The Slate Landscape Of North West Wales – A Bid For World Heritage Status
The bid in question was successful, so this is a celebration of the areas included in the bid and their history in terms of the Welsh slate industry.
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What's On in Wales - Your Ultimate Guide
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3 events,
United Kingdolls
United Kingdolls
Drag Race UK stars Tayce, AÕWhora, Bimini and Lawrence feature here. Rescheduled from the previous month but still sold out however.
£28.00
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Hub @ The Castle
Hub @ The Castle
Featuring live sets from Afro Cluster and Niques, plus DJ sets from The Allergies and Trishna Jaikara. Hosted by Prendy.
2 events,
4 events,
Will Young + Liv East
Will Young + Liv East
First date on a short UK tour of smaller-than-normal-for-Will-Young venues. Sold out already.
£37.00
5 events,
Ivo Graham
Ivo Graham
"The time for faff is over: has Big Daddy Graham got the skillz (anecdotes/banter/topical asides) to pay da billz (gas/water/electric)?" Given this guy's upbringing I assume he is in fact …
£13.00
National Theatre: Live Follies
National Theatre: Live Follies
National Theatre livestream of a 2017 production of this Sondheim musical.
£12.00
8 events,
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Luna Cinema: Dirty Dancing
Luna Cinema: Dirty Dancing
Open air screening of this popular movie by Luna Cinema. Prices are £11 for ages 3-15; £8 for disabled people/carers.
£16.00
El Goodo + Keys + Clwb Fuzz
El Goodo + Keys + Clwb Fuzz
Trio of south Wales indie bands who lean towards the garage or psych side of things.
£7.00
8 events,
Shift Saves Summer 2021
Shift Saves Summer 2021
House and techno on a farm near Blackwood. Lineup: Dense & Pika, Rossi, Luuk Van Dijk, Jesse Maas, Lucas Alexander, Secret Sessions, Yogi P and local DJs.
£60.00
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John Coghlan’s Quo + Henry’s Funeral Shoe
John Coghlan’s Quo + Henry’s Funeral Shoe
Classic-era Status Quo member does his thing at this gig presented by Woodfired Summit.
£22.00
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Luna Cinema: The Greatest Showman Singalong
Luna Cinema: The Greatest Showman Singalong
Open air screening of this popular movie by Luna Cinema. Prices are £11 for ages 3-15; £8 for disabled people/carers.
£16.00
3 events,
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Taf Rapids Stringband
Taf Rapids Stringband
These guys are a bluebrass band and they soundtrack eating and drinking in this craft beer bar every Sunday until further notice.
Free
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Luna Cinema: Star Wars: A New Hope
Luna Cinema: Star Wars: A New Hope
Open air screening by Luna Cinema. Prices are £11 for ages 3-15; £8 for disabled people/carers.
£16.00
3 events,
Under New Made Clouds
Artists Ruth Sargeant, Jess Woodrow and Sian Jones respond to the landscape around them in new and innovative ways in the mediums of landscape, painting, installation, video and audio.
Free
4 events,
BANFF Mountain Film Festival
BANFF Mountain Film Festival
Film screenings of footage of mountains, and people doing wild/dangerous stuff on them. This tours every year. Rescheduled from February.
£15
3 events,
8 events,
Sin Savers
Anthems from DJ Daz in the main room; hip-hop and r'n'b from Funky Ben and The Count in room 2.
£5
The Barber Of Seville
The Barber Of Seville
Welsh National Opera production of Rossini's opera. Tickets: £16-£52. Also on Wed 29 and Thurs 30 Sept.
£16
John Bishop
John Bishop
"Please note this is a warmup show." OK. Doesn't say what for exactly. A bigger and/or colder show I suppose.
£37.00
13 events,
Alan Fitzpatrick
Techno big dog headlines, with the rest of the bill TBC. There's a pre-party from 6-10pm at Swansea bar Bambu where Alan will also be Djing, but the whole thing is sold out sorry.
