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Goings on. Happenings. Get togethers. Call them what you will. We have some great event venues in Mid Wales, which make for great events.
We have big events like the Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd (near Builth Wells) that attract thousands of visitors every year. It’s the pinnacle Show in the British agricultural calendar, and The Royal Welsh Showground hosts smaller events throughout the year too.
Often, our landscapes are the venue, hosting big outdoor sporting events, like Wales Rally GB. We have small nature events outdoors – check out the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, or RSPB sites in Mid Wales.
Aberystwyth is home to the National Library of Wales, which has many events and exhibitions. Mid Wales has welcomed the National Eisteddfod of Wales, the largest and oldest celebration of Welsh culture. Each year it visits a different area of Wales.
Find live music events here. Pavilion Mid Wales in Llandrindod Wells (formerly The Grand Pavilion) has a long history of community & musical entertainment spanning over 100 years. Find theatres and cinemas, too.
Many of our attractions host shows and festivals and put on special events.
Our market towns have all sorts of events going on. Llanwrtyd Wells hosts the World Bog Snorkelling Championships and you can’t get quirkier than that. Except for Man vs Horse, perhaps (also in Llanwrtyd Wells).
 

What's On Highlights

Sunset Steam Special at Talyllyn Railway
Heritage Weekend | Talyllyn Railway

Celebrating our rich history as one of the first narrow gauge passenger railways!

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28th September 2024-29th September 2024
Nicky Grist Stages winner 2022
NIcky Grist Stages

The 2024 Nicky Grist Stages will take place on Saturday 13 July.

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13th July 2024
Awdry Extravaganza 4
The Awdry Extravaganza 4

The Awdry Extravaganza celebrates the life and work of Rev. Wilbert Awdry, creator of Thomas the…

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20th July 2024-21st July 2024
Fun day and festival poster June 8th
All Wales Fun Day and One Act Play Festival

Fun Day and One Act Play Festival

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8th June 2024
Image Credit: Ceredigion County Council
Aberystwyth & Ceredigion County Show

Venue: Caeau Gelli Angharad Show Field, Capel Bangor, SY23 3HP The Aberystwyth and Ceredigion…

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8th June 2024
Steam Gala at Bala Lake Railwasy
Bala Lake Railway August Steam Gala

The entire entire home fleet of engines (subject to availability) will be taking part in the Bala…

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24th August 2024-26th August 2024
Welshpool Country Music Festival
Welshpool Country Music Festival

The Festival takes place over a lazy, music filled weekend on the Powis Castle Showground, which is…

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18th July 2024-21st July 2024
Image Credit: Jason Randall
Whole Earth Man v Horse Marathon

The first Man v Horse Marathon was in June 1980 - and so began Green Events and its first, longest…

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8th June 2024
Image Credit: Marieke Macklon
Green Man Festival

Once a tiny folk event attended by just a few hundred people, Green Man has grown to be one of the…

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15th August 2024-18th August 2024
Powis Castle & Gardens
Outdoor Theatre: As You Like It | Powis Castle and Garden:

Relax on a summer's evening and watch The Duke's Theatre perform 'As You Like it', a comedy play…

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Pwerformance

12th June 2024
Lake Vyrnwy10K Marathon
Lake Vyrnwy 10k Trail

The Lake Vyrnwy 10k offers a challenging route for all trail runners. It takes in some…

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Lake Vyrnwy 10k Trail

30th June 2024
Build in Bricks Activity Day at Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
Build in Bricks | W&LLR

Family Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!

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25th May 2024-30th May 2024
Tywyn | Race the Train
Tywyn | Race the Train

This unique event is a must for all multi - terrain runners. Many competitors return regularly to…

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17th August 2024
Powis Castle, Welshpool
Photography Group at Powis Castle

Back by popular demand, join one of our volunteer photographers in the garden to learn something…

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1st June 2024
The Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon
The Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon

Tough but fun seems to be the general opinion of former runners

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20th October 2024
Image Credit: Three Peaks Yacht Race
Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race

The Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race combines yachting, mountain running and cycling…

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14th July 2024
New Year Walk In 7at Llanwrtyd Wells
New Year Walk In

A short torch light walk from the square at 22:00 returning for traditional midnight celebrations…

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31st December 2024
Brecon County Show showground
Brecon County Show

A great day out for all the family featuring Livestock and Main Ring Attractions as well as…

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3rd August 2024
Powis Castle & Gardens
Outdoor Theatre: Pride & Prejudice | Powis Castle and Garden:

Chapterhouse Theatre Company Presents magical theatre in magical surroundings.

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Performance

14th July 2024
Trailhead Get Jerky Devil's Staircase Ultra Trail
Trailhead Get Jerky Devil's Staircase Ultra Trail

Trailhead Get Jerky Devil's Staircase 50k Ultra Trail, organised by Green Events in Llanwrtyd…

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5th October 2024
Newtown Food Festival
Newtown Food Festival 2024

The Newtown Food Festival is a treat for the whole family, providing a range of exhibitors,…

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7th September 2024-8th September 2024
Scared Solstice Sound Event
Scared Sound Event in Gregynog's Woodland

A beauty of nature and sacredness in the Woodland of Gregynog.

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22nd June 2024
Image Credit: Hay Festival
Hay Festival Winter Weekend

The Hay Festival Winter Weekend promises to be a fun-filled festive weekend for all the family.…

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28th November 2024-1st December 2024
Bluey Visits Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
Bluey Visits | W&LLR

Family Fun, steam train rides, and the chance to meet Bluey at intervals.

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6th July 2024-7th July 2024

What’s On in Mid Wales

This Month

Hay Festival at Hay-on-Wye
Hay Festival

Hay Festival Wales will take place 25 May-4th June 2023 featuring some of the world’s greatest…

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23rd May 2024-2nd June 2024
HowTheLightGetsIn Hay
HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2024

HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2024 returns for a magical weekend 24th-27th May!

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24th May 2024-27th May 2024
An Introduction to Nature Photography with Brad Carr workshop
An Introduction to Nature Photography with Brad Carr

Join Brad Carr for a full day of adventure and photography in Gregynog's Great Wood

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25th May 2024
Build in Bricks Activity Day at Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
Build in Bricks | W&LLR

Family Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!

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25th May 2024-30th May 2024
Graphic for the Celtic Rainforest Festival
Celtic Rainforest Festival

A day celebrating precious woodlands at the Elan Valley

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25th May 2024
Railway Gala at Fairbourne Railway
Count Louis 100th Birthday Gala Railway | Fairbourne Railway

Count Louis will return to celebrate its 100th birthday and will be joined by Ruislip Lido Rly’s…

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25th May 2024-27th May 2024
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