Britain's What's On Event Guide
Events Around Rhondda Cynon Taf
Today to Sun 18 Nov, closest first.
Hallowe’en activities for kids
5hrs of fun and entertainment.
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Rd Nelson
Tue 30 Oct and Wed 31 Oct
Witch Trails in the Manor
Based on 17th century court cases. Vote on the verdict
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Rd Nelson
Tue 30 Oct to Fri 2 Nov
Bookbinding workshop
pre-booked £35.00 including materials
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Rd Nelson
Sat 10 Nov
Ponty Big Bang 2018 Fireworks Event
Fireworks, food stalls, and fairground rides for all the family to enjoy.
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd
Sat 3 Nov
Merthyr Farmers Market
Merthyr Farmers Market is held from 10am to 2pm on the first and third Friday of the month in the pedestrianised town centre on the main High Street between HSBC Bank and WH Smith. Here at Merthyr Farmers Market we sell homegrown, homemade & handmade produce, produced by local people.
Merthyr Tydfil/Merthyr Tudful Merthyr Tydfil
Fri 2 Nov, Fri 16 Nov, Fri 7 Dec
Celebrate Halloween with Caerphillys Steampunk Pirates!
Medieval meets Steampunk this year at Caerphilly, when Steampunk Pirates take over the castle. There'll be craft stalls and pirate displays, as well as fun activities for all the family to enjoy!
Caerphilly Castle
Sat 27 Oct and Sun 28 Oct
Caerphilly Farmers Market
Caerphilly Farmers Markets are held from 10am to 2pm on the second Saturday of each month at the Twyn Community Centre, Twyn Square, Caerphilly CF83 1JL.
Caerphilly South Wales
Sat 10 Nov, Sat 8 Dec
Bryngarw’s Autumn Walk
Join Ranger Keith for a seasonal walk through Bryngarw this November. Enjoy the park’s beautiful array of Autumn colours and discover a little about the fruits that are abundant at this time of year, as well as some of the creatures that feed on them.
Bryngarw House & Country Park Brynmenyn, Bridgend
Sun 4 Nov
"Royal Blood" - a scandalous murder mystery
A historical whodunnit from professional murder mystery company Smoke & Mirrors. It’s fast and funny and will give you plenty of opportunity to exercise your sleuthing skills (and maybe win a bottle of champagne) while enjoying a great evening’s entertainment and three-course dinner.
Miskin Manor Hotel, Cardiff
Fri 2 Nov
Autumn Fair
Lots of lovely stalls with handmade crafts, gifts and sweets, a tombola for the kids and a raffle in aid of the defibrillator fund for Llanelly Hill, with lots of great prizes! Refreshments in the kitchen, including hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, and lovely homemade cakes.
Everyone welcome!
Llanelly Hill Welfare Hall, Llanelly Hill, Nr Abergavenny
Sat 27 Oct
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Music Quiz & Classic Hits - second Thursday of the month at the White Horse, Coychurch nr.Bridgend
Classic Hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and Rock’n’Roll years plus fun Music Quiz around 8.30pm (£1 to enter Quiz) with great prizes, including meal for two, bottle of wine, CD’s and ’booby prize’!
White Horse, Swansea Road, Coychurch, Bridgend. (Tel 01656 652583)
Thu 8 Nov
Spooky Halloween Day
With a prize for the first 150 to complete our spooky trail through the Ironworks.
Blaenavon Ironworks
Sun 28 Oct to Wed 31 Oct
Haunted History and Folklore Evening Tour
Hear tales of Welsh myths and the legends of the Black Mountains, and local ghost stories of the Ironworks.Followed by hot drink refreshment and a Welsh cake.
Blaenavon Ironworks
Mon 29 Oct to Sat 3 Nov
Ghost Train
Trains are running from Spooky Furnace Sidings station at regular intervals from 4pm through to 9pm. All visitors are encouraged to dress up in their spooky clothes (but not essential). Be prepared to be scared! Trains will run between Furnace Sidings and Whistle Inn.
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Blaenavon, Pontypool
Sat 27 Oct, Tue 30 Oct
Cardiff Autumn Foraging Course
This course is a simple foraging walk around Bute Park where we will identify a number of edible and poisonous wild mushrooms, fruits and plants.
This beautiful city centre park is surprisingly plentiful in wild plant, flower and mushrooms species throughout the year.
Bute Park, Castle Street
Sat 27 Oct
Horrifying Halloween Fun at Cwmbran Centre
Join Cwmbran Centre at Monmouth Square on Wednesday 31st October from 11am-4pm for their Halloween event!
Witches and wizards of all ages are invited to join their free frightful family fun, if they dare!
Cwmbran Centre
Wed 31 Oct
British Horn Society Festival 2018
The British Horn Society welcomes international horn players Katy Woolley and Maria Rubio Navarro. There will be Horn Adventures led by Tom Redmond, Horn Stories led by Mike Thompson, a masterclass, recital, ensembles, concert (at 17:15) – and international exhibitors!
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Today
Murder for Two
A hilarious high-energy musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters… and the piano in this acclaimed new musical. A loving homage to the canon of murder mystery plays, Murder For Two is a hysterical blend of music, mayhem and murder.
New Theatre Park Place, Cardiff
Tue 23 Oct to Sat 27 Oct
Nebojsa Zivkovic
Composer, communicator, and percussionist extraordinaire – it’s impossible to categorise Nebojsa Zivkovic, other than to say that he’s quite simply larger than life.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Fri 26 Oct
Ralph McTell In Concert
One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, is now celebrating more than 50 years on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Sat 27 Oct
Rupak Kulkarni (Bansuri) & Gurdain Rayatt (Tabla)
Immerse yourself in an afternoon of sublime Indian classical flute and tabla by two leading artists. Rupak Kulkarni has cemented his reputation as one of India’s finest flautists.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Sun 28 Oct
The Messiah
Three towering talents play a cast of thousands in this new comedy of Biblical proportions by the writer of the Olivier Award-winning West End hit The 39 Steps.
New Theatre Park Place, Cardiff
Mon 29 Oct to Sat 3 Nov
Jason Moran: The Harlem Hellfighters
James Reese Europe and the Absence of Ruin. On New Year’s Day 1918, James Reese Europe arrived in France with the 369th Infantry Regiment, the ‘Harlem Hellfighters’, and the military band carried the spirit of jazz across Europe.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Wed 31 Oct
Tord Gustavsen Trio
Norwegian star pianist Tord Gustavsen reaches out to ever-growing audiences worldwide with an enchanting blend of memorable melody, subtle groove and spaciousness, described by Downbeat as “Nothing less than magical”.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Thu 1 Nov
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: Royal College Big Band
Some of our finest young jazz musicians explode on to the stage with burning solos and sparkling Big Band numbers, guaranteed to set your fireworks weekend alight! Don’t forget to come along early for AmserJazzTime free in in the foyer from 5.30pm.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Fri 2 Nov