Music

Harpist Dylan Cerynw.

International concert harpist Dylan Cernyw to star at St David’s concert

Mari Edwards receives the Hefin Bennett Memorial Shield for best reciter from Margaret Bennett, alongside recitation adjudicator Eurig Salisbury, at the 109th Trefeglwys Eisteddfod.

Mari Edwards receives the Hefin Bennett Memorial Shield for best reciter from Margaret Bennett, alongside recitation adjudicator Eurig Salisbury, at the 109th Trefeglwys Eisteddfod.

In pictures: Young performers shine at 109th Trefeglwys Eisteddfod

Paul Heaton is set to perform at Ludlow Castle on July 17, 2027.

Paul Heaton is set to perform at Ludlow Castle on July 17, 2027.

Singer-songwriter of indie group fame to perform at Ludlow Castle

Iain Mcintosh (centre) pictured inside the auditorium of the Albert Hall in Llandrindod Wells with Jon Williams and Ben Williams, trustees of the board that runs the building.

Iain Mcintosh (centre) pictured inside the auditorium of the Albert Hall in Llandrindod Wells with Jon Williams and Ben Williams, trustees of the board that runs the building.

100-year-old Powys venue remains hopeful of expanding into nearby church

Draft minutes from the meeting show a decision was made to accept the offer for the Pavilion, but to keep the report confidential, until after a sale has been completed.

Draft minutes from the meeting show a decision was made to accept the offer for the Pavilion, but to keep the report confidential, until after a sale has been completed.

Minutes show council has accepted offer to sell Grand Pavilion building

Cantorion-Llandrindod performed at the Beulah Music Festival.

Cantorion-Llandrindod performed at the Beulah Music Festival.

Cantorion-Llandrindod perform at Beulah Music Festival

Paul Merton and Suki Webster.

Paul Merton and Suki Webster.

Opera, ballet and comedy among shows coming to mid Wales venues

The Addams Family will entertain audiences next month.

The Addams Family will entertain audiences next month.

Creepy and kooky Addams Family musical coming to Newtown

Natalya Romaniw

Natalya Romaniw

Renowned Welsh soprano becomes honorary patron of Mid Wales Opera

Built 4 Comfort and acts who raised charity cash.

Built 4 Comfort and acts who raised charity cash.

Powys band raises £5,000 for charities at 10th anniversary gig

Builth Male Voice Choir

Builth Male Voice Choir

Builth Male Voice Choir entertaining tourists throughout summer

Welsh Jolene release revives interest in Dolly Parton's Powys roots

Powys-born composer Gareth Glyn.

Powys-born composer Gareth Glyn.

Crowdfunding launched for Welsh opera about 1936 Penyberth protest

Haydn and Mozart concert to bring choir, orchestra and soloists to Bishop’s Castle

Graham Gouldman, Keith Hayman, Andy Park and Ben Stone.

Graham Gouldman, Keith Hayman, Andy Park and Ben Stone.

Music legends, comedy stars and festival favourites heading to Powys

Cerys Hafana, the Machynlleth musician whose album Angel has earned a third Welsh Music Prize nomination.

Cerys Hafana, the Machynlleth musician whose album Angel has earned a third Welsh Music Prize nomination.

Machynlleth folk star in running for prestigious Welsh Music Prize

Internationally acclaimed young pianist Elisey Mysin.

Internationally acclaimed young pianist Elisey Mysin.

Classical music

International piano sensation to make Welsh premiere in Newtown

Some of the singers taking part in the Ten Tenors concert marking 40 years of performances at the Museum of Modern Art and the Tabernacle in Machynlleth.

Some of the singers taking part in the Ten Tenors concert marking 40 years of performances at the Museum of Modern Art and the Tabernacle in Machynlleth.

Star singers gather to celebrate 40 years of music at Machynlleth's Y Tabernacl

Green Man Festival 2026 returns to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales with tickets going on

Green Man Festival 2026 returns to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales with tickets going on

Tickets sell out for Green Man 2027 as festival marks 25th anniversary

Green Man Festival

Green Man festival sells out 2027 event before a single performer is announced

NMTC is staging The Addams Family.

NMTC is staging The Addams Family.

Powys welcomes dance, opera and musical theatre this autumn

John's Boys performing at Salisbury Cathedral. They'll be in Newtown next year.

John's Boys performing at Salisbury Cathedral. They'll be in Newtown next year.

Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists set to kick off biggest ever tour in Newtown

Dean Coughlin and Cerys Nelmes.

Dean Coughlin and Cerys Nelmes.

Powys entertainment guide: music, comedy and theatre highlights

Bannau Brycheiniog

Green Man festival announces 25th anniversary as 2027 tickets set to go on sale

Cantorion Llandrindod

Cantorion Llandrindod

Cantorion Llandrindod marks the start of their new singing season

Oasis are going on tour again in 2027, with plenty of gigs planned across the UK

Oasis are going on tour again in 2027, with plenty of gigs planned across the UK

Oasis confirms 2027 UK tour with 20 shows – how to get tickets 

Patrick Young and Gareth Glyn.

Patrick Young and Gareth Glyn.

Machynlleth-born composer brings Welsh history opera to Powys

Members of Cwmni Theatr Maldwyn's choir rehearse songs from the new album Sycharth yn fy Ngwaed.

