From serial killer investigations to anime and gaming, Elvis impersonators to Liam Gallagher, here are the very best things to do this September in Wales.
HUNTING KILLERS
In Hunting Killers, top crime investigator Mark Williams Thomas will host an evening at Depot where he will share some of the notorious cases and killers he has investigated. The perfect event for true crime junkies.
Depot, Cardiff, Thurs 8 Sept.
Tickets: £21/£15 early bird. Info: here
HIGH STREET RISING FESTIVAL
Four-day music and arts festival High Street Rising is generously shared out into five venues around Swansea’s bustling high street. Elysium Gallery, Hippos, Tangled Parrot and more come together for a long weekend of dancing, singing and laughter – including a set from Afro Cluster [pictured].
High Street, Swansea, Thurs 8-Sun 11 Sept.
Tickets: prices vary per event. Info: here
LIAM GALLAGHER
Former Oasis frontman and indie favourite Liam Gallagher will head to Cardiff Bay’s open-air venue Alexandra Head to close off his summer run of shows, performing songs from his latest album C’mon You Know.
Alexandra Head, Cardiff Bay, Thurs 15 Sept.
Tickets: £65. Info: here
NORTH WALES INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the North Wales International Music Festival. With a focus on primarily classical music, experience live performances from artists of the highest quality.
St Asaph Cathedral, Sat 17 Sept-Sat 1 Oct.
Tickets: from £12. Info: here
CARDIFF ANIME & GAMING CON
More cosplaying fans are to return to Cardiff for the annual Anime and Gaming Con. Ticket holders can look forward to various activities, stage events, panels, parties, performances and a load of special guests.
Cardiff University Students’ Union, Sat 17 + Sun 18 Sept.
Tickets: £15 Sat / £12 Sun / £25 both days. Info: here
LIFTING THE LID II EXHIBITION
Lifting The Lid II sees the second part of this artistic collaboration between Wales and Japan. This exhibition features work from 20 artists based in both countries, focusing on everyday objects – like a box, as per the title.
Oriel Y Bont, Treforest, Tue 20 Sept-Fri 25 Nov.
Admission: FREE. Info: here
PORTHCAWL ELVIS FESTIVAL
Creating quite the name for itself, particularly as the world’s largest Elvis gathering, Porthcawl’s Elvis Festival rolls around again for another year of dress-up and other shenanigans. Thank you, thank you very much.
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl, Fri 23-Sun 25 Sept.
Tickets: prices vary per show. Info: here
ROAD
Featuring a diverse cast of deaf, disabled and non-disabled actors, Road will feature in Park & Dare’s new ground floor accessible studio space. The play explores the lives of working-class Englanders under the Thatcher government. Sure to go down well in south Wales!
Park & Dare, Treorchy, Fri 23-Fri 30 Sept
Tickets: £10. Info: here
DICK & DOM IN DA BUNGALOW LIVE
Kids’ TV dons Dick & Dom will celebrate 20 years of their iconic In Da Bungalow show by going on tour and stopping at da New Theatre in Cardiff. Relive your youth and experience bogies live!
New Theatre, Cardiff, Sun 25 Sept
Tickets: £31. Info: here
TC & THE GROOVE FAMILY
Taking the word family literally, the 10-member afrobeat/house mega group head to the Globe in Cardiff following on from a successful stint at Green Man Fest, performing songs from their June debut album. Prepare to dance!
The Globe, Cardiff, Fri 30 Sept
Tickets: £11. Info: here
words JOHN EVANS
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