What's on in Hay-on-Wye

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Hay-on-Wye.

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Arts & CultureChildren & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Around £15

Meet & Make creative workshop

A fun, playful mixed media workshop where children create creatures on canvas using patterned papers and oil pastels.

Tue 16 Feb10:00Oil & Oak(0.1mi)

via Oil & OakLocal gem

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Around £10

Meet & make creative workshop

A fun, playful creative workshop for children aged 4-11 where they will explore charcoal techniques like reduction, mark making, and blocking to create semi-abstract still life drawings.

Tue 16 Feb13:00Oil & Oak(0.1mi)

via Oil & OakLocal gem

Community

The Eastside Kings

The Eastside Kings are a good rockin' quartet whose members hail from South Wales and the Forest of Dean.

Fri 19 Feb19:30Glasbury (Radnor) Village Hall(3.7mi)

via Glasbury (Radnor) Village HallCurated

An Evening with STEVE CRADOCK - Travellers Tunes - PREMIUM TICKET

Community

Around £30

An Evening with STEVE CRADOCK - Travellers Tunes - PREMIUM TICKET

7.30pm Featuring songs by Ocean Colour Scene Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years. The man who gave us signature riffs ignited The Riverboat Song and Hundred Mile High and helped propel OCS to double-platinum glory with Moseley Shoals has been a mainstay of British rock since forming Ocean Colour Scene in 1989 with Simon Fowler, Damon Michella, and Oscar Harrison. OCS played record breaking gigs with Oasis at Knebworth for 250,000 people as Britpop reached its zenith in 1996. He joined Paul Weller’s band in 1992 and has appeared on all of his studio albums, while also joining The Specials in 2014. In his debut tour, Steve will be playing and singing hits from the OCS songbook, and much more. £30 - standard £45 - premium - best seats and goody bag £75 - MnG - front rows, goody bag, pre-show MnG with photo/autograph Buy Premium Tickets Below

Wed 10 MarThe Globe(0.2mi)

via The GlobeLocal gem

An Evening with STEVE CRADOCK - Travellers Tunes - MEET AND GREET TICKET

Community

Around £30

An Evening with STEVE CRADOCK - Travellers Tunes - MEET AND GREET TICKET

7.30pm Featuring songs by Ocean Colour Scene Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years. The man who gave us signature riffs ignited The Riverboat Song and Hundred Mile High and helped propel OCS to double-platinum glory with Moseley Shoals has been a mainstay of British rock since forming Ocean Colour Scene in 1989 with Simon Fowler, Damon Michella, and Oscar Harrison. OCS played record breaking gigs with Oasis at Knebworth for 250,000 people as Britpop reached its zenith in 1996. He joined Paul Weller’s band in 1992 and has appeared on all of his studio albums, while also joining The Specials in 2014. In his debut tour, Steve will be playing and singing hits from the OCS songbook, and much more. £30 - standard £45 - premium - best seats and goody bag £75 - Meet and Greet - front rows, goody bag, pre-show MnG with photo/autograph Buy meet and greet tickets below

Wed 10 MarThe Globe(0.2mi)

via The GlobeLocal gem

An Evening with STEVE CRADOCK - Travellers Tunes - STANDARD TICKET

Community

Around £30

An Evening with STEVE CRADOCK - Travellers Tunes - STANDARD TICKET

Wed 10 MarThe Globe(0.2mi)

via The GlobeLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Landed Festival

LANDED FESTIVAL – LLANDRIDNOD WELLS LD1 6HH. we will have a stall there selling our refurbished tools and will be running blacksmith and woodworking workshops. https://www.landedfestival.co.uk/

Thu 23 JulTools For Self Reliance Cymru(14.9mi)

via Tools For Self Reliance Cymru

Community

Glue & Gossip

Glue and Gossip is a monthly collage club meetup in Worthing West Sussex. Start something new, bring a work in progress, or your sketchbook, scrapbook or junk journal. Switch off your phone and do something creative with your hands and some friendly faces.

Thu 23 JulThe Laughing Dog(15mi)

via The Laughing DogCurated

Community

Cymru & community council

We found this gem on Tretower Village Hall's website. Cymru & community council — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Thu 23 Jul17:00Tretower Village Hall(13.4mi)

via Tretower Village Hall

Live Music

Around £3.50

Summer Nights At Cantref

Join us for relaxed summer evenings at Cantref, with food, drinks, live music and stunning mountain views. Whether you’re planning a family evening, a catch-up with friends, a date night, or just fancy something different, Summer Nights is the perfect way to enjoy Cantref after hours. Our unsupervised farm play areas will also be open throughout the evening, so little ones can play while the grown-ups unwind. Dogs are welcome too, so the whole family can come along. Tickets just £3.50 per person!

Fri 24 Jul18:30Neuadd Llanfrynach & Cantref Hall(14.1mi)

via Neuadd Llanfrynach & Cantref HallLocal gem

Community

Llandovery Creative Weekend

Discover Llandovery Creative Weekend with inspiring workshops, local artists and creative experiences in one of Wales' most welcoming towns

Sat 25 JulCastell Dinas(8.2mi)

via Castell DinasLocal gem

Dance

The Summer Fan Dance 2026

Challenge yourself to this incredibly tough 24km route, up and over the highest mountain in South Wales, twice. This infamous route is taken straight out of Special Forces and Pathfinder Selection.

Sat 25 JulFirst In Events(14.2mi)

via First In EventsLocal gem

Dance

Around £50.00

The Summer Fan Dance 2026

Challenge yourself to this incredibly tough 24km route, up and over the highest mountain in South Wales, twice. This infamous route is taken straight out of Special Forces and Pathfinder Selection.

Sat 25 Jul09:00First In Events(14.2mi)

via First In EventsLocal gem

Community

Ultra X company

Ultra X company at Tretower Village Hall. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sat 25 Jul14:00Tretower Village Hall(13.4mi)

via Tretower Village Hall

Live Music

The Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues Club presents Well Hung Heart

Explosive, genre-defying, and unapologetically raw — WHH is returning to the stage for a one-off show in Wales to help celebrate the 12th year of The MWR&BC at The Muse in Brecon.

Sun 26 JulThe Muse at Brecon(14.3mi)

via The Muse at BreconCurated

Community

Clytha Park Plant Fair

We are raising funds for a life-changing electrical course in Tanzania Learn More

Sun 26 Jul11:00Tools For Self Reliance Cymru(14.9mi)

via Tools For Self Reliance Cymru

Live Music

GROW VISION MUSIC & MWR&BC Proudly Presents WELL HUNG HEART live at The Muse Brecon

WELL HUNG HEART live in WALES… Explosive, genre-defying, and unapologetically raw — WHH is returning to the stage for a one-off show in Wales to help celebrate the 12th year of The MWR&BC at The Muse in Brecon. This will be the band’s only scheduled Wales appearance for 2026, making it a rare and unmissable performance. Formed by Greta Valenti and Robin Davey, WHH has carved out a fierce reputation for their incendiary live shows, blending garage rock, blues, punk, and a splash of soul into a sound that’s as rebellious as it is unforgettable. The line-up will feature Valenti and Davey alongside original drummer Phil Wilson and more special guests tba, delivering a high-voltage set packed with fuzzed-out riffs, primal vocals, and unapologetic attitude. From the U.S. West Coast to stages across the UK and Europe, WHH’s live shows are equal parts sonic assault and immersive performance art. This intimate gig at The Muse will be a rare opportunity to witness the band’s full force up close. More at. wellhungheart.com Special Guest will be. RUZZ EVANS(Solo performance)… Based in Bristol, UK, Gretsch-endorsed guitarist. “Ruzz Guitar is without doubt one mighty fine guitarist, with a range of styles, but clearly bound up in his love of playing the Blues” Pete Clack (Blues In Britain Magazine) “Ruzz Guitar is a joy to see and keeps this beautiful roots music alive and well” – Kirk Fletcher (The Fabulous Thunderbirds/Joe Bonamassa/Solo Band) More...

Sun 26 Jul19:30The Muse at Brecon(14.3mi)

via The Muse at Brecon

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Venues with events near Hay-on-Wye

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

The Globe0.2 miles away Oil & Oak0.1 miles away

More about Hay-on-Wye

Powys, Wales

Hay-on-Wye is in Powys, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin and Hay Castle Bookshop, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Hay-on-Wye events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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