Should you wish to include your event, please contact us for details of how to do so.
We'd like to hear from local clubs, or societies that host regular events, as these can also be added.
We'd like to hear from local clubs, or societies that host regular events, as these can also be added.
Events...
FEB
2
Let's Get Quizzical
2nd February 2018
- 31st December 2018
First Friday of each month. MC Emma on the mic, free chips at half time! £2 entry fee, winner takes pot of money! Visit website
FEB
4
Lego Club
4th February 2018
- 31st December 2018
Lego Club happens every Sunday 11am to 12.30pm. Come along all ages welcome, including parents! Visit website
MAY
24
MAY
24
UNICORNS ALMOST - a play by Owen Sheers
24th May 2018
- 7th June 2018
UNICORNS, ALMOST is a new one-man play, written by Owen Sheers, about the life and work of the World War II poet, Keith Douglas. Premiere directed by John Retallack and produced by The Story of Books. Venue: The Swan. Visit website
MAY
24
Hay Festival Offers at Walkers Cottage
24th May 2018
- 3rd June 2018
Hay Festival Celebration at Walkers Cottage. Special offers on Festival Glamping; Artist workshop & Gallery open; Tea Garden with lovely views. Visit website.
Dine with the Off Grid Gourmet (open throughout the festival) Visit website. Stay with us or visit. All welcome.
MAY
25
HowTheLightGetsIn Festival
25th May 2018
- 28th May 2018
The world's largest philosophy and music festival HowTheLightGetsIn returns to the Wye Valley this May Bank Holiday with more ideas, magic, music and wonder than ever before. The world's leading thinkers debating cutting edge ideas alongside an inspiring programme of music, comedy, culture and performance all set in atmospheric and intimate venues. Visit website
MAY
26
Hay Fair on the Square
26th May 2018
- 28th May 2018
Hay Memorial Square, 10am-5.30pm. Enjoy a free weekend street party with live music, food and eclectic vintage stalls in the centre of Hay-on-Wye. Taking place during the Hay Festival of Literature, in a colourful marquee in Memorial Square and with the historic Hay Castle as a backdrop, we present a back-to-back programme of live music from some of the best live acts from across the region. Soak up the festival atmosphere, tap your feet to great bands, fill up on delicious food, rummage through the vintage stalls and enjoy this weekend of festivities. For details: Juliet Noble, 07970556813
MAY
29
Hereford Spring Foraging and Fine Dining Course
29th May 2018
Join us for canapés at Byford before setting off around the Weir Gardens hunting for wild food! Here you will learn about the edible and poisonous plants, tree's and mushrooms we find. Afterwards, we'll head back to Byford where we will serve you a fine Wild Food 5 course feast. Please book online. Visit website
JUN
3
Hereford Spring Foraging and Fine Dining Course
3rd June 2018
Join us for an informative walk around the grounds of the beautiful Weir Gardens. Here you will learn about the edible and poisonous wild plants, tree's and mushrooms we find along the way, some of which we will add to a the light lunch we'll cook for you at the end of the day. Please book online. Visit website
JUN
17
Zoe Martlew & Finnegan Downie-Dear
17th June 2018
Zoe Martlew,cello, and Finnegan Downie-Dear, piano offer A MOSTLY FRENCH POTPOURRI. Debussy,Cesar Franck,Ravel,Villa-Lobos,Martinu & Satie in their inimitable style. Tickets £14.00 (students £7.00) from 01497 820322/822010 / Book online, or at the door.
JUL
5
Afternoon Tea at Penymaes
5th July 2018
Join us for our annual garden party and afternoon tea in the wonderful gardens at Penymaes, Hay-on-Wye, by kind permission of Shan Egerton. Entry £7 and everyone is welcome. Raffle. Transport available for Hay Dial-a-Ride members. Proceeds in aid of Hay Dial-a-Ride. Visit Facebook page
JUL
6
Brecon Food Festival
6th July 2018
07779 012019 for details.
