, The Smiths, and many more. These weren't just pop stars; they were pioneers, crafting anthems that still resonate today.
Featuring an incredible ensemble of world-class musicians who obsessively recreate every note, riff, and vocal nuance, Once In A Lifetime brings these iconic tracks to life with breath taking accuracy and a palpable passion. This is your chance to experience the very best of the 80s – powerful, innovative, and undeniably cool!
Don't miss this electrifying celebration of the sounds that shaped a generation. It's more than a concert; it's an experience.
- 10 May 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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The Johnny Cash Roadshow 20th Anniversary
Theatr Brycheiniog
The Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Era Unleashed
‘Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was’ - Caitlin Crowell, Granddaughter of Johnny Cash
This year Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash's prison era with their electrifying show that has captivated audiences for two decades. Set on a Folsom Prison style stage this brings Cashs most iconic performances to life as the Johnny Cash Roadshow immerses you in the raw, unfiltered energy of Cash's legendary concerts behind bars.
2026 will bring you all the thrill of Johnny Cash's greatest hits in one night of pure entertainment. Award-winning Clive John, hailed as an exceptional Cash, channels the spirit of the legend with his unique warmth and authenticity. He is joined by the captivating Ashley Cavell as June Carter and an ensemble of world-class musicians playing authentic instruments, including double bass, Fender Telecaster, acoustic guitars, drums, piano, trumpet, and delivering spine-tingling four-part vocal harmonies.
Prepare to be mesmerized as timeless classics like Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, Orange Blossom Special, and A Boy Named Sue are brought to life. Feel the depth and emotion of Cash's darker material from the later American Recordings, including the hauntingly powerful Hurt as well as touching on the powerful songs from supergroup The Highwaymen. This year's show is an emotional roller-coaster, celebrating the versatility and depth of Cash's music in one extraordinary evening.
With standing ovations every night, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that leaves audiences yearning for more. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unparalleled celebration of Johnny Cash – the show that keeps his spirit alive, stronger than ever
- 16 May 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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Brecon Little Theatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Community l Cymuned
DetailsFriday, 29 May 2026 - Sunday, 31 May 2026
Brecon Little Theatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Theatr Brycheiniog
Community l CymunedPrepare yourselves for a dazzling burst of colour, music and youthful energy as Brecon Little Theatre proudly presents their youth group production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat!
Award-nominated community theatre company BLT brings together a phenomenal cast of over 60 talented young performers aged 8–18 for this vibrant show. Bursting with unforgettable songs, high-energy choreography and plenty of humour, this family favourite promises 90 minutes of pure feel-good entertainment!
This is community theatre at its brightest — bold, joyful and not to be missed!✨ Book your tickets now and experience the magic of BLT’s youth in full technicolor! ✨
Tickets £18 or 4 for £60* (+£1.50 per ticket booking fee) *4 for £60 offer for 12pm Sunday 31st May performance only.This is an amateur youth group production in association with LW ENTERTAINMENT Ltd
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National Theatre Live: Playboy of the Western World
Live Screenings | Sgrinio Byw
DetailsThursday, 4 June 2026
National Theatre Live: Playboy of the Western World
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Screenings | Sgrinio BywThe Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge directed by Caitríona McLaughlin Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets- 4 Jun 2026, 19:00 Book Now
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Craig Revel Horwood - Revelations - Songs Boys Don't Sing
Entertainment | Adloniant
DetailsWednesday, 17 June 2026
Craig Revel Horwood - Revelations - Songs Boys Don't Sing
Theatr Brycheiniog
Entertainment | AdloniantCraig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball. After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author. Craig’s also a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album – and new book, Revelations - he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour. Expect dancing, tales from Strictly Come Dancing, songs, plenty of laughs – and, yes, an unexpected cookery demonstration. Revelations is the show that keeps giving for fans of dance, music, comedy, and the nation’s best-loved dance show.
- 17 Jun 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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White Lies
Theatr Brycheiniog
Drama | DramaLighthouse Theatre presents
The Welsh premiere of White Lies by Robert Shearman
Claire and Simon have been married for years. There is more to life than duck a l'orange...Enter Roger. An imaginary friend to spice up their relationship....with unexpected consequences.