£23.00
Con7rol: Alan Fitzpatrick
Functional techno geezer, supported here by Natasha and Con7rol residents. There's also a pre-party in Bambu from 6-10pm: price is £13 for just that, or £31 for both.
£27
12 events,
Circle 8 Warehouse Rave
Drum'n'bass from Nicky Blackmarket, Fatman D, Ego Trippin, Fearless, Shaydee, Skamma, Joe Blow, T.Bone, Stu Grady, Bason, Low, Kallista, Ransom, Ejay, Tempz, Slim Teng, T.motion, Shunobie and Chew.
£15.00
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Teak & Haws: Miami Vice
Teak & Haws: Miami Vice
This takes place outside (in the car park) earlier on, and then in the basement until 3am. DJs: Luca Lozano, Daisy Moon, Esther and residents. Price is for both parts …
£23
6 events,
Taf Rapids Stringband
Taf Rapids Stringband
These guys are a bluegrass band and they soundtrack eating and drinking in this craft beer bar every Sunday until further notice.
Free
Help I Sexted My Boss
Help I Sexted My Boss
Live version of a podcast featuring Jordan North and William Hanson. We interviewed them, back in March.
£15
6 events,
Windrush Cymru: Celebrating The Lives And Journeys Of A Generation
Race Council Cymru exhibition looking at the lives of various people, and their descendants, who arrived on the Windrush ship from the Caribbean in 1948 and ultimately made their home in Wales.
Free
Lloyd Griffith
Lloyd Griffith
Comedian with a show titled Not Just A Pretty Face. Rescheduled from April, then October, then May.
£14
Lloyd Griffith
Lloyd Griffith
Comedian with a show titled Not Just A Pretty Face. Rescheduled from April, then October, then May.
£14.00
Del Amitri
Del Amitri
Scottish jangle rockers and Don't Come Home Too Soon hitmakers, interviewed by Buzz here.
£32.5
5 events,
Collect & Keep
Exhibition displaying objects received into this museum's collection during the past five years, reflecting the story of Gwynedd and its diverse communities with its many layers of history, economy, culture and heritage.
Free
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Odysseus Piano Trio
Odysseus Piano Trio
Performing works by Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann and Helen Grime, on lunch.
£6.5
6 events,
An Evening With Alun Wyn Jones
An Evening With Alun Wyn Jones
Welsh rugby icon who has a book for sale. For £30 you can get a ticket plus a copy of it.
£23
9 events,
Harry Holland
Important Welsh painter who has shown here for nearly 30 years gets a retrospective 80th birthday exhibition. (On until Sat 2 Oct)
Free
Miles Jupp
Miles Jupp
Radio personality discusses his new novel, a copy of which is included in the ticket price for this.
£22.50
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Shonen Knife
Shonen Knife
Japanese pop-punk veterans return to Cardiff. Tickets sold quickly after going on sale, FYI. Rescheduled from October 2021.
£12.00
A Celebration Of The Music From Game Of Thrones, The Lord Of The Rings And The Hobbit
A Celebration Of The Music From Game Of Thrones, The Lord Of The Rings And The Hobbit
Said music will be played by an orchestra, who don't appear to have a name. Rescheduled from February.
£28.5
16 events,
Graham Parker: Under Star Bolted Skies
An exhibition of paintings by Graham Parker with other Under Star Bolted Skies artists, based on a collaboration with (the late) poet, David (Dai) Fry.
Free
Graham Parker: Under Star Bolted Skies
An exhibition of paintings by Graham Parker with other Under Star Bolted Skies artists, based on a collaboration with (the late) poet, David (Dai) Fry.
Free
Kings Of The Rollers
Drum'n'bass from Kings Of The Rollers & Inja, Clique, Friends On Benefits, Cosmis, Mitchy and a Swansea DJ Society takeover.