Members of Cwmni Theatr Maldwyn's choir rehearse songs from the new album Sycharth yn fy Ngwaed.

Powys theatre company celebrates musical legacy with new album and concert tour

Sinfonia Cymru is coming to Hay.

Sinfonia Cymru is coming to Hay.

Powys weekend packed with music, theatre and family events this weekend

Elan Valley Visitor Centre.

Elan Valley Visitor Centre.

Powys weekend packed with family fun and free attractions

Britain's Got Talent

Britain’s Got Talent-winning farmers’ choir announces UK headline tour

Cantorion Llandrindod

Cantorion Llandrindod

Cantorion Llandrindod invites music lovers to open rehearsal

Wolf Alice, the BRIT Award-winning band, performed several of their well-known hits, including 'Yuk Foo', 'Play The Greatest Hits' and 'Bros'.

Wolf Alice, the BRIT Award-winning band, performed several of their well-known hits, including 'Yuk Foo', 'Play The Greatest Hits' and 'Bros'.

Wolf Alice make festival debut to close out Green Man 2026

HearAndNow Collective, Amsterdam

HearAndNow Collective, Amsterdam

Music festival to fill Powys town with sound and imagination

Children of the Gravy.

Children of the Gravy.

From Elvis to Shakespeare as Powys events calendar fills up

Thousands of festivalgoers arrive on site as Green Man 2026 opens its gates to a sold-out crowd of 25,000 people.

Thousands of festivalgoers arrive on site as Green Man 2026 opens its gates to a sold-out crowd of 25,000 people.

Green Man Festival

Green Man returns as 25,000 festivalgoers descend for sold-out weekend

Representatives of the Montgomeryshire Lingen Davies Committee receive a £2,000 donation raised by Newtown and District Male Voice Choir.

Representatives of the Montgomeryshire Lingen Davies Committee receive a £2,000 donation raised by Newtown and District Male Voice Choir.

Newtown choir raises £2,000 for cancer charity after year of fundraising

Iconic burning of effigy at climax of Green Man cancelled after recent drought

Band from Mid Wales to play at world-famous Cavern Club

Guilsfield Singers in Welshpool Town Hall Assembly Rooms

Guilsfield Singers in Welshpool Town Hall Assembly Rooms

Guilsfield Singers in Welshpool Town Hall Assembly Rooms

Brecon Jazz Festival returns this month.

Brecon Jazz Festival returns this month.

Things to do in Powys this August from shows to food festivals

Farmer Phil's Festival at Ratlinghope has banned campfires amid fears around dry conditions.

Farmer Phil's Festival at Ratlinghope has banned campfires amid fears around dry conditions.

No fires at festival, organisers warn, as The Wurzels roll up to annual knees-up

Sir Bryn Terfel is coming to Machynlleth.

Sir Bryn Terfel is coming to Machynlleth.

Cultural attractions

Machynlleth Festival set to showcase Welsh and world talent

Hay Shantymen at fundraising performance.

Hay Shantymen at fundraising performance.

Sea shanty group raises nearly £4,000 for Cardigan RNLI through coastal performances

Bracken Singers

Bracken Singers

Bracken Singers perform at various venues over Spring and Summer

The Elephant and Castle Pub, Newtown. Pic: Google Streetview.

The Elephant and Castle Pub, Newtown. Pic: Google Streetview.

Newtown musicians set for Battle of the Bands at Elephant & Castle

Friends strike a pose in their country finery at the Welshpool gathering.

Friends strike a pose in their country finery at the Welshpool gathering.

20 pictures as cowboy hats and country tunes on show at Welshpool music festival

Builth Male Voice Choir performed at the Brecknock YFC Chair’s Concert and Dance at Erwood.

Builth Male Voice Choir performed at the Brecknock YFC Chair’s Concert and Dance at Erwood.

Builth Male Voice Choir perform at Brecknock YFC Chair’s Concert and Dance at Erwood

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company at Wylesfield residential home.

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company at Wylesfield residential home.

Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company visit care home to charm residents with songs

Oasis is rumoured to be planning a 2027 tour with dates at the Etihad and Knebworth

Oasis is rumoured to be planning a 2027 tour with dates at the Etihad and Knebworth

Oasis 'to return' for 2027 tour with planned shows at Etihad and Knebworth

Scenes from this year's Heart of Wales 7s Festival in Llanidloes.

Scenes from this year's Heart of Wales 7s Festival in Llanidloes.

Powys event draws thousands in record-breaking weekend

Tregynon's Giraffe Shed has become a popular music venue.

Tregynon's Giraffe Shed has become a popular music venue.

Powys farm venue hosts gig to support local families

A choir performs at the Montgomeryshire County Music Festival at Theatr Hafren, Newtown, continuing a musical tradition that has brought local singers together for more than a century.

A choir performs at the Montgomeryshire County Music Festival at Theatr Hafren, Newtown, continuing a musical tradition that has brought local singers together for more than a century.

One of Wales' oldest music festivals faces uncertain future after more than a century

Landed Festival takes place from July 24-26.

Landed Festival takes place from July 24-26.

Award-winning Powys festival returns with new glamping