This razor-sharp observational comedy is written by award-winning Dr. Who script-writer Robert Shearman, and deals with sensitive contemporary issues from identity to loneliness in a compassionate, supportive and funny manner.
The theatre company which brought you Shirley Valentine, It's A Wonderful Life and Casablanca bring their theatrical style to a modern gem.
Presented with Pontardawe Arts Centre and Arts Council Wales
- 18 Jun 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Theatr Brycheiniog
Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton
based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
directed by Marianne Elliott
BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.
Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
- 25 Jun 2026, 19:00 Book Now
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Oh What a Night!
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywOH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, December 63 (Oh What A Night), Bye Bye Baby, Who Loves You and many, many more. Selling over 100 million records worldwide, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons secured their place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
OH WHAT A NIGHT! combines infectious personalities, amazing vocals, slick harmonies and even slicker dance moves to deliver a show full of energy and nostalgia which always leaves audiences wanting more. Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of one of the world’s greatest Rock & Roll bands!
- 27 Jun 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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Mid Wales Dance Academy (Seniors) Summer Showcase 2026
Community l Cymuned
DetailsSaturday, 11 July 2026 - Sunday, 12 July 2026
Mid Wales Dance Academy (Seniors) Summer Showcase 2026
Theatr Brycheiniog
Community l CymunedMid Wales Dance Academy Senior School is excited to work with Maestro Music UK on a new ballet being developed by an award-winning composer with Welsh roots − Daryl Griffith (who has not only orchestrated and conducted ballets for Matthew Bourne, but was also former music director at London City Ballet.) Our version of this well-loved tale will feature our 65 talented dance students dancing with moving projections and a growing beanstalk, designed by Adam Read. Many former MWDA students have gone to become professional dancers; don’t miss your chance to talent-spot the next generation- and see sneak preview excerpts before this ballet’s world premiere here in April 2027!
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Brecon Choir Festival presents Made in Wales: A Choral Celebration
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth Fyw
DetailsFriday, 17 July 2026
Brecon Choir Festival presents Made in Wales: A Choral Celebration
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth Fyw·Eisteddfod winners Côr Llundain join forces with local favourites Aberhonddu & District Male Choir for a thrilling gala concert celebrating the Welsh choral tradition as part of Brecon Choir Festival.
·Experience the great Welsh songbook with the notable mixed-voice ensemble, recently featured on an acclaimed album with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Welsh Music for Strings.
·Hear the BCF Young Singer Award winner for 2026 in an evening of unmatched power and passion.
- 17 Jul 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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Jay & Joss: It's Not a Game
Theatr Brycheiniog
Children's Events | Digwyddiadau i BlantPlay with magic. Escape reality. Jay & Joss stunned the judges on Britain's Got Talent. Now the award-winning illusionists are back with It's Not a Game - a mind-bending new show where nothing is quite as it seems. With jaw-dropping stunts, breathtaking visuals and moments that defy belief, reality and illusion are about to dissolve. Can you be sure where one ends and the other begins? "Spectacular" (Entertainment Daily), "awe-inspiring" (OK Magazine) - they're known to millions as the “the boys who made Simon Cowell believe in magic.”- 30 Jul 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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Courtney Pine - Out of the Ghetto: A Modern Day Jazz Story 1986-2026
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth Fyw
DetailsThursday, 6 August 2026
Courtney Pine - Out of the Ghetto: A Modern Day Jazz Story 1986-2026
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywCelebrating four decades at the forefront of British jazz, Courtney Pine returns to the stage with Out Of The Ghetto: A Modern Day Jazz Story - a powerful retrospective tour accompanying the release of his new career spanning compilation on Universal records. From his landmark 1986 debut Journey To The Urge Within to his Mercury-nominated Modern Day Jazz Stories and standing on stages in 2026, Pine has consistently redefined what it means to be a jazz artist in the UK. Blending the spiritual legacy of Jazz with the pulse of reggae, soul, hip-hop and drum & bass, his music tells the very personal story of a generation and a nation finding its voice through sound.
This special live show brings together key moments from Pine’s remarkable catalogue, and previously unreleased work reimagined with the fire and freedom that have always made his live performances legendary.