£10.00
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Cave Killer + Peruvian Necktie + Inerrant + Throwing Knives + El Chapo
Cave Killer + Peruvian Necktie + Inerrant + Throwing Knives + El Chapo
Metal and hardcore bands, presented by DFTS Promotions.
Free
12 events,
Pete Doherty
Pete Doherty
Legendary eater of giant breakfasts returns to Swansea after a hit show here two years ago.
£25.00
12 events,
Taf Rapids Stringband
Taf Rapids Stringband
These guys are a bluegrass band and they soundtrack eating and drinking in this craft beer bar every Sunday until further notice.
Free
Pip Blom + The Bug Club
Pip Blom + The Bug Club
Dutch indie band headline over south Walian compadres as part of something called the #ReviveLive tour. Sold out, so that's good.
£10.00
10 events,
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert
Musical based on the movie, also boasting its former lead Jason Donovan in his debut directorial role. On at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Thurs 23 and Sat 25. Tickets: £24-£48 Mon 20-Thurs 23 (evenings); £22-£43 (Thurs 23 matinee); £26-£52 (Fri 24 and Sat 25).
£24.00
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ACE MONMOUTH CLIMATE FUTURE FESTIVAL – ‘THE STORY OF PLASTIC’ FILM
ACE MONMOUTH CLIMATE FUTURE FESTIVAL – ‘THE STORY OF PLASTIC’ FILM
Corporations market single-use plastic products as recyclable. In fact, much plastic recycling ends up as landfill – or on beaches in Southeast Asia. Learn more about how to tackle this …
Free
Moonshiner’s Comedy Club
Moonshiner’s Comedy Club
New comedy night showcasing pro and semi-pro comedians alike, set to be here on the third Monday of every month. Tonight features Morgan Rees, Jeremy Flynn, Eva Bindeman, Liam Pickford …
£5.00
13 events,
Harry Holland
Important Welsh painter who has shown here for nearly 30 years gets a retrospective 80th birthday exhibition. (On until Sat 2 Oct)
Free
Under New Made Clouds
Artists Ruth Sargeant, Jess Woodrow and Sian Jones respond to the landscape around them in the mediums of landscape, painting, installation, video and audio. Open Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm. (Until Sat 9 Oct)
Free
Carl Hutchinson
Carl Hutchinson
"Expect stories, observations and audience interaction" apparently. Rescheduled from last September.
£15.00
12 events,
The Luka State
The Luka State
Band who dress like they're from the mid-90s, at least in this photo I'm looking at.
£8.00
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Equinox Ecstatic Dance With Yoga Meditation And Cacao Ceremony
Equinox Ecstatic Dance With Yoga Meditation And Cacao Ceremony
A special evening in celebration of the Autumn Equinox. Presented by Rosa Lux in collaboration with Earth Mata Yoga.
£20
15 events,
Susan Milne: There Is Always A Mountain
Sketchbook drawings made during the first lockdown of 2020 and focusing on a single landmark in the Black Mountains. Also showing work by members of the Usk Valley ArtistsÕ Co-operative. (Until Sun 3 Oct)
Free
The Unremarkable Death Of Marilyn Monroe
The Unremarkable Death Of Marilyn Monroe
One-woman show featuring a confessional Marilyn in her twilight years. Presented by Dyad Productions.
£13
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
The Banff Mountain Film Festival people present a series of cool films depicting the ocean.
£13.00
Mark Radcliffe
Mark Radcliffe
You probably know Mark as a radio DJ primarily but it seems that he will be performing songs this evening. Maybe with a goodly amount of chat too. Rescheduled from …
£17
17 events,
Porthcawl Elvis Festival
Annual weekender, albeit cancelled in 2020, this is one of the flagship festivals for Elvis tribute acts from worldwide. Here's the weekend's schedule. Fri 24 Sept: Best Festival Elvis Heat One, 2.30pm; The New Kings, 7.30pm. Sat 25 Sept: Best Festival Elvis Competition Heat Two and Grand Final, 12pm; The Elvies, 7.30pm. Sun 26 Sept: …
Switch Up
Drum'n'bass from Annix, Selecta J Man, 4k with Luke RV, Stuss and more TBC, plus hosts XL and Supa Darkaz.
