After 70 years of service, the Queen will be the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. So get those Union Jack flags waving and enjoy the long bank holiday weekend in Wales with these dozen displays of domestic deference.
MUMBLES PLATINUM JUBILEE BANK HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
To celebrate this anniversary in Wales, the Mumbles in Swansea are holding Jubilee celebrations all weekend long with 50s and 60s themed street parties as well as other themed events. The weekend will see numerous live acts and music. Newton Road will be closed so attendees can fully enjoy the event.
Oystermouth Castle, Swansea, Thurs 2-Sun 5 June.
Tickets: daytime events are free (apart from fairground rides); evening tickets TBC. Info: here
PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Situated in the heart of the village, Seven Sisters promise lots of fun for the Jubilee weekend with activities including an exhibition of the village history, a 1950s inspired Lunch Club meal, a ‘prince and princess’ party, a Mad Hatter’s tea party and lots of competitions for all ages.
Community Hall of Seven Sisters, Neath, Thurs 2-Sun 5 June.
Tickets: prices vary per event. Info: here
PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION: MY LIFE & MUSIC
Enjoy an evening of conversation and music at Ystradgynlais’ Welfare, in the company of personalities who have been honoured on the various royal lists. Special guests include Dame Shân Legge-Bourke DCVO, Rebecca Evans CBE, Roy Noble OBE and Gerald Davies CBE. Lucy Morgan Ensemble and Côr Dathlu Cwmtawe Male Choir will also make an appearance.
The Welfare, Ystradgynlais, Thurs 2 June.
Tickets: £16-£21. Info: here
TIME FLIES SUMMER JUBILEE BANK HOLIDAY PARTY
Wales’ veteran house promoters return to Cardiff’s Tramshed for a bank holiday Jubilee Thursday sesh ahead of the long weekend. Headlining is superstar DJ Paul Oakenfold accompanied by Cream resident Seb Fontaine, plus a sizeable undercard of stalwart Welsh DJs. No work the next day and a 3am curfew means partying hard is welcomed.
Tramshed, Cardiff, Thurs 2 June.
Tickets: £30. Info: here
SARAH JANE BROWN OPEN STUDIO
Sarah Jane Brown is a Pembrokeshire-based contemporary Welsh landscape painter and will be launching new paintings from a collection she has been working on over the past year for guests to observe in her studio throughout the Jubilee weekend. Her new body of work draws on the emotions of walking along the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Brawdy, Pembrokeshire, Thurs 2-Sun 5 June.
Admission: free. Info: here
TEAK X WELSH BALLROOM COMMUNITY SUMMER ROOF PARTY
Queen Elizabeth? No, not that queen! Let the Welsh Ballroom Community bring you some regal presence in this city-centre rooftop party held at Jacob’s Roof Garden all afternoon and evening on Friday. With a focus on highlighting under-represented creatives within the dance music industry, drown out the royal festivities and dance the night away with Teak’s resident DJs.
Jacob’s Market rooftop, Cardiff, Fri 3 June.
Tickets: £14. Info: here
BRECON PLATINUM JUBILEE MARKET
Hosted by Brecon Vintage, Flea And Craft Fair, which otherwise takes place on the last Saturday of each months, this edition “is proud to be happening on Her Majesty’s Jubilee weekend” in the words of the organisers. They further pledge to have “something for everyone”, traders from the span of Wales and over the English border alike, and will be there for you from 9am-4pm.
Market Street, Brecon, Sat 4 June.
Admission: free. Info: here
LLANTRISANT’S BIG PICNIC
The bank holiday weekend sees the return of Llantrisant’s Big Picnic to celebrate the historic Jubilee in Wales. This family-friendly event will feature various stalls, activities and games and lots of refreshments. This will be accompanied by live music from local bands, choirs and performers. Entry to the Big Picnic is free and all donations go to the upkeep of the Guildhall itself.
Llantrisant Guildhall, Sat 4 June.
Admission: free. Info: here
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PORTHCAWL QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE MUSIC AND FLOWER FESTIVAL
This free all-day event will offer the first 70 people through its doors a glass of Prosecco, with a midday toast in mind. Otherwise, they aim for the day to be full of music, poetry and song, with additional flower workshops and a performance by the Porthcawl Community Orchestra.
All Saints’ Church, Porthcawl, Sat 4 June.
Admission: free. Info: here
JUBILEE BOLLINGER FLIGHT
Join Glory Stores to raise a toast to the Queen with an afternoon of champagne and cheese. They will run through the flight of wine and give you the opportunity to enjoy a variety of Bollinger as well as explore the amazing house of Bollinger.
Glory Stores, Cardiff, Sat 4 June.
Tickets: £50. Info: here
PLATINUM JUBILEE TEA PARTY IN THE PARK
To mark 70 years of service, Pembrey Country Park will celebrate with a big tea party in the park paired with entertainment and games on the greenery. Guests can enjoy a Great British Tea Party, a traditional Afternoon Tea as well as performances from Cor Curiad and Preseli Pete And The Bluestones that will be sure to get you dancing.
Pembrey Country Park, Sat 4 June.
Tickets: £15. Info: here
CARDIFF CASTLE JUBILEE CELEBRATION CONCERT
Bonnie Tyler should be enough to tempt you to this big party at Cardiff Castle, where Wales’ finest entertainers will come together for this family-friendly Jubilee event. Expect live entertainment onstage including choirs, bands and a full orchestra. Aled Jones and Mike Peters from the Alarm are among the others confirmed.
Cardiff Castle, Sat 4 June.
Tickets: £32.50, under 16s free. Info: here
words JOHN EVANS
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