Both a celebration and a reflection, OutOfTheGhetto:AModern Day JazzStory honoursthe resilience, creativity and community that shaped Pine’s journey from London streets to international stages. Expect a night of deep grooves, soaring saxophone, and the unmistakable energy of an artist still pushing jazz forward while staying true to his roots
BAND LINE UP
Robert Mitchell – piano
Rio Kai - double bass
RomarnaCampbell - drums
Courtney Pine – saxophones
- 6 Aug 2026, 20:00 Book Now
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Tomos Williams: Blodeugerdd - The Great Welsh Songbook
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth Fyw
DetailsFriday, 7 August 2026
Tomos Williams: Blodeugerdd - The Great Welsh Songbook
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywTrumpeter Tomos Williams' new project re-imagining music from the Welsh folk tradition, named 'Blodeugerdd / The Great Welsh Songbook' comprises a stellar line-up of Welsh jazz musicians: Huw Warren (piano) Paula Gardiner (bass) and Mark O'Connor (drums), create an A-list Welsh jazz rhythm section who are joined by Rachel Musson (tenor sax), and the brilliant young vocalist Eadyth Crawford, who sings in Welsh, alongside Tomos on trumpet.
'Blodeugerdd' means 'Anthology' in Welsh, while the 'Great Welsh Songbook' moniker is a play on the 'Great American Songbook' title which provides hundreds of jazz 'standards' and is the foundation of many modern jazz compositions. 'Blodeugerdd' showcase new arrangements of Welsh folk melodies in the European jazz tradition – drawing inspiration from Poland to Italy, France to Finland. Think ECM - jazz with plenty of room for improvisation and deep grooves, then think again.
The bands inaugural tour in the autumn of 2025 saw them performing at Aberystwyth, Mold, Hollyhead and Cardiff, to great acclaim. In 2026 Blodeugerdd will perform new music at, and commissioned by the Aberystwyth Music Festival as well as performing at The National Eisteddfod of Wales in North Pembrokeshire.
Tomos Williams – trumpet
Eadyth Crawford – vocals
Rachel Musson – tenor sax
Huw Warren – piano
Paula Gardiner – bass
Mark O'Connor – drums
- 7 Aug 2026, 16:00 Book Now
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Liane Carroll
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywLiane Carroll is an English jazz vocalist, pianist She started learning the piano at the age of three, began composing at the age of eight, and has been a professional singer, pianist and composer since she was 15In 1998 Carroll joined Trevor Watts' Moiré Music band and toured overseas with them. Carroll formed her own trio and recorded for Jazz Art, Bridge, and Ronnie Scott's Jazz House. From 1996 to 2002, Carroll worked with singer-songwriter-guitarist Peter Kirtley, with whom she composed many songs. From 1996 onwards Carroll started working with Hospital Records. In 2003 she toured internationally with a band formed by Hospital Records' owner Tony Colman, playing at the Brazilian Electro Dance Music Festival in Brasília. In the early 2000s she began recording for the Splash Point label, releasing a series of recordings that embraced jazz, R&B and the singersongwriter tradition. She is a regular performer at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and the 606 Club in London, and has made several albums. In addition to performing, In 2005 Carroll won two awards in the BBC Jazz Awards: Best Vocalist and Best of Jazz. In 2006 she won the Marston Pedigree Jazz Award for best vocalist. Her album Up and Down won in the Jazz Album of the Year category at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards in May 2012.[15] In 2016 she won a Gold award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA).[16] Jazz critic Dave Gelly of The Observer described Carroll as "one of the most stylistically flexible pianists around, with a marvellous, slightly husky singing voice". According to John Fordham of The Guardian, she is "a powerful, soul-inflected performer with an Ella Fitzgerald-like improv athleticism and an emotional frankness on ballads".- 7 Aug 2026, 20:00 Book Now
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Will Barnes Quartet
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywOff the back of their critically acclaimed album Outside the Light(Cambrian Records)and sell outUKtour, the Will Barnes Quartet return with a special one-off showatBrecon Jazz Festivalfor 2026. This immersive audio-visual collaboration features a live liquid light display by artist Erin Hughesasthe band explore themes of changingseasons andlightin the Mid Wales landscape, andit’sinfluence onCeltic mythology.Expect contemporary, cinematic jazz coupled with immersive visuals and lighting.A feast for the senses.
