Should you wish to include your event, please contact us for details of how to do so.
We'd like to hear from local clubs, or societies that host regular events, as these can also be added.
We'd like to hear from local clubs, or societies that host regular events, as these can also be added.
Events...
MAR
12
Comedy at The Globe
12th March 2010
The Globe at Hay. An evening of subterranean merriment with another brilliant line-up from the Comedi Vaults, check facebook and website for more details. 8pm, £5.
MAR
19
Electric Tomato and Majestic Strayz
19th March 2010
The Globe at Hay. Back in town and playing all the best film and TV tunes from James Bond to The Good The Bad and The Ugly, in their own noisy Led Zep style, and featuring the world's only all red-head horn section! With support from the Strayz. Join us for great music and a good laugh!
MAR
20
Elysium
20th March 2010
The Globe at Hay. More clubbing for grown-ups, courtesy of Anthony Craib's impeccable selection of tunes for dancing and a relaxed friendly vibe. If you're too 'mature' for Clyro Court, join us at The Globe!
MAR
20
Come and Sing Messiah
20th March 2010
A Kington Choral fundraiser on behalf of St. Michael's Hospice on Saturday 20th March 2010 at St Mary's Church, Kington.
An invitation to singers of all ages, ability & experience to form a large scratch choir with Kington Choral to sing Choruses from Handel's Messiah, under conductor Maureen Twiddy and organist Hilary Norris. Doors open 5pm, rehearsal starts 5.30pm, 7.15pm refreshment break, 8.15pm - 9.30pm Messiah sing-through. Bring your own score or hire for the evening (£2) at the door. Pre-booking strongly advised. Contact KCS John Wren 01544 350 636 or or visit website www.kingtonchoral.org.uk for more information.
Tickets £10 or £5 (under 25s) which includes refreshments.
An invitation to singers of all ages, ability & experience to form a large scratch choir with Kington Choral to sing Choruses from Handel's Messiah, under conductor Maureen Twiddy and organist Hilary Norris. Doors open 5pm, rehearsal starts 5.30pm, 7.15pm refreshment break, 8.15pm - 9.30pm Messiah sing-through. Bring your own score or hire for the evening (£2) at the door. Pre-booking strongly advised. Contact KCS John Wren 01544 350 636 or or visit website www.kingtonchoral.org.uk for more information.
Tickets £10 or £5 (under 25s) which includes refreshments.
MAR
20
Northern Harmony World Music Choir IN CONCERT
20th March 2010
Northern Harmony, unique world-music singing ensemble from Vermont, USA, performing IN CONCERT at Gwernyfed School Drama Studio, Three Cocks, 7.30 pm on Saturday 20th March. Concert ticket £7.50. Their unaccompanied singing styles include harmonies from Corsica, Georgia, the Balkans, South Africa, as well as 18th Century New England shape note singing. Also Singing Workshop with the choir from 2 - 5 pm, learning styles from Georgia, South Africa and American shape-note. Workshop costs £10 and booking is essential! Special price joint workshop / concert ticket £15. This event is hosted by the Village Quire. Contact us to book or for further info. Website
MAR
26
The Spartans (Live Music)
26th March 2010
Live at The Globe. Happy-go-lucky ska tunes played with plenty of energy - join us for Brecon music scene stalwarts, and get your dancing shoes on!
MAR
27
DJ Taurus
27th March 2010
Saturday Sessions at The Globe: DJ TAURUS. Elevation maestro DJ Taurus plays hard trance, techno and more. Come and dance!