£7.5
Tribute Ink
This is an exhibition by the Royal British Legion featuring tattoos of people who are or were in the army, and the stories behind them. It's housed in the Firing Line Museum in these grounds. (Until Thurs 11 Nov)
Free
Bingo Loco
Bingo Loco
Offering, as per the poster, crazy prizes, rave rounds, conga lines, dance-offs and lip sync battles.
£16.00
Grace Petrie + Sarah McCreadie
Grace Petrie + Sarah McCreadie
This is a gig that was supposed to happen in October 2019 and is on maybe its fifth rescheduling. It's sold out, although many ticket holders may have turned into some kind of solid carbon mass by now.
Free
Madam Butterfly
Madam Butterfly
Welsh National Opera production of Puccini's opera. Tickets: £16-£52. Also on Sun 26 Sept, Tue 28 Sept, Fri 1 Oct and Sat 2 Oct.
£16
17 events,
Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott
Right-wing British comedian, or "British comedian" as you might want to say to save yourself time, with a show titled I Blame The Parents.
£15.00
17 events,
Justin Fletcher
Justin Fletcher
Cbeebies fella with a show for kids (obv). On at 11am and 2.30pm; ticket prices range from £23-£25.
£23.00
Taf Rapids Stringband
Taf Rapids Stringband
These guys are a bluegrass band and they soundtrack eating and drinking in this craft beer bar every Sunday until further notice.
Free
8 events,
Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice
Indiepop faves play slightly smaller venues than normal on a tour sponsored by Music Venue Trust and the National Lottery.
£15.00
11 events,
Harry Holland
Important Welsh painter who has shown here for nearly 30 years gets a retrospective 80th birthday exhibition. (On until Sat 2 Oct)
Free
Under New Made Clouds
Artists Ruth Sargeant, Jess Woodrow and Sian Jones respond to the landscape around them in the mediums of landscape, painting, installation, video and audio. Open Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm. (Until Sat 9 Oct)
Free
Looking Good Dead
Detective thriller based on Peter James' crime novel; rescheduled from April/May 2021. On at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Thurs 30 Sept and Sat 2 Oct; 7.30pm only all other days. Tickets are £19-£37 at 7.30pm on Tue 28-Thurs 30 Sept; £8-£31 for the Thurs 30 Sept matinee; £20-£38.50 on Fri 1 and Sat 2 Oct.
£19.00
Madam Butterfly
Madam Butterfly
Welsh National Opera production of Puccini's opera. Tickets: £16-£52. Also on Sun 26 Sept, Tue 28 Sept, Fri 1 Oct and Sat 2 Oct.
£16
12 events,
Rent Party
This is described as "a 21st century Austerity Britain immersive show inspired by the 1920s Harlem Renaissance Rent Parties" and is a collab between Welsh theatre company Common Wealth (on this leg of the tour at least) and Darren Pritchard, director and choreographer. On at 2pm and 7pm on Sat 2 Oct, the earlier show …
£10.00
Dr Rowan Williams
Dr Rowan Williams
Former Archbish talks about all manner of things I shouldn't wonder, as part of the Conversations At The Chapel series.
£10.00
The Barber Of Seville
The Barber Of Seville
Welsh National Opera production of Rossini's opera. Tickets: £16-£52. Also on Wed 29 and Thurs 30 Sept.
£16
15 events,
Susan Milne: There Is Always A Mountain
Sketchbook drawings made during the first lockdown of 2020 and focusing on a single landmark in the Black Mountains. Also showing work by members of the Usk Valley ArtistsÕ Co-operative. (Until Sun 3 Oct)
Free
The Barber Of Seville
The Barber Of Seville
Welsh National Opera production of Rossini's opera. Tickets: £16-£52. Also on Wed 29 and Thurs 30 Sept.