Led by guitarist and composer Will Barnes, the quartet features pianist Jack Gonsalez, bassist Aidan Thorne(Duski,Khamira), and drummer James Batten—an ensemble recognised for its tight chemistry and compelling live performances. Their sound pays homage to jazz greats such as Wes MontgomeryandPat Metheny, while forging a distinct voice rooted in contemporaryand cinematicjazz.
The quartet hascompletedtwoUKtours, withappearancesat major UK venues and festivals, includingRonnie Scott’s,Pizza ExpressLive,Hay Festival, andasspecialguests onBBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends.OutsidetheLighthasearned praise from criticsandfans alike, a factconfirmedbytheirhighlysuccessfulUK launchtour.
Outside the Lightshowcasesthegroup in full creative stride, offering audiences an immersive evening of modern jazzthat’sboth emotionally resonant and musically sophisticated.- 8 Aug 2026, 13:30 Book Now
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Orphy Robinson: Orphy's P-Funk Collective
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth Fyw
DetailsSaturday, 8 August 2026
Orphy Robinson: Orphy's P-Funk Collective
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywWe are delighted to welcome back to Brecon Orphy Robinson MBE. Orphy is a jazz multi-instrumentalist who plays vibraphone, keyboards, saxophone, trumpet, piano, marimba, steelpans and drums. He has written music for television, film and theatre.
ORPHY’S P FUNK COLLECTIVE celebrates the American Parliament – Funkadelic rotating collective of musicians led by George Clinton since the 1960s. Expect funky bass lines, catchy guitar riffs, and punchy horn sections .And the vocals – P-Funk songs often feature a chorus of voices, adding to the full, rich sound. But P-Funk is more than just music. It's a whole universe filled with colourful characters and out-of-this-world stories.
- 8 Aug 2026, 16:30 Book Now
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Francesca Tandoi and Emma Smith
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywThis is only the second time celebrated British Jazz Singer Emma Smith & dazzling Italian pianist Francesca Tandoi have performed together.Italian jazz pianist and singer Francesca Tandoi has been hailed by critics and peers as a rising jazz star and one of the most enthralling young talents on the international jazz scene. She has toured and performed at some of the most noteworthy theatres, jazz festivals and clubs around the world such as North Sea Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz, Sumatra Jazz Festival, and many more across the world. She has recorded four albums with legendary American saxophonist, Scott Hamilton, and tours regularly in her favourite format - piano trio.Award-winning jazz singer Emma Smith has toured the world as a member of Post-Modern Jukebox and the Puppini Sisters and recorded with the likes of Robbie Williams, Michael Buble and seal. Emma was named in the UK as Parliamentary Jazz Awards best vocalist for 2024.- 8 Aug 2026, 20:00 Book Now
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Ferg's Imaginary Big Band
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywPart of Leeds' independent jazz and experimental music scene, Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band has paved their way with relentless enthusiasm and punk ethos, earning them a reputation for explosive live performances that drag big band music kicking and screaming into the 21st Century and beyond.
Ever-growing in size, the 25+ member ensemble (including members of Awen Ensemble, Ancient Infinity Orchestra, Plantfood& KOG) is a who’s who of the North’s jazz and improvised music scene. Known for expansive and immersive arrangements, the band takes inspiration from a wide tapestry of influences; from The Sun Ra Arkestra, Duke Ellington and Count Basie, to Bowling, Godzilla and Mexican-American restaurants.
Following the release of 2024’s Live at Lancaster Jazz Festival, the band toured nationally throughout 2025. Highlights included sold-out performances at Ronnie Scott’s, The Vortex and Howard Assembly Rooms, as well as appearances at Love Supreme Festival and the London, Manchester and Leeds Jazz Festivals.
The band were winners of the2023 Peter Whittingham Jazz Award, are part of Jazz North’s 2025 Northern Line programme, and were nominated for the2025 Jazz FM Innovation Award.
- 9 Aug 2026, 16:00 Book Now
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An Evening with Jacqui Dankworth in Concert
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth Fyw
DetailsSunday, 9 August 2026
An Evening with Jacqui Dankworth in Concert
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywAn Evening with Jacqui Dankworth
The acclaimed jazz-vocalist, Jacqui Dankworth, is joined by a stellar line-up of musicians for a very select number of UK tour dates.