MAY
1
Spring Cider Festival
1st May 2010
- 4th May 2010
Roast Ox Inn Painscastle. Real Ciders & Perries, Traditional Cider Menu, And on SATURDAY starting mid-day, Folk Singing, and Entertainment. Accommodation Available. B&B / Camping. Phone 01497 851398. Visit website
MAY
15
Royal Welsh Smallholders & Garden Festival
15th May 2010
- 16th May 2010
Builth Wells
MAY
27
MAY
27
How The Light Gets In
27th May 2010
- 6th June 2010
The Philosophy and Music festival at Hay is back. Next May, thinkers, performers, artists and musicians will be brought together once again for ten very special days, tasked with exciting the imagination and renewing the spirit. With a unique blend of philosophical debate, live gigs from household names and upcoming musicians, and top djs late into the night, HowTheLightGetsIn promises to be a sublime and cerebral start to the summer festival season. Website
MAY
29
Artisans at Hay
29th May 2010
- 30th May 2010
Artisans at Hay is a new art fair with a difference, and it's happening on the Bank Holiday weekend during The Guardian Hay Festival.
Sculpture, Contemporary Jewellery, Knitwear, Wood-Turning, Fine-Art prints, Hand-painted Silks and Wools, Clothing and accessories for babies and children, kiln-formed Glassware from recycled glass and ceramics to make you smile.
In The Buttermarket, High Town, Hay-on-Wye. Visit website
JUN
26
Hay-on-Wye Food Festival
26th June 2010
Over 50 companies, 10-5pm. Memorial Car Park, Middle of town.
JUL
3
Beer & Cider Festival
3rd July 2010
- 4th July 2010
Beer, Cider & Perry Festival. Roast Ox Inn Painscastle. Real Ciders & Perries, Traditional Cider Menu, And on Saturday starting mid-day, Folk Singing, Entertainment , Accommodation available. B&B Camping Roast Ox Inn, Painscastle, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3JL. Phone 01497 851398. Website
JUL
19
The Royal Welsh Show
19th July 2010
- 22nd July 2010
JUL
23
Welsh Cycling Festival
23rd July 2010
- 26th July 2010
The Golf Course Rhosgoch (five miles north of Hay-on-Wye) is host to at least 200 cyclists, and stays in place for two years before moving on to a different part of the country. Visit website
JUL
25
Hay-on-Wye Horse and Pony Show
25th July 2010
Sec. 01981 510164
AUG
6
Brecon Jazz
6th August 2010
- 8th August 2010
There will be over thirty concerts over the weekend, which will also feature free family events - a Jazz Carnival parade, and the Jazz Service on Sunday. Visit website
AUG
7
Llanigon Show
7th August 2010
Nr Hay-on-Wye. 01497 847342
AUG
8
Vintage Rally
8th August 2010
The Rally is an event which caters for all the family -nostalgic vintage items for the older generation, entertainment for the children and plenty to interest everyone else.
AUG
21
Victorian Festival
21st August 2010
- 29th August 2010
Llandrindod Wells.
AUG
28
Talgarth Festival of the Countryside
28th August 2010
- 29th August 2010
Talgarth Festival is an annual 'free' festival based in the small market town of Talgarth....
SEP
18
Abergavenny Food Festival
18th September 2010
- 19th September 2010
01874 624979
SEP
24
Festival of British Cinema
24th September 2010
- 26th September 2010
Films: new, silent, shorts, animation, docs. Events: Q & A with directors, writers, cinematographers, kidstime, masterclasses.
Hosted by Francine Stock. www.thescreenathay.co.uk
Hosted by Francine Stock. www.thescreenathay.co.uk
OCT
9
Apple Pressing & Cider Festival
9th October 2010
- 10th October 2010
Cider & Perry Festival. Apple Pressing demonstration. Roast Ox Inn Painscastle. Real Ciders & Perries, Traditional Cider & Beer Menu, And on SATURDAY starting mid-day, Folk Singing, Entertainment, Accommodation Available, B&B / Camping. Roast Ox Inn, Painscastle, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3JL. Phone 01497 851398. Website
NOV
5
Black Mountains Lions Bonfire & Firework Display
5th November 2010
Baskerville Hall, Clyro
NOV
29
Royal Welsh Winter Fair
29th November 2010
- 30th November 2010
Builth Wells, 01982 553686
DEC
3
The Guardian Hay Festival Winter Weekend
3rd December 2010
- 5th December 2010
Send S.A.E. to Box Office, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AD for free programme.
DEC
4
Switching on of Hay Christmas Lights
4th December 2010
01497 820144