JUL
7
Piano Quartet
7th July 2018
Internationally acclaimed musicians Liza Ferschtman, Lilli Maijala, Amy Norrington and Alasdair Beatson will perform works by Dohnanyi, Dvorak and Brahms in the wonderful setting of Dore Abbey, Abbeydore starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £12-£20 from 01981 510570 or bookings@concertsforcraswall.org
JUL
8
The Norrington String Trio
8th July 2018
The Brussels-based Norrington String Quartet will play works by Bach,Beethoven,Martinu and Dohnanyi at 7.30 pm in Richard Booth's Bookshop. Tickets £14.00 from 01497 820322/822010 / Book online, or at the door.
JUL
11
Ladies Fashion Show & Pop-up Shop
11th July 2018
The Swan at Hay. Doors open 6.30, show starts 7.30.
Shop your favourite high street brands at 50% off or more! Tickets £5 from Londis, Golesworthy's, Cutting Room, Hey Hair, Lucinda, Jenesis, Gym & Tonic or from Hay Dial-a-Ride on 821616 (Mon to Fri 9am to midday). Tickets must be bought in advance. Visit Facebook page
JUL
23
JUL
26
The Solem String Quartet
26th July 2018
The Solem,one of the finest young quartets in the UK, will play quartets by Haydn,Bartok and Beethoven at 7.30pm in Richard Booth's Bookshop. Tickets £14.00 from 01497 820322/822010,
Book online, or at the door if still available.
JUL
30
JUL
31
AUG
4
World War I Commemoration Weekend
4th August 2018
- 5th August 2018
Hay and surrounding villages commemorate the 100 years since the end of the First World War. Living History Exhibitions. Parade and Service. Choirs. Military Bands. Veteran Groups and more.
AUG
10
Brecon Jazz Weekend
10th August 2018
- 12th August 2018
For information: 07926 196714
AUG
11
Llanigon Show
11th August 2018
Nr Hay-on-Wye. 01497 847342
AUG
12
Steam & Vintage Rally
12th August 2018
The Rally is an event which caters for all the family - nostalgic vintage items for the older generation, entertainment for the children and plenty to interest everyone else. Visit website
SEP
8
SEP
15
NOV
5
Black Mountains Lions Bonfire & Firework Display
5th November 2018
Baskerville Hall, Clyro. Gates Open 6pm. Bonfire Lit at 6.45pm and Fireworks 7pm. Adults £4, Children £1. Free Car-Parking. Variety of Stalls including Soup and Hotdogs!!
NOV
22
NOV
23
Christmas Lights ‘The Big Switch ON!’
23rd November 2018
Venue: Cheese Market / Memorial Carpark. Time: 5pm – 7.30pm (lights switch-on at approximately 6pm). It’s free, just turn up! See Hay-on-Wye transformed into a winter wonderland brimming with festive cheer! Visit website
NOV
23
Hay Winter Weekend
23rd November 2018
- 25th November 2018
The festival offers four days of family fun within the picturesque surrounds of the Hay’s independent bookshops, cafés, and markets.
NOV
24
Fairtrade Christmas Market
24th November 2018
Fairtrade Hay's annual Christmas market brings the best fairly traded gifts, textiles, tools and foods from around the world to Hay's butter market, along with festive music, food and drink. Support crafts people in vulnerable communities at Christmas time by buying fair trade. Info: Louise, 01497 820069
NOV
24
Hay-on-Wye Winter Food Festival
24th November 2018
Over 50 companies, 10-4pm. Memorial Car Park, Middle of town. Free Entry. Contact Andrew Powell, 07779 012019
NOV
25
Hay Does Vintage
25th November 2018
Hay Does Vintage returns to the Market Square. Over 50 vintage and retro traders. Vintage tearoom, Jewellery Curios, Vintage Clothes, Furniture and much more. 10.30 till 4.30. Visit website