In these very special and intimate concerts, audiences will be treated to a sparkling collection of songs drawn from her highly praised studio albums, including music from the latest, and much-anticipated, album ‘Windmills’, alongside tracks that have inspired her incredible career.
Firmly established as one the country’s leading vocalists, Jacqui’s live concerts showcase her unique versatility and effortless mastery of a wide spectrum of genres, drawing on her roots in jazz, but also folk, soul, and blues, as well as her acute sensibility as a songwriter and lyricist.
“One of our finest singers, regardless of category.”
The Sunday Times
- 9 Aug 2026, 20:00 Book Now
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 – Blue Film Programme
Films | Ffilmiau
DetailsThursday, 1 October 2026
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 – Blue Film Programme
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Films | FfilmiauExperience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!
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!
There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films – the 2026 Red Film Programme (6 March) and the 2026 Blue Film Programme (1 October). Amplify the adventure by coming to both with a two-show discount.
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!
See www.banff-uk.com for more.
Age Guidance: 12A
Special offers - Early bird tickets before November 30th: £17 (including booking fees). Groups: 1 free ticket in every 10. Buy a ticket for both screenings for £34 (including booking fees).
- 1 Oct 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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Private Peaceful
Theatr Brycheiniog
Drama | DramaJoshua Beaumont and Matthew Emeny for The Production Garden in association with Exeter Northcott present
Private Peaceful
Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo
Adapted and Directed by Simon Reade
“An important and brilliantly executed piece of theatre” British Theatre Guide
After captivating audiences worldwide,Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power.
From Michael Morpurgo—beloved author of War Horse—comes the unforgettable story of Tommo Peaceful. On the eve of battle, Tommo looks back over the events that shaped his life: the warmth of family, the innocence of first love, and the deep bond with his brother that carries him through the horrors of war.
In this acclaimed one-person tour de force, adapted and directed by Simon Reade, a single actor conjures an entire world of characters, landscapes, and emotions. At once heartwarming and heartbreaking, Private Peaceful is both a moving family drama and a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
Lauded across the globe as an international smash hit, this production now embarks on a bold new chapter.
One man. One story. One unmissable night of theatre.
Age: 8+
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Fleetwood Shack
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywPrepare to be transported on a remarkable musical journey as FLEETWOOD SHACK delivers an extraordinary performance, featuring an impressive repertoire of the biggest and most beloved Fleetwood Mac hits. From the anthemic "Don't Stop" to the soulful "Go Your Own Way," the infectious "Little Lies," the enchanting "Everywhere," the haunting "Landslide," the powerful "The Chain," and many more, their show guarantees to immerse you in a captivating and nostalgic experience.
- 15 Oct 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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Legends of American Country
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywEurope’s No.1 Country Music Tribute Show Celebrates Unstoppable Success with over 350,000 Fans and 2,000 Five-Star Reviews
Prepare for a boot-stomping, heart-thumping journey through the golden age of country music! The Legends of American Country Show, Europe’s most celebrated tribute to classic and contemporary country stars, continues to dazzle audiences across the continent. This award-winning production has been hailed as the Best Country Tribute Show, captivating over 350,000 fans and racking up more than 2,000 five-star reviews along the way.
Featuring stunning renditions of legendary hits from Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, Hank Williams, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Alan Jackson, Luke Combs, and many more, this unforgettable night of music brings Nashville to life like never before.
The show delivers a dazzling mix of powerful vocals, authentic costumes, and first-class musicianship, backed by a stellar live band and spectacular lighting and visuals. Whether you're a lifelong country fan or a newcomer to the genre, The Legends of American Country Show promises to transport you to the heart of Nashville and back in one magical night.
- 26 Oct 2026, 19:30 Book Now
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John Lydon: I Could be Wrong, I Could be Right
Spoken Word | Darlithiau
DetailsThursday, 5 November 2026
John Lydon: I Could be Wrong, I Could be Right
Theatr Brycheiniog
Spoken Word | DarlithiauHe’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good. To coincide with the publication of his new book, the brilliant, funny and insightful I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, he is touring the UK. Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour. Lydon will be sharing his thoughts with audiences. He Could Be Wrong. He Could Be Right.
VIP meet’n’greet packages are available. Signed copies of the book will be available.
- 5 Nov 2026, 19:30 Book Now
