What’s On

Hay Festival

From food festivals and headline music acts, to outdoor cinema and family fun, discover some of your favourite events in Bannau Brycheiniog. Our communities certainly know how to throw a party and whether you’re a local or a visitor, this guide will be your go-to resource for discovering the exciting events happening throughout Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

What's on – Trail Running Events with Limitless Trails

What’s On at Talgarth Mill

a man standing at a gate into a field, the sun is shining and in the distance you can see Llangorse Lake
6 JUNE 2026
Bwlch With Altitude Challenge 2026

Theatr Brycheiniog at night time
What's on at Theatr Brycheiniog

Monthly farmers market in Talgarth in the Brecon Beacons
28 OCTOBER 2025
Talgarth Farmers Market

6 AUGUST 2026
What's on at Brecon Jazz Festival 2026

13 FEBRUARY 2026
Wales Dark Sky Week

a group of walkers on teh mountain tops in bannau brycheiniog the central beacons in the foirground
7 MARCH 2026
Crickhowell Walking Festival

by the town clock and the street food area at the market.
Hay Markets

Fforest Fawr Geopark Festival 2025

20 SEPTEMBER 2025
Dark Sky Festival

19 SEPTEMBER 2026
Llandovery Sheep Festival

a guitarist on stage at a gig
What's on – Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues Club

16 JULY 2026
Brecon Choir Festival

20 JULY 2026
Royal Welsh Show

Hay Festival site in the early morning light
21 MAY 2026
Hay Festival

Things to do

There are plenty of things to do in our national Park

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a view of SUP users with the central Beacons ridgeline in the distance.

Activities
a set of limstone outcrop as the forground with Mynydd Troed ahead, the braken is brown so an autumn view

Days out
Light grey curved lines on a green background

Landscapes
Event 167 - Hay Shantymen 02 - credit Sam Hardwick and Hay Festival

Events

Castles and Heritage

Dark Sky Reserve
an ariel view of Hay on Wye

Towns and Villages

Where would you like to go next?

There's plenty to explore, take a look.

on the high ropes course at the site centre

Be Inspired
a selection of dishes and glass of sparkling wine at the table

Eating and Drinking
Event 167 - Hay Shantymen 02 - credit Sam Hardwick and Hay Festival

Events
The Coach House Brecon Garden

Where to Stay
group of visitors in the mine at The Big Pit.

Things to Do

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