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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

The Royal Welsh Show attracts thousands of livestock exhibitors from across Wales, the UK and beyond.
Royal Welsh Show

The Royal Welsh Show is one of the most prestigious events of its type in Europe, bringing together…

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22nd July 2024-25th July 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
Night Photography - An Introduction Workshop
Night Photography: an introduction

Two evenings of instruction by Dafydd Wyn Morgan, and the chance to take your own photographs of…

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1st November 2024-2nd November 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
Llandysul and Pont-Tyweli Walking Weekend
Llandysul and Pont-Tyweli Walking Weekend

The Llandysul and Pont-Tyweli Walkers Welcome group have come together to organise a walking…

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20th September 2024-22nd September 2024
Pen y Garreg Dam Elan Valley
Dam Open Days | Elan Valley

Join our Rangers at one of our big Dam Open Days – an exclusive chance to venture into Pen y Garreg…

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28th May 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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14th July 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
Llanbedr Beer Festival
Llanbedr Beer Festival

This weekend of real ale (including local brews), live music and splendid Welsh hospitality is…

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13th September 2024-14th September 2024
Llanerchaeron
Apple Weekend at Llanerchaeron

Celebrating the humble apple with apple displays, orchard talks, children's activities and much…

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27th September 2024-29th September 2024
Talyllyn Railway
The Slate Trail | Talyllyn Railway

See the Fathew Valley in a new light with our Sunset Steam Specials! Every Wednesday and Sunday in…

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6th August 2024

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13th August 2024

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20th August 2024

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27th August 2024

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5th September 2024

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12th September 2024

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19th September 2024

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26th September 2024
New Quay Music Festival 25th Anniversary
New Quay Music Festival

New Quay Wales Music Festival is a local run music and arts festival taking place in the small…

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2nd August 2024-4th August 2024
Image Credit: Peter Barnett
World Bog Snorkelling Championships

The annual World Bog Snorkelling Championships are held in Llanwrtyd Wells, Mid Wales.

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25th August 2024
Llanerchaeron
Establishing an Orchard talks | Llanerchaeron

Have you ever watched a sheep get a haircut? The 22nd June is Shearing Day at Llanerchaeron, and…

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22nd June 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
Llanerchaeron
Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You | Llanerchaeron

Learn more about how a gift in your will could help us carry out crucial conservation work at…

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6th June 2024
Steam n Scream Poster
Halloween Steam and Scream | Talyllyn Railway

Join us, if you dare, for a ghoulish evening train ride to Dolgoch Woods…

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30th October 2024-31st October 2024
Image Credit:Crown Copyright
Abergavenny Food Festival

Abergavenny plays host to the best of Welsh, British and international producers for two days every…

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21st September 2024-22nd September 2024
Bala Lake Railway Santa Specials
Bala Lake Railway | Santa Specials

Santa has once again accepted our invitation to visit Llanuwchllyn on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th…

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7th December 2024-8th December 2024
Barmouth Food Festival
Barmouth Food Festival

The 2024 Barmouth Food Festival will be even bigger and better!

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7th July 2024
Rotary Across Wales Walk 2024
Rotary Across Wales Walk 2024

The Rotary Clubs of Llanidloes, Machynlleth and Newtown join together to organise this very popular…

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22nd June 2024
Barmouth Kite Festival
Barmouth Kite Festival

The 2024 event will be held on Saturday 6th July and Sunday 7th July; it will be held on the beach…

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6th July 2024-7th July 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
A day of celebration for Talyllyn Railway volunteers tracksiders
Tracksiders Day | Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway

Celebrating the success of our Tracksiders Group!

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26th May 2024

What’s On in Mid Wales

This Month

Powis Castle & Gardens
Welshpool Choir and Singing Circle at Powis Castle and Garden

Enjoy informal performances within the garden from the Welshpool Community choir and Singing Circle.

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19th May 2024
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
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