What's On and Things To Do Around Monmouthshire

Steam Traction Engines - For the two days of the year Abergavenny is redolent with the sounds, smells and sights of a bygone era.

Book talk and signing

The enchanting and timeless children’s story in a brand new musical version. Come and marvel at John Dolittle’s ability to talk to the animals. Presented by Katch 22 Theatre Co. Dr Doolittle is being played by Stuart Ash, who delighted audiences with his role as ‘Aladdin’ in Savoy Theatre’s last pantomime.

The Monmouthshire Food Festival comes to you from the glorious surroundings of Caldicot Castle with a full programme of demonstrations, talks, tastings and lots of food and drink to try and buy.

Experience the Seven Deadly Sins – an imaginative staging of operatic arias, duets and ensembles illustrating the Seven Deadly Sins, and accompanied by a small orchestra.

Car Boot Sale at Caerwent Playing Fields Coffee, tea, soft drinks & food available from the hall café. Loads of spaces available on the playing field. Outdoor play area for the kids. Toilet and baby changing facilities available inside the village hall. NB: Car-boots are all run on the basis of weather permitting

Our 7th. annual duck race, always a wonderful family day out. 1,000 ducks (plastic!) are thrown into the River Wye over the parapet of the bridge. They can then be followed by walking along the river bank, through Tintern old railway station and across the water meadows to the churchyard.

The Welsh Cross Country Mountain Bike Series 2018 is run in five beautiful locations across Wales. It caters for anyone wanting to try a mountain bike event from U6, all the way through to Veterans races, as well as a Fun category for beginners.

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

Redbrook Village Hall presents Funny Cow starring Maxine Peake she plays the gritty role of Funny Cow, a comedian who breaks through the glass ceiling of the all-male 1970s comedy circuit to rise to stardom.

An internationally-acclaimed award-winning tribute show to Tina Turner. The show re-creates the spectacle and energy of her live shows with a six-piece live band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul.

Come and join us for a fantastic weekend of full sized locomotives and models in a range of gauges and settings. Trains from Furnace Sidings at 11:00, 12:30, 14:15 & 15:45.

Chepstow Town Market Sunday 10th June - fantastic local foodies, makers and creators. Bill King Artisan Baker and his super sourdoughs, Taffy’s Treats - Fudge, Mêl Honey local Torfaen honey, something for the cake lovers Dot’s sweet bakery and something for the beer drinkers BaaBrewing, Monmouthshire...

Welsh comedy legend Owen Money brings his new music and laughter show to Monmouth for the first time. Meet The Travelling Wrinklies and a quartet of star performers paying tribute to Karen Carpenter, Frankie Valli, Neil Sedaka and Shirley Bassey. A fabulous night in prospect. Licensed bar.

The Usk Farmers’ Market is held on the first and third Saturday of each month throughout the year from 10.00am to 1.00 pm. It is held in the Memorial Hall with both indoor and outside stalls.

In celebration of the centenary of the end of First World War, OCT will be performing three episodes from the popular BBC Tv comedy series, including the iconic last episode ’Goodbyeee’.

This is a chance to look round over 20 lovely private gardens - large and small, but all brimming with interest. Every garden has something to offer - interesting plant combinations, ways of dealing with a difficult slope, how to garden a corner in deep shade, unusual trees and shrubs, a treehouse . . . .

Ever fancied trying your hand at water colouring£ Well now’s your chance. Talented painter Lavinia will help you create your own water colour painting. Whether you are an experienced painter or this is your first time. All materials provided free of charge. Tea and home made cakes available to buy.

Ever fancied trying your hand at water colouring' Well now’s your chance. Talented painter Lavinia will help you create your own water colour painting. Whether you are an experienced painter or this is your first time. All materials provided free of charge. Tea and home made cakes available to buy.

Abergavenny’s Suitcase Theatre Company presents an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedy in the spectacular setting of the ruins of Llanthony Priory. Bring camping chairs or blankets as no seating is provided. If wet, performance in Court Farm Barn.

A fast-paced hilarious new adaptation by Derek Webb from HG Wells’ classic story. The thought of invisibility – and the advantages it could bring to someone – is one which has captured the imagination of millions since the classic HG Wells’ story The Invisible Man was first published.

To tie in with Monmouth Literary Festival, Ignition Theatre presents a fast-paced, hilarious new adaptation by Derek Webb of the classic H. G.

Abergavenny Arts Festival will be taking place Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July 2018. Abergavenny Arts Festival will showcase amateur and professional artists from the vibrant local arts scene, as well as inviting some exciting artists and art practitioners from further afield.

This exciting production, touring throughout the U.K., is performed by 3 of the finest West End singers accompanied by a live 10-piece band. Between them they recreate Burt Bacharach’s timeless hits.

The South Wales Shire Horse Show happens in Bailey Park, Abergavenny (NP7 5TR) every year and aims to improve the breed and promote the breeding of Shire Horses. If you love horses this is something you cannot miss!

Annual Hog Roast on Redbrook Millennium Green, FREE event, Bands/Music - starting 3pm - Hog Roast, Burgers and Hot Dogs, Veggie option by The Green Donkey, Bouncy Castle, Licenced Bar from 1pm, Raffle - All proceeds to go to the upkeep of Redbrook Millennium Green a green open space for everyone to freely

On May 11th The Savoy Youth Theatre’s premises were gutted by fire. Costumes and props accumulated over many years were lost.

Situated in the beautiful historic Welsh border town Monmouth Festival is a nine day FREE festival offering the unique atmosphere of yesteryear festivals in the here and now. Throughout its 36 years the Festival has gotten bigger and better and includes a Busking Festival, Family Fun Day and Fringe.

Discover nature’s playground and join our rangers during the school holidays for a wild family adventure.

Discover nature’s playground and join our rangers this summer holiday for a wild family adventure.

Take on the dramatic landscape straddling the England & Wales border - an area of outstanding natural beauty. A Chepstow start then through woodlands and the limestone cliffs of the Wye gorge, with the magical twisting riverside path passing Tintern Abbey enroute to Ross-on-Wye at half way.

Taste of Monmouthshire is a boutique food and drink festival held in the historic venue of Shire Hall in the county town of Monmouth. The county of Monmouthshire is the Food Capital of Wales and boasts many award winning hotels and restaurants together with top quality food and drink producers.

The Usk Farmers’ Market is held on the first and third Saturday of each month throughout the year from 10.00am to 1.00 pm. It is held in the Memorial Hall with both indoor and outside stalls.

Join us for a festival of classic transport with many vehicles on display and the chance to travel behind our classic steam and diesel loco’s in 1950’s Mk1 carriages.

Eerience the outstanding natural beauty of the Wye Valley. Taking place at the Monmouth Show Ground, The Welsh Wanderer CycleFest features two challenging sportive route options, a family ride and a ’have a go’ bike demo day.

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

Called the ’Cannes of Food Festivals’ for good reason, Abergavenny plays host to the best of Welsh, British and international producers for two days every September, alongside a wide variety of top chefs, entertainment, demonstrations and more, all in a beautiful market town nestled amonst the Brecon