£16
Marisha Wallace
Marisha Wallace
Best known from the West End and Broadway, this show however finds her just… singing some songs.
£28.00
23 events,
Aberystwyth Comedy Festival
Three days of sets, many of which are works in progress. See the festival website for more. Fri 1 Oct: Jonny Pelham: Optimism Over Despair, Queens Road Bowling Club, 9pm, £8; Frank Foucault: Songs, The Cambria, 9pm, £8; Stuart Laws: Putting Zoo, Arad Goch Stiwdio, 7pm, £8; Athena Kugblenu: Mash Up, Queens Road Bowling Club, …
The Laugharne Weekend
This year's, obviously delayed, edition is all sold out, although there's always a chance people need to sell tickets, and the full lineup etc won't be shared until shortly before the festival, but here's some of who's playing: Caitlin Moran Jeremy Deller, Stewart Lee, Isy Suttie, Henry Normal, Alun Wyn Jones, Eliza Carthy, Alexei Sayle, …
£100.00
Jackmaster
Reopening night for the Vaults, with Scottish DJ who got himself in a bit of a handsy pickle a few years ago you may recall.
£15.00
An Audience With Manchester United Legends
An Audience With Manchester United Legends
Bryan Robson, Brian McClair and Andrew 'Andy' Cole are the legends in question. There are silver and gold VIP ticket options for £95 and £185 respectively, also.
£38.00
Madam Butterfly
Madam Butterfly
Welsh National Opera production of Puccini's opera. Tickets: £16-£52. Also on Sun 26 Sept, Tue 28 Sept, Fri 1 Oct and Sat 2 Oct.
£16
27 events,
Oktoberfest
Beers, sausages, oompah band etc for the first four Saturdays of the month that's called October, in England. Two sessions per day, from 12-5pm and 5.30pm until close.
£12.00
BAMS Student Medal Project
Exhibition of art medals designed and created by students from art colleges across the UK, plus academies in Italy and Bulgaria, alongside a small selection of contemporary medals by professional makers, commissioned by the British Art Medal Society.
Free
Cardiff Mini Film Festival
Two-day evening beginning at 5pm on Sat 2 Oct with a screening of five shorts, then a Film Networking Social at 7pm. Sun 3: 10.30am: Animation; 12.10pm: Student Award; 1.40pm: Music Videos and One Minute Wonder; 3.15pm: Documentary; 4.50pm: Low Budget; 6.40pm: Welsh Film Award; 8.05pm: Twisted Tales; 9.00pm: Awards & Closing Party.
£6.00
DnB Allstars
This takes place after the daytime rave Journey are doing today and will feature sets from AMC & Phantom, Alcemist, Document One, Sub Zero, Simula, Particle and hosts XL, Medic and Y Dott.
£25.00
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Journey: Trance Classics
Journey: Trance Classics
Trance lifers return with a daytime rave. Room 1: Marc West & Andy Bagguley, Hywel Matthews, Richie Knight, Jonny Griffiths, Rob Davies, Callan Christie. Room 2: Joe Byrne, Stu Grady, …
£10.00
Richard Chappell: Infinite Ways Home
Richard Chappell: Infinite Ways Home
Multisensory dance production incporporating ballet, improvisation and contemporary dance, and featuring live electronic music by south Wales duo Larch.
£10.00
14 events,
Taf Rapids Stringband
Taf Rapids Stringband
These guys are a bluegrass band and they soundtrack eating and drinking in this craft beer bar every Sunday until further notice.
Free
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Smack. 10th Birthday
Smack. 10th Birthday
Smack. is a clubnight that has been going for 10 years, apparently, and this is their party to acknowledge such. It features Lil Pino and D Block Europe, Darksy & …
£8.00