London based blues rock guitarist Jack J Hutchinson has announced three intimate acoustic performances for the summer of 2026 the middle one being for the Club & The Muse in Brecon the only date in WALES. Showcasing the blues and roots side of his playing, the shows will feature new material written especially for the run, plus select covers of blues artists who have influenced his song-writing.

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. Live Screening at Theatr Brycheiniog.

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.

Conductor Paweł Kapuła brings a work from his native Poland to the stage as he makes his debut with BBC NOW this May at Brecon Cathedral - Marta Ptaszyńska takes the sounds of Vivaldi and transforms them into a new, almost surreal sound picture in A Winter’s Tale, written in 1984. BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Sterling Elliott also debuts with the Orchestra in Schumann’s intensely lyrical and meditative Cello Concerto, and we explore Mendelssohn in cinematic fairytale form in his overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Although less frequently performed than some of his other symphonies, Beethoven’s Second Symphony is a snapshot of Beethoven at his most humorous.

Experience the drama. Feel the music. Be part of something meaningful. I Dreamed a Dream is coming to Brecon Cathedral for an incredible evening of musical theatre. Set within the stunning cathedral surroundings, this concert is perfect for theatre lovers, music fans, and anyone looking for a truly special night out. An extraordinary performance, supporting a life-saving cause.

All proceeds go towards supporting Calon Hearts UK – funding heart screenings and placing lifesaving defibrillators in communities across Wales.

William Gibbs will be enlightening listeners about the forgotten stories of St Mary’s Church, Brecon. The talk will cover lost and found monuments and a dog door?Everyone welcome, tickets to be purchased on the door.

The Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues Club are Celebrating the 12^th anniversary of the MWR&BC! The confirmed line-up includes - JON AMOR TRIO, THE TERRAPLANES BLUES BAND, ELSIE FRANKLIN, CARLEY’S WRECK AND RUIN, THE PAUL KEDDLE BAND AND MORE! doors open at 3pm with background music played until and in between all acts. Held at the Brecon Tap.

Nothing In Rambling return to play at the Brecon Tap. Sister Suzie and Andy Twyman take you on a musical journey through Mississippi and Louisiana performing music by artists such as Memphis Minnie, Blind Boy Fuller and Elmore James. Guided by a mutual passion for early blues, they evoke the playfulness, power and soul of the music and the people who created it.

As part of the monthly Talks at Y Gaer series, John Crellin will be giving a talk titled 'Brecknockshire Flora' - Saturday 9th May 2026 at 11.30am at Y Gaer Museum & Art Gallery, Brecon. Free entry, all welcome.

Pam 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?  At Theatre Brycheiniog this May.

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.

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph). At Theatr Brycheiniog.

Mid Wales Rhythm & Blues Club promises a night to excite, as Liz Jones’ supersonic sound rumbles through Broken Windows, creating a perfect blend of roots, blues and psychedelia that’ll have the roof raised and the stars aligned! Special guests on the night will be Disque Bleu.

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.

Brecon Film Society presents the frantic atmosphere of modern Mumbai in a film that inspects the lives of three nurses in All We Imagine As Light. At Brecon Cinema.

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.

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.

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!

The Band of the Prince of Wales welcomes all to an enchanting evening of Celtic tunes, as they deliver spirited melodies, evocative harmonies and powerful rhythms from Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Cornwall! Free tickets available from Theatr Brycheiniog